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I continue to misunderstand Kobayashi Yui. I thought that she was a cold person, a loner. However, watching her this summer, i realized that she was never such a person. If she were an outsider of the group, what would she think of their performance that day? If she were just a bystander, what will she think of the conflict within the group that day? While thinking so, i realized that the fighting spirit inside of her was not just for herself, but also for those who burn for Keyakizaka46. And the fact that it’s not only a “Everything is for the group” feeling that exists inside of her, it’s also a part of her charm. While having that feeling, she never stops raising herself to higher heights. Her true intention is clearly more beautiful than anyone’s. I think that this summer all of you have had very productive days. And i think that Kobayashi-san is the member who has grown the most during that time. I felt that from watching the tour, from your performances in music pr...

When it was decided that we were going to do a Yuichanzu special feature, there were moments where I realized I wanted to ask Imaizumi Yui, and I couldn’t  get it out of my head.  Asking the girl who came back after a 5 months hiatus, and even though she has not fully recovered yet, It took a little bit of courage.  For an idol group, Center is not everything. I know that. And I know that this question is too ambitious to be asked to idols.  However, because of the fixed Center with an overwhelming ability to be called a prodigy, this question becomes worthwhile. And thus, despite being inferior to the prodigy, she was born to become an idol, and I figured I have to ask her this question. And so here, I will ask Imaizumi Yui, “Are you still thinking of becoming Center?” Imaizumi-san had been on hiatus for nearly five months since spring. First of all, I would like to hear how you were during your hiatus. Imaizumi “I was feeling sick ever since l...

It would be a waste if you overlook it! “Friendship of Cat and Horse”, the most unlikely combination in the group! BRODY editorial have given it a thought for a long time about which members form the strongest combination in Keyakizaka46. There has to be a dream combination somewhere, and finally we realized it. When we combined these 2 girls, infinite possibilities occurred! These 2 girls, one with a horse-like seriousness to her and the other a cat-like unpredictability, have shown us an unexpected chemical reaction. - : Interviewer Y : Sugai Yuuka M : Shida Manaka Two girls that admire one another while standing on opposite ends - Shida-san, which member do people often pair you up with? M: At first, a lot of fans paired me with Risa, but after the MV for “Hiraishin” was released, I heard a lot of “TechiPippi”. - I see, A Hirate-san and Shida-san pairing! It does exist. How about Sugai-san? Y: A lot of fans pair me with Habu-chan. - No wonder. Bu...

Cancellation of her 1-year-and-3-month-long kennin status and receiving full-time status of a Kanji Keyakizaka46 member made her want to be herself even more… Nagahama Neru became a member of both Kanji Keyakizaka46 and Hiragana Keyakizaka46 from June 2016. For the Hiragana Keyakizaka46 Solo Concert at Zepp Tokyo that was held on March 21st and 22nd, 2017, she couldn’t get enough time for rehearsals due to the filming of Keyakizaka46 drama “Zankoku na Kankyakutachi”, and for her, that concert has topped her “most frustrating jobs” ranking. At the Zepp Tokyo Concert, I joined the other Hiragana Keyakizaka46 members just before it had started. Somehow we managed to get the job done, however, I think I might have caused trouble to the other members who had already prepared properly. At the Zepp Namba Concert that was held on May 31st, I could finally properly participate in rehearsals, and I felt a sense of unity among us. I was trying not to stand out during the Tokyo stage, but ...