This cute question-and-answer feature with Yumeno Seika (then a member of Star Troupe) was published in the August 2008 issue of Kageki.

On and Off: Yumeno Seika

On:

First Takarazuka show you saw:
Moon Troupe’s “Can-Can”

Your reason for entering Takarazuka:
I took the test without caring if I had a chance of passing.

A memory of the Takarazuka Music School Entrance Exam:
Words got corrupted constantly…even my own name got mispronounced.

A subject you liked at the Takarazuka Music School:
Piano

A Takarazuka song you like:
‘When the Violet Flowers Bloom’

When do you learn your lines:
While I’m in the bath.

What you do to combat nervousness:
I write the character for “person” 3 times on my palm, as well as my name, then I swallow it!

On-stage mistakes:
Right now?…when I’m like “!!!!!!” and I fumble my words )’:

How long it takes you to put on your stage makeup:
30-40 minutes.

A stage necessity:
False eyelashes

How you spent the night before your debut:
I did a simulation in my head and then went to sleep!

Something important for an otokoyaku:
Putting forth an impressive presence!!

A performance that left an impression on you:
When I got a lot of applause during the parade of Anna Karenina

A moment when you were happy onstage:
When I get applause during the parades.

Off:

The most fun time for you:
When I’m talking to friends:

Your favorite music genre:
Right now it’s piano music.

Your favorite kind of fashion:
A simple style but with one focal point.

Colors that you think suit you:
White/Gold/Black

The last time you cried:
When I accidentally stubbed my little toe on the corner of my bed )’:

The last time you laughed:
During a conversation with classmates… (laugh)

Do you have a pet?
I don’t!!

The first thing you do when you get up:
I drink some water and space out a bit!!

Something you do for your health:
I drink healthy drinks.

What sort of child were you?
I was a cheerful and super curious child!!

Things you learned in the past:
Penmanship, Piano, Kumon Method, Kendo

Something you recommend from your home region:
It has to be “Kishikawa manjuu” from my hometown, Takushi!!!

People you want to meet:
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Tominaga Ai

Something you can’t lose:
My smile 😀