Ririka Satsuki, a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture who won the Grand Prix at the Tenkaichi Budokai singing battle on YUURI’s YouTube channel last October, released her first single Cider on August 19.

The singer’s solo debut is a fast-paced peppy tune highlighting Satsuki’s husky voice as she sings about the beginnings of summer love.

[Comment from Ririka Satsuki]
“I’m so pleased to announce that I’ve released my first original song.
The lyrics suddenly came to me as I was eating ice cream last summer, and they tell the story
of a girl’s cute one-sided love.

When I think of summer, I think of the refreshing feeling of drinking something carbonated.
Summer is also the season of love, and this song expresses the feeling of love that seems to
overflow like cider bubbles.

I’d be happy if those who are in love could listen to this song and get the courage to take a step
forward.”