is the third single by Japanese girl group

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, released on August 22, 2012. It debuted in number one on the weekly

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. It also reached number one on the Billboard

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. The coupling song "Hito wa Naze Hashiru no ka?" was used as an official theme song for

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Release

This single was released in 4 versions. Type-A, Type-B, Type-C and a regular edition. The center position in the choreography for the title song is held by Rina Ikoma.

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
on YouTube {{authority control 2012 singles Songs in Japanese Nogizaka46 songs Oricon Weekly number-one singles Billboard Japan Hot 100 number-one singles 2012 songs