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This is not a request, nor is it for some contest. Instead it is actually something personal. As some of you may know, I am a Morning Musume fan. I’d say I’m pretty hardcore, although I learned about the group rather late. This was the time when the “Platinum Era” was taking place. I absolutely loved the song Mikan, which was my gate way song to becoming a Morning Musume fan.

Reina Tanaka has really caught my attention since then, and after getting to know her a little better thanks to interviews the the old shows of Hello! Morning and Haromoni she began to take a special place in my heart. As of now she and Michishige Sayumi are the only members of my favorite era, which makes me rather sad. But at least they still remain.

This video is to not only wish her a happy birthday but to also say thanks for all these years of happiness that she has given me and the rest of the world. This present may not be much but it is the best thing I can give her. I made sure to pour all my feelings in this one piece and hope they can reach her. Reina if you ever get the chance to see this, I really do hope I can convey some happiness upon you.

I really don’t know how to make sure she sees this, so if any of you have any ideas please let me know/help me out.

I actually started working on this piece on my birthday a couple of days ago, as a present to my self (I seriously loved drawing her). The only phrase that came out in my mind when drawing was “Un regalo para mi Reina”. Those who know Spanish will understand.

Hope you enjoy it,

– XERO

Well today is another year that I got to live. In commemoration I drew a picture of Ai Takahashi as the last drawing of the past year and the first drawing of my new year on this earth. I started doing this on new years, but I think it makes more sense to do it every time I gain a new year of life. Don’t you think. I do this to mark my progress every year and also to make those days even more special. Truthfully the reason I was able to be content over the years was because I had Morning Musume fill me with laughter and awe when watching their music videos or variety shows. The person that really stood out and made me get interested in the group though was Ai-chan. The first ever appearance (for me) was in their music video “Mikan”. That video just captivated me and left me wanting more. It was truly painful having her go, just when I was beginning to know her.

For this reason I decided to draw her, my favorite Momusu.

It may not be my best work, but it isn’t too bad either.

Another drawing that I am working on, is of another one of my favorite Momusus (although I do have to admit that I absolutely love all the members from the “Platinum Era”), Reina Tanaka. This is the last drawing I have worked on this day, another present to my self. And also a work that I wish to present to Reina-chan on her birthday this month. I will do my best to make it one of my greatest pieces.

As of now it is still a work in progress, but here is a sneak peak:

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A present to my self