Actor and model Mizuki Kayashima will make her artist debut with the theme song for the drama "Kiriou Fan Club" (Chukyo TV/Nippon TV), which starts on April 2nd. "I've always loved music, and I told my manager that I hoped I could work in music someday, but I was really surprised by the dream-like turn of events that led to me debuting with the theme song for a drama I star in," Kayashima revealed, talking about her thoughts on her debut song "Loafer."
"Loafer." is the theme song for the drama "Kiriou Fan Club" starring Kayashima, and will be her debut song as an artist. The lyrics and music were written by Takahashi Honoka of "Legal Lily."
When Kayashima first heard the song, she felt that it was one that could be interpreted in many different ways.
"The melody is pop and bright, and I thought it was a song that would make the listener feel more positive and give them a push, so I wanted to sing it in a way that wouldn't destroy the impression I had when I first heard it. Also, I had the opportunity to see Regal Lily's live performance, so I went into the recording hoping to incorporate the worldview I felt there into the song."
The fast-paced band sound and accompanying lyrics describe the conflicts and hopes that are unique to adolescence.
"I think it's a song that will really resonate with students and is perfect for the drama. I really like the lyrics of the B-melody. Compared to the first verse, which talks about how the character is about to change in a very desperate way, the second verse gives the impression of a little more maturity. I think different people will interpret it differently, but I think it's also appealing that it makes you think in that way."
There is no tension in Kayashima's singing voice, and it reaches the ears in a flat manner.
"The melody is really beautiful, and the lyrics are straightforward, so I tried to get rid of my own habits as much as possible and convey the straightforwardness of the song itself. I also wanted to sing the second verse in a sad way, so although there are some emotional ups and downs, I was conscious of singing it naturally."
It was almost my first experience recording a song. Naturally, I was nervous. Even so, I tried to "cherish my own interpretation as much as possible so as not to destroy the worldview of the song." And so, "Loafer." was completed.
"Everything was a first-time experience for me, and when I first heard about my debut as an artist, I felt a lot of pressure, both from the sense of responsibility of playing the lead role in a drama and the anxiety of being entrusted with writing the theme song, but as an artist I started out not knowing what to do, and with the help of those around me during recording, we were able to create a wonderful song, so now I'm simply looking forward to the release date (April 2nd), and I'm filled with the desire to help liven up the drama through this song."
While prefaced by saying, "I don't know when that will be," Kayashima-san also hinted at her enthusiasm for the challenge of writing her own lyrics. When asked about her thoughts on "Loafer."
"Spring is the season when a lot of things change, right? I personally feel like this song is a great encouragement, so I hope it will help those who are having trouble adjusting to a new environment and become more positive."
Kayashima's artist debut song "Loafer." will be available for streaming from April 2nd. The drama "Kiriou Fan Club" in which she stars will start at 0:24 am on April 2nd (24:24 am on April 2nd).
