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== Music Comment ==
== Music Comment ==
To all the nadeshiko ladies blooming around the nation! Let's all bloom as dignified as blooming flowers with all our might!
To all the Nadeshiko ladies around the nation! Let's bloom as dignified flowers with all our might!


== Song Production Information ==
== Song Production Information ==
=== beatmania IIDX and pop'n music ===
=== beatmania IIDX and pop'n music ===
==== TOMOSUKE ====
==== TOMOSUKE ====
Umm, I'm sorry to bother you every time. I'm TOMOSUKE, the crimson litmus.<br>
Umm, I'm sorry to bother you again.<br>
I'm TOMOSUKE, from Red Litmus.
 
NADESHIKO ROCK. I thought of various images before I created this song.<br>
NADESHIKO ROCK. I thought of various images before I created this song.<br>
The Edo period. Although the princess appears graceful and tidy in public, she secretly leaves the castle at midnight with South-East Asian instruments, and plays a rock song while jumping around.<br>
The Edo period. Although the princess appears graceful and tidy in public, she secretly leaves the castle at midnight with South-East Asian instruments, and plays a rock song while jumping around.<br>
There wasn't any rock during the Edo period. She has a rock-styled soul.<br>
There wasn't any rock during the Edo period, though. She has a rock-styled soul.<br>
Such image first came to my mind, so I first thought about creating a "PRINCESS ROCK" song.<br>
That was the first image that came to mind, so I thought about creating a "PRINCESS ROCK" song.<br>
The naughty Yamato Nadeshiko princess is wearing a mix of Japanese and South-East Asian clothing while playing the guitar.<br>
A naughty Yamato Nadeshiko princess, wearing a mix of Japanese and South-East Asian clothing while playing her guitar.
 
I thought of the title "Rin to shite saku hana no gotoku" a long time before the lyrics were written, so I requested that the lyrics and vocals aligned with this title.<br>
I thought of the title "Rin to shite saku hana no gotoku" a long time before the lyrics were written, so I requested that the lyrics and vocals aligned with this title.<br>
Furthermore, I selfishly tried to draw the character myself and give them to the designer.<br>
Furthermore, I selfishly tried to draw the character myself and give them to the designer.<br>
Now that I think about it, perhaps it's embarrassing~ that the character I drew was crazy in various ways.<br>
Now that I think about it, perhaps it's embarrassing~ that the character I drew was crazy in various ways.<br>
But I think this character's mood that time was closely inherited by KANOKO.<br>
But I think this character's mood at that time was closely inherited by KANOKO.<br>
Anyways, this song clearly expresses a worldview, which was directly conveyed to everyone.<br>
Anyways, this song clearly expresses a worldview, which was directly conveyed to everyone.<br>
I wonder if it's a bit clear and polished in the part which emphasizes vigor and distance.<br>
I wonder if it's a bit clear and polished in the part which emphasizes vigor and distance.<br>
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==== Machiko Oka ====
==== Machiko Oka ====
Firstly, I'm really happy that my voice was used in this song. Thank you very much.<br>
Firstly, I'm really happy that my voice was used in this song. Thank you very much.<br>
When I first heard this song, I sang it to myself. I was honestly very worried about if I could sing it.<br>
When I first heard this song, I sang it to myself. I was honestly very worried about if I could sing it or not.<br>
Although I really liked this song, it was very fast, had a high key, and was difficult, so I was very worried about if I could properly sing it. But I really enjoyed singing it as I practiced.<br>
Although I really liked this song, it was very fast, had a high key, and was difficult, so I was very worried about if I could properly sing it. But I really enjoyed singing it as I practiced.<br>
During the recording, although I was a bit nervous, when I was asked to "please sing it with the image of dancing cherry blossoms", it became more enjoyable, and I sang it comfortably (o^o^o)<br>
During the recording, although I was a bit nervous, when I was asked to "please sing it with the image of dancing cherry blossoms", it became more enjoyable, and I sang it comfortably (o^o^o)<br>
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We've received requests to crossover this song into Gitadora, so I created a slightly different version than in pop'n.<br>
We've received requests to crossover this song into Gitadora, so I created a slightly different version than in pop'n.<br>
And when I created it, I asked [[Jin Senbonmatsu]] to include a brand-new guitar. He did it!<br>
And when I created it, I asked [[Jin Senbonmatsu]] to include a brand-new guitar. He did it!<br>
In the original song, there wasn't a guitar included during the piano solo, but I asked Jin to include very appealing arpeggios in it. Thank you, thank you.<br>
In the original song, there weren't guitars during the piano solo, but I asked Jin to include very appealing arpeggios in it. Thank you, thank you.<br>
I thought it suited Gitadora from the beginning, so I'm honestly happy that this song crossed over.<br>
I thought it suited Gitadora from the beginning, so I'm honestly happy that this song crossed over.<br>
By all means, I'd like you to jump around and play this song while wearing a kimono.<br>
By all means, I'd like you to jump around and play this song while wearing a kimono.<br>
... Well, did I say this somewhere?
... Well, did I say this somewhere else?


