Hinatazaka 46 Kyoko Saito, Kumi Sasaki, who was selected as center for the first time, cries while announcing “I can’t forget” – model press

Kyoko Saito expresses her honest feelings about becoming the center for the first time

On the same day, the group started AICHI SKY EXPO’s “Happy Smile Tour 2022” nationwide tour in Aichi. The 8th single “Tsuki to Hoshi ga Odoru Midnight” (released on October 26) was released as a surprise, and it was revealed that Saito would serve as the center.

In response to this, Saito again reported on his blog that he had been named center, and in the title track, “I never thought the day would come when I would be in this position again, so I I was very surprised when it was announced.” The center frankly gave the impression that it was the first time.

Next, Keyakizaka46 (currently Sakurazaka46), where Saito first served as the center, performed “Even if the wind blows” (2017), Keyakizaka46 (currently Hinatazaka46) “Still walking”. While mentioning that about 5 years have passed since then, he confessed that he received voices from fans saying, “I want to see Kyonko Center again.” He said enthusiastically, “I hope to create a wonderful work that will stay in everyone’s heart, so that people will say that the 8th single is a divine single and they will remember it when they say Hinatazaka46. “

Since he never stood in the middle position after changing his name to Hinatazaka46, he said, “I was surprised to be in the middle.” I mean yeah, that’s the feeling,” he said bluntly.

Kyoko Saito reveals Kumi Sasaki’s tears

Also, when the center was announced, ‘I can’t forget that Kumi turned to me and cried when I was the only one not yet called’ Kumi Sasaki, class captain , confessed that she was crying. “I was so happy I was about to cry,” he said, making her feel the same generation connection.

Not only Sasaki, but also Akari Niu, Nao Kosaka, the staff and others around her said they received many words of congratulations, saying, “I feel like I have a wonderful group of friends.” I want to do my best to become such a reliable center that people can say Kyoko’s center is safe!”

Regarding the song, which is the group’s first title track that does not use love as a motif, she said, “It has a strong message, and even if you worry and worry, don’t give up. step and live strong, don’t give up. am not afraid to make mistakes. A song that will help you.” The lyrics, melody, choreography, music video, etc. were praised as “everything is the best”, and as the center, they once again expressed their strong enthusiasm saying, “All members will continue to do their best so that more and more people know about Hinatazaka46!” was noted. (modelpress editorial staff)