The third generation members of the idol group Sakurazaka46 appeared at the preview screening of the original drama "Rojiura Hotel" by the video streaming service Lemino, held in Tokyo on March 5th. All 11 members appeared in the costumes they wore in the drama.
In reference to the film's setting being a hotel, the topic of the conversation turned to "Have you ever had a scary experience in a hotel?", to which Odakura Rena replied "Yes." She shared a shocking story: "I stayed at a hotel during a school trip in elementary school, and I thought the room seemed a little dark, so I took down a picture hanging in the room, and there it was, written in red, saying 'Help'..." The other members exclaimed in shock, "What?" While Mukai Junba and others shouted in fear, she said, "It still haunts my dreams sometimes."
The drama is a coming-of-age fantasy set in a mysterious "back alley hotel" away from the hustle and bustle of the city, depicting the growth of female guests through a mysterious "otherworldly experience" overnight. The 10-episode series will be exclusively distributed on Lemino from noon on the 6th.
Looking back on the shoot, Murayama Miu said, "I have gained a lot of trust in my fellow classmates," and smiled, "To be honest, there weren't many shoots where we all filmed together, but every time the staff told me (even when the other members weren't there), 'This is what was great about the third-generation members,' I felt that I was proud of my classmates."
Nakajima Yuzuki said with a smile, "It was my first time acting in a drama, so I was nervous, but the staff and co-stars taught me everything from the beginning and I was able to film. Everyone said, 'It was so much fun!'" She added, "There were expressions and facial expressions from the members that I saw for the first time, and it made me feel all the more overwhelmed with love for the members. I hope many people will enjoy it."
