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  Q I would like to hear about what you have gained through the experience of “5th YEAR ANNIVERSARY”. Yamakawa: Before I joined Sakurazaka46, my first Sakurazaka46 concert was the Tokyo Dome performance two years ago, and my seat was right next to the pathway in the arena and I found myself completely absorbed as I looked up at the members performing. And now, being able to stand on the pathway of an even larger venue,  I wasn't feeling only positive emotions…. Since I still vividly remember what it felt like to look up at my seniors back then, I couldn't help but wonder how I looked like to all the Buddies watching me from the audience.  And when I see myself in an objective way, I really feel that I am still far from the level of the seniors I admired. Ever since I joined Sakurazaka46, all I’ve been doing is chasing after their footsteps, and being able to stand on such a big stage has turned it into a period where I deeply think about how I should be and how I should p...

TEAM A Q: You guys are the three that can be described as “Soft and Gentle”. Tell us about  your memories from the training camp, the colour of the 4th generation, and also the dreams you each hope to fulfil one day. Inaguma: It’s been a while since it was just the three of us, but it feels so relaxing. It feels like we can be ourselves as fellow 19-year-olds. Yamakawa: Since we also shared the same room, we have so many memories from after our lessons too… right? Meguro: Yes, yes. Whenever I was tired from lessons, I was always saved by both of you and your kindness and unwavering strength. Inaguma: Me too! When I don’t have any confidence and feel down, the two of you would say “That’s not true!”, which encouraged me to do my best until the very end. Q: From the point of view of you three, what kind of “colour” does the 4th generation have as a team? Yamakawa: Everyone’s so gentle and cheerful. But at the same time, deep down, they’ve all got really strong minds too. Meguro: Righ...