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SweetS was a girl group consisting of five girls from Japan: Aki (leader), Aya (vocal leader), Haruna (vocal & dance leader), Mai (backing vocals & dancer), and Miori (backing vocals & dancer). avex trax held auditions for a girl group in late 2002 to early 2003, and after training, they debuted later on in the same year. During late spring to early summer of 2003, an episode was released on Platinum Ticket each week, to help promote the group and get to know the girls. Their debut single, LolitA☆Strawberry in summer, was released on August 27, 2003. SweetS performed this single at venues such as AX Music, Girl Pop Factory, A-Nation, and 15-0. Love★Raspberry Juice soon followed, being released on November 19, 2003. This single was also performed in AX Music, and SweetS made their debut on Melodix!. The girls were then selected to take part in 1st X'mas, being featured in the song I love dream world ～世界中のしあわせを歌おう～ (white X'mas version) (I love dream world ~Sekaijuu no Shiawase no Shiawase wo Utaou~ (white X'mas version), alongside fellow avex trax groups, dream and Fruits Punch; they also got their own original song, Never Ending Story, and the single was released on December 10, 2003.

Love like candy floss followed up their other releases on February 11, 2004, and began to get them more recognition with a catchy, upbeat-tempo ballad. SweetS again appeared on Melodix! to perform this single, as well as making their debut appearances on UCD-TV and Pop Jam. Soon following, SweetS were featured in an advertisement for a bakery. Their first mini-album, self-titled SWEETS, was released on March 3, 2004, which ended the sweets-based era. SWEETS contained three new tracks, one remix, two bonus remixes, as well as the songs from their previous three singles; an optional first press CD+DVD contained five tracks. SweetS performed selected songs from this album for the first time in Pia Super Groove.

Grow into shinin' stars began their elements era in June 2004, surprising fans yet again with a bouncy song, but one with an uplifting message. This was their first single that featured two new original songs. SweetS performed this single in Doyah for the first time. Grow into shinin' stars was chosen as the theme song for the Tokyo Giants. During the summer, they performed a mini-show in Girl Pop Factory; known songs that they performed were original songs Grow into shinin' stars and Shochuu Omimai Moushiagemasu and they covered the song Diamonds by Princess Princess. After several months, Sky came out on November 4, 2004, featuring another optimistic song, with a simple yet very catchy beat. SweetS made their first appearance on Genki Dash to perform this song, along with playing games alongside Country Musume and Lead. At the end of 2004, SweetS participated in 2nd X'mas along with dream and Aiko Kayo, being featured in both the songs 希望の歌～Merry　Christmas　to　you～ (Kibou no Uta ~Merry Christmas To You~) and Let's hang on.

SweetS entered 2005 with the single countdown on February 2. Their next mini-album, Keep on movin' was released shortly after on February 23. This mini-album featured four new original songs, as well as songs from their previous three singles and a bonus remix. There was also an optional CD+DVD version, containing five tracks. Unknowingly to fans, SweetS visited Hawaii during a break between singles. There, they shot their next promotional video, filmed a DVD, took pictures for their upcoming photobook, performed at various public venues, visited a Hawaii school for girls, did radio interviews, learned how to fly jets, and mingled with Hawaiians. Their next release, ミエナイツバサ (Mienai Tsubasa), came out on June 1. Their promotional video featured clips of them in Hawaii, and eventually had three versions: regular, dance, and Hawaii. SweetS performed this single in a mall in Hawaii, as well as in Hot Wave. Wings of my heart followed up on July 20, which was SweetS' first DVD. It was a documentary of their time spent in Hawaii, and included a Heart-to-Heart with each member. Earthship ～宇宙船地球号～ (Earthship ~Uchuusen Chikyuu Gou~) was their next single, released on August 10, and was the opening theme song for the anime Law of Ueki.. This single was performed in Girl's Box and A-Nation. Their first photobook, SweetS #1, came out August 27, and featured pictures from Hawaii, as well as the girls in their hometowns and houses, and a brief photographed history of their career. 5 elementS was released on October 5, and was SweetS' first full-length album; it included the previous two singles, as well as five solo songs, and two new group songs. There were three versions: regular, which just contained one disc; a two-disc version, which came with a best of disc; and a deluxe version that came with the new album, the best of, and a DVD.

