To commemorate the release of our 4th single, "Hanasaku Michi," we are pleased to announce that a <Rakuten Books Exclusive Premium Event> will be held!

During the campaign period, those who pre-order the 4th single "Hanasaku Michi," to be released on August 5th, 2026 (Wednesday), at Rakuten Books will be entered into a lottery to win an invitation to a <Rakuten Books Exclusive Premium Event>!

■ <Rakuten Books Exclusive Premium Event> Overview

Content: Coming soon

Number of winners: To be announced soon

Date and Time: June 14, 2026 (Sunday) | Scheduled to take place from midday to evening.

Venue: Tokyo and surrounding areas

*The number of winners, event details, and event times will be announced soon.

*Please note that this event will not include any opportunities for physical contact with ME:I members or commemorative photos. Also, we will not be accepting any gifts.

*Details such as the meeting time and meeting place for this event will be provided separately to the winners only.

*Due to unavoidable circumstances, the members and content of the event may change or be canceled. We cannot accept cancellations, returns or refunds for purchased products due to these circumstances. In addition, there will be no rescheduling of the event.

[Eligible Products]

Two-version set ⇒ <First Press Limited Edition A> + <Regular Edition>, or <First Press Limited Edition B> + <Regular Edition>

■Released on August 5, 2026 (Wednesday)

ME:I 4TH SINGLE "Hanasaku Michi"

＜First Limited Edition A＞【CD＋DVD】¥1,900 (tax included)

<First Press Limited Edition B> [CD + PAPER CRAFT] ¥1,900 (tax included)

<Regular Edition> [CD ONLY] ¥1,400 (tax included)

*The first-come, first-served bonus for Rakuten Books purchasers (phone tab) will also be awarded.

*All items include the "first-press limited edition bonus."

*Please note that the <FC Limited Edition> is not included.

▶Click here to make a reservation

https://r10.to/hYeYif

[Reservation period for eligible products with lottery rights for the Rakuten Books exclusive premium event]

From April 20, 2026 (Monday) 10:00 to May 10, 2026 (Sunday) 23:59

*In addition to the product page that includes the [4TH SINGLE "Hanasaku Michi" <Rakuten Books Exclusive Premium Event> Lottery Right], product pages that do not include the [4TH SINGLE "Hanasaku Michi" <Rakuten Books Exclusive Premium Event> Lottery Right] may also be displayed. When making a reservation, please check the display that says [4TH SINGLE "Hanasaku Michi" <Rakuten Books Exclusive Premium Event> Lottery Right] is included.

*By confirming your order for the eligible product, you will automatically be entered into the lottery.

*One entry is granted for each pre-order of the two-product set. Since this is a lottery system, even if you pre-order multiple times, you may not be selected.

*During peak hours, such as close to the deadline, you may experience difficulty accessing the purchase screen. Please make your reservation with ample time to spare.

*We cannot assume responsibility for storing returned items due to customer's prolonged absence or unknown address. We cannot resend such items.

*Please note that cancellations will not be accepted for any reason after 0:00 AM on May 11, 2026 (Monday).

*Reservations cannot be canceled for any reason. Please note.

*Please note that only credit card payments are accepted.

*If we are unable to confirm your payment due to reasons such as credit card authorization being denied, we may refuse your participation in future ME:I and other artist events. Please check that your card's expiration date, credit limit, and payment information are correct before purchasing.

[Lottery result information]

Scheduled for the evening of Friday, May 22, 2026

*The email notification regarding the lottery results is an estimate and may be sent at different times.

*Regardless of whether you win or lose, you will be notified of the lottery results via the email address you registered. If you have set up domain restrictions, please change your settings to allow emails from the domains "@mkrm.rakuten.co.jp" and "@faq.rakuten.co.jp".

(For inquiries, please click here ⇒ https://books.faq.rakuten.net/s/ask)

*If you have made multiple reservations and are selected, you will only be contacted regarding the selections you received; you will not be contacted if you were not selected.

*Event details and a QR code for event registration will be sent to those who have been selected.

*Please read the important points below beforehand.*

■Regarding the holding of the event

*When you attend the event, we will verify your identity using the customer information you provided when purchasing the product and a valid form of identification that we specify. Please check that your registration information is correct before applying.

*When purchasing tickets, please be sure to use the name of the person attending. Only the registered name will be allowed to attend. Name changes after purchase will not be accepted. Please be aware of this.

*The information we will verify on the day will be the registration information you entered when you reserved or purchased the CD. Transferring tickets to family members or friends is strictly prohibited. No changes will be accepted after you have been selected for the event for any reason, so please be careful not to make any mistakes or omissions when reserving or purchasing the CD.

*Purchaser information will be used for the purpose of the lottery and winner notification, various notifications including emails from LAPONE GIRLS, YOSHIMOTO KOGYO, and Rakuten Books, and identity verification on the day of the event.

