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Ichika Matsumoto (Age 17, Violin Prodigy)

“The violin is my partner,” I told him. It sounded poetic. It sounded romantic. But what I meant was: I am too afraid of silence to let anyone else in. ichika matsumoto pov

I looked at my hands. I looked at the rough, scarred skin. I thought about how his soft, lotioned fingers might feel against mine. Like sandpaper on silk. Wrong. Ichika Matsumoto (Age 17, Violin Prodigy) “The violin

I raise my bow.

Hello, everyone! I'm Ichika Matsumoto, a member of the popular Japanese idol group AKB48. As one of the youngest members, I've had the opportunity to experience the world of entertainment from a unique perspective. In this blog, I'll be sharing my thoughts, feelings, and experiences as a member of AKB48. But what I meant was: I am too

The bow dances. It skids. It sings. My left hand flies up the fingerboard, not to impress, but to escape. The B-string whines. The E-string screams. I play a wrong note. A glorious, jagged wrong note that is entirely mine. It hangs in the air like a confession.

People often ask me what it's like to be a trainee, and my answer is always that it's a mix of excitement and hard work. Our days are filled with grueling practice sessions, vocal training, and dance rehearsals. There are times when I feel exhausted, but the thrill of performing on stage keeps me going.