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"Naichau Kamo" (泣いちゃうかも, I Might Cry) is the thirty-eighth single of the Japanese girl group Morning Musume under the Zetima label. Written by Tsunku, the song focuses on women who have romantic relationships that are on the brink of a break-up. It was released on February 18, 2009 in three editions. On February 25, the official music video for "Naichau Kamo" was released as a DVD single under the same label.

When it was released, the single landed on the third spot on the Oricon Singles Chart after selling 44,121 copies, while the DVD single took the tenth spot under the DVD category. It also charted on Billboard Japan Hot 100, peaking at number eight.

Writing and composition

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In late 2008, Hello! Project producer and Sharam Q vocalist Tsunku wrote the lyrics for "Naichau Kamo."[1][2] It centers on the emotional conflict women face as their romantic relationships begin to fall apart.[fn 1] During the writing process, Tsunku decided to name the narrator of the song. He used the name "Mariko" (マリコ) because he felt that it fit well in the song in terms of prosody.[5][fn 2] Morning Musume member Reina Tanaka described the lyrics "pretty sad" and "negative," and that it is about an "unspeakable feeling...a feeling [that is] hard to express." She believed that any girl can understand what the lyrics is about once they have a look at it.[1][2]

According to Tsunku, he encountered problems looking for the right tune that would compliment the lyrics. The lyrics seemed fit to be given with a balladic tune, but he felt that the song would sound relaxed or boring when slow-paced.[5][fn 3] Therefore, with Kōji Kamada on guitars and Kaoru Ōkubo on programming,[6] Tsunku decided to give the song with strong beats and a fast tempo. With the usage of the fast tempo, he also decided to transpose parts of the song to a higher key.[5][fn 4] Because of this, Eri Kamei commented on this decision, saying that she found it difficult to sing the chorus due to its key being "really high."[7][8]

The song was led by the Morning Musume leader, Ai Takahashi, and Reina Tanaka. Tsunku picked sub-leader Risa Niigaki and Eri Kamei as minor vocalists because he believed that they have improved so much in terms of rhythmical sense and sense of pitch, and that they have shown versatility in both singing and dancing.[5][fn 5] Aside from these four girls, the other member who have solo lines in the song was Sayumi Michishige. She specifically asked for two lines because she personally liked them.[5][fn 6] She practiced the lines really hard and, in order to feel the emotions behind the lines, she would replace "Mariko" with her own name, "Sayumi," whenever she practices.[10] Additionally, Takahashi and Michisge were responsible for producing the chorus effect of the song.[6]

Release

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Three editions of the "Naichau Kamo" single were released on Febuary 18, 2009: two limited editions and a regular edition. All three editions contain the same track list, but has different album covers.[11] Meanwhile, the limited editions contain extra features.[12][13] The regular edition holds no extra features at all, but the first pressings of this edition contained serial number cards[14] that could allow the buyer to attend release events for the single.[15][16] On the same day, Japanfiles.com released the contents of the single in MP3 form along with the launching of Morning Musume's music catalog for North American countries.[fn 7] This was in conjunction with the Morning Musume's plan to appear in United States for the first time at the 2009 Anime Expo in Los Angeles, California.[17] Additionally, a DVD single was released on February 25, which contains the official music video of the song.[18][19] About a month later, "Naichau Kamo" was re-released as one of the tracks in the group's ninth studio album Platinum 9 Disc.[20][21]

Promotion

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Promotional activities for "Naichau Kamo" began at the end of 2008 via Reina Tanaka's radio show, Five Stars, which also provided a short preview of the song later on December 31.[22] Morning Musume also utilized other well-known radio and television shows, such as Collabo Rabo (コラボ☆ラボ)[23] and Music Fighter (ミュージックファイター),[24] to promote the single. Meanwhile, former Morning Musume member Nozomi Tsuji promoted it through her blog, where she asked her readers to support and buy the group's new single.[25]

Furthermore, Morning Musume held a release event at Osaka's Dōjima River Forum on February 21 and at Kanagawa's Yokohama Blitz on March 1.[15][16] With the use of a serial number card enclosed in the regular edition of the single, buyers of the single would be able to apply in a participation lottery. Winners of the said lottery would be able to go to the event for free. Also, event-goers would be able to purchase "Naichau Kamo" goods[26] and an event DVD that contains nine different versions of the "Naichau Kamo" close-up music video.[fn 8]

Music video

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The music video for "Naichau Kamo" was directed by Hideo Kawatani (河谷英夫).[27]