Please note that we will not disclose or provide your registration information to any third party other than our business partners without your consent. (Except when disclosure is required by law or regulations.)

*If your child wishes to participate, please register their information in your Rakuten account and reserve/purchase the CD. If you mistakenly apply using a parent's information and are selected, your child will not be able to participate. Also, even if your child is selected, the parent will not be allowed inside the event venue. Please understand this in advance. (Excluding preschool children / however, only one accompanying adult is allowed.)

*Please note that children of school age who do not have the event QR code will not be able to attend the event.

*Applications are limited to residents of Japan.

*Please note that we are unable to respond to inquiries from overseas.

*Winners will be selected through a strict lottery process and will be notified via email. (We will not respond to inquiries regarding winning or losing.)

*Winning notification emails will be sent to your registered email address from the domains "@mkrm.rakuten.co.jp" and "@faq.rakuten.co.jp". Please check and change your settings in advance to ensure you can receive emails from these domains. Please note that we will not be able to resend notifications if the email cannot be delivered for any reason.

*If the organizer determines that there is interference or fraud that would result in a lack of equality in event management, such as applications by the same person using multiple accounts, the application will be invalidated and the application will not be accepted for future ME:I events. Participation and entry are strictly prohibited.

*If the organizer or management office determines that any actions such as transferring or reselling winning rights (including through auctions), or soliciting companions have been taken, the applicant will not be contacted, and their application will be invalidated or they will be denied entry on the day of the event.

*Please note that if there are any deficiencies or falsehoods in your registration information, or if we determine that you have received a transfer of your winning rights through resale or other means, your winning entry will be invalidated.

*Event participants are involved in the maintenance, operation or management of anti-social forces, etc. (organized crime groups, organized crime group members, right-wing groups, anti-social forces, and other similar persons; the same applies hereinafter) or through funding or other means. If the organizer determines that the person has any kind of interaction or involvement with anti-social forces, etc., such as cooperating with or being involved with anti-social forces, the organizer may refuse to participate in the event or purchase products from that person. will do.

■ Regarding identity verification when participating in an event

*We will verify your identity upon arrival by checking your identification. Please present the email with the QR code sent from Rakuten Books and the "valid form of identification" specified by us. Please note that only identification with a photograph will be accepted.

Copies and expired documents are not accepted. Please bring the original documents that are still valid. Anyone who does not have a valid form of official identification will be denied participation, regardless of the reason. (Please see the information below for details on what constitutes a "valid form of identification.")

* "Digital identification documents" displayed on smartphones or other electronic devices (e.g., My Number Card information stored on a smartphone) cannot be used as proof of identity at this event. Anyone who does not have a valid form of official identification will be denied participation for any reason.

[Notes if your child wishes to participate in the event]

*If your child wishes to participate in the event, please register their information in your Rakuten account and reserve/purchase the CD. Even if you mistakenly apply using your own information and are selected, your child will not be able to participate. Please note that "participation rights" cannot be transferred, even between family members. Also, even if your child is selected, parents will not be allowed inside the event venue. Please understand this in advance. (Excluding preschool children / however, only one accompanying person is allowed.)

*If your child does not have a smartphone, please have them register using a Gmail or Yahoo! Mail email address or another family member's smartphone. Also, please submit the application using the information of the person wishing to participate, using a family member's smartphone.

*On the day of the event, please bring your smartphone with the email containing the QR code, or a printed copy of the email.

*Even small children will need to provide identification documents. Please be sure to check "About identity verification when participating in events." Even small children can obtain a passport or My Number card. Please allow plenty of time to prepare identification documents issued by a public institution that can be used to participate by the day of the event. We will also be conducting identity verification of parents on the day of the event, so we appreciate your cooperation.

▼ "Valid identification document" (all with a photograph / no copies accepted / original document within its validity period)

1. Passport

2. Driver's License/International Driver's License

3. Official photo license (maritime, aviation, architect, etc.)

4. Physical Disability Certificate

5. Residence card or special permanent resident certificate

6. My Number Card (Notification Card is not acceptable)

7. Welfare Handbook

8. Student ID with photo

*Please note that student ID cards for those over 19 years old will not be accepted, even if they have a photo of the person's face.

9. Rehabilitation Handbook

*Please bring all official certificates in their officially issued condition.

*My Number notification cards (without a photo) are also not accepted.

*If you are a foreign national, please be sure to bring a "passport" that can clearly identify you.

※외국 국적이신 분은 명확한 본인확인을 위해 여권을 반드시 준비해주세요．

※Foreign customers will need valid passport for identification.

*In all cases, photocopied/handwritten/expired/anything that has been altered to make it unusable will not be accepted.

*Manipulating or forging identity verification documents, and using forged identity verification documents are all criminal acts.

■ Notes on participating in the <Rakuten Books Exclusive Premium Event>

*Please note that members may be suddenly absent due to illness or other reasons.

