A PLACE IN THIS WORLD WHERE BERIKA CAN BE BERIKA: WATANABE RIKA 「I ALSO HAVE DREAM」(Part 3)
Long Interview Watanabe Rika Keyakizaka46 (Brody August 2017)
Part 3: After experiencing first runway, then wished to get married?
— After passed Keyakizaka46 audition and decided to do it, do you made yourself a vow? Watanabe: A vow.... i wonder what...
— Anything is fine. Watanabe: ...............I think i'm gonna give it my all.
— Up until now, do you think the time you spent for Keyakizaka's activity is the most hectic? Watanabe: yes, it is.
— is there any bitter period in your life? Watanabe: Almost no, probably...... Ah, job hunting was bitter....Fufufufu.
— Do you think is there any of your personality that changed after joining Keyakizaka? Watanabe: Ummm, I think there is.
— How does it changed? Watanabe: Ummm, how do i say it........Fufufufufu.....i don't know.
— But somehow there's something changed in you, right Watanabe: Yes.
— when you're still in school and also when you joined Keyakizaka, do your position in the group did not change? Watanabe: I think not.
— When you're still in school, how were your social position? are you in the outgoing, cool kids or are you a lonewolf? Watanabe: Probably the middle kids.
— So you're able to communicate with kids in various positions? Watanabe: Yes, normally.
— Especially those who stand out. Watanabe: Yes
— Watanabe-san, who do you think in the group that has the strongest love towards the group? Watanabe: Fu-chan (Saito Fuyuka) probably the strongest, i think.
— Is there anyone that could only continue as long as possible, partners in talks about that? Watanabe: Yes. Fu-chan also often talked about that.
— It's good, isn't it? Watanabe: Even if one person quit alone, it'd be better to disband, probably.
— Maybe that's the essence of Keyakizaka46. If one person quits it would be a different group, right. Watanabe: Yes.
— Is that also reflected in, quoting the group, 「We're confident that we will not lose here alone」 Watanabe: Ummm........ (T/N: is that a yes?)
— Until now that kind of talks happened but, after all there exists strength like that in the group. Watanabe: Yes, i think so.
— What is the most exciting activity for you in Keyakizaka46? Watanabe: Ummm.....Dorama was exciting. Then 「Girls Award」 (03/05/2017) was also exciting.
— Ah-- surely the runway debut? Watanabe: Yes.
— How do you feel when you're walking on the runway? Watanabe: At first i felt like I don't want to do it. Because I think it was absolutely impossible. But, after it was done, I felt really excited.
— The first time experience in modeling industry fortunately made your dream stronger, is there any feeling like that? Watanabe: Yes.
— Do you have any other future goals? Watanabe: Umm.. I wonder...
— Other than goals about work, for example are you hoping for marriage (in the future)? Watanabe: (instant reply) yes. Fufufufu.
— OOH!!! Watanabe: I wanna get married~
— The reason for that yearning? Watanabe: Eh--....I wanna get married....I want kids.
— Ideally, when/what age will you marry? Watanabe: Ummm........
— In the latter talk, at least Watanabe-san will continue being an idol until 37 years old. Watanabe: Then, at 37 years old......Fufufufufu.
— Well, because it is Watanabe-san then maybe continue being an idol after marriage would be forgiven. Watanabe: Fufufufufu.
— Do you already have names for the children? Watanabe: Eh--, I haven't decide yet...
— Then let's decide now! Which one do you prefer, a boy or a girl? Watanabe: Umm....both are fine.
— Then a name for both boy and girl, one at a time please. Watanabe: Name.......... Ummm......... Aoko and Karaage......Fufufufufu.
— Ahahahaha. Aoko is spontaneous, Karaage isn't gonna allowed by the government i think (lol). Watanabe: Fufufufufu.
— What if your daughter suddenly said that she wanted to be an idol? Watanabe: Eh--, Idol.......
— Then tell (her) about job hunting. Watanabe: Job hunting....what am I gonna do...
— 「Mom, Tell me about job hunting!」, She said Watanabe: Eeh--. (I) Won't tell (her) anything.....
— But (you) will tell (her) about being an idol, right? Watanabe: yes.
— Then Watanabe-san, On your last day on earth, what would you do? Watanabe: Last day?
— For example, do you want to eat bread. Watanabe: (instant reply) I want to eat a lot.
— And then? Watanabe: Eh--. What should I do......scary--.....
— Do you spend time with another group members, or spend it alone...? Watanabe: with family?
— Ah--, so that option also available. That is naturally, isn't it? Are Father and Mother kind? Watanabe: Yes they're kind.
— Did you ever get scolded (by them)? Watanabe: No, (they) never scold me.
— Even in the rebellious stage? Watanabe: Eh--, how is this....i think not?
— I heard somewhere that your mom said 「Until middle school should done properly」 Watanabe: (It was in) Elementary school......Fufufufu.
— So it was in elementary school (lol). There was never any quarrel with mom? Watanabe: Nope, was there ever?
— Yes, and the reason why you get scolded? Watanabe: I wonder.......
— Because you're late for school? Watanabe: Umm... I wonder? But in school i really can't have time for rest.
— It was a bit dull because thinking like 'I wanna have some rest' was not allowed. Watanabe: Yes.
— Without fail, (she is) a serious mom, isn't she? Watanabe: I think so.
— It's almost time to end this interview.....Do you have anything you want to claim? Watanabe: Fufufufufu.....not at all.
— In the first place, do you like talking? Watanabe: Talking....Normally I probably talk...
— Did you do club activities? Watanabe: No, I didn't.
— Then when the school ended, (you) went play with friends? Watanabe: Right.
— Where did you go? Watanabe: There was an India Curry Shop near my school....I often went there.
— Did usually you go there because you want to eat curry? Watanabe: Because the Cheese Naan is delicious.
— As expected (you) went because of the bread (lol). Watanabe: Fufufufufu....I also went there with highschool friends.
— Then, it's time....How's your impression about this interview? Watanabe: Fufufufufu...I think I talked a lot.
— Oh!! Glad to hear that!! Watanabe: Fufufufufu.
— Up until now (you) didn't want to do Long long interview, right? Watanabe: Yes.
— In the end (we) talked for about 1 hour. Watanabe: Eh--. that much!
— (I) heard so much long talks. Watanabe: Thank you very much......Fufufufufu
— There's a sense of accomplishment, isn't it. We will also devote more! Watanabe: Fufufufu.....From now on please treat me well.
(In the end it turned out to be 8000 characters interview)
Congrats Pe-chan! You did it!
