Welcome to Suki, yo Captain!

In case you can't tell by the banner at the top, this blog is a devotional to captain of Berryz Koubou, Shimizu Saki.

The title is from a 1975 single by the Lilies, which was subsequently covered by the Hello! Project duo W on their first album Duo U&U.

I will be posting photo sets, videos, and Saki-related news regularly, all meant to make you say, "Suki yo, captain!"

To start out, here's some information about the super gorgeous fly girl herself culled from various questionnaires.

Name: Shimizu Saki (清水佐紀)
Nicknames: Captain, Saki
Origin/meaning of name: ‘Sa’ is my grandmother's initial. ‘Ki’ is my mother's initial. The kanji was decided by my dad through stroke count!
Birthdate: 1991-11-22
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Height: 151cm
Blood type: O
Siblings: Older brother
Favorite animal: pig
Hobbies: Listening to music, growing my nails
Special skill: Dancing
Favorite colors: #1: Yellow, #2: Light blue, #3: White
Favorite word: "arigatou” (thank you)
Charm points: My eyelashes! They're long both at the top and bottom!
Herself in one sentence: Cheerful!
Herself as an animal: Either a hamster or a rabbit
Habits: I touch my hair (especially the bangs) a lot
Childhood dream job: A piano teacher
Job to try out once: A pastry chef
Berryz song that fits her most: "Baka ni Shinaide"
Dream: To do a dome tour, live performances in all 47 prefectures!
Strong point: Happy, humorous
Weak point: I get angry easily
Weakness: I’m scared of tingles
Best sport: tennis
Habitual movement: I always touch other’s upper arm
The advantage of being a girl: I can wear skirts~
What you would do if you were a male: I’d shave my head!
Favorite flower: sakura
Collection: 500yen Coins
The most precious thing: Family, Friends, Member
What you would do if you win a 300,000,000 Yen Lottery: I’d buy a new house
What you would do if the world is to end tomorrow: I’d ride a roller coaster
What you would bring along if you are to go to an isolated island: I’d bring Maasa
What would your wish be if God grant you one wish: World at PEACE
Favorite season: spring
Favorite artist: SMAP!
Favorite TV show: SMAP X SMAP
Favorite saying: Love and Peace
Favorite gem: Diamond
Favorite place: Recreational Park
Countries you want to visit the most: United States
The creepiest thing in the world: ghosts
Subjects you are good at: Music
Subjects you are not good at: Social Studies
What you do when you are not paying attention during classtime: Writing letters
Favorite school activity: Sports day: Bon Odori , End of year school trip
The school rule that you cannot tolerate: The length of skirt
What do you first do in the morning: Go to the toilet
What do you last do before going to bed: Brush my teeth
Clothing you often wear: Jeans , Camouflaged Khaki Pants
Accessories you often wear: The Piggy Earrings my mom gave me
Things you wear every day: A Bag!
Favorite brand: MARY QUANT, GARCIA MARQUEZ, Samantha Vega
Dreams you want to achieve before reaching the age of 20: I want to visit Hawaii
What you would do if you didn’t become an artist: A professional Dancer
What you want the most now: A dog
Motto: Shoshin wo wasurenai ( Never forget your origin )
Historical figure that you admire: Shoutokutaishi