Nono – Just enjoy life

by wu-san · May 11, 2007

Beyond the politics of the music industry and the importance of keeping face in a society where image is everything, Nono falling in love and getting married shouldn’t cause too much concern. Being a pregnant idol at nineteen will always have us talking under our breath. But fans who see Nono as the person and not the idol with sympathize and congratulate her. If she really is very much in love and of course, wanting the baby then, well, I’m on board. On a more cynical note, having a child out of wedlock will always be frowned upon in Japan. Despite the emotional and subsequent rationality and sympathy of a nation which has seen those areas evolve into a more relaxed set of principles, I hope the marriage is genuine. As an Icon, there must be mountain of pressure placed upon her to do the supposed –right thing’. But after witnessing Kago’s recent activities, I’d say Nono is more than capable of holding her own opinion and voicing it with authority. She more than anyone in H!P would’ve gone through the motions with Kago. Even if it was only in spirit. It’s what close friends do.

I don’t see why UFA want to distance themselves from the issue by sounding against it. Even the most obsessive fan holding a fandom going way beyond selfishness cant be that upset. If we believe Nono to stay single and child free for the remainder of her career as a J-pop star, I’d much rather she give it up and try to attain some sort of –normal’ life. Nono isn’t a 12 year old newcomer anymore. There’s no need for her to remain padlocked from the world in order to remain –perfect’ for greedy fans to glare at. So we can’t have her to ourselves, that doesn’t mean no one else should. Mr Ultraman (as I’ll call him) seems to have won her heart. Shouldn’t we all be happy? So are UFA right to talk unsympathetically about the situation? Only if fans are really against it. Damage limitation right? My answer to that is, fans, stop being bastards. Of course there are a huge number of people who understand that Nono has a life outside of J-pop and are fine with it. These are the people who will support her and continue to buy her records (as long as they’re good of course). If UFA are worried about the drop in sales then it certainly gives out a negative impression of H!P fans. I’d like to think they’d give us a little more credit to be honest.

I’m glad Tsunku has been a lot more farther-like about the situation. He has every right to do so. It would seem he’s happy for Nono which I think is great. Surely that should be the status quo. Anyway, for that I’ll be Tsunku’s best friend. And if that all works out maybe I can throw a few suggestions his way. I’m thinking of a new unit with me, Mikitty, Eri Kamei, Sayu and Reina.

Ahemâ€¦anyway

I’m not really that bothered by the news to be honest but I thought this would save me posting a huge rant on the forum. I am of course delighted for Nono if all that’s happening to her is what she really wants – the marriage, the baby and Mr. Ultraman. If enough of us think like that then I don’t think there’s any real problem or that it should be a big deal. Any thoughts of her coming back to H!P when she’s settled after having the baby should be met with normality.

Mind you, as much as we’d miss her from H!P I don’t think it’d be disastrous if she left the music industry for good. I’m not particularly taken with the new unit she’s in. One word, “Gimmick”. But I’m sure people will tell me that we need to see what they can do first. Will we get that chance? Don’t get me wrong, I really like Nono. However, I’d say becoming a wife and mother is far more important than worrying about one’s idol status. I can take a lot of comfort from that because I know that’s what Nono would be thinking. I’d even like to suggest that Tsunku would be thinking the same thing to. For some reason that turns me on. Anyway I know the great man himself has to act relatively conservative about the matter and I can only work with what I read from others and speculate. A Tsunku I can sympathise with? Hmmmm. What on earth is going on?

If Nono is indeed fired by UFA then so be it. It might be good for her. She could always be picked up by another agency somewhere down the line. I’d personally welcome the idea if it was on the cards. Although teaming up with Aibon would come across as a little contrived. Even being with the same company doesn’t feel right. But the two could always hook up for one off singles or a special album here and there. Whether two opposing agencies will allow this type of thing is a whole different matter though.

It’s early in the morning and my eyes are about to drop out. Not sure how well this reads as a result. But meh! I’m not really making a fuss. Fits my mood on the whole Nono situation – I have some thoughts on the matter but I’m not exactly moved to tears. Nono’s happiness is what matters at the end of the day. That’s all I really care about. Looking passed that, yeah whatever.

Now Tsunku. About that unit I mentioned earlier, the one that included meâ€¦