Overview
「ただ選択があった」(Tada Sentaku ga Atta, "There Was Only Choice") is a Japanese UTAU/vocaloid track by the circle フロクロ (Furokuro), with composition, arrangement, and lyrics by Frog96. The vocalist is Kasane Teto (重音テト), one of the most widely recognized UTAU voicebank characters. Originally released as a self-titled work in 2021, the song joined maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS on August 19, 2022 under the niconico & VOCALOID genre category.
The lyrics are built around a tightly repeating thematic triad, choice (選択), regret (後悔), and possibility (可能性), cycling through the same phrases with subtle variations until the final line resolves with "and now the reincarnation ends" (そしていま輪廻は終わる). The effect is hypnotic and introspective, matching the steady 140 BPM and the straightforward yet emotive arrangement.
Inside maimai, the song is notable for its chart design. The Master chart (level 12+, constant 12.7) was crafted by the designer はっぴー and features an unusually high proportion of Touch notes, 145 out of 466 total notes, or roughly 31%, making it one of the most touch-intensive charts in its difficulty bracket. The Expert chart (level 9) was designed by 畳返し (Tatamigaeshi, also known as Seiji Katou) and also carries a significant Touch-note load (85 out of 409). Both charts reward players who are comfortable with the DX cabinet's Touch sensors alongside traditional Tap, Hold, and Slide patterns.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
2(2)
108 notesDesigner: -|Tap 85Hold 10Slide 4Touch 8Break 1
ADVANCED
6(6)
238 notesDesigner: -|Tap 183Hold 14Slide 9Touch 28Break 4
EXPERT
9(9)
409 notesDesigner: 畳返し|Tap 241Hold 57Slide 18Touch 85Break 8
MASTER
12+(12.7)
466 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 260Hold 45Slide 11Touch 145Break 5
Trivia
- The song was originally released as a self-titled album/single in 2021, a year before its maimai debut.
- Kasane Teto (重音テト) is a well-known UTAU voicebank character originally created as an April Fools' Day prank in 2008, but she gained a substantial fan following and has appeared in numerous doujin and commercial rhythm-game tracks.
- The DX Collection titles are wordplay: the MASTER S-rank title reads 「ただ洗濯機があった」(Tada Sentakuki ga Atta, 'There Was Just a Washing Machine'), a pun on the song title, since 洗濯機 (sentakuki, washing machine) sounds very close to 選択 (sentaku, choice).
- The EXPERT S-rank collection title is 「人生は選択の連続」(Jinsei wa Sentaku no Renzoku, 'Life Is a Series of Choices'), a straightforward thematic complement to the song's lyrics.
- The song was rolled out to different regions on different dates: Asian servers received it on December 23, 2022, and the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2023) added it on September 22, 2023.
- Frog96 (the composer and lyricist) and フロクロ (credited artist and video creator) appear to be the same circle; the English wiki lists Frog96 as handling composition, arrangement, and lyrics, while フロクロ is credited for the music video and overall artist name.
- The song's runtime is exactly 2 minutes and 3 seconds, a compact length typical of vocaloid-UTAU doujin releases.
FAQ
- Who composed the song 「ただ選択があった」?
- The track was composed, arranged, and written by Frog96, who is part of the circle フロクロ (Furokuro). フロクロ also produced the music video.
- Who sings 「ただ選択があった」?
- The vocals are performed by Kasane Teto (重音テト), a popular UTAU voicebank character.
- When was 「ただ選択があった」 added to maimai?
- It debuted in maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS on August 19, 2022 in Japan and international arcades, with a later rollout to Asian (December 23, 2022) and Chinese (September 22, 2023) versions.
- What does the title 「ただ選択があった」 mean?
- It translates roughly to 'There Was Only Choice' or 'There Was Just a Choice.' The lyrics repeatedly contrast choice (選択), regret (後悔), and possibility (可能性), ultimately concluding 'and now the reincarnation ends.'
- Who designed the Master chart for 「ただ選択があった」?
- The Master chart (level 12+, constant 12.7) was designed by はっぴー. The Expert chart (level 9) was designed by 畳返し (Tatamigaeshi / Seiji Katou).
- What makes the Master chart of 「ただ選択があった」 distinctive?
- The Master chart has an unusually high Touch note count, 145 out of 466 total notes (roughly 31%), making it one of the most touch-reliant charts at its difficulty level.
- Is 「ただ選択があった」 available in all regions of maimai?
- Yes, the song is available in Japanese, International (INTL), USA, and Chinese (CN) versions under the UNiVERSE PLUS era, though the release dates varied by region.
