Why spend so much on a flashy display that’ll be tossed away in a day or two?

Flower stands are fleeting,
but aren’t all experiences?
The seiyuu put in everything they have,
practicing for weeks, months,
all for a performance lasting at most a couple of hours.

There’s something magical about dedicating time/effort/money all for a single chance at making someone happier.

Finding joy in bringing joy to others—
for me, there’s nothing more fulfilling than this.

A smile is the greatest reward of all.

A flower stand is a physical manifestation of its contributors’ love and appreciation.

And a frighteningly expensive one too!

But I believe the significance of a flower stand has little to do with flowers and everything to do with its contributors, details, and mere existence.

Simply seeing a flower stand says “someone loves me”.

But I’m greedy.

I want to have so many names that they feel like they have all the support in the world.

I want countless details that they’ll never notice, all in the off-chance that even one of them makes them even a bit happier.

Of course, there are cheaper ways to bring joy to people—gifts, letters, or even comments on social media.

And if you wish to support them in these ways instead, I think that’s just as wonderful!

With infinite ways to make others happy, just finding them is a joy in itself.

〜iviachupichu

Original Blog Post

I’ve neglected my blog for a long time, and I looked on in amazement as I turned 30.

In this industry, many people do not disclose their age, but I disclose mine.
(I’ve been working since I was 14, so even if I hid it now there would be no point. You can figure it out by going back over my career.)

It was the same when I went from 19 to 20, and I didn’t feel anything in particular.
My body may be aging, but I’m still 18 or 19 at heart.

Some people perceive aging negatively and try to resist it, but since my teens I’ve always thought “I want to grow up faster! I want to get older!”, so I was absolutely delighted to say “I’ve fiinally turnedddd 30!!!”
Well, age doesn’t matter. Because right now I’m having more fun than ever. Paying attention to my age will just make it feel like I’m getting older.

Women in the entertainment industry are often told, “You will have less work as you get older”, but I intend to oppose this head on. Though there are many times when reality hits you……… (It happens a lot! Really!)

After all, shouldn’t we want live with strength, fortitude, and beauty??

There are still plenty of things that I don’t know, and also many things that I want to know. I’d like these days to be filled with love and hope.

#KudouHaruka