Minori Chihara (茅原実里); known as Minorin (みのりん) to her fans, was born on Nov… Read Full Bio ↴Minori Chihara (茅原実里); known as Minorin (みのりん) to her fans, was born on November 18, 1980 in Tochigi prefecture, Japan. She is a seiyuu (Japanese voice actress) under Avex Planning & Development. Her debut role was Natsume Aya from Tenjo Tenge, but her popularity escalated when she was cast as Nagato Yuki from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. She is credited for many other roles, such as Minami Chiaki from Minami-ke, Shirakawa Nanaka from Da Capo II, and Toa from Dragonaut.

Apart from being a seiyuu, she is also a J-pop singer.
Since her first album, with King Records, HEROINE (2004), she has switched to Lantis and has released two singles in January and June 2007, Junpaku Sanctuary (純白サンクチュアリィ) and Kimi ga Kureta Ano hi (君がくれたあの日) respectively, in which the latter reached the Top 20 on the ORICON charts. Her 1st Re-start album, Contact, released on October 24, 2007, peaking at #11.

In 2008, she had her 1st tour, held in three performances during the month of February 2008, with an additional three later announced in March. She released three singles: Melty tale storage on March 26, Ameagari no Hana yo Sake (雨上がりの花よ咲け) on August 6, and Paradise Lost on November 5, which was her first song used as an anime theme (喰霊-零-/Ga-rei zero). Her second album, Parade, released November 26.

In 2009, she had her 2nd tour with 10 venues. Her 6th single, Tomorrow's Chance, released June 3. She will hold her first outdoor live, "SUMMER CAMP", on August 1&2.

She has been a guest performer for Animelo Summer Live since 2006, however 2007 was the first time she performed as a solo artist, and has kept it that way since. Outside of Japan, she has performed in several other countries, including the US, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

Her hobbies include writing songs and playing on her guitar, having been influenced by her father. Her favorite artist is B'z and she is a member of their fanclub. She updates her blog, minorhythm daily, often including photos. The name of her blog came from her following of fans, known to be "Minorists", or followers of Minorism (which incidentally sounds like minorhythm in Japanese). Her official fanclub is called minori smile seasons.

マリオネット
茅原実里 Lyrics

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操られてく運命が　哀しみの底で構わない
繋がれた糸　あなたへと続く　絡み解いて好きにしてよ

Heart　動かされてく程　痛み走るの
Endless　目醒める想いに　呼吸さえできない

あなたを守れるなら　身体　朽ち果ててもいい
愛の証を抱いた　私を見てて

胸に手を押し付けて　永遠　探してるの
いつも　ひとりにしないで
私の全ては　そう　あなたから始まる

ガラスの心　触れていて　あなた求め泣き続けてる
愛へと生まれ変わりゆく私　その腕から離さないでよ

Heart　何もいらないから　頭をなでていて
あなたがいないと　動けないマリオネット

教えてよ　愛の意味　どうして胸が痛いの
繋がる赤い糸を　切らないでいて
この世に息づくもの　愛でたもので埋めたい
もしも　ふたりの運命が　引き裂かれるものなら
あなたの手で壊して

あなたを守れるなら　身体　朽ち果ててもいい
愛の証を抱いた　私を見てて
胸に手を押し付けて　永遠　探してるの

いつも　ひとりにしないで
私の全ては　そう　あなたから始まる

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 茅原実里's song マリオネット (Marionette) talk about being controlled and manipulated by fate and circumstances beyond one's control. Despite the feeling of sadness that comes with this, the singer doesn't mind being tied to these strings, as they lead towards the person they love. However, as they move closer towards the object of their affection, the pain and difficulty also increase. The singer would do anything to protect their loved one, even if it means sacrificing their own body.

The lyrics describe the singer's desire to be loved and protected by the person they admire. They long to be held in their arms and never let go, as they transform into a new person in the process. The singer feels like a puppet, unable to exist without the person they love, and asks for their attention and affection.

These lyrics are an expression of both the joy and pain that comes with falling in love. The person they love and are striving to protect becomes someone the singer cannot live without, yet the fear of losing them is always present.

Line by Line Meaning

操られてく運命が　哀しみの底で構わない
I don't mind being controlled by fate in the depths of sadness

繋がれた糸　あなたへと続く　絡み解いて好きにしてよ
The thread that connects us leads to you, unwind it and do what you like

Heart　動かされてく程　痛み走るの
As my heart is moved, pain runs through me

Endless　目醒める想いに　呼吸さえできない
I can't even breathe when I awaken to my endless feelings

あなたを守れるなら　身体　朽ち果ててもいい
If I can protect you, I don't mind my body deteriorating

愛の証を抱いた　私を見てて
Look at me, holding the proof of my love

胸に手を押し付けて　永遠　探してるの
Press your hand against my chest, I'm searching for eternity

いつも　ひとりにしないで
Don't leave me alone, always be with me

私の全ては　そう　あなたから始まる
Everything about me, yes, it all starts with you

ガラスの心　触れていて　あなた求め泣き続けてる
Touching my glass heart, I continue to cry while yearning for you

愛へと生まれ変わりゆく私　その腕から離さないでよ
I'm being reborn into love, don't let me go from your arms