Aki and Aya then took a break from the group, in order to study for high school entrance exams. This left Haruna as lead vocals. The three-person unit released the single on the way ～約束の場所へ～ (on the way ~Yakusoku no Basho e~) on November 2. The single came with two live performance rips from their upcoming live DVD. During the remaining fall, Haruna, Mai, and Miori performed at several live venues. The three girls were again selected to participate in 3rd X'mas, alongside fellow avex artists dream, PARADISE GO!! GO!!, Aiko Kayo, Nao Nagasawa, Nanase Hoshii, and Saito Michi, and being featured in both the songs Giant X'mas ～友情にリボン～ (Giant X'mas ~Yuujou ni Ribbon~) and 希望の歌 '05 ～Merry Christmas to you～ (Kibou no Uta '05 ~Merry Christmas to you~). December 6 brought along their second DVD, and first live tour DVD, SweetS 1st LIVE TOUR Earthship ~Uchuusen Chikyuugou~. This included all of their previous single a-tracks, most of their previous album tracks, as well as the solo songs given to each member in 5 elementS.

SweetS returned from their brief absence with their tenth single, Bitter sweets, on March 22. The cover had the exact same layout as their debut single, LolitA☆Strawberry in summer. This, along with the promotional video, left fans speculating. Aki and Aya returned to SweetS after their mini-hiatus. On March 24, it was announced at their promotional performance for Bitter sweets that SweetS would be disbanding in June. No reason was given, although it is rumored that Miori wanted to leave to study for high school entrance exams, Aki and Aya were going to leave the group for high school, and Haruna and Mai were not enough to carry the group; no confirmation as to the real cause has been disclosed. SweetS traveled to Thailand to shoot their last promotional video, film their last DVD, and take photographs for their last photobook. Color of tears, Precious Memories, and Hi MA'AM were all released on June 7. Color of tears was their last single, and had a b-side called Dear my friends. Precious Memories was their final DVD, and contained a documentary of their time in Thailand. Hi MA'AM was their final photobook, and featured photographs taken in Thailand, as well as from their disbandment announcement. SweetS had their final performance the weekend following, but Miori was absent due to school. On August 2, Delicious ~Complete Best~ was released. It contained all of SweetS' singles, as well as other songs. There was an optional CD+DVD version, that included footage from their final performances and graduation.

Throughout their career, SweetS appeared on television channels such as Channel-A, appeared in magazines such as Kindai, and had video reports on websites such as Barks. They sold over 100,000 items, and made it into the Oricon Top 10 for first day sales. SweetS performed at many meet and greet venues. All five girls attended middle school during their time in the group.

aki

Name: 柏木亜季子 (Akiko Kashiwagi)
Birthdate: August 24th, 1990
Birthplace: Osaka prefecture
Height: 4' 11" (150 cm)
Zodiac: Virgo
Blood type: B
Skill: Checking the mail quickly
Idol: Hamasaki Ayumi-san
Fav. color: White, Black
Fav. phrase: ありがとう (Arigatou) [Thank-you]
Aspires: to improve her singing and dancing by 2 times
Fav. hobby: Listening to music
Fav. animal: Dog
Fav. seaon: Winter
Fav. book: Sekai no Chuushin de Ai wo Sakebu
Fav. movie: Shrek
Nickname: Aki
Fav. time of the day: Bath time
School subject: Physical Education
Cares about: Friends
Thing she wants to try: Doing a Dome Concert
Place she wants to visit: Hawaii
Strength: Makes friends easily
Weakness: Unable to sing with the right tone, singing too fast
First live concert: Hamasaki Ayumi
Fav. SweetS song: Tear "Lemon" Drop
Fav. SweetS PV: Grow into shinin' stars

Aki is currently with EXILE PROFESSIONAL GYM.

aya

Name: 吉村綾花 (Ayaka Yoshimura)
Birthdate: September 22nd, 1990
Birthplace: Osaka prefecture
Height: 5' 2" (159cm)
Zodiac: Virgo
Blood type: O
Skill: English
Idol: Amuro Namie-san
Fav. color: Yellow
Fav. phrase: 笑顔 (Egao) [Smile]
Aspires: to start writing lyrics, especially challenging ones
Fav. hobby: Snowboarding
Fav. animal: Dog
Fav. season: Summer
Fav. book: Deep Love
Fav. movie: Detective Conan
Nickname: Aya, Aya-neechan (big sister Aya)
First thing in the morning: Go to the bathroom
Fav. thing to do during off days: Sleep late
Cares about: Family, friends
School subject: Social studies, English
Place she wants to visit: Australia
Strength: Able to persevere to the end in all things
First live concert: SPEED
Fav. SweetS song: Pieces of Peace (only performed live)
Fav. SweetS PV: Sky
Type of Song she wants to do next: an english song, and she wants to start writing lyrics.

