I've never been so attached to an idol group like this before. I can not say that I'm new to them, in fact that I've already known them since 2018 as a six member group, watched their TV programme like Deshiiri and Medal Rush, just for fun, not even listening to their songs. It was just the same as Arashi, I was into their variety shows, but that's it. I always thought that idol group's would never meet my taste in music, so I didn't bother listening to them.
It was last year when I 'met' them again from some reasons. As far as I remember I never really put any interest to the members but I think it was Kishi, for his funny personality and the one I've seen the most on TV. Then, Ren got my attention and soon became my ichiban. I don't know why because I used to make fun of him (and Kaito) so many times. When I found out that they have a regular bangumi, I knew that's what I need lol. At first I didn't want to listen to their songs, but since TraceTrace was catchy so why not give it a try. As expected, I could only listen to some of their songs, but I didn't mind, still had other things to enjoy and my love for those five grew bigger and bigger, I really love seeing them together... until the day it was announced.
I had no idea about what's going on, too many speculations spread across the internet (esp. in Japanese). It was my very first ever into idoling, with little experience both on the history and language, so I was quite messed up. I kept telling myself "there still plenty of time until May 22nd", and that's how time flies, it's now May 23rd, their 5th anniversary with only two remaining. All I can do is wishing them five good luck and happiness.
Happy 5th anniversary 👑