is the debut single by Japanese girl group

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, released on February 22, 2012. It reached number two in the Oricon Weekly Chart and sold 136,309 copies in the first week. It reached number three on the Billboard

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Release

This single was released in 4 versions. Type-A, Type-B, Type-C and a regular edition. The first three editions are CD+DVD. Type-B includes the song ''Aitakatta Kamo Shirenai'', which is a minor arranged version of

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's single ''

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''. The center position in the choreography for the title song is held by

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Production

Lyrics in the song describe experience of happiness and serenity in a

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relationship.

Track listing

Type-A

Type-B

Type-C

Regular Edition

Chart and certifications

Oricon Charts

Certifications

References

External links

Discography
on Nogizaka46 Official Website *
Nogizaka46 Movie Digest
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