B-sides

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"Yowamushi" is a duet between sub-leader Risa Niigaki and sixth generation Sayumi Michishige. Niigaki sang the first half of the song, while Michishige sang the second half of the song. At the end of the song, the two singers collaborated, with Niigaki singing the main melody and Michishige doing the harmonies.[28] The rest of the Morning Musume members did the background vocals, but Niigaki and Michishige also did background vocals despite being the lead vocalists.[6]

Track listings

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All tracks are written by Tsunku

CD[14][11]
No.TitleArrangerLength
1."Naichau Kamo" (泣いちゃうかも "I Might Cry")Kaoru Ōkubo4:35
2."Tomo" (弱虫 "Coward")Yuichi Takahashi4:51
3."Seishun Collection (Instrumental)"Ōkubo4:34
Limited Edition A DVD[12]
No.TitleLength
1."Naichau Kamo (Another version)" (泣いちゃうかも (Another Ver.)) 
Limited Edition B DVD[13]
No.TitleLength
1."Naichau Kamo (Close-up version)" (泣いちゃうかも (Close-up Ver.)) 
Single V DVD[18][19]
No.TitleLength
1."Naichau Kamo" 
2."Naichau Kamo (Dance Shot version)" (泣いちゃうかも (Dance Shot Ver.)) 
3."Making Of" (メイキング映像) 
Event V DVD[fn 8]
No.TitleLength
1."Naichau Kamo (Ai Takahashi Close-up version)" (泣いちゃうかも(高橋愛Close-up Ver.)) 
2."Naichau Kamo (Risa Niigaki Close-up version)" (新垣里沙) 
3."Naichau Kamo (Eri Kamei Close-up version)" (亀井絵里) 
4."Naichau Kamo (Sayumi Michishige Close-up version)" (道重さゆみ) 
5."Naichau Kamo (Reina Tanaka Close-up version)" (田中れいな) 
6."Naichau Kamo (Koharu Kusumi Close-up version)" (久住小春) 
7."Naichau Kamo (Aika Mitsui Close-up version)" (光井愛佳) 
8."Naichau Kamo (Junjun Close-up version)" (ジュンジュン) 
9."Naichau Kamo (Linlin Close-up version)" (リンリン) 

Charts

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Chart (2009) Peak position
Oricon Daily Singles Chart 2
Oricon Weekly Singles Chart[29][30] 3
Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales[31] 2
Billboard Japan Hot 100[32] 8
CDTV[33] 3

