Hi I finally listened to the Mae e Susume solos and my soul has ascended I needed to say something,,, of course I adore Arisa’s version to bits, that goes without saying but Kasumi’s!!! is just another reminder of why she’s one of my fav vocalists. Idk I just think while she sounds raw and shaky that’s exactly why it’s so GOOD, like everyone else’s versions are nice to listen to but Kasumi sings like every breath will be her last and it hurts me and it just feels like that’s how the song is meant to be sung. The original will always be super important story-wise but this feels so right aaa