No more（CD）

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The title track “No more,” which has also garnered attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Naomi and Kanako,” is a song with a powerful message that could only have been created by the duo of ATSUSHI—who has long sung about various forms of love, including romance, friendship, family, and peace—and AI, whose expression of love has gained even greater depth since becoming a mother.
Although production initially began with the drama’s worldview—which addresses the dark side of society through the lens of domestic violence—as a key theme, ATSUSHI says that by the time it was completed, it had evolved into an anthem of encouragement, urging listeners to never give up and to keep moving toward hope.

We’ve received comments from the two artists, who have just finished working on “No more.” ⚫・ATSUSHI’s Comment
: “This song is not just for those currently in the darkness, but for everyone—those who have hit a wall, those struggling with worries… It’s a song about the importance of holding onto hope and taking that first step. We sang it as if we were telling these words to ourselves.I’d be happy if this song could serve as a beacon of light for everyone.”

⚫ AI’s Comment
: “This new song, ‘No more,’ marks the third collaboration between EXILE’s ATSUSHI and me, AI. From writing the lyrics to filming the music video, both A-chan and I approached every step without making a single compromise.I can say with confidence that we’ve created another masterpiece, and I’m proud to have been able to create this work with A-chan once again.Also, I don’t think there are many songs where our harmonies blend this well, so it was a lot of fun to sing.”

The B-side of “No more,” which is imbued with these sentiments, features the first-ever release of acoustic versions of three songs that sing of various forms of love between the two of us.
“Be Brave,” the second collaboration track between ATSUSHI and AI that sings of the bonds and love between people, has been reborn as an even more emotional song through a guitar arrangement, transforming from the original’s dramatic piano-driven version.
AI’s solo track “VOICE” has been transformed from the original dance track into a simple arrangement featuring acoustic guitar, allowing the powerful message about family love and the deeper meaning of love beyond it to be expressed even more profoundly.
ATSUSHI’s solo track “HIKARI” is a song he performed during a previous visit to Abashiri Prison; he wrote the lyrics specifically for a visit to the Tohoku Juvenile Detention Center. People often feel loneliness and despair, even losing sight of the meaning of life.An acoustic version has been completed,

resonating with ATSUSHI’s profound love—a hope that, even if only slightly, it might bring solace to those bearing such deep sorrow. We hope you’ll feel the love expressed by ATSUSHI and AI through these four songs in your heart.The depth of their love is sure to give listeners courage and the strength to carry on.

Another point worth noting is that the CD cover photo was taken by 217 (NINA), AI’s younger sister, who works as a photographer based in Los Angeles, USA.
The cover photo masterfully captures the song’s message—“I hope you’ll find a ray of light even when you’re in the darkness”—and it may be a shot that only 217 (NINA), who shares a deep connection with the two artists, could have taken.