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The interview was conducted after the end of Sakurazaka46’s 3rd Anniversary Live, and right after Kobayashi Yui announced her graduation. The month of December. Kobayashi-san, who exudes a mature atmosphere, blended in with the streets of Ginza in no time. That was the picture at the beginning, taken on a street corner. First, I asked her about her impression of Ginza. “I have the impression that it’s quiet and calming. I feel that most people there are those who are working nearby rather than youngsters” she explains, but also adds that she’s not knowledgeable about Ginza. “There are so many stores here that I feel like exploring. I’ve never been inside a brand-name store before, so I’ll start from there (laughs)”, so she aspires. She sounded as if she would feel more satisfied with her first visit to a brand-name store than with anything she would purchase inside. She also mentions that she rarely eats outside. She used to go out with foodie ex-members Harada Aoi-san and Ozeki Rika-s...

Not only in their age, but Ishimori Rika and Murayama Miu from Sakurazaka46’s third generation also differ in their aura and personalities. Ishimori is the comforting type of idol with a reputation for her singing abilities. She is a reliable person who’s also good at cooking.  Murayama is highly regarded  for her dancing, and she has a unique side that you wouldn’t expect from her refined facial features and cool aura. Why were they chosen to be featured on the covers? Well… That’s because it has to be them. As revealed in the interview, the two were always supporting each other by each other's side, sometimes like sisters, sometimes like best friends. “Perhaps the fans still don’t know that we’re close to each other,” said them with a laugh. Surely, this interview is filled with stories that you have never known before. Their characteristics — We interviewed Nakashima Yuzuki-san and Mukai Itoha-san before, and well, the more we dug, the more interesting it became. Ishimori. ...