However, Ueto insisted on "Hello" instead. "Hello" was recorded after Ueto had wrapped filming for Azumi, and right before Ueto started filming the drama series Kōkō Kyōshi (2003).
Ueto maintained that "Hello" should be used. The recording of "Hello" took place following Ueto's completion of filming for Azumi and prior to her commencement of filming in the drama series Kōkō Kyōshi (2003).