Ex-Morning Musume member, Goto Maki held a small live in Kanagawa to commemorate the release of her mini-album, “GLORIA,” which became available for sale on the 12th. She performed “Koi Ichiya,” “Hanataba” and “Ashiato” from her latest release, filling the area to the brim with screaming fans.

In the post-live interview, the 25-year-old explained the attitude of “gloriously going forward step by step and leaving behind footprints,” which is prevalent throughout her newest mini-album. “There were people who told me that Morning Musume’s ‘LOVE Machine‘ era was ‘glorious,’ but during that time I didn’t completely understand what was what,” she recalled. “Lyrics have become more important to me now, and I want to see myself as a singer (rather than an idol).”


She also quickly dispelled rumors about her alleged relationship with actor Chihara Junior which had been circulating the year before. “It’s a lie,” she said, then confessed, “I actually don’t have a boyfriend.”

On New Year’s Day, some media outlets reported that fellow ex-Morning Musume member Yaguchi Mari would be getting married soon, and Goto said, ”I felt rushed seeing the report. Because I’m turning 26 this year, I want to meet somebody who I can consider a marriage with. I want to get married before I turn 30.” She also confessed about her ideal man who is sound in economically, and also has a big heart. According to Goto, she’s got a weakness for aggressive guys, so she might fall for someone who keeps asking her out.

Hopefully, she’ll find somebody to love in 2011.

source: tokyohive