So... does anyone have an idea how we start this off?

I'm glad you made a topic for this, it slipped my mind. How about people leave their birthday messages for Riyu in this thread? They can be text wishes, images, videos if anyone is feeling feisty, anything you can think of. (I *might* be able to translate things if anyone wants them to be translated, but no promises. I'm sure she'll appreciate it either way.)

I'll whip up a page once we have a few, and continue to update it until her birthday. How does that sound?

I know it was just Nao's birthday, and a few other members recently had birthdays too, but I've been working on the new home page, so I didn't have much of an opportunity to do something for those. Now that the home page is up, though... hopefully we can turn this into a tradition for all members' birthdays.

I'll post my wishes maybe 1-2 days from now. I still have to think about what to say.
Thanks Ang, you're the best! 

I would like to join

Just let me know if there is anything I can help

Dear Riyu Kosaka,

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY For U.  I love the lyrics you write as they express deep emotion of sadness.  I love your songs like "true..." and "Platinum Smile," which display a sad, deep emotion.  I also love your other songs like "3D♥Heart" and "CANDY♥" in which the music brings light to a dark day. I hope you continue to express yourself through music and the future brings you more joy!

All the way from the U.S. your fan,

Hatsukoi


No need to translate if you don't want to.  Feel free to format it however you like when you transfer it.

"Dear Kosaka Riyu-san,
Just wanted to wish you a very very happy happy birthday to you.
That all your wishes come true and know that i support and love you.
Your music always has make me smile from the "candy pop" to "rock" style Riyu.
Can't wait to hear more new songs from you.

From me and all Canada Happy Birthday and Bonne Fête(in french language). We all love love you Riyu.

Hinoryu also aka Drakis07

XOXOX"

@Ang for me too no need to translate if u don't have to for it, lol because my message is kind of a poem too for riyu.

Dear Riyu Kosaka,

Happy Happy Birthday!Keep up the great work!We all love you!

~Love,DDRLover93
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There's my message

Dear Riyu,

I've been a fan for years, and I hope you have a great birthday!  I hope to show my children your music someday, as well!

Dear Riyu Kosaka

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! You are one of the best lyricists and singers I have ever heard, your range of music genres, styles,and lyrics are incredible. You are my favorite member of BeForU and my favorite musical artist. Here's hoping you have a spectacular birthday and a wonderful year.

from a huge fan far away in the United States of America,

chaosemerald


Don't worry about translating Ang. unless you want to of course. I don't care either way.

Dearest Kosaka Riyu-san,

Hello and HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!! May you always be happy and may your career be fruitful for years to come. We love you!

I would also like to wish that you keep on creating great songs! Your songs are the best! The way you sing can motivate people like me to keep on striving for their dreams.  

I also wish that you get one step closer to your wishes and dreams, whatever it might be.  

Once again, Happy Happy Birthday and more power to you! Don't forget to smile, because your smile gives warmth to our hearts just like spring sunshine on a cold winter. We're here to support you all the way! Take care and stay safe! Have a great and fun day!


-from Lyrad, a huge fan in the Philippines
 

(P.S.- You're so pretty!  )





*feel free to modify it Ang.  

My friend wanted to wish Riyu a happy birthday too. Here's his message...

Kosaka Riyu-san, Happy Birthday!! I hope you make lots of music!  - Kamui

Awesome, everyone. I'm working on putting a site together now, to go up hopefully when her birthday arrives, Japan time.

I'm trying to keep messages mostly in the order they came in, but I'm flipping a few around -- they're in a two-column table, so it makes more sense for short messages to be next to short messages, and long messages to be next to long messages. I hope nobody minds.

Anybody else want to chime in with a message for Riyu? I would like to have everything in by the 16th at the latest, since the 16th where I am is like the 17th in Japan.

Argh! I forgot this:

Dear Riyu,
I hope that you have a wonderful birthday and keep making wonderful music.

From,
Azzy2121




That's it. I can't think of anything else.

Okay everybody, here's what I have so far. (I know the design is a little on the simple side, but I have not had much time -- I tried to still make it look nice!)

I probably be out and about for most of tomorrow, so I would like to have the site be completely finished first thing in the morning tomorrow (probably 8-9 hours from when I'm posting this), if possible. If everything is not together by that point, I can try to have it finished later.

Dear Kosaka Riyu-san,

Happy Birthady!!!

Wish you all the best this year!

Please continue your great work!
I can't live without your music for a day.

Hope to here from you soon.

Fans from Hong Kong!

ZaZa



Hope I am not too late