[12 Days of Idols] With the Magic of Christmas, Let's Journey to a Beautiful Wonderland... E-girls' 'Mr.Snowman' PV Review!

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It's Christmas tomorrow! In some countries, it may already be that time of the year, however for myself and many others, we have one more day to go! In just a nights sleep, we will be waking up to the sound of Christmas bells and Santa's Sleigh...

Tonight, this is where the real magic begins. For on the 24th of December we begin to prepare for a wondrous day, and the joy of Christmas truly comes to life. As the children sleep with Santa in their dreams and parents putting the presents under the tree, we can only think of the happiness that will come with tomorrow's awakening. And then, when all arise for the morning and what it brings, we will see smiles and hear beautiful songs, coming together on a joyful time of the year. This is the magic of Christmas, and it is the preparation that truly brings about that happiness.

For a final journey towards Christmas, won't you join me on a journey to a Magical Wonderland? It's time to go...

On the Night before Christmas, our Idols brought to me...

A Magical Wonderland in an E-girls PV!

[12 Days of Idols] Just like the Tears Upon her Face, the Snow will Gently Fall... Juliet's 'Yuki Love' Music Video Review

All thoughts and opinions regarding the group, music video and song within this review are completely my own. Please, respect what is said. If you feel offended by what I write, honestly, that isn't my issue; it's yours, because you're the one thinking it's a problem. You don't have to read what I write, but if you enjoy a bit of conflict in opinion, you may not mind so much. Thanks.

I harp on about how the Winter and Christmas season is so warm and loving, a time to be celebrated. Well sometimes, it's the opposite - sometimes the winter is as cold and bitter as how the wind feels, breaking our hearts along the way. It can't always be pleasant, but we make this time of the year a happy time, despite how we feel sometimes towards it.

Even when we're heartbroken or hurting in this period, we try to put the memories aside, though despite all the efforts, we may still feel the icy winds of a love turned sour.

With all of these memories within my heart, how can I move on from the turmoil you gave me during that snowy, blusterous love back then on that cold Winter's Eve...?

We Countdown to 2 Days, so Idols please hide from me...

Memories in pictures of what was never meant to be...

[12 Days of Idols] It's Crackers! It's Cray Cray! It's a Sugar-Dosed Meririririririririririririririririririririri CHRISTMAS! Ah, It's the Shooting Star Girls' 'Meriririririri Christmas' PV!

All thoughts and opinions within this review are my own and no one else's. What I say about the group, the song and PV within this post should not affect you in any way. If it does, why? Why should it affect you? It's my Damned opinion, not yours. If I want to be a cow, so be it, but it shouldn't affect your everyday life. Don't take what I say as fact, okay? That is all.

Okay, Christmas is nearly here! Ah it's so close, I can almost taste it! The jelly, the Christmas dinner on the table, my family bickering over something and the sound of Christmas crackers being pulled, not to mention wrapping paper decorating the floor! The delights of Christmas, I can't wait to see/hear/smell you all over again! I'm SO EXCITED!!!

And so, what better way to show off my excitement than a long screen-cap PV review, one of a hyperactive PV and song to boot!? Counting down the last days to Christmas, let's all dose up on sugar and get happy and HYPER! Are you ready to act cray cray with me!?

3 Days until Christmas, are you excited yet!? Let's go have some FUN!!!

3 Days, it's coming! What will the Idols send to me?

MERIRIRIRIRIRIRIRIRIRIRIRIRIRIRIRIRI!!!!

[12 Days of Idols] Awakening The Snow in Palet's 'SNOW DISTANCE'.

All thoughts and opinions within this post, they're mine. ALL MINE! Sorry if you dislike what I say, but again. Mine. Oh, and yeah, MINE! If you want to whine about it, do so, but if you want to have others hear your opinions, then write a blog! It's fun, promise~

*This review has come to you rather late due to the fact that yesterday I 1) procrastinated, and 2) was very tired when I eventually did begin to write this review. Because of that, I wanted to leave it a day before serving to you all a review, one that I deemed decent enough to publish. So, with many apologies, here is a very damn late review for my [12 Days of Idols] series!

**Once again, I apologise!

There are only a few days to go even fewer now because of procrastination but Christmas, it will be here soon! However until the 24th, it is still traditionally winter in the minds of others. So, to celebrate what winter brings us all, I wanted to look upon the beauty of the snow, one we may not see with our own human eyes...

