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Release Date: 2026/08/28

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I feel we have layered many meanings into the words "I am waiting." Looked at another way, it highlights the fact that it "has not yet arrived." Even so, I felt that "waiting" is the act of still finding hope within that space (whatever that "it" may be).

Musically, inspired by the rich orchestration found in 70s soul and R&B, we chose a worldview that might even feel "uncompromising" by today's standards. In terms of lyrics, to create imagery that easily comes to mind, we wrote about abstract cityscapes and moments in time that leave room for the listener's interpretation. Within that, we also focused on universal themes that apply to almost anyone: chasing dreams, romance, and the realizations and struggles that come with getting older.

Because it touches on a theme that connects with so many people, we created this song with the wish that everyone could gather in a circle and enjoy it together. It is a piece where we are still "waiting" for the "dream" we saw in our previous work.

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  • Naoto Koto

    "Nostalgic, yet modern." Naoto Koto weaves a sonic world that elevates the nostalgic atmosphere of the 1980s through a contemporary lens. With a refined pop sensibility, he quietly awakens memories that everyone shares but no one could put into words. His music makes no flamboyant demands; instead, the underlying emotions of guilt and emptiness hidden beneath playful melodies deeply resonate within the listener's heart. Here lies music that transcends eras, gently accompanying the solitude of every generation. Immersed in the essence of music from an early age, Koto sang in a choir, exploring everything from classical works to sacred repertoire. Starting in high school, he began writing his own songs and performing live, releasing his first album, wonderful world, in October 2022. Later that year, he moved to Canada, where he majored in and completed the Music and Digital Media course at St. Lawrence College. After returning to Japan, he fully committed himself to composition. In January 2025, he wrote the lyrics and performed "Monochrome," the ending theme for the international broadcast version of the NHK Premium drama TRUE COLORS. Soon after, in May 2025, he released his second full-length album, mirror. In March 2026, Koto released "Yuuin," his first single since joining BOLERO, accompanied by a music video filmed in Hakodate.

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