*Due to artist or other circumstances, we may be forced to cancel or change all or part of the benefits and events. In any case, please note that we will not accept any returns or refunds for products due to the cancellation or change of benefits and events.

*Please note that purchasing for the purpose of resale is strictly prohibited as it violates the law against illegal resale.

*As a general rule, entry will not be permitted once the event has started.

*Event and campaign details are subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.

*Further details regarding participation in the Rakuten Books exclusive premium event will be provided separately to winners along with the event details.

*If you are unable to attend this event after being selected for participation due to unavoidable circumstances, please contact LAPONE GIRLS via the inquiry form.

If you discover such behavior, please be sure to contact a nearby staff member as it may lead to trouble between customers. If the staff deems the act to be dangerous or a nuisance, you may be asked to leave. If you leave the venue, we will not be able to refund the product.

■About the event

*Please refrain from smoking or drinking while participating.

*Please refrain from excessive face paint, as it makes it impossible to identify you. You may be asked to remove the paint on the spot, or your participation may be refused.

*Please refrain from making excessive demands on the members. Depending on the content, we may decline your request, so please understand in advance.

*If the conversation contains inappropriate language (such as slander against members, questions that cannot be answered, forcing poses or expressions, or acts that violate public order and morals), the staff reserves the right to terminate the conversation even if it is still in progress.

*Transportation and accommodation costs to the venue are the responsibility of each individual. Please note that refunds will not be issued in the event of changes to the performers or the program.

*Even if the participant does not participate due to personal reasons, the product price cannot be refunded.

*Please be responsible for the safekeeping of your belongings and valuables. We cannot accept any responsibility for theft, loss, or other damages.

*If you lose your winning email or forget any of the required items for entry listed in the winning email, you will not be admitted for any reason. We will not reissue the email.

*The safety of our customers and artists is our number one priority, and for security reasons we may conduct baggage inspections, body checks, and temporarily store baggage.

*During the event, staff may touch your body or belongings to guide you. Please only apply if you understand and agree to this.

* The organizers will not be held responsible for any accidents, theft, or other troubles caused by attendees inside or outside the venue. Furthermore, if an accident or injury occurs to a third party due to similar actions, the parties involved will be responsible for resolving the issue themselves. The organizers will not be involved in any discussions or problem-solving.

*Please note that customers who engage in behavior that disturbs other customers inside or outside the venue, or who do not follow staff instructions, may be asked to leave. Please also be sure to follow all other precautions clearly stated on the ME:I OFFICIAL SITE / ME:I OFFICIAL FANCLUB. If you violate the above or fail to comply, you may be refused entry or asked to leave. Fan club members may have their fan club membership terminated. In that case, please note that no refunds will be given for membership fees or annual fees.

*Wearing a mask will be a personal decision. Please be considerate of the customers around you when it comes to cough etiquette.

■Regarding resale and transfer

• Purchases for resale purposes are strictly prohibited. Reselling any prize won to a third party for any reason is strictly prohibited. Providing prizes to a third party for resale purposes is also strictly prohibited.

If it is discovered that tickets are being offered for sale at auction or resold at inflated prices, both the seller and the buyer will be denied participation in the event, and will be prohibited from participating in or entering any future ME:I events. We will verify the identity of the winners on the day of the event, and if we are unable to verify their identity, they will also be denied participation. Resale activities include listing/winning bids on auctions, buying and selling on the internet or social media, buying and selling through ticket shops, purchasing agents, scalpers, or other unscrupulous third parties.

We will not be held responsible for any problems related to the transfer of winning rights, etc.

■Regarding recording, video recording, and photography

*The creation and sale of unofficial merchandise using ME:I's likeness or name is prohibited.

*Acts that disrupt the work of venue staff may be recorded or photographed in order to maintain order at the venue.

*On the day of the event, video and photo cameras will be available. Please note that the image of your audience seat may be reflected in the photos and videos to the extent that you are a visitor.

*Photography, video recording, and audio recording using cameras, mobile phones, etc., outside of the area designated by the organizers are strictly prohibited. If any of the above actions are confirmed, the equipment will be immediately confiscated, the data will be deleted, and you will be asked to leave the venue. The organizers and artists will not be held responsible for any accidents, theft, etc., that occur due to failure to follow staff instructions.

【inquiry】

For inquiries regarding event content: LAPONE GIRLS Co., Ltd.

https://laponegirls.jp/feature/contact

*We are unable to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

*Depending on the content of your inquiry, it may take several days for us to respond.

*Business hours: 11:00-18:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

*Inquiries regarding event content and application cannot be answered through the "ME:I OFFICIAL FANCLUB" and "ME:I MAIL" counters. Please use the counter above.

For inquiries regarding product reservations, purchases, and emails sent to purchasers, please contact: Rakuten Books

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