When the bell rings out in the woods this winter, the snow drops will slowly awaken from a year long slumber to bring forth winter. Are you ready to look upon the true beauty that is the winters snow?

With 4 Days till Christmas, these Idols sent to me...

Snow in the distance, under wooded trees...

[12 Days of Idols] A Battle of Snow and Story, It's E-girls VS. GEM in The Single Showdown: 'Mr.Snowman' VS. 'Star Shine Story'. Who Shall Prevail...?

All thoughts and opinions within this post are totally, completely and inexplicably my very very own and no one else's. I swear, I did not steal these thoughts or ideas from the brains of others, because I am not an Idea Zombie. If I was, I would probably have better ideas. That said, please respect my opinion, no matter how idiotic or weird or opinionated it may be, and pipe down. Respect what is said, otherwise I won't respect you. Thanks~ Zombie Chiima, OUT!

*** (Due to extreme tiredness, this post may not make sense. I apologise if you wonder at some point in this review, 'What the heck was Chiima on?' The Answer: Lack of Sleep, that's what I was on. There we go~)

Christmas is nearing, Christmas is nearing! Can you hear those sleigh bells jingling? The sound of Santa-san's footsteps on the roof of your house, or the slight beating of the reindeer hooves as they gallop into the sky? What about the sounds of the Idols singing sweet Christmas tunes this year?

It's so nice hearing all of the beautiful sounds that remind me of winter and Christmas, but when it comes to songs at this time of the year, it is really hard to choose just one to like the most. That said, I am a tad greedy and enjoy many songs, however if I were to narrow it down... Well, I would compare them! Because comparing is the way forward, clearly!

And what better way to find a Christmas song I like better from a certain company, than to put them up against each other to see which one wins!? Actually, that's a great idea, because I really do like both songs! So let's try it, shall we?

Maybe it will be Mr.Snowman, or will it be a Star Shine Story? Hm, I wonder which one I will choose...?

5 more days, then Christmas, so Idols bring to me...

 VS

Mr.Snowman VS. Star Shine Story~

[12 Days of Idols] Winter's Coming in Negicco's 'Hikari no Spur' (Single Review)

All opinions regarding the music and artist mentioned within the post ahead are completely my own and no one else's. Please respect my opinion, and in turn I will also respect yours. If you don't want to respect what I say, then don't expect me to respect you back. I have my own way of thinking and saying things, as you do. That, my dear, is called an opinion, so let me have my opinion here. Ta~

Christmas is slowly creeping towards us, silent like a ninja, but as noticeable as a reindeer on your roof if ever you were to see one! There are only a few short days left before the bells toll on Christmas Eve to summon upon us all that one day of the year we either dread, or look forward to; CHRISTMAS! Still, it's not here yet, so until then we can relax (or panic, depending on how you prepare for this money-grabbing day of the year) and listen to some peaceful music as we await for the day itself to come.

And what better way to relax than to listen to some calming Negicco, hm? So grab that mug of coffee and sit yourself down, because it's time to relax as the onslaught of winter engulfs us all...

6 Days, then Christmas! What will Negicco send to me?

A calming Winter Medley~

[12 Days of Idols] For A Lifetime of Happiness, please, Stay with me... - P.IDL's 'Stay with me' PV Review

All thoughts and opinions written within this post regarding the group, members, song and music video are completely my own and no one else's, unless otherwise stated beforehand. Here is where I voice my opinion, so please respect the voice I have. If you do not respect the voices of others, then really, how can you expect to be respected yourself?

Christmas is a sentimental time of year. For many it can bring forth happiness, sadness and nostalgia. For myself, Christmas reminds me of happy times with my family, where we all sit around a table and talk, tell really bad Christmas cracker jokes and also where we have fun and sing Christmas songs, or just plain old annoy each other! Either way, it's a fun time of the year for me in both memory and in the present, so each year I look forward to Christmas.

No matter what, it brings my family together, and that is the time where we all seem to be happiest; because we've come together and we know we all appreciate who we are, and where we come from. For that I am thankful.

So for the season of sentimentality, I thought that there would be an appropriate-sounding song to go with the tender side of the winter season, one that was less energetic and more... peaceful in its composition. For this time of the year, please Stay with me...

Now it is 7 Days till Christmas, so the Idols gave to me...

The gift of P.IDL's Stay with me...

[12 Days of Idols] It's A Very Fluffy Christmas Time! So Let's Become Adorable with SKE48's '12-gatsu no Kangaroo' Music Video! Let's Get FLUFFY!

