On April 22nd, model/actress Sasaki Nozomi held a release event for her first album, 'NOZOMI COLLECTION', at Lazona Kawasaki.

Sasaki, who made her singing debut back in 2010, expressed, "I never thought I would release an album, so I'm surprised. I'm thankful." Instead of singing songs off her new album, she held a talk show which attracted over 8,000 fans.

'NOZOMI COLLECTION' features a total of 8 songs including her debut song, "Kamu to Funyan", a cover of Moritaka Chisato's hit song, "Jin Jin Jingle Bell feat. Pentaphonic", and "Papepipu ? Papipepu ? Papepipupo ?", which was used as the theme song for a popular anime series. It also includes Sasaki's first song she wrote herself called "For You", and it conveys her honest feelings for her mom who lives in Akita Prefecture.

Sasaki�reflected upon the recording saying, "There were many times when I felt I wanted to run away." She also sent out a message to her fans, "I want everyone to challenge themselves to something they're not good at. If it's no good, then you can quit. I feel it's important to challenge yourself to it at least once."

At the end of the event, child actress Tani Kanon made an appearance, wearing the same outfit as Sasaki. "I think our round eyes look the same, but I don't think I could become that pretty when I become an adult," Tani said as she made a comparison. In response, Sasaki stated, "I think I was like Kanon-chan when I was little. I'm glad there was an opportunity like this. She's really cute."

Check out pictures from the event below!

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Source & Photos: Oricon