Full Version of Original Song Sung by 'Navikurumi (CV: Rie Takahashi),' Official Character of Car Assessment/Purchasing Site 'Navikuru,' Released & Karaoke Distribution Decided Simultaneously!

Ateam LifeDesign Inc. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Takao Hayashi), a group company of Ateam Holdings Inc. which develops diverse IT services with creativity and technical capabilities, announced that 'Navikuru,' a car assessment and purchasing site it operates, has released the full version of its first original song 'Sayonara ga kurumade aishiteru' (I love you until goodbye comes) on YouTube on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Along with the release of the song, distribution will sequentially begin on the karaoke systems 'DAM' and 'JOYSOUND'. The song is sung by popular voice actor Rie Takahashi, who plays the official character 'Navikurumi'. The worldview of tenderly remembering days spent with a beloved car is sung with Takahashi's crystal-clear voice. ■ Official Character 'Navikurumi' Born in 2007, the car assessment and purchasing site 'Navikuru' has supported the sale of many cars for about 19 years as a service connecting customers and purchasing shops. In recent years, it has adopted the brand tagline 'A bulk assessment is love for your car,' aiming to turn the time spent facing one's car into a positive experience. The official character 'Navikurumi' was created to symbolize the services of Navikuru. She stands by the major decision of selling a beloved car and navigates so customers can take a step forward with peace of mind. Her bright, gentle, and strong-willed personality overlaps with the voice provided by Rie Takahashi, embodying the worldview of Navikuru. ■ Full Version of the Song 'Sayonara ga kurumade aishiteru' Song production and lyrics: Ryohei Nishida (Ateam LifeDesign Inc.) Composition: Takaya Hattori (DEEstudio) Song artwork: Ayaka Deguchi (Ateam LifeDesign Inc.) Vocals: Rie Takahashi (81 Produce) Song title: 'Sayonara ga kurumade aishiteru' Sequential distribution starts from Thursday, April 23, 2026, on both DAM and JOYSOUND. * Songs and content may not be available depending on the machine model and distribution status. * Video featuring the artist is not available. Only the audio track will be distributed. Ryohei Nishida: Thoughts put into the song (In charge of song production and lyrics) The phrase that 'Navikuru' cherishes as a service is 'A bulk assessment is love for your car.' When I thought about where one feels the most 'love for their car,' it was definitely 'inside the car.' Therefore, I wanted to create a 'driving song about love for a car' that people would want to listen to inside their cars while thinking about their love for it. The exhilaration and comfort of spending time with a beloved car perfectly match the genre of a driving song, and I hoped that listening to the song would heighten those feelings. The message behind 'A bulk assessment is love for your car' is that we want you to love your car until it's time to say goodbye, until it's time for the assessment. That's why I scattered lyrics that allow car owners to feel once again how much they have loved their cars. Regarding the composition and arrangement, we were particular about the sound creation, keeping in mind the driving songs of the 90s that people in their 40s and 50s likely listened to when they first started driving. We would be happy if remembering the 'joy of spending time with a car' and the 'nostalgia' of those days helps listeners feel the love for their cars once again. Ayaka Deguchi: Thoughts put into the design (In charge of song artwork) I created the artwork while valuing the refreshing and open atmosphere, like a breeze blowing through, that I felt from the song. I purposely altered the character's touch slightly from its usual form, adjusting it to match the song's vibe without changing the overall impression too much. For the overall color scheme and composition, I incorporated a somewhat nostalgic mood reminiscent of 90s culture, while keeping a balance that naturally fits into modern times. I finished it as a visual that naturally conveys the comfort and elation the song holds. ■ Background and Thoughts on Appointing Rie Takahashi Navikuru wants to be a service where customers facing the major life decision of 'selling their beloved car' can take a step forward with peace of mind. The official character 'Navikurumi' was born as a presence that stays close to customers' anxieties and navigates them toward a positive future while building a relationship of trust. Rie Takahashi's voice is bright and friendly, yet possesses a reassuring gentleness and core strength, which is highly compatible with the values 'Navikurumi' embodies. We decided on her appointment believing that the expressive power cultivated through her diverse roles will naturally stay close to the customers' feelings and create a presence that makes them feel, 'It'll be okay if I leave it to her.' ■ Rie Takahashi Profile Takahashi