GATAS sacas public practice 24th Jun official report

http://www.gatas-brilhantes-hp.net/news/news090629_1.html


Rika pleading with the referee's 'it's a handball!' decision.


Yossi and Rika spontaneously doing the same head-tilting action when Koretty said that fine weather for all past practices proved that there are sunny girls in the team. Supposedly not true since Yossi and Rika are well-known rain-girls of H!P, which explains their synchronized reaction.

GATAS 1444 offshots

(24th Jun)

GATAS' sacas public practice - last (24th Jun)

Fans became worried when Yossi did not join in the practice.
Was the rumor about her being pregnant true then?

Not quite.

During STB, she mentioned that she strained her left shoulder while doing some muscle training. Apparently, the problem had gotten worse.

Therefore, she would be the umpire instead.

So, what happened next?

Well... when we have referee Yossi on the rampage~~~ who do you think will be the victim?

Ishikawa Rika, who else...

As the girls lined up to kick off, Rika suddenly said "chotto matta!" and left the playing court on her free will. Seeing that, Yossi then mimicked a red-card flashing gesture at Rika for her apparent contempt of authority. Actually, Rika had gone to pick up shin guards that all the players had forgotten to put on. Supporters were then treated to a rare sight of seeing the girls with their socks down putting on shin guards.
During play, Rika tried to trap a long ball with her chest with both her hands raised. A whistle was blown immediately. Although all players in court resumed play with Notchi quickly scoring a goal later, referee Yossi disallowed the goal and said Rika was fouled for handball. Rika quickly pleaded with the decision, and since no one had thought that it had been a foul because everybody just resumed play. But referee Yossi insisted that it was a handball and pointed to a spot for a free kick.
Now, everybody knew that was on purpose.

According to other reports, Rika was pure fun to watch. During a shooting practice, she even fumbled three times in a row, missing her mark ridiculously, bringing the supporters into a frenzy of laughter. When Rika looked towards Yossi, Yossi just shrugged and had a 'can't be helped' look Also Rika's image as a mother/manager of GATAS was clearly portrayed when she reminded everybody to put on their shin guards.
Yossi joined in the last PK shootout and scored.

As fans waited at the exit, they noticed that Rika left together with Notchi and Sengoku, sharing one car. Rika wore a black t-shirt. Yossi exited later; she wore black too, and left alone.

(Me says...) It's a well-known fact, at least among all Japanese 1444wotas, that Yossi reads 2ch reports.

A fan's depiction of GATAS sacas public practice (17th Jun)

(credit: many thanks to the artist)

A fan drew his experiences to GATAS' Sacas public practice on 17th Jun.


(Page 1) As he had seen Yossi in a 'live' TV show that day ( doing Tsuji's birthday comment, in wavy hair and donning Michael's hat), he somehow expected to see Yossi spotting wavy hair. But when Rika and Yossi made their entrance, Yossi's hair was straight and tied back in a ponytail.
(Page 2) Warming up time. The girls spilt into groups of two; Rika with Yossi. The stretching involves one person running after another onigokko style. He watched Rika running after Yossi and then Yossi after Rika. Both seemed bend not to get caught and to supporters, they actually looked like they were playing a game of catching.



(Page 5-2nd row) Yossi made fun of Rika's lack of stamina. (On Rika) "She even asked why there's no player change?". Rika pulled up her jersey and hid her face in embarrassment.

(Me says...) Many people, after attending the event, had actually talked about that Yossi and Rika's warming up in 2ch, because, apparently, the girls looked very happy chasing one another.

GATAS sacas public practice (17th Jun) follow up

This time, more fans await as the girls were ready to leave after their sacas public practice.

One reported: There were company wagons parked outside so we waited there. After 30 mins of waiting, the new member who is wearing jersey number 30 came out first and said 'otsukaresan' to us. Another new member said 'arigatou'. Five minutes later, Sengoku, Sawa-chan and Koretty came out. They waved at us when we cheered. Five more minutes later, Rika and Yossi came out. Rika was wearing a long floral dress and was looking very cute. Yossi was wearing a stylish-looking black cap and had her long hair tied up. She looked, as always, stylish in black vest and jeans. They turned and slightly nodded in recognition when we cheered 'Rikachan' 'Yossi'. I remember Rika's smile. But I didn't see Konno. There were many girls in the first batch. Maybe she left together with them. My mission to wait for her had failed.

Someone replied that Konno was among the large group that left first.

GATAS sacas public practice (17th Jun)

http://www.futsaldigest.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=202






Koretty said that she had never felt that exhausted before in a practice.
When Yossi made fun of Rika and introduced her as "the person who had no stamina", Rika pulled up her jersey collar and hid her face in shame.

According to more blog reports, Yossi and Rika were really (and I mean really) stuck to each other throughout the whole event.

(Me says...) Have you ever seen Yossi shown that much interest in a girl other than Rika? And it has been GOD damned TEN years. Even you won't show that much enthusiasm in your very very best friend after ten years right? Someone is definitely courting someone.

GATAS sacas public practice 10th Jun official report

http://www.gatas-brilhantes-hp.net/news/news090615_1.html

GATAS 2nd Sacas public practice report. Rika, Konno and someone else (sorry for not knowing her name) arrived later.

