Kyoko Saito, a former member of the idol group "Hinatazaka46" and an actor, appeared on the program "Kyokorohee" (TV Asahi, Mondays 11:45pm) broadcast on March 17th. She revealed her unexpected relationship with a junior member of Hinatazaka46.
On this day, the topic turned to Kawata Hina, a junior colleague who substituted for Saito when he was absent from the program due to poor health. When asked by the staff if he had done anything to thank her, Saito gave a vague answer, saying, "I just wanted to say I'm sorry... I did give her some thanks. We've always had a good relationship..." Hikorohi, who co-starred with him, retorted, "How much of a person are you?"
Afterwards, prompted by the staff, she called Kawada, who revealed that she had not spoken to him once since she graduated from the group in April last year. Hikorohi was surprised, saying, "Even in private?! We don't get along at all."
When the phone call was connected, Saito awkwardly said, "It's been a while. You remember me, right? (laughs)." Kawada responded, "It's been a while (laughs). It's been about a year." When Hikorohi, who took the phone, asked, "It's been a year, right?" Kawada revealed, "It's the first time we've talked since the day you graduated (laughs)."
Kawada explained the reason why she didn't contact him, saying, "There were times when I thought about contacting her, but I thought she might be busy." When Hikorohi retorted, "The conversation we just had was also very shallow, like a conversation between two women. It was superficial...", she was silent for a moment, and was followed up with, "Are you pretending to have a bad signal?"
