Kobushi Dai Ni Maku (辛夷第二幕; Kobushi Second Act) is Kobushi Factory's second album. It was released on October 2, 2019 in three editions: one regular and two limited. The limited editions include an event lottery serial number card.
"Yes! We are family" is the official cheer song for FC Machida Zelvia.[1] The FC Machida Zelvia ver. was digitally pre-released on September 26, 2019.[2]
Following its release, it became the group's last album as they disbanded on March 30, 2020 and all members, except for Inoue Rei, also graduated from Hello! Project.
Five of the new tracks on the album each feature a different member as the focus.[16]
"Come with me" - Hirose Ayaka
"Suki Kamo Shirenai" - Inoue Rei
"Hirakinaocchae!" - Nomura Minami
"Unlucky no Jijou" - Wada Sakurako
"Ashita no Watashi wa Kyou Yori Kirei" - Hamaura Ayano
Some of the a cappella covers included on the album (namely "GO TO THE TOP!!" and "LOVE Machine") have rap parts that Wada Sakurako performed and wrote the lyrics for.
"Yes! We are family ~Kobushi Ver.~" lyrics includes multiple references to songs released from their previous singles and album songs, be it inclusion of (parts of) their titles or the songs' lyrics itself. The members' nicknames are also used in the first verse.
While most albums have their regular editions available for digital download, Kobushi Dai Ni Maku has the Limited Edition B version available for digital download.
In relation to recording the official support song for FC Machida Zelvia, Kobushi Factory was invited to perform as a guest at the Meiji Yasuda Life J2 League Section 38 "TERADA 80th Anniversary Match Day" during the FC Machida Zelvia vs. FC Gifu match on October 27, 2019.[17]