Hazuki is scheduled to perform her second live concert in Tokyo on June 23, and she is also scheduled to record for NHK in July. “The producer, Mr. Iwao, told me, “You can say anything you like”. I really appreciate that he listened to me as an equal rather than as a mentor and an apprentice.” “So, we discussed thoroughly how we wanted our debut song to sound. However, I have complete trust in Mr. Iwao, so I had no worries at all.” In Niigata, she was what is commonly known as a “de enka” singer, but she changed her style. She also changed her costume from a kimono to a dress. “In fact, I didn’t like wearing dresses at first. I liked kimonos, and I could hide a lot of things (laughs). But when I saw myself in the mirror with a new outfit, I didn’t care about that.” “Now, I am given a variety of assigned songs, and as I study each one, I can see that I am really growing. My ability to express myself, for example, is 100% different from when I was in Niigata. I want to have a hit song with Mr. Iwao and participate in the Kohaku Uta Gassen. And then I want to conquer the world (laughs).” Then she received good news. In late July, she was invited to perform in NHK’s “New BS Nihon No Uta” at the newly renovated NHK Hall. “I am happy to be on the same stage as the Kohaku Uta Gassen, and I feel very proud of myself,” she said with a big smile. On June 23rd, she will hold her second live concert at Akasaka, Tokyo. She will be challenging herself to sing a piece in a genre she has never sung on stage before. “I want to make this a live performance that will give me momentum for ‘New BS Nihon no Uta,'” said Hazuki enthusiastically. Her carefree smile makes it seem as if she can accomplish anything, no matter how difficult. She has truly embodied the phrase “a pinch is a chance,” and one wonders what great things she will accomplish in the future.