Yesterday, it was announced that�Otsuka Ai had�given birth to her daughter. The singer (whose husband is RIP SLYME member�SU), left a message on her official fanclub page about her newborn child.

Titled "LOVE9CUBE", the entry expressed her feelings of blessed relief and gratitude, and of course, her love for her infant daughter.

Here's a translation of the full text of her message:

Just recently....

I gave birth to a girl without mishap.
Mother and daughter are both safe.

I am full of appreciation (after seeing) this child who I have wanted to meet for so long.
I have been given a lifetime's worth of happiness.
Thank you for coming, let's walk on together.

Thank you, also to my husband who's been supporting me by my side.

Thank you, to my mother who gave birth to a healthy me.

Thank you, to the doctor and midwives who led me safely.

And truly, thank you, to everyone who has wished me an easy delivery up until now!

This tiny, tiny her is trying to live very hard, in (my) belly, and (now) out in the world. I will continue on while being taught to cherish, to cherish one by one, the normal things that seem ordinary, normal things that we can lose sight of in this blessed age.

Second chapter, depart?