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did her shirt say milk bed or milk fed

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16 August, 1996
4:59pm, 2620g, 45.4cm

That was when I was born into the world with a loud cry.

That tiny baby has already turned 24 now.

So, I’m glad my birthday came again this year.

This year especially has been a lot of not really knowing what the future will bring. My thoughts have been messy and there have been so many days where I felt uneasy.

I feel lucky to be able to experience each morning that passes.

I wanted to charge through my 23rd year doing my very best, but couldn’t stay the course, leaving me pretty frustrated up until the very end. 

Since I couldn’t finish the course I wanted to take at 23, I think my plans after turning 24 will be to finish what I wanted to do at 23.

Of course, those plans include all of you reading this right now.

There will probably be a lot of difficult times ahead, but we’re all connected by the same sky; we’re all connected by our hearts. Let’s blast through year 24.

There’s definitely going to be fun times waiting ahead.

Every year I’m seriously surprised by how many congratulatory messages I get on my birthday. I’m so thankful. So very thankful. 

I’ve met so many good people.

I met all of you, and I met all of the wonderful members of my staff who came to work with me.

It’s really because of all the people supporting me lots that I can stand strong. 

I always say that no matter how much I thank everyone, it won’t be enough to express how grateful I am.

It would be nice if my gratitude and love could reach you in one way or another.

I hope I can treasure the bonds we have.

Rather than someone who is just loved by other people, I want to be a person who gives love in return.

It would make me happy if you could continue to closely, or gently, watch over me.

Thanks for watching the stream as well - I was finally able to tell everyone my three big announcements.

I’m putting together a rave review for the stream. Look forward to it, okay?

Image:Saito Shuka
\ Three Big Announcements /

1. This fall, 2nd mini-album release confirmed!
2. The mini-album theme will be announced live on stream!
3. Original merchandise confirmed for production!

Thanks for making today, the day I was born, a wonderful day.

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1. A bit late to be saying this, but please stay safe! You need to stay alive to see her ⌒°( •̀ ∀ •́ )°⌒
2. Don’t discard your ticket! Shuka says it will still be valid for the postponed show (at least as of today, further details will be released later)

“I’m gonna make Love Live! the best thing that ever happened to you!” 

Hello once again  I’m Saito Shuka, the voice of Watanabe You.

I heard we were writing letters, but somehow I’m not thinking about what I should be writing at all (laugh). I guess I’m just dumping my thoughts out like “bam!” as I go along.

I don’t talk about myself much, but I think I should every once in a while.

I think it was high school, when I was introduced to Love Live! through SIF.

From then on, I started to really like Love Live!. I got pretty obsessed because I loved Nico-chan so much.

It was touching to see a girl my age trying her hardest.

Then time passed, and I was introduced to Love Live! Sunshine!! and You-chan, something I never dreamed would happen.

Upon meeting You-chan, my life did a complete 360*, and then I met you, the person currently reading this letter.

*(Note: She meant to say 180 but she said 360 instead. Later got made fun of for this on Uraraji :’))

I’ll never forget when I stood on the stage at Mielparque as You-chan for the first time.

I didn’t want to forget to the point that I made a memo on my phone to remember the various emotions I was feeling.

In the memo, I wrote “I want to pay everyone back little by little, in different ways. Also, I’m going to give lots of love to everyone in return.” Was I able to pay everyone back little by little? Was I able to give everyone lots of love?

Three years have passed and now we’re beginning our fourth year together. I’m trying to convey the feelings I had during those three years.

Or should I say, I’m writing this right now to reach you (laugh). Well, I’ve received sooooooo much love from you guys, it’s about to overflow.
Thank you.

To be honest, the phrase “thank you” isn’t enough to fully convey how I feel. I always think about how it would be better if we had a word even more powerful than “thank you” (laugh). I’m truly grateful.

And I think it’d be nice if we could both continue to build a good relationship with each other. Please continue to treat us well. It’s because of you guys that we can keep performing.

That’s why, I want to see more and more stories come true as Aqours. Let’s create new stories together from now on. I’m gonna make Love Live! the best thing that ever happened to you! I’ll be in your care ☆

BY: Saito Shuka, voice of Watanabe You

translation: shukamod
QC: Yujacha (@yujachachacha)