Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi's new song featuring AI titled "Shakunage Iro no Sora" was digitally released on June 9. 

"Shakunage Iro no Sora" was produced during the stay-at-home period caused by the novel coronavirus. It's a song about the frustration of not being able to see loved ones and what one could do for others while feeling isolated and scared. 'Shakunage' in the song's title is a type of flower called 'rhododendronsm,' which symbolizes "dignity," and it was blooming in Nagabuchi's garden during the stay-at-home period. 

While Nagabuchi has a long career, this is the first time he is releasing a collaboration song with a female artist. He and AI had been friends from before as they are both from Kagoshima Prefecture. 

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