[TRANS] Hanada Mei's interview on 48Times: https://48times.com/newsDetail/2898 https://48times.com/newsDetail/2899 1. She first learned about AKB at 8 years old because her older sister was watching AKB48 MV. 2. She wanted to join AKB48 because she admires them since very young, but the main catalyst is Oguri Yui senpai. Last year when she saw Yuiyui during "Idol nanka Janakattara", she thought idols are so cute and sparkly so she auditioned. 3. Impressions of Gingham Check at HaruCon: She was so anxious that she was crying until just before the debut. However, the moment she stood on the stage and saw the fans with her own eyes, she really desired to have fun with everyone. 4. The origin of her name "Mei" is the character Mei in Totoro. 5. The senior she admired is Oguri Yui. She particularly likes her charming sad expression in Idol Nanka Janakattara. 6. She would like to talk to Chiba Erii senpai, she looks like she is always having fun and smiling a lot. 7. She looks up to Mukaichi Mion senpai. She thinks Mukaichi-san looks cool when giving instructions during rehearsals. 8. She wants to try performing Nemohamo Rumor although she thought the intense choreo might not fit her image. 9. Her fav song in 48G is Heavy Rotation! She really likes Oshima Yuko senpai in Hebi Rotation. 10. The unit song she would like to try is Candy. 11. In her mail, she wants to show her hobbies, her personality, both her fun and serious sides. 12. Among 19ki, she is the best at: Cooking Her specialty is gratin. 13. Doesn't like fresh tomato, but can eat ketchup and tomatoes on pizza. 14. Fav colors are pink, white, yellow and light blue. 15. A graduate she wants to meet is Oshima Yuko, she wants to be someone like Oshima-san who is always cheerful and makes everyone smile. 16. If she centers a song, she would like to wear a checked costume similar to Gingham Check and sing a cheerful song that gives people comfort and energy. 17. If she was not an idol, she will be a chef She can fillet a fish, so she wants to become a Japanese-food chef. 18. Her obsession lately is collecting perfume. She is sensitive to scents. 19. To take care of her health, she always eats fruits in the morning, especially banana. 20. Aside from 48G, the song she listens to the most is Hitsuji Bungaku by Hikaru Toki. 21. She wants her self-produced project to be fashion-related. (oooh she can work with Sarii ) 22. If you become her fan, she will make you smile and happy every day 23. For the upcoming tour, she is nervous but will try her best. 24. Introduce to readers: "Mentai, mentai, meimei!! From Kanagawa Prefecture, I'm 18 years old Hanada Mei! Always be cheerful, energetic, and make as many people happy as possible! I will do my best every day!!! I will do my best to make everyone happy, so please support me!!" (done with translation tool - might contain error)
