Shiawase no Hogoshoku
"Shiawase no Hogoshoku" is the 25th single by Japanese idol group Nogizaka46. The single was released on 25 March 2020.
The center position of the title track was held by Mai Shiraishi. This single was intended to be the last one that Shiraishi performs in before she leaves Nogizaka46, and as such was written as a tribute to her; however, she delayed her graduation due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was present in "Sekaijū no Rinjin yo", the next song released. Shiraishi also wrote and performed solo the Type-A coupling song "Jyāne", marking the first time someone other than Yasushi Akimoto has written a song for Nogizaka46.
Release
This single will be released in 5 versions. Type-A, Type-B, Type-C, Type-D and a regular edition.Participating members
"Shiawase no Hogoshoku"
Mai Shiraishi holds the center position. Additionally, all first generation members are chosen to perform in this song.- Third row: Haruka Kaki, Mai Shinuchi, Mizuki Yamashita, Shiori Kubo, Miona Hori, Momoko Ōzono, Sakura Endō, Renka Iwamoto, Yūki Yoda, Hinako Kitano, Minami Umezawa
- Second row: Sayuri Inoue, Maaya Wada, Kazumi Takayama, Manatsu Akimoto, Hina Higuchi, Kana Nakada
- First row: Asuka Saitō, Erika Ikuta, Mai Shiraishi, Sayuri Matsumura, Minami Hoshino