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* Michiko (elder sister) * Yoko (younger sister) Both were born on 14 November 1985. They were raised in Fukuoka, Japan.

History

2001 - Signed with Zomba Records Japan 2002 - Released first single Before I Fall 2004 - Signed with BAMG 2009 - Went back to Japan and signed to UMG - Nayutawave Records 2012 - Left Nayutawave Records and signed up to Tokuma Japan.

Discography

International singles

* Is It Love? * One Step at a Time * Story of My Life (ending theme for Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye) All released under Bonnier Amigo

Japan singles

* Before I Fall (4 December 2002 - Zomba Japan) * Love Friend (22 July 2009 - Nayutawave) * My Step (30 September 2009 - Nayutawave) * Close to You (5 May 2010 - Nayutawave) * New World - "

: The Evil Death General and the Seven Kingdoms" Opening Theme (8 June 2011 - Nayutawave) * Stand Up - " Digimon Xros Wars: Time Traveling Hunter Boys" Opening Theme (7 March 2012 - Tokuma Japan Communications)

References

External links

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Official blogsite
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