Personnel

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Footnotes

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  1. ^ Original text: あまりにも優しいのに、でも、その人の心はもう外（ほかの誰か）を向いている。そして、それに気付いてしまっている。その部分を指摘すると、この恋自体が終了してしまうのではないか、そんな気持ちがあるからこそ、このまま黙ってこの恋愛を 続けてしまおうか、と葛藤している女心を歌った歌です。
  2. ^ Original text: これは非常に難しい問題なのですが、音の響きと、言葉から感じる印象です。この楽曲のあの場所には、みゆきでもルナでもりかこなど、色々はめてみましたが、なぜかしっくりこなかったのです。サチコとマリコで競り合いましたが、結果マリコに決定しました。
  3. ^ Original text: ビートの強い楽曲となりました。伸びやかに歌いすぎると、かなり古臭く聞こえるので、こういう曲にチャレンジするのって本当、当人たちの楽曲への理解がすごく必要です。
  4. ^ Original text: 楽曲のギミックとしては、サビに入る直前に半音転調するところです。これがあると無いとで、この楽曲のスピード感がかなり変わると思います。
  5. ^ Original text: 新垣、亀井の歌もこの作品では多用しております。特に、新垣、亀井はダンス含めて、リズム感と音感のバランスが非常に向上しているので、楽曲作りの幅がかなり広がってきています。
  6. ^ In "Naichau Kamo," Michishige sang two one-liners; both of which are part of the first and second refrain. These lines are "Mata hitoribocchi Mariko" (「また　一人ぼっち　マリコ」) and "Mō kore de ii no? Mariko" (「もう　これでいいの？　マリコ」).[9]
  7. ^ Digital versions of Morning Musume's songs have also been released via iTunes Store. In contrast, iTunes does not release physical copies of their singles and albums.
  8. ^ a b The Event V DVD was only available for fan club members and release event goers.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Tanaka Reina's Five Stars". Episode 064. Tokyo, Japan. 2008-12-17. around 25 minutes in. InterFM. 76.1 MHz. {{cite episode}}: Missing or empty |series= (help)
  2. ^ a b c "Tanaka Reina's radio show FIVE STARS: Translations EP064 2008.12.17". Hello-Online.org. 2008-12-26. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  3. ^ "JapanFiles.com - Morning Musume MP3, CD, Video: Naichau Kamo". Japanfiles.com. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
  4. ^ "もっと！はみだしアーティストトピックス". TVStation.jp. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
  5. ^ a b c d e Tsunku (2009-02-16). "モーニング娘。 2/18発売 シングル 「泣いちゃうかも」" (in Japanese). Tsunku.net. Retrieved 2010-06-07.
  6. ^ a b c d e Naichau Kamo (Media notes). Tokyo, Japan: Zetima. 2009. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |bandname= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |publisherid= ignored (help)
  7. ^ Kajimya, Mami (加治屋 真美) (2009-01-24). "モーニング娘。PV 現場 に 超密着!". BLT Magazine. Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo News Tsūshin.
  8. ^ "Here's something that made me really lol in front of my comp". 2009-01-26. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
  9. ^ "Naichau Kamo lyrics". Projecthello.com. Retrieved 2009-02-15.
  10. ^ "Mashup Musio Neo". Sendai, Japan. 2009-02-15. Sendai Television Broadcasting. {{cite episode}}: Missing or empty |series= (help)
  11. ^ a b "ハロー！プロジェクト オフィシャルサイト - 泣いちゃうかも" (in Japanese). Up-Front Works Co., Ltd. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  12. ^ a b "CD 泣いちゃうかも DVD付初回限定盤 A / モーニング娘。 - Neowing" (in Japanese). Neowing. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
  13. ^ a b "CD 泣いちゃうかも DVD付初回限定盤 B / モーニング娘。 - Neowing" (in Japanese). Neowing. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
  14. ^ a b "CD 泣いちゃうかも 通常盤 / モーニング娘。 - Neowing" (in Japanese). Neowing. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
  15. ^ a b "Morning Musume. first release in 2009 is "Naichau Kamo"". Natalie.mu. 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2009-02-04.
  16. ^ a b "モーニング娘。レコ発イベントで泣いちゃうかも" (in Japanese). Livedoor ニュース. 2009-02-03. Retrieved 2009-02-04.
  17. ^ "Morning Musume Girl Group to Perform at Anime Expo". Anime News Network. 2009-02-12. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
  18. ^ a b "DVD シングルV 泣いちゃうかも / モーニング娘。 - Neowing" (in Japanese). Neowing. Retrieved 2010-08-07.
  19. ^ a b "ハロー！プロジェクト オフィシャルサイト - シングルV「泣いちゃうかも」" (in Japanese). Up-Front Works Co., Ltd. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  20. ^ "CD プラチナ 9 DISC 通常盤 / モーニング娘。 - Neowing" (in Japanese). Neowing. Retrieved 2010-08-07.
  21. ^ "ハロー！プロジェクト オフィシャルサイト - プラチナ 9 DISC" (in Japanese). Up-Front Works Co., Ltd. Retrieved 2010-08-07.
  22. ^ "Tanaka Reina's radio show FIVE STARS: Translations EP064 2008.12.31". Hello-Online.org. 2009-01-02. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  23. ^ "コラボ☆ラボ ～夢の音楽工房～ #25 TRFxモーニング娘。" (in Japanese). WOWOW Inc. Archived from the original on 2010-08-08. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  24. ^ "モーニング娘。「ミュージックファイター」観覧受付のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Up-Front Works Co., Ltd. 2009-02-26. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  25. ^ Tsuji, Nozomi (2009-02-19). "☆モーニング娘。☆" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  26. ^ "モーニング娘。38ｔｈシングル「泣いちゃうかも」発売記念イベント" (in Japanese). Up-Front Works Co., Ltd. Archived from the original on 2010-08-10. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
  27. ^ "モーニング娘。 - Hello! Project ミュージックビデオ監督まとめ - livedoor Wiki（ウィキ）" (in Japanese). Livedoor. Co., Ltd. Archived from the original on 2010-07-24. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
  28. ^ "Yowamushi lyrics". Projecthello.com. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
  29. ^ "2009年03月第1週のシングルランキング情報". Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  30. ^ "Oricon Top 10 CD Single Daily Charts - aiko takes the #1 spot (2.18.09)". J!-ENT. 2009-02-19. Retrieved 2009-03-01.
  31. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales: 2009年3月2日付 (2/16～2/22)" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-03-01.
  32. ^ "Japan Hot 100 2009/03/02". Billboard (in Japanese). Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Archived from the original on 2010-06-24. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  33. ^ "TBS「CDTV」泣いちゃうかも : モーニング娘。" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-03-01.
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