Conclusion of the Snow Troupe survey feature about Sagiri Seina published in the June 2016 issue of Graph. (Part 1 located here.)

Sagiri Seina’s #1!

We surveyed all the Snow Troupe members about what was Sagiri Seina’s ‘Number One’!! And now, what are the results? Have a look, along with Sagiri Seina’s comments!

[T/N: Like before, Sagiri’s comments are in italics.]

This is her coolest aspect in rehearsals!

#1 – She’s dedicated in everything, she always gives her best, she’s stoic – 12 points

“Even during the breaks she doesn’t get distracted!!! I’ll start goofing off right away, so…” – Nozomi Fuuto

Right, when you think “I want to do this!” you’ll do it right away. But the result of that is that you get tired out and can’t concentrate your energy in the rehearsal. Still, you never seem like you’re goofing off, Daimon… Aren’t you good at pacing yourself?

#2 – She’ll even reach out to the junior actresses – 11 points

“Even though she’s busy herself, she’ll take the time to advise us junior actresses!” – Yume Maoto

During the performances of Rurouni Kenshin I was together with Yume-kun in the wings before we went on, so Saki [Ayakaze Sakina] and I would check over her hairstyle together [laughs]. I completely forgot I was a pretty senior actress and started chatting like we were only 2 or 3 years apart. If that had happened to me I think I would have freaked out [laughs].

#3 – The difference between her serious face in rehearsal and the breaks – 8 points

#3 – Her playfulness – 8 points

#5 – Her smile – 6 points

Other:

“She’ll get concerned about what I bring with me, so she checks when I’m not looking, but in the end she’ll tell me about it. She’s done a lot more research and analysis into the makeup we use, so of course she can give me really good information.” – Souno Haruto

Right, right! When she changes where she puts her things I’ll realize it right away, so then I want to say ‘I spotted it!’ or something. Actually, Niwa-san has such a rich lifestyle! It must be so fulfilling! I really admire her…

“Even though everyone tells her ‘don’t put your drinks under your chair, they always spill,’ she’ll put it there anyway. And then she’ll knock it over.” – Sahana Mako

Yes, it’s there today, too [laughs]. Everyone has their eye on you in this neighborhood [laughs].

“She’ll raise her hand to ask the director a question.” – Towaki Sea

This might be one of the downsides of being an AB type¹, but by the time the director is done talking I’ll be bubbling with things I want to say. Especially with Director Koike, as once he’s done talking he’ll be off on the next thing right away, so I feel like I have to get in fast! That’s why I’ll speak up right away. It’s a bad habit.

From Sakihi Miyu:

No matter who it is, like the director or another Snow Troupe member, and no matter when, she’ll give a clear greeting. It might seem obvious but it’s really not! This is one aspect of Sagiri-san that I really want to learn to reflect.

That’s so ordinary~ [laughs] Wait, am I being too strict with Yuumi-chan [Sakihi]? [laughs]

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We want to emulate this! (from otokoyaku)

#1 – Her hand gestures – 7 points

“During a show she involves her shoulders in her hand movements!!! It’s hard to explain but it’s a point I really like!! I’m always practicing!” – Nozomi Fuuto

I seem to have unique characteristics to my shoulders! Ever since I was a junior actress, my family and classmates from my home-town would say things like ‘Your shoulder movements were really attention-grabbing’. I don’t even understand it myself, so please go ahead and practice! [laughs]

“At the end of a number in the revues and such, she’ll gesture like ‘here’s what’s coming up next!!’ and it’s really cool!!” – Kiraha Reo

Oh…I like tying in with the next number in medleys!

#2 – Fight scenes – 6 points

“There’s no waste in the flow of her sword movements; it’s beautiful.” – Ayanagi Shou

No, no, I’m still a long way away from the level of the combat teachers. But they say the road of bushido never ends [laughs], and I think it’s really fun, so I’ll give it my all for traditional Japanese Snow Troupe!

#3 – Her eyes, her gaze – 5 points

Other:

“Her way of wiping her mouth. No matter how many times i see it it’s murderously cool.” – Tsukishiro Kanato

Hahaha! [laughs] How interesting.

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We want her to do this! (from musumeyaku)

#1 – From ‘The Count’s Daughter’… – 6 points

“What Alain did to Corinne, when he bopped her on the forehead and pinned her against the wall! [laughs]” – Sara Anna

“‘Little blockhead!²’ [laughs]” – Seina Nozomi

Do you really want me to do that? For me, it gives me a shiver whether I’m on the giving or receiving end! [laughs]

#2 – Look at us – 4 points

#3 – Wink – 3 points

Whaaaaaat?
Really, everyone? Seriously?

#4 – Hug from behind – 2 points

Other:

“I want her to look at me like she’s struggling with herself, then gather her wits together and say ‘I love you’, while putting a hand against my face.” – Chikaze Karen

This is so Karen! She gets wildly excited if I pin her against a wall. She’ll come up and say ‘do it, do it!’ and since her reactions are so funny she’s the only one I can manage to do it with [laughs].

“I want her to pat me on the head <3
I want her to say ‘be my girl’ with a totally determined expression <3” – Karen Emiri

This is a good one! Emiri-chan helps me out a lot but she never says anything like this! She’s got her cute points too… Next time I guess I should try patting her on the head [laughs]. But probably she’d be like ‘was there something there?’ [laughs].

From Sakihi Miyu:

I can’t think of anything at all [sweatdrop]. I guess it’s not like a gesture or anything, but I would be so happy to support Sagiri-san, so I want her to ask “Would you do XYZ for me?” (///v///)

Huh? Don’t you remember what question this was? You’re way off [laughs]. Well, I get it, next time I’ll rely on you like a maid! [laughs]

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Final comment:

You all must have had such a hard time of it observing me so closely… [laughs]. I’m realizing that I need to be more aware of myself as I keep on in Snow Troupe, and I’m thankful that everyone’s been so accepting of me even though I have my odd points! Especially Sakihi-san [laughs].

1 – Blood types are associated with personality in Japan, like the western tradition of Zodiac signs.

2 – The nickname Sagiri’s character uses for Sakihi’s in the show.