All thoughts and opinions regarding the music video, song and group mentioned in this Review are completely my own and no one else's. If you become offended by what I say, then simple: Do not read what I write. We have a thing called freedom of speech, so I will use it on my blog. You don't have to like what I say, but please respect my opinion. Thanks.

Christmas is the time of year where we can dress real cute. Well, we can actually dress really cute all year round, but when it comes to the Winter season we can become these fluffy bundles of cuddles that are warm, cosy and adorable to look at! Sure, it's a pain in the arse to layer up because of the cold, but we look downright adorable doing so! Think of all those fluffy hats, the stylish coats and pretty scarfs... ahhh, the Winter time is truly a year of fashion and fluffiness!

Still, when we do it wrong, we look like divs who have no clue how much fluff they're putting on, but who really cares? WINTER FLUFFINESS, it's so good! And what better way to celebrate the true cuteness of winter clothing than SKE48?

In all of its adorable Christmas glory, how cute will SKE48 become? Tis' the season to be fluffy...~

8 Days and Counting, Oh please Idols send to me...

Christmas Kanagroo's via SKE!

[12 Days of Idols] Will You Become my Pinky Santa this Christmas? BOYFRIEND's 'Pinky Santa' PV Review!

All thoughts and opinions regarding this song, the music video and the group behind it all are completely my own and no one else's. If you dislike what I have to say, then you know what? Don't read it. I don't have to appease to the way others think just because they believe I have no right to speak my mind. This is MY blog, and here is where I have the right to speak my mind. The End~

Christmas! It's a time that is not just for family and friends, but also romance! I wonder if romance will bloom for anyone over this beautiful Christmas period? If it does, then I hope that snow will fall on their beautiful date and create the perfect atmosphere, in all of its cliched glory... ahhh, if only...

That said, we don't always need to have cliche's at Christmas when it comes to romance, do we? But I suppose the cliche's in the season of spirit are what makes it so... so magical and lovable in a way. It can also make it cutesy and sickening, somewhat unbearable I suppose, but when used correctly it can make the romance of Christmas feel very warming and sweet! Still, cliche's can be annoying regardless! So, let's review a PV of cliche's and cuteness!

In all of its cute and cliched glory, what will we unwrap today on this lovely Christmas date?

Oh 9 Days to Christmas, Idols please send to me...

BOYFRIEND and cliche's under my tree!

[12 Days of Idols] A Winter Date's Symphony - Sunmyu's 'Hatsuyuki no Symphony' PV Review

All thoughts and opinions regarding the song, music video and Idol group discussed in this Review are completely my own and no one else's. I do not intend to step on toes, however if you feel I have offended you and stepped on your toes, then I will be blunt and say that you don't have to read what I write. If what I say really annoys you, then why bother reading it? I can be ignored. In fact, I'd rather be ignored than be harassed for having a voice that I like to use. Ta.

What's your favourite thing about the Winter season? For me it's the lights, the cheer and the fact that even when it's dark and cold, we somehow manage to banish away the Winter blues by lighting up the world and singing happy songs whilst spending the days of winter with the ones we love! This time of the year fills me with happiness, especially when I see my family enjoying it as well!

Another part of the season that makes me happy is listening to and watching the music and PV's provided by Idols filled with Christmas cheer and love, each one different to the other but always something to look forward to! So with that in mind, let's take a look at the next installment in the [12 Days of Idols] series as our Idols embark on a Winter date with a gift wrapped up in love and warmth! I wonder what we will be presented with today?

For the date today, what will you give to me? I look forward to the present!

There are 10 days to Christmas so the Idols gave to me...

A Winter's Symphony~

[12 Days of Idols] Remembering Douyou Pops! A Look at "The Douyou Pops 1 Christmas to Fuyu no Uta Shuu" Album Review

All thoughts and opinions regarding the album/artists within this post are completely my own and no one else's. Please respect my opinion, and I will in return respect yours. If you dislike what I have to say, then sorry but that's MY opinion, not yours, so you don't have to read it. That said, if you feel offended by my words, why? My opinion in no way affects you. At least, I hope it doesn't. Still, if you don't like it, you don't have to read it! Thanks~

Do you know what would make Christmas even more perfect here on Okay! Musume Time's Winter Wonderland Idol Bonanza? Snow. Snow is what would make this place perfect for the season of festivity! Sadly we don't have snow littering about anywhere, so instead we will have to make do with some joyous songs and a few Carols to keep our spirits up! When snow is out of the question, turn to music!