== Character Information ==
== Character Information ==
Fluttering and following the moon. I'm a rabbit. Flying in the sky like a Tengu.
Fluttering and following the moon. I'm a rabbit. Flying across the sky like a Tengu.


=== shio ===
=== shio ===
It's been a very long time that I don't remember much, but it was interesting that everyone already discussed it when I thought of an idea.<br>
It was so long ago that I don't remember much, but it was interesting that everyone already discussed it when I thought of an idea.<br>
I forgot what idea TOMOSUKE had, but it was often discussed, so I'd like to see it once again.<br>
I forgot what idea TOMOSUKE had, but it was often discussed, so I'd like to see it once again. Hehehe.
Hehehe.


As a pop'n character designer, it's boring to just use the sound designer's image as it was, and conversely, it's also quite boring to just use my image as the designer, so I think it's important to have a balance between them both.<br>
As a pop'n character designer, it's boring to just use the sound designer's image as it was, and conversely, it's also quite boring to just use my image as the designer, so I think it's important to have a balance between the two. So, it's essentially a fusion?<br>
So, it's an essential combination?<br>
I think this song is a good example of that~. No. I don't know?<br>
I think this song is a good example of that~. No. I don't know?<br>
Perhaps I'm a bit overwhelmed by TOMOSUKE's enthusiasm. (laughs)
Perhaps I'm a bit overwhelmed by TOMOSUKE's enthusiasm (laughs).


That's why I want to express~ the individuality and movements of not just the designs, but of pop'n.<br>
That's why I want to express~ the individuality and movements of not just the designs, but of pop'n.<br>
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== Video Production Information ==
== Video Production Information ==
=== shio ===
=== shio ===
This came together with the song from pop'n. Thank you for your continuing support.
I came alongside with the song from pop'n. Thank you for your continuing support.


In order to support the image of this song's vividness, I created this video with the theme of lustrous colors and graceful movements.<br>
In order to support the image of this song's vividness, I created this video with the theme of lustrous colors and graceful movements.<br>
I also wanted to slightly revise it so that it appeared "NIPPON-ish" to foreigners, so I tried to include subtitles.<br>
I also wanted to slightly revise it so that it appeared "NIPPON-ish" to foreigners, so I added subtitles.
 
Also, from the princess' day and night duality, the visuals are also somehow symmetrical.<br>
Also, from the princess' day and night duality, the visuals are also somehow symmetrical.<br>
For the chorus, I just prepared its parts and endlessly played the song on repeat, which I aimlessly created using the right-side of my brain, but it was a very tripping experience.<br>
For the chorus, I just prepared its parts and endlessly played the song on repeat, which I aimlessly created using the right-side of my brain, but it was a very tripping experience.<br>
It's a bit bad for my eyes... that's what I think, but I hope you'd enjoy it.<br>
It was a bit bad for my eyes... that's what I think, but I hope you'd enjoy it.<br>
Everyone, please fly across the moon "yay!" while playing this song.
Everyone, please fly across the moon and shout "yay!" while playing this song.


== Chart Production Information ==
== Chart Production Information ==
=== [[Erina Takeda|T_da]] ===
=== [[Erina Takeda|T_da]] ===
"Rin to shite saku hana no gotoku" was originally a big hit song that BEMANI users loved with all their heart, from the melody, lyrics, and the characters, so I'm happy that many players seem to be enjoying it in jubeat.<br>
"Rin to shite saku hana no gotoku" is a big hit song that BEMANI users loved with all their heart, from the melody, lyrics, and the character, so I'm happy that many players seem to be enjoying it in jubeat.<br>
For the notecharts, I often distributed the note sequences by using point reflections, so you can expect high arm movements from them.<br>
For the notecharts, I often distributed the patterns by using point symmetry, so you can expect high arm movements from them.<br>
They visually appear in the image of flowers, so by all means, please use the "flower" markers as well! Although I said this, please use your own favorite marker.
They visually appear in the image of flowers, so by all means, please use the "flower" markers as well! Although I said this, please use your own favorite marker.


