AKB48 Sousenkyo Swimsuit Surprise 2014

Takamina: Kawaei has made her comeback to this theater stage today after 4 & 1/2 months. Please tell everyone about what you’re feeling standing on this stage today after all these time. Also a word to the fans.

Kawaei: The past 4 & 1/2 months have felt very long. I’ve kept everyone waiting for me for but, today, I’ve come back here and there are so many people, it’s somehow amazing, somehow very amazing…”

All: (laughs)

Takamina: Are you okay?

Kawaei: …I’ve received such wonderful gifts. The cheers, the eye-contact, the fans are so near. Standing on the theater stage like...