And when it comes to Christmas music, I have the perfect soundtrack in mind to fill my 12 Days of Idols with sweet tunes and festive cheer! Are you ready to sing along with me?

With 11 Days till Christmas, the Idols sang to me...

The Douyou Pops Christmas CD!

[12 Days of Idols] Make Way for The Nutcracker Army! GEM's 'Star Shine Story' MV Review!

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A tad late, but hey! What's new? I'm always late! WHEEEE~

It's that time of the year again! The Candy Canes are hanging on the tree's, lights are a twinkling and the eggnog is being poured! Of course it's time for Christmas, and when Christmas comes around, so do the Idols in all of their Christmas glory! So let the festivities begin as I take on 12 Days of Idols this festive season, in all their festive spirit! Are you ready?

It's 12 days to Christmas! Let's get started!

There are 12 days till Christmas and the Idols sent to me...

GEM dressed up in Tapestry!

12 Days of Idols: Santa-chan, it's the Ultimate Christmas! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

All opinions, thoughts and feelings are totally my own! As are your opinions to you! Be free to express your opinion, but if you dislike what we dish, then don't stay for the meal! Thanks muchly!

The Night before Christmas, where there is no disturbance, not even from a mouse. Until...~

On the Eve before Christmas, my Idols sent to me...
A Christmas with HouPri!!!

Did you think that I would end my 12 Days of Idols with Idoling!!!, when there was still a Houkago Princess PV out there that needed to be reviewed? Never! I am back for the second instalment of tonight's 12 Days of Idols, with this being the 13th and final Christmassy, Idol filled goodness for this series of reviews!

Originally, I did plan on writing up two reviews for the penultimate and final 12 Days of Idols, however unforeseen circumstances (tiredness, work and last minute shopping for pressies!) arose, and I was far too shattered to write a second review yesterday, so I stuck to the one and decided that it would be today where I treated you all to not one, but two Christmas Idol treats of fun, glorious winter and Christmas goodness! I am spoiling you a bit, I do think!

So of course, I will stop nattering away and start this review, because it's nearing 11pm here in England and I want this review up and ready to go before 12am! No Christmas day reviews, this is the 12 Days of Idols, not 13! So, that said and done, here is the 13th and final Christmas/Winter Review for the 12 Days of Idols! The Christmas of the Universe, are you ready to experience it tomorrow?

I love how they do the title sequence ow, it looks pretty classy and cool with the forth-coming song title.

Already these costumes are looking a lot more expensive and luxurious compared to their original ones...

... Though we are kind of missing a Hitomin in the new set! We win some, we lose some. Boohoo!!!

Holy crap!!! These ones have HOODS!!! Now Santa-chan can go a'robbing!

Nana: "Oh my GOSH, Camera, Hiiii~"
Mayuka: "... Get out of my way, you overrated bimbo..."

The cheerfulness of Nana is always amazing to see, she makes me feel so happy!

Holy crap, look at all that food! And those cute girls in bunny or cat ears! KYAAA!!! Christmas Party!

The 5ki Cadets are such an amazing bunch, I kind of just want to kidnap them all... especially Riho and her evil snake eyes. <3

Miran, why are you such a perfect addition to HouPri? Your smile is like the sunlight to my sky.

My gosh they all look absolutely adorable in those costumes! Can I have them all?

Nana: "Ufufu, here little girl, have a lick of my lollipop and get in the van!"
Miran: "Yeah, Nana... stop, it's kinda creepy..."

Nana looks like a pervert with that smile and lolly in her hand! xD Miran, don't fall for her tricks, she wants to touch you!

... Good lord, Saorin, you are gorgeous! I think I am in love with you!

... I kind of have yet to say anything towards Miho xD Poor Miho-tan!

PRESENTS!? For me? Awww, why thank you! I didn't expect gifts from these cute, precious Santa-chan's! -sobs-

Miran: "You can have the gift of my smile and brightness~"

Girl, your smile is seriously beautiful. Light my path of darkness with that glorious grin!!!

Miho-tan, you too! Your grin is so cute and cheeky!

Okay, I just love how these girls all press against each other and get so close... it's adorable, friendly and so so sweet!

AND NO, NOT IN THAT WAY, YOU DIRTY MINDED PERVS!!!

I think that Miho wants to take off from the studio... xD

Nana: "Look at that glorious paintwork, it is rather marvellous..."

