Surpassing our 1st-3rd gen senpai is difficult. But, I feel like I was able to tear down some “walls” this year.

It’s your first time in the “Kami 7”, congratulations.
Thank you very much! I ranked even higher than I imagined so I was shocked.

How were you feeling in the days leading up to the general election?
Last year, I was worried if I’d be able to make it into senbatsu, but this year, I didn’t care about my ranking as much and was feeling more comfortable. Although I was thinking “I hope I can rank higher than last year”, I didn’t feel too pressured and I was able to stay...

'And Cut!' the staff applaud to the young actress standing on stage. She bowed to the director and crew and thanked them for their hard work. In return she was given a bouquet of flowers. She smiled and thanked them once again as she slowly walked off the stage and out of the building.
She walked towards the van her manager was in, 'You did a grate job today' he said as she slowly made her way inside. The driver looked back at her as she shut the door and sat next to her joyful manager and then looks forward to start the vehicle. 'They will no doubt love the commercials once they are edited...