Aya performed in ORC200's 13th Vocal Queen Contest on May 4, 2009. Although not winning the grand prize, she was awarded the People's Choice award. Aya is currently in the process of pursuing a solo career.

haruna

Name: 竹輪春奈 (Haruna Takewa)
Birthday: April 23rd, 1991
Birthplace: Nagasaki prefecture
Height: 5' 1" (156 cm)
Zodiac: Taurus
Blood type: AB
Skill: Dancing
Idols: DA PUMP-san, BoA-san
Fav. color: Orange
Fav. phrase: 努力 (Doryoku) [Effort]
Aspires: to keep improving her singing and dancing
Fav. hobby: Using her computer
Fav. animal: Dog
Fav. season: Fall
Fav. book: Harry Potter
Fav. movie: Harry Potter
Nickname: Haruna, Haruu~
First thing in the morning: Dress up
Fav. time of the day: Night-time
Cares about: Accessories
School subject: Physical Education
Thing she wants to try: Seeing a big crowd at live performances at the Dome
Place she wants to visit: New York
Strength: Dancing
First live concert: Amuro Namie
Fav. SweetS song: Sky
Fav. SweetS PV: LolitA☆Strawberry in summer

Haruna used to attend the Starlight School. She currently has plans to have a career as a beautician.

Mai

Name: 岩崎舞 (Mai Iwasaki)
Birthdate: October 1st, 1991
Birthplace: Nagasaki prefecture
Height: 4' 11" (150 cm)
Zodiac: Libra
Blood type: B
Skill: Singing, Dancing
Idol: BoA-san
Fav. color: Light blue
Fav. phrase: ありがとう♥♥ (Arigatou) [Thank-you]
Aspires: to be able to sing songs with more emotion
Fav. hobby: Reading manga
Fav. animal: Dog, Turtle
Fav. season: Winter
Fav. movie: Finding Nemo
Nickname: Mai!, Ganmai (an elementary school nickname - thanks cool beans!), Mai-tan
First thing in the morning: Wash her face
Fav. time of the day: Chatting simultaneously with friends (online I guess)
Fav. thing to do during off days: Shopping
School subject: Physical Education, Music, Art & Craft
Cares about: Her dog 'Ruru', accessories, clothes
Thing she wants to try: Nationwide live performance
Place she wants to visit: America, China
Strength: Brightening up a place
Weakness: Biting her fingernails
First live concert: Amuro Namie
Fav. SweetS song: Never Ending Story
Fav. SweetS PV: Sky

Mai used to attend the Starlight School. She was formerly in a group called X-CROSS, which released one single, entitled Keep on dreamin' on. In summer of 2005, she was selected to participate in a song entitled Perseus. along with Yu Hasebe, Nao Nagasawa, and fellow SweetS member Miori Takimoto. Again in the winter, she was selected along Yu Hasebe and fellow SweetS member Miori Takimoto to participate in a song entitled Koi no Maiahi (Nihongo Version). In March 2008, Mai performed in a mini live show, singing SweetS original songs Love like candy floss, Never ending story, and I am I, as well as covering various songs. Mai is currently with STS Dance School.

miori

Name: 瀧本美織 (Miori Takimoto)
Birthdate: October 16th, 1991
Birthplace: Tottori prefecture
Height: 5' (153 cm)
Zodiac: Libra
Blood type: O
Skill: Rhythmic gymnastics
Idols: Hamasaki Ayumi-san, Shimatani Hitomi-san
Fav. color: almost all colors
Fav. phrase: 何事もチャレンジ！！ (Nanigoto mo charenji!) [Take on all challenges!]
Aspires: to be able to do all things through perseverence
Fav. hobby: Reading magazines
Fav. animal: Dog
Fav. season: All
Fav. book: Harry Potter
Fav. movie: Resident Evil/Biohazard
Nickname: Mii-chan
Fav. thing to do during off days: Playing with friends
School subject: Physical Education
Cares about: Family, friends, the other members
Thing she wants to try: Flying in the sky
Place she wants to visit: London, England
First live concert: DREAMS COME TRUE
Fav. SweetS song: Love like candy floss
Fav. SweetS PV: Sky

Miori did various modeling projects during her time with SweetS. She appeard in two commercials for Waseda Academy in 2005. In summer of 2005, she was selected to participate in a song entitled Perseus. along with Yu Hasebe, Nao Nagasawa, and fellow SweetS member Mai Iwasaki. Again in the winter, she was selected along Yu Hasebe and fellow SweetS member Mai Iwasaki to participate in a song entitled Koi no Maiahi (Nihongo Version). In November 2007, she appeared in the promotional video for Himari's Akaneiro, Sora no Shita.... In the year 2009, she appeared in two promotional videos: Fukuramu's 'Natsu no Hi' and YUI's 'Never Say Die'. Miori is currently with Stardust.