Continuing from interview (1). " Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club" is the third film in the "Love Love Live! Series," which spans all media, including TV anime, live performances, and magazines. The second chapter of the three-part theatrical series, " Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club: Final Chapter, Part 2," was released on November 7th. After visiting Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe, the six members - Asaka Karin, Miyashita Ai, Yuki Setsuna, Tennoji Rina, Mifune Shioriko, and Mia Taylor - begin their own activities. We spoke to Murakami Natsumi, who plays Miyashita Ai, Hayashi Tsubomi, who plays Yuki Setsuna, Tanaka Chiemi, who plays Tennoji Rina, and Uchida Shu, who plays Mia Taylor - about their thoughts on "Nijigasaki" and the second chapter.
◇ Tanaka Chiemi's communication skills improvement
--It's been about eight years since Nijigasaki started its activities. How do you feel you've grown?
Uchida: I've started to enjoy being on stage more. I was an additional member, so I was nervous about joining an already established group, and I used to wonder if I'd be okay when I went on stage, but recently I've started to look forward to being on stage. Japanese is my second language, so I was worried about whether I'd be able to speak quickly, and I was also anxious about being asked to speak when everyone else was saying great things, but I've gotten used to Japanese, and I think that's a big part of why I feel more at ease.
Hayashi: It's been two and a half years since I joined the group, so it's difficult to answer when asked how I've grown, but I was happy that everyone welcomed me so warmly. I once held a meet-and-greet event as Setsuna, and a fan cried, saying "Thank you!", which made me feel even more strongly that I have to work hard. It made me want to perform well on stage as Setsuna.
Tanaka-san , I don't know...
Isn't it Murakami's communication skills?
At first, Tanaka-san seemed to give off an aura that said, "Don't talk to me!"
That's right, Murakami- san (laughs). I wonder if she's a cool beauty. Even when I talk to her, she only responds with one word.
Tanaka-san is shy. When asked, "What do they call you?" she would reply, "Tanaka..." Even during recording, she was in the corner, surrounded by a large group of girls her age, and a lot of adults, so she was very nervous. To begin with, she's not good with large groups of people, so she put up a barrier between herself and them. The first person she became close with was Nacchan.
Murakami invited me to dinner.
Tanaka-san was kind and seemed approachable, so I started by winning over Nacchan (laughs). Recently, I've become able to greet people I meet for the first time properly, and I've come to think that maybe people aren't so scary after all... all thanks to the "Nijigasaki" set. My communication skills have improved. Thank you!
It's hard to imagine Murakami doing that now.
I remember thinking that when I first met Hayashi , he wasn't a very talkative person. However, the next time I met him, he was really excited.
Murakami-san, I feel so much more cheerful now.
Tanaka-san was cheerful from the start.
Murakami-san was trying to be cheerful. Ai is a girl as bright as the sun, and she was proactive in communicating from the beginning, but that wasn't my nature. After I started playing Ai, I started to hear more and more people say, "Your smile is nice," and when I became Ai, I naturally started smiling more. I think Ai was pulling me along. Even when I hit a wall, I would think about what Ai would do, and I became more cheerful. I was trying so hard to be cheerful, but I gradually found that I didn't have to try so hard.
◇Looking forward to the next chapter!
-Finally, please tell us what the highlights of Eigasaki Chapter 2 are.
Uchida: As with Chapter 1, Chapter 2 also has a lot to see, and is incredibly satisfying. No matter how many times you watch it, you'll always discover something new, so I hope you enjoy it. I hope you'll visit the various facilities that appear in the film.
Hayashi: For fans of the "Love Live! Series," the film depicts the transience and beauty of school idols, and there are parts that hit the nail on the head, making it seem like something that never existed, and it also made me feel sad. I hope you will cherish every single scene. It's a film where you won't want to miss a single moment of these girls. I hope you will watch it many times.
It's a work that makes you want to root for all of Tanaka-san's characters, and each of the six characters who are the focus of the second chapter also have their own unique qualities that make you want to root for them. I think you'll grow to love each member even more. Thankfully, Rina-chan has been given the opportunity to sing two songs. Her facial expressions and movements are depicted in great detail, so you'll enjoy it no matter how many times you watch it. I hope you'll watch it a lot and continue to support "Nijigasaki."
I want everyone to take a good look at the details of Murakami- san, so I hope you'll pay attention to her costumes. She starts off in a kimono, changes clothes every day, mixes them up, and sometimes we can imagine what she's wearing. There are also scenes that only appear for a moment, so I hope you'll burn them into your memory. I don't know yet what will happen in the next chapter, but the ending is sure to leave you excited. Please look forward to it!
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