Note: Many thanks to chichan54 for translating part 2!Ā
Watarirouka Hashiritai Memberās Interview
Despite saying that this will be the last, we believe that something will definitely happen again.
āFirstly, let us hear about your memories of Watarirouka Hashiritai.
Urano: I only participated in a song once, but I loved the activities as Watarirouka Hashiritai. Thatās why Iām really sad about the break up. But, I already took off my seifuku a long time ago (lol), the other members are passing 20, taking off their seifuku, so itās time to have a new start.
Kikuchi: Watarirouka, to me, is a place thatās like family. When weāre together, I can be relieved, and the best memories are of when we got to do activities while enjoying ourselves. Thatās why Iām happy that everyone gathered until the end.
Hirajima: The other derived units probably seem comparably quiet. But, Watarirouka is always really lively (lol) We fight and we have a relationship where we donāt hold back, so if AKB48 are our comrades, here we are sisters. That closeness is also loved by our fans, I think.
Nakagawa: During the formation, there were only a few derived units so I was glad to be given attention (lol). There were only a few of us so we were unified, and it was like we were just going to school meeting everyone and talking, which was really fun.
Iwasa: I participated halfway, but I was able to relax because we were in the same generation, and we experienced a lot of things like having cute songs and cute costumes so Iām really glad. Indeed, an idol unit! I was happy to do those activities with a small number of people.
Watanabe: Watarirouka has really good comfort; it is a group where we can be ourselves. Also, I was able to stand in the center and it included a lot of things like the members changing (lol). It was a place where we grew a lot.
Ota: Even though we were young, there were a lot of stories, and the contents were deep (lol). But, sometimes we had experiences that we couldnāt do, and we always had fun activities so those are memories of my youth!
āSpeaking of various things that happened, itās Nacchan (lol), were you glad to participate in Watarirouka Hashiritai in the end?
Hirajima: Yes! Even when I was off from activities, I watched Watarirouka on TV, and I would support them from the convenience store where I would check out the magazines there were on, thatās how much I love the unit (lol). Besides, we always kept in contact!
Urano: Thatās right. Even when we didnāt meet, we talked through LINE almost every day. Actually, for todayās photoshoot, I said āPlease treat me wellā on LINE.
Iwasa: Even during the time Watarirouka doesnāt have any works, I still met Harugon and Ai-chan when they came back from Jakarta and Hakata. Somehow, I feel like we are classmates.
Ota: Itās been a very long time all members gather together like this, but seems like everyone doesnāt change. But I think Iāve become an adult. Though Iām saying this myself (laugh).
Kikuchi: Really (laugh)? But when these members gather, it always become very noisy eventually, right (laugh)?
Nakagawa: Thatās why these members are interesting! I think we are so cool being able to create such an atmosphere all the time.
Watanabe: Indeed. Right after everyone is gathered, the atmosphere turns back like before. I think our relationship is very good, and Iām sure that itāll still be the same even after Watarirouka is gone.
ć¼Then, lastly, please give your message to the fans.
Urano: When I joined Watarirouka, the fans welcomed me very warmly, and that really supported me when I was doing works. Iām very grateful that Iām treated as a member of Watarirouka, as a family.
Kikuchi: For me, Iām hoping that my beloved Watarirouka will revive some years later! At that time, Iād like to sing cool or mature songs. Thatās why, please donāt forget us until that time comes!
Iwasa: Me too. Despite saying that this will be the last time, I believe that something will happen again. Also, songs will still be there, so even when we are disbanded, I still want to sing them all the time.
Hirajima: If everyone continues to love Watarirouka, I think someday we will be able to get together again. Thatās why, even after we are disbanded, please continue to love us!
Ota: At HKT handshake events, fans said to me āI know you thanks to Watariroukaā, so after this unit is gone, I think there are still fans whom I havenāt met yet. Everyone has been supporting us all the time, so Iām very grateful. Thank you so much!
Nakagawa: Disbandment is a very sad thing, but I want everyone from now on to look forward to seeing us who will be different from now, at different places. Iām still doing my best at JKT!
Watanabe: This group has been able to grow this far, all thanks to the fans. Even after the disbandment, members will still work in different fields, so please watch over each member and donāt forget Watarirouka!
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