(Not in the report, but from a fan's blog) Upon arrival Rika walked into the court bowing and apologising. When she wanted to start practicing right away, the coach stopped her and had her do warm up at the side first.
Later, when doing her closing speech, Yossi wished fans will come practice in the Sacas courts as GATAS will too. They will practice together. When the crowd went 'ehh~' and Rika tsukkomi back 'together, as in really together?' Yossi said: "I mean since it's the same court, fans will feel like they are practicing together with GATAS. This fan also noted how Rika and Yossi were always sticking to each other after Rika had arrived. Even their actions seemed sychronized.


And in case you wanna know...

Turnout at Rika's talkshow at a Electrical carnival was pathetic. Fans noticed that the audience were mainly ojisans who seem like they have all the time in the world and nothing to do.

(Me says...) Doing such shows are really depressing... especially when it feels like you are performing to an unappreciative and inattentive crowd.

In case you wanna know...

In another fan's blog, s/he mentioned how s/he noticed Rika, who turned up late for Wednesday's practice, is the mood maker of GATAS. Before Rika's arrival, everybody was looking serious, especially Yossi (blogger noticed) who was looking every bit a captain and behaving prim and proper; the playing mood was solemn. But after Rika had arrived, the overall playing mood began to loosen up and even Yossi was smiling more. They tsukkomu one another and at the side bench, they were always talking happily. Last week, Rika with Miki was fun to watch too, that's what s/he likes about GATAS.

GATAS sacas public practice 10th Jun

Yesterday's practice kicked off without Rika. Just when i shi yo shi supporters thought their fav. pair was missing one again, they were treated to a little surprise when halfway through Rika turned up and joined in the practice. Later at the bench, Yossi and Rika were always seated together and talking to one another.

Someone spotted how the girls left the venue. First to leave were Rika and Yossi. Rika had donned a black cap/hat and had looked really stylish and although Yossi was in her normal clothes, she was no less prettier. Both girls then left together in a wagon car. Next were Konno and four others not-so-popular-just-joined GATAS members; the five of them left in a wagon taxi. Third batch to leave were Koretty, Notchi, Sawa-chan and Minami. They left in another wagon taxi.

(side note: Some fans were chiding the earlier fan for 'stalking'the girls. Apparently, Wotas think that spying on the girls at a venue's exit/entrance is wrong and such lowly practice shouldn't be encouraged.)


(Me says...) I have no idea what measurements wotas use for their yardstick. Everything is considered wrong unless it's their own doings. >_<

What's new...

GATAS first public practice yesterday at Sacas Futsal Park had only main players Rika, Miki, Shibata, Korenaga and Konno (among others). Captain Yoshizawa Hitomi did not take part!

SHOCK!

In case you wanna know... GOSSIP

Someone wrote:

I chanced upon Yossi & Rika @Blitz yesterday (1st June) while on my way to attend another event. The girls were recording a futsal-related TV show. Although staff were calling out and telling people that they are ex-momusu members, they failed to generate much interest, lest garner a crowd. They looked pathetic. To think momusu were so popular back then. From close, the girls look just like ordinary people.

(Me says...) Reality bites. But in life, little episodes like this put the girls back on firm ground, keeping egos in check.

What's new...

http://www.gatas-brilhantes-hp.net/news/news090601_1.html

SURUGA Bank CUP result.
GATAS were second.

and

TOKYO ALICE will be released in DVD

http://www.e-hon.ne.jp/bec/SA/DetailMulti?refSdCode=040000000EPBE-5346&Action_id=111&Sza_id=MM

King's Brunch

Download: (small size 13mb file)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/moiick

King's Brunch, short clip of the girls promoting the opening of Sacas FUTSAL Park.
As mentioned before, GATAS will be practicing there on every Wednesday for the whole of June. Only 100 lucky fans will be admitted, and I heard there are some strict regulations the fans have to follow.

(Me says...) Funny how both turn up with wavy hair. >_<

And,

(4th Gen) Debut 10th Anniversary Trio Special Match!
10ｔｈ　Ｏｃｔｏｂｅｒ．

Gatas vid @dohhhup

http://www.dohhhup.com/movie/JhakgNm3QkWzerktIwteP5UJ0gVv7t7e/view.php

Pre-training for SURUGA CUP.
They celebrated Konno's birthday, too.
They thought Konno won't be coming and were glad when she later turned up. As we can all see in the beginning of the vid that Konno was missing.
When Konno said she was happy, Yossi made fun of her by asking if she was happy because there's a cake?

(Me says...) The girls had so much fun practicing. My favorite (as with everybody's fav?) will be the part where Rika and Yossi were passing ball to one another. And not that I wanna complain, but Yossi can't seem to keep herself still whenever she's supposed to. I think it's kinda rude. >_<

GATAS update!

http://www.gatas-brilhantes-hp.net/news/news090528_2.html



Yossi made fun of Rika for her nice play/effort (even during practice).

Finally...

Yossi and Rika will appear together in King's Brunch on 30th May, this saturday~

http://www.tbs.co.jp/brunch/

It's a live show. Yeah!!

(Me says...) Any guesses whether Yossi will appear with shorter hair?

what's next?

In case you're wondering what's next now that Tokyo Alice had ended, GATAS will be having public practices in a new sports venue, Sacas FUTSAL Park, every Wednesday for the whole of next month. 3th, 10th, 17th and 24th. Sacas cup matches will be held every weekend and the final will be on 27th and 28th (not sure whether GATAS will be playing).

Other schedule:
5/31（日）　SURUGA bank CUP フットサルフェスタ 決勝大会　(futsal fiesta)