Waiting for the Finale

The finale (final movement) of life is still yet to come.

This ballad is dedicated to everyone who has almost forgotten to chase their dreams, or who is about to give up.

The title "Finale" doesn't mean the end, but rather the beginning of the most exciting final movement.

Rie Aono's vocals and lyrics, where gentleness and strength coexist, the beautiful melody by Kentaro Kondo (The Bookmarcs, the Sweet Onions), the powerful sound production by the collaboration of Masahito Oikawa (Ricarope, Yu Tokiwa) and Kentaro Kondo, and mastering by Seiki Sato (microstar, nicely nice).

Now, Rie Aono's finale begins.

I wasn't fortunate enough to debut in my twenties. I continued to work independently, feeling frustrated that my dreams were so close yet so far. The reason I've been able to continue making music all this time is because I absolutely love singing, and because there are people who tell me they like my songs.

Thanks to the wonderful members I've been with, I'm proud to say I've created some of the best works, and I want to share my past works with even more people. This year, I want to create new works and take on new challenges.

This finale isn't the end, but rather the most exciting final movement. This chapter might last a year, or it might last ten years, but in 2026, I'm ready to begin the finale of my life.