What has a pepper and a whisk got to do with Christmas? xD

Saorin: "I spy a camera...~"

I love how Saorin casually glances at the camera in the background.

5ki are probably my favourite generation from HouPri so far, which is kind of funny, given my original Oshi was from the MoMusu 5ki xD

Saorin! Why so cute!? You are just so damn precious!!! MARRY ME!!! <3

I love their interactions, Miho and Mayuka especially. They seem like such good friends ;w; <3

Nana: "Who's the cutest Nyan cat ever!?"

It actually amazes me how little Nana is in this. It's more like a group effort PV, for once, and not the Nana show xD

It's a sin how I never noticed that SahoShige is in this video until now!!! But damn, she is a cutie pie! And so are 5ki!!! Marina, Kyoka, Riho~~~!!!

Look at that gorgeous, cheeky little Saorin grin there! One of the few where she actually shows her teeth and not her tonsils! <3

Miran: "Teehee, finally, Chiima's sister has been charmed by HouPri!"

Miran, you are glorious. Please continue smiling and being gorgeous, and never stop being in HouPri!

Nana: "... Ooooh, that Sake is getting to me..."
Miran: "Ahahahaha this present is MINE!!!"

I just want to hear Saorin sing Lollipop Lollipop, oooh Lolly Lolly Lollipop~ once. She looks like the sort who would suit the song xD

I don't think I have had any Risarina, the cutie Ballerina, yet. We need more of that chubby cheeked smile!!! <3

Miho: "Ehehehe... Guess who~"
Miran: "Erm... Sakipyon?"

Saorin: "And then he said... compare it to this bread loaf, it's the same size! Ahahahaha!!!"
Nana: "Oh God, REALLY!? Ahahaha, what an idiot!"
Miho: "The fuck are you two talking about?"

Look at SahoShige, eating that potato chip/crisp. Om nom nom nom, I want to eat you all up, SahoShige! <3

Kyoka: "And... squi~sh!"
Marina: "Buuuuui~"

The bond between the Kyoka and Marina is absolutely wonderful, it's as if they are lovers! <3

Saorin: "Ahhh, nap time~"
Miho: "Oh for Pete's sake, not again!"

Saorin, didn't your mother tell you that it isn't polite or safe to fall asleep whilst sucking on a giant lollipop or two?

Holy cake, that cake looks like a brain with sparklers stuck on top! Ouchy!

... I think that Idols like strawberries... I wonder what gave it away?

Chou! Happy BIRTHDAY!!!

WRONG SONG!!! But yay, Saorin's birthday!!!

That's right, Saorin... blow... >o>

Filthy mind, people~

Nana: "A gold necklace for you, my lady."
Saorin: "Oh, why thank you, peasant. Now be off with your head!"

... Yeah, I kinda had to keep this one for the faces xD

A headband befitting the Angel that is our dear Nanyan!

Good lord, these two are adorable when together!

I like the minimal effort of decorations in the background there... and dayumn, Mayuka, you just keep getting cuter!

Nana: "... What about me?"

You are always cute, Nana. It's also nice to see that you grew out of awkward cuteness into just plain cutie pie!

Miho-tan, on the other hand... she has a shy, quiet cuteness about her. It's so sweet and endearing, especially when she looks like she is tired xD

Good lord, Kyoka is a beauty. Sadly she isn't as prominent in this as we all want her to be ); -sobs-

Saorin: "Oh my!!!"

I absolutely love the faces that Saorin pulls! She is so cute and fun to watch!

Holy crap, Risarina in cat eears, Riho waving a lollipop and looking demented with her snake eyes, and a damn gorgeous Miran looking our way... can this shot get any better?

Oh yeah... Saorin is in there ;)

Holy crap, Marina is such a cute baby!!! Then again, she is the Baby Chariman xD I just want to hug her and give her a cookie! <3

Rin is so cute, why isn't she shown much in this video? I know she looks demented, but she is so lovely, I swear!

Kyoka: "HEY!!! That was mine, you cheeky little...~"
Marina: "OM!!! <3 Oishii~"

Yup, it's official, Kyoka and Marina are a couple. Look at this loving shot!

... NOW KISS!!!

This shot calls for... a HUG!!! And some Riho speculation!

We need another shot of the food, because damnit, Idols love making us hungry!

... I crave cake now o-o

Saorin: "D'oh!!!"

Look at that chubby cheeked smile from Risarina! This is just so precious, and derpy, on so many levels!

