As expected, this was a perfect culmination of all 10 singles that came before it and a fresh start for HInatazaka.
There were a lot of call backs and winks from previous singles.
The beginning where Shogenji was wearing a school uniform, and the feel of the set looks like a callback from Bokutachi wa Tsukiatte iru (Neru center)
On thing I’ve noticed is the play with the mirrors in telling the story. It was really nice. Shogenji looking from the inside out, seeing reflections of what she wanted to become part of, then trying to picture herself as a part of the group, At 0:18 of the video she was in school uniform running from behind trying to catch up.
At 0:45 when Shogenji was touching the mirror and it gets all flowery and colorful, it’s a mirror of hiragana keyaki’s Sore Demo Aruite iru when, Kyoko touched the mirror and color started to bleed in the black and white.
One of the best parts was the part of the build-up where the 1st-3rd gens are separated from the 4th gens and they finally join in at 2:11. It’s very symbolic, older gens are forming a circle and Shogenji was showing hesitance if she would really fit in or ready to take the mantle of center until she the and other 4th gens enter it. It’s like finally becoming part of the sun 日.
I just love the part where they were doing their signature poses from their previous singles at around 2:25 of the video
The part where they previous gens are playing easing in the 4th gens was so adorable at around 3:24
…and the mirror finally breaks.
Then it was long hallway but this time she was together with everyone as a part of the group running towards a new mirror with everyone’s reflection going to a new future.
The part where Shogenji opens that door transitioning to the top of the building at 3:59 mirrors Kitai Shite Inai Jibun last part as well when Miipan and the group transitions to the top of the building. Just noticed that in Kitai Shite Inai Jibun it was sunset and in Kimi wa Honeydew it was high morning.
But the most important thing for me is Naonao is perfect again in this MV <3
These are my thoughts and observations about the MV and not verified facts. I just love Hinatazaka46 and I’m happy with their new single.
I remember posting this in reddit and youtube, so I went ahead and organized my thoughts here to better convey my mind.
