I feel like I'm back on stage!"　Ai Nakajima's dazzling smile at the single "Watashi no Sekai" release event report

Three singles, all sung with a powerful voice

On February 15, 2017, Ai Nakajima, aka "Mamegu," released "Watashi no Sekai," the first single after her return. The release event was held on February 18, 2017 at the Gate City Osaki Atrium in Tokyo.

The atrium was packed with approximately 1,200 fans. Since it was a free space where anyone could watch the event, it was an open event that also attracted the attention of people who happened to be there.

In an interview with Akiba Research Institute, Mamegu said, "There are many songs that I have heard on the street and have become my standards, so I am looking forward to Osaki, where I can bring my songs to people who happen to be there. This will be the second time she has sung in front of her fans since her return.

The event started at 15:00. At the appointed time, Mamegu appeared on stage to cheers and smiles.
The event consisted of a mini live performance of all three songs from the single "Watashi no Sekai" and a high-touch event for those who purchased the CD.
They started with the mini live, singing "Watashi no Sekai", "Saijo no Moment", and "Ai wa Meguru" in the order of the songs on the CD.

Mamegu sang with vigorous vocals, moving freely to the rhythm of the songs. During the "watashi no sekai" part, she put her hands over her ears to listen to her voice, and during the "supreme moment" part, she sang "Are you ready? in the song "The Best Moment," he entertained the audience with poses that matched the lyrics, such as holding his hand over his mouth as if it were a megaphone.

He also asked the audience to sing along with him in the songs "The Best Moment" and "Ai ga Meguru. Before singing "Ai wa Meguru," the audience was given a chance to practice the phrase they wanted to sing together, "Love is coming, coming back!
Mamegu, who was able to hear the audience sing the chorus after the practice session, said, "Everyone was perfect. Thank you! and expressed her joy.

Mamegu, who showed a wonderful smile during the interlude between songs, said, "Thank you so much!

What was also impressive at the live performance was Mamegu's active attempt to communicate with the audience. Not only did they sing "Sankai Moment" and "Ai ga Meguru" together with everyone, but there were also a number of fun exchanges during the MC between songs.

For example, when the floor shouted "Cute! from the floor, he replied, "You can say it more (laugh). You can say more (laugh). I got "cute" for this year. Thank you very much! or "Wow!" to those who had already listened to the single. He also praised those who had already listened to the single, saying, "It doesn't mean that those who haven't listened to the single aren't also great (laugh)," and gently followed up with those who had not yet received the single.

After singing, she drank some water, and when asked by an audience member, "Is the water good? a question that is a staple at live performances. I'm here, aren't I? I feel like I'm back on stage," he said happily. It was an honest comment from the singer, who had stopped singing in front of her fans for a long time.

Mamegu said, "I'm still nervous," but since this was her second event since returning to the stage, she seemed to be more relaxed and enjoying the event.

During the MC during the live, she announced the opening of her official fan club " LOVE with YOU " and her one-man live on June 4, 2017 (Sun.) Since June 4 is the day before her birthday and her first one-man live after her return to the stage, " LOVE with YOU " was also announced. I hope to make it a live concert with songs from each decade since her debut. We look forward to seeing her live performance!

(Reporting by Takashi Suzuki, Photographer: Shinji Tanaka)

In-store events

2.19 (Sun) 13:00 at Tower Records Umeda NU Chayamachi Store Event Space
(*Mini live & handshake event)
2.19(Sun) 16:30 Gamers Namba store B1 event floor
(*mini live & poster handing event)
2.26(Sun) 15:30 AKIHABARA Gamers main store 6F event floor
(*Mini live & handshake event)
2.26(Sun) 19:00 at AKIHABA Sofmap No.1 Store 8F Map Theater
(*Mini live & Poster handing event)
3.11(Sat) 13:00 Toranoana Akihabara Store C 4F Event Floor
(*Mini live & handshake event)
3.11 (Sat) 16:30 at animate SHINJUKU B2F animate hall SHINJUKU
(*Mini live & poster handing event)

Please check each chain's website for details.