Part of Hokushou Kairi’s special feature as new Top Star in the November 2015 issue of Graph, featuring a personal statement and messages between her and Hinami Fuu.
New Star Troupe Top Star: Hokushou Kairi Special Report
While I was worried about whether I would really be able to succeed at the beginning of the Great Pirates/Amour, that is… national tour, everyone received me so warmly that I forgot all my concerns in a moment and was filled with energy, diving into Star Troupe with all my heart. In rehearsals I didn’t really feel like a Top Star, but during the finale on opening night the applause was so intense that I couldn’t even hear the music, and I was so happy to be able to repay all my fans this way… It’s a scene I’ll never forget.
Right now, rehearsals for Guys and Dolls have started, and seeing Star Troupe’s powerful energy and their amazing unity, I feel like it’s something that would only be true of the Troupe that won the Sports Festival [laughs]. It’s a work with a comedy touch, and we have the perfect performers for all the characters, so it was all really carefree and I was able to enjoy the rehearsals.
While my status might change, my determination to keep taking on new challenges as a professional performer remains the same. I want to try to convey that with my entire attitude, not just words, and I hope to create an environment where I can keep advancing and developing various new talents. By adding my own touches to the powerful and energetic troupe that Yuzuki-san created, I think we can all advance even further together. I hope that the new Star Troupe can also enjoy themselves.
Dearest Fuu-chan <3
Now that a few months have passed since we started our married life as newlyweds after an arranged marriage, have you become a bit more used to me? [laughs] You’re always bright and cheerful like the sun, Fuu-chan. Thank you for all your energy and kindness <3
We can’t forget this fresh atmosphere or the style that only we have, so let’s take on new territory with our comrades in Star Troupe! Let’s keep working hard!
Micchan
Dear Michiko-san,
Michiko-san!! At this moment, I’m so HAPPY to be in Michiko-san’s shadow!!
Being in my beloved Star Troupe, and meeting someone I came to like so much: it makes me so happy to be beside you. I have to thank God for you, Michiko-san.
I might not understand much but I do know love! From now on I’m going to give it my all to follow you, so please take care of me.
Hinami Fuu