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I wonder what they mean by that.
I wonder what they mean by that.


Well, please tell me whether you matched with me in tomorrow's conductor fever!
Well, please let me know whether you matched with me in tomorrow's conductor fever!


== Choreography Information ==
== Choreography Information ==
=== Yoko Yamashiro ===
=== Yoko Yamashiro ===
I consciously created this choreography with a Japanesque taste♡<br>
I created this choreography with a Japanesque taste in mind♡<br>
Please cherish this atmosphere as you dance to it~♪
Please cherish this atmosphere as you dance to it~♪


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=== [[Takao Yamamoto|amamon.]] ===
=== [[Takao Yamamoto|amamon.]] ===
TOMOSUKE initially drew and brought the design here himself, then enthusiastically discussed it.<br>
TOMOSUKE initially drew and brought the design here himself, then enthusiastically discussed it.<br>
I remembered when TOMOSUKE was appealing about it with sparkling eyes that time (it's a bit exaggerated)<br>
I remembered when TOMOSUKE was appealing to us with sparkling eyes that time (it's a bit exaggerated)<br>
It'd be great if that character will someday be revealed to everyone, right? Is he going to do the character designs next time?
It'd be great if that character will someday be revealed to everyone, right? Is he going to do character designs next time?


=== [[Chihiro Inoue|Chihi]] ===
=== [[Chihiro Inoue|Chihi]] ===
KANOKO is a cute name! Her outfit is somehow in wagashi colors, isn't it~?<br>
KANOKO is a cute name! Her outfit is somehow in wagashi colors, isn't it~?<br>
The vocalist's voice is slightly cool and lovely, and it's perfect for this slightly fast song.
The vocalist's voice is slightly cool and lovely, and it's perfect for this fast-paced song.


=== [[Shinjiro Otsu|Otsu]] ===
=== [[Shinjiro Otsu|Otsu]] ===
I've continued to challenge this song for several months. It's a large towering wall. That's my nadeshiko.
I've continued to challenge this song for several months. It's a large towering wall. That's my Nadeshiko.


=== [[Ryuta Tamura|tama]] ===
=== [[Ryuta Tamura|tama]] ===
I barely cleared the EX chart.<br>
I barely cleared the EX chart.<br>
I couldn't press the white and green buttons in the first chorus at all. My left hand seems to be cramping.
I couldn't press the white and green buttons in the first chorus at all. My left hand seemed to be cramping.


=== [[Kiyoshi Murai|Seiya Murai]] ===
=== [[Kiyoshi Murai|Seiya Murai]] ===
I wanted to see TOMOSUKE's first drawing of "this character's feelings".<br>
I wanted to see TOMOSUKE's first drawing of "this character's feelings".<br>
Unfortunately, I already discarded it~.
Unfortunately, it was already discarded~.


=== wac ===
=== wac ===
This song seemed to be planned before quite a while before ADVENTURE development started. Although it seems simple, if you listen carefully, this is a high-class song with a detailed arrangement, which actually shows TOMOSUKE's essence.<br>
This song seemed to be planned before quite a while before ADVENTURE development started. Although it seems simple, if you listen carefully, this is a high-class song with a detailed arrangement, which shows TOMOSUKE's essence.<br>
When I listen to these kinds of songs, I think music created by Japanese people is interesting.<br>
When I listen to these kinds of songs, I think music created by Japanese people is interesting.<br>
It's not related, but the guitar is played by Seki from Gyragyra Megane Dan, which was requested by TOMOSUKE. It seemed I just kept telling him to finish quickly so we can eat dandan noodles, but I'd be happy if I was able to help.
It's not related, but the guitar is played by Seki from Gyragyra Megane Dan, which was requested by TOMOSUKE. It seemed I just kept telling him to finish quickly so we can eat dandan noodles, but I'd be happy if I was able to help.


As everyone above wrote, TOMOSUKE worked hard on his idea for a character and went to show the designers, but he immediately returned in shame.<br>
As everyone above wrote, TOMOSUKE worked hard on his idea for a character and went to show the designers, but he immediately returned in shame.<br>
When I saw it, I thought he wouldn't succeed no matter what, but it seemed lewd.
When I saw it, I thought it wouldn't pass no matter what, since it seemed perv.


== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
== Difficulty & Notecounts ==