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The lead hitter for the memorial dialogue,  is our Sakurazaka46 captain, Sugai Yuuka.  Being in the same generation, they have been in a friendly rivalry since the beginning of their activities,  and the bond that has deepened while competing against each other  is higher than the mountain, deeper than the sea….. A rare relationship and strong bond of mutual teasing and respect Risa-san, why did you choose hot spring and horseback riding for the shoot with Sugai-san? Risa: In creating this memorial book, I had the image that it would be nice to take photos with the members as if we were on a graduation trip. Among them, Yuuka has been leading the group as captain, and when I was thinking about where to take her, I thought we could relax in a hot spring and refresh ourselves within nature. And since Yuuka is all about horses, I wanted to go horseback riding with her. It was my first time riding a horse, but it was very fun. Sugai: I’m glad. I had known in advance that...

In the second part of the feature, Uemura Rina and Seki Yumiko, who became the title song members of the single "Samidare yo," appeared. The two are not so similar to each other, but their relaxed atmosphere is somehow a match. I wonder if this is how the time will gently flow on the day of their sleepover.  Common points are "love of idols," "musical instruments," and "members who sing the title song." You two are senior and junior, but do you remember the first time you met each other? Seki: It was when we stood in a row facing each other (laughs) Uemura: Right (laughs) Seki: I was so nervous that I couldn't really look at the seniors. Uemura: All of the 2nd-generation members always cried at the beginning. Seki:  My admiration for them is too strong and I thought I shouldn't get close to them. Uemura: On the other hand, we, 1st-generation members lacked confidence in ourselves. We were happy that there were so many girls who entered. T...