I have no clue why Saorin loves the closed-eye pictures, but damn, both she and Risarina look adorable! Can't get enough of Risarina and how amazing she looks in cat ears!

Cat ear PV, please? Val it Nana to Risa Nyan! <3

Holy crap! Nana managed to cram herself into the Cadet and Apprentice programme! I don't think that Riho's happy with it, but the others look chipper!

 absolutely adore how smiley everyone is, and then Saorin, who just looks excitedly on with her gob wide open xD Good lord, that girl does make me smile.

But damn, Marina's smile is precious!

We kind of need another Miran shot, even if it is just half her face. Still, she is gorgeous, an that face is beautiful. Daaaaamn~

And... turn, pose, then end! NOOOOO! Santa-chan, don't leave! My Kokoro is broken!!!

I have half an hour to write this, actually less, before it becomes 00:00am here in England... this will be a fun one, though luckily, writing is easy when I love something...~

Back when Houkago Princess re-released the PV for Juliet ~Kimi wo Suki na 100 no Riyuu~, I kind of expected other remakes of previous PV's to be released, but when that never happened, I kind of gave up hope (especially when I wanted a remake of Oshiete Kudasai, boo!) and so when Samu wa Fuyui! was released, it was a bit of a surprise to see that the PV for Uchuu Ichi no Christmas had been redone and updated with the new members, and a better setting. Still, regardless of that surprise, I was extremely happy to see the new and revamped video, especially with new faces.

Of course, there is no denying that this PV looks better; it seems a lot more lavish than the first one, and seems to have had better direction and more thought put into it. Not to say that it isn't cheap or budgeted, because it is, but the look of the video and how it has been set out is far better than the original released back in 2011, which was made up of mostly the girls dancing in front of a white screen in cheap costumes. I loved the original video, I still do, but this one looks so much nicer and seems a lot more personal and shows a better, closer bond between the girls. The interaction, it has to be said, is so much more noticeable and realistic here, and I am so happy that the girls showed both their performing and casual sides in the video.

I like the idea of using both the Christmas theme and also a birthday theme in the video; as far as I know, Saori's birthday is actually in October, but to film the footage around the time of her birthday celebrations, whilst mixing in the Christmas theme for their latest single, creates a more personal atmosphere for me as a fan and a viewer. It seems like this intimate moment that we are speculating is there to create that mood for us, allowing us to feel the thrill and happiness of such a great celebration, and then allow us to enjoy that relaxed and happy atmosphere as well before throwing us back into the fun, frantic Christmas song that these Idols are taking part in. It shows us a different side to the girls, one where we see them talk and play around together, instead of always seeing the performance side of them.
 Obviously I do know that the girls are aware of the cameras rolling for each and every scene, but to see them ignoring the cameras (not always, mind) and just doing regular interactions is extremely calming and nice to see. Sometimes, a viewer does not always want to see a performance or the girls lip-syncing; they want normality, so to have that in the video is nice and allows us to see this other side to them that we don't see behind the cameras or behind the stage sets.

I like the bright, happy tone of this video, and I love how it greatly differs from the original. Uchuu Ichi no Christmas (2013-2014 ver.) has so much more variety in how it looks and feels, and just gives us more of the ever-growing Houkago Princess that we have come to, or are starting to, love. Yes, it is a simple affair, but this PV looks and feels better than their earlier releases from 2011 and 2012, making it so much more professional and expensive in its own way. It is so charming, the girls look happy, and the awkwardness I once saw in Houkago Princess two years ago is slowly melting away. It's great to see that as a group, in both their performance skills and their PV's, they are growing and becoming great, beautiful Idols who enjoy what they do. They have grown so much, and they have become an amazing Idol group in their short time since their debut.

I am so proud to have watched them since their debut was announced, and this PV just helps me to continue supporting them and thinking that they will get better and grow more. It is a beautiful video, and I adore it. I just hope that next year, if they release a new version, it will be as sweet and enjoyable as this one is.

And so, with that all said and done, this has been the 12 Days of Idols, with the last just moments before Christmas Day begins. It has been a fun journey, filled with Winter and Christmas joy! I hope that you have had as much fun as I have had during this journey through new and old releases, and I hope that your spirit for Christmas has soared this year, just like mine has! So the question now remains, and an answer awaits; Will you celebrate with your Idols this year?



And so, with only 6 minutes to go until the clock strikes 12, I will bid you adieu. May your Christmas be merry and bright, and may all of your wishes come true~

Se no~ MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

With Christmas Wishes and Love,
Chiima~