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The role of a person who thinks more of others than herself
Right after coming in, she says “I’ll be in your care!” energetically and bows quickly. A cheerful 22 year old girl with good manners. She’s the 6th leader of “Morning Musume”. She’ll be playing the leading role in the NHK drama8 “Q.E.D. Shoumei Shuuryou” (Thursdays, 8pm) which will start airing on January 8th, next year.
“When I first heard of the role, I was very surprised. It was not until I got my hair made and I got to try on her costume that I realized that ‘it was all for real’”. She doesn’t hide her innocence.
It’s a mystery drama about two female and male high school students solving difficult cases. “The main protagonist thinks more of others than herself and acts without considering the consequences.”. However, “I usually practice my acting in the bath or in my bed, but it’s embarrassing when my mom’s around. (lol)” she says.
She took up acting because she was fascinated by Takarazuka. Later she passed an audition and joined “Morning Musume”. “I struggled through the first 2 years. Now I’m the oldest member and the leader, but the girl who’s the subleader is very helpful and reliable, so I can act like the silent father figure.”. She’s quite the lovely father.
Article: Kiyabu Kenji
Photo: Mitsunobu Satou
