 The single was the artist's first attempt at a double a-side, in which both "Hot Time" and "A.__~answer~" contained music videos.The single debuted at #22 on the Oricon charts and remained on the charts for four consecutive weeks.The single is misono's first release since her weight-loss success on the program "Girls meet Beauty," and the music video for "A.__~answer~" was of misono's journey through the program.