On Thursday, July 23rd, Nogizaka46 members Aya Ogawa and Yuna Shibata will serve as special reporters for the summer special event "BLACK SUMMER WEEK supported by Coolish" at Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles game held at Zozo Marine Stadium. They are scheduled to appear in pre-game "Catch up!! Marines" and inter inning events, and will continue until after the game ends.

▼Comment from Nogizaka46's Aya Ogawa▼
"Chiba Lotte Marines' BLACK SUMMER WEEK is like a festival or a celebration, and it's so hot and exciting! I love the atmosphere, so I'm really happy to be able to help make it even more exciting as a special reporter! There are lots of fun events planned! Let's all wear our cool BLACK SUMMER WEEK jersey and cheer together!"

▼Nogizaka46 Aya Ogawa's Profile▼
She debuted in 2022 as a 5th generation member of Nogizaka46. Despite being the youngest member of the 5th generation, she is known for her expressive performance skills. In her first appearance in a terrestrial television drama, Fuji TV's "Nami Uraraka ni, Meoto Biyori," she played the role of Fuyuko, the fourth daughter, and received positive reviews. Originally from Chiba Prefecture, she became Chiba Lotte Marines fan after being captivated by the passionate cheering at Zozo Marine Stadium when she was in elementary school. She has been active in the Nogizaka baseball Club since March 2026.

▼Comment from Nogizaka46's Yuna Shibata▼
"I'm so happy to announce that I'll be serving as a special reporter for 'BLACK SUMMER WEEK'! I'm thrilled to be able to participate in this event, which I've enjoyed as a fan every year, this year as a reporter! I want to have so much fun with everyone that we can forget about the summer heat!!"

▼Nogizaka46 Shibata Yuna's Profile▼
She debuted in 2018 as a 4th generation member of Nogizaka46. Her strengths are her expressiveness and smile, cultivated through rhythmic gymnastics and cheerleading. Her love baseball and gentle speaking voice form the foundation for her success in a wide range of fields. A Chiba Prefecture native Chiba Lotte Marines fan, she was also a member of The Marines Dance Academy. She has been active in the Nogizaka baseball Club since its establishment in December 2022.