aoen celebrates their 2nd single release with a special event, announcing their first 47-prefecture tour in 2026.

On March 18, 2026 (Wednesday), aoen held a release event for their 2nd single '秒で落ちた' (Fell in a Second) on March 16 (Monday) to commemorate the release. During this event, the first-ever 47-prefecture tour 'aoen LIVE TOUR 2026 ～青のはじまり 47+1～' was unexpectedly announced. The 2nd single '秒で落ちた' is the latest work that captures the moment when someone's heart is moved in just one second. Known for their earnestness that evokes memories of youth, aoen expresses the shock and sensation that can remain in one's heart for a lifetime through the title track '秒で落ちた' and three other songs: 'オフライン' (Offline), '制御できない I love you。' (I Can't Control My Love for You), and 'BLUE DIARY'. All four songs were digitally released at midnight on March 16. The event began with the title track '秒で落ちた', which depicts the moment of falling in love without being able to explain the reason. The chorus featured a '1-second dance' expressing the '1 second' before falling in love, showcasing a cool side of aoen different from their usual energetic performances. The key point of this song captivated the audience with its lines. Just as they were about to move to a talk session, FUMA from &TEAM made a surprise appearance as a special MC to celebrate aoen's 2nd single release, filling the venue with cheers and astonishment. During the talk session led by FUMA, they discussed the music video that surpassed one million views within just 24 hours. SOTA, who tried red hair for the first time, expressed his happiness at receiving compliments from fans, while REO shared a heartwarming story about mistaking an extra's hand-warming gesture for a handshake during a snowy shoot. aoen's relatable stories charmed the fans. They also discussed the recording of '制御できない I love you。', where HIKARU took on a high-pitched part for the first time and discovered a new side of himself, while GAKU humorously revealed how he worried when he heard HIKARU's loud practice voice. When asked about their own moments of falling in love, KYOSUKE recalled the cold filming conditions and expressed gratitude to GAKU for staying close to him during the shoot, leading to a warm moment in the venue. However, KYOSUKE humorously confessed that he had been sleeping in a warm place while GAKU was filming, causing laughter. The game segment 'Heart-Throbbing Line Championship' involved two teams creating heart-throbbing lines based on random prompts. RUKA from Team A drew the line 'Hey, close your eyes for a moment,' and GAKU delivered the ultimate line, 'Hey, close your eyes. Can I kiss you?' to cheers from the audience. Team B, consisting of YUUKI, HIKARU, and REO, created sweet lines as well. The audience judged the lines by the volume of cheers, resulting in Team A's victory. Their punishment was to drink a sour aoen original drink made from lemon juice and black vinegar, leading to laughter when HIKARU commented on seeing a 'new world.' As the event concluded, FUMA announced an important message from aoen, revealing the surprise of their first-ever tour across 47 prefectures, eliciting overwhelming joy from the audience. RUKA declared that aoen would meet fans across the country, and HIKARU asked FUMA about maintaining teamwork during the tour. FUMA shared that they prioritize eating together to strengthen their bond. YUUKI expressed excitement about the opportunity to meet fans 47 times, while GAKU emphasized their commitment to aiming for the top in Japan. The event ended with the heartfelt song 'BLUE DIARY', creating a sense of unity and anticipation for the upcoming tour. The tour title '青のはじまり 47+1' signifies the journey through all 47 prefectures, completed by the team aoen, representing their earnest youth and determination to deliver their 'blue' to fans. Tour dates and venues are announced, with early membership ticket sales currently open. Additionally, to support youth participation, aoen will offer 'U-18 tickets' for those under 18, ensuring accessibility for younger fans.