L-O-V-E Lovely Makoto!!
So, news is out that Ogawa Makoto is back after studying in New Zealand for 2 years, and will be making an appearance on Haromoni@!

3/4 of the gokkies are reuinted!! Where’s Konkon?!
When I read that on the JPH!P forum this morning, I was so excited! This has definitely been a hectic week in my Hello! Project fandom. I still refuse to directly acknowledge what caused the initial flurry. Give me a few more days and I’ll get back to you on that.
Let’s get back to Mako-chan. I love the gokkies, and her return marks the reunion of Morning Musume’s 5th generation within H!P. Konkon should make a guest appearance when Mako-chan’s on HM@, and the gokkies should hold hands, skip and go galavanting… XD
But really, I’m so excited to see her come back! And I anticipate hearing her speak English. So, to prepare myself, I thought I should give myself a little reminder of how Mako-chan’s English was before she left for New Zealand…
That clip is from the 2005.06.26 (#265) episode of Hello! Morning. I personally love Eri’s story best, but Mako’s getting special recognition today due to this momentous occasion. Now we have something to compare her to. I would assume that her English is much better now and I can’t wait to hear it!
I wonder what this means regarding her position in H!P. Is she back permanently? What group will she join? Has she returned only to fade into H!P obscurity? I definitely hope not! Her personality is too engaging and entertaining to be cast aside.
Welcome back Mako-chan! And ganbare!!! ![]()

June 7th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
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June 7th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
It’s great she’s back. Just a thought…Ongaku Gatas is down a couple people. Could we see her joining Yossy, Charmy, Kon Kon and the others soon???
June 7th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
That was cute, I can’t wait to see her on Haromoni@. BTW, was Eri’s segment the one about the “refrigerator in cheese”?
June 7th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
@vampirehunterd: Charmy☆Renai of Shiny Days (formerly Renai Project) was thinking of that too. I don’t actually follow Ongaku Gatas, though I wonder if I should give them a shot… XD I love Yossy, Charmy and KonKon. I also enjoy Mai. I don’t know anything about the others, but if Mako joins them, I think I’ll have to take the plunge and pay attention.
@Chris: Yea, Eri’s segment was the “refrigeeta” bit. I love it best ’cause she nearly killed their teacher through laughter. How do you beat that? XD
June 8th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
I just watch the HaroMoni@ episode featuring Makoto. It was so funny when she said “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m SO sorry.”
June 8th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
It’s Makoto was feature at the end of the show but she did speak a little English.
June 9th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Its really strange to see her back … I guess she wants the money?
I wonder if she will be put into a new unit?