Maeda Atsuko x Shinoda Mariko AKB48 sisters talk (Articles from Maeda Atsuko Memorial PB [Acchan])Sister who can take care of people and little sister who is my-paced, AKB48 sisters talk
5-years-difference and always have 2-shots together with smiles, just like sisters.
Not only these. Mutual respects from their inner hearts, a beautiful relationship that makes people jealous.
A sister who always guard her little sis from an appropriate distance?Acchan: Mariko and I have many 2-shotsMariko: Like sisters?
Acchan: Like brothers, because it feels like boysMariko: Then I am the little brother (laugh).
Acchan: But Mariko is sister.Mariko: Sister. Me too, Acchan is also the same type who doesn't like to be interfered, when I want to love her, this little sis would run away from me sometimes.
Acchan: You know me.Mariko: Because we had been together for so long. Maintain a proper distance and guard you from there.
Acchan: Not easy to you (laugh).Mariko: But, you’ve had it hard the most until now, we understand that very well. Even though to be the Center is a bonus point compared to others, all the bad things are thrown at you. But no matter what happened, Acchan didn't care about it as if nothing had happened. That's why I think AKB can come to this far.
Acchan: It's great that I am here (laugh).Mariko: You just like to joke about this. If I was at your position, I couldn't make it. That's why your biggest contribution is you always staying here.
Acchan: Nice conclusion. I think this talk can be ended soon (laugh). But, Mariko's position is special too, isn't it? You are working as an idol and a model, feels closer to ordinary people ... .Mariko: Hng. Actually, working related to fashion is my dream, I never thought of being at the top of the entertainment world. So I think it's not an obstruction to other members, I never thought of squeezing someone out. So I'm harmless (laugh).
All comes are welcomeAcchan: In the past when you were asked, "Whom did you find the most congenial to you" and you said my name, right?Mariko: Yes. That's probably from some magazine interview.
Acchan: I was very happy.Mariko: I thought so long time ago. It was since I joined AKB. Didn't I join in 1 month later than you all? At first my age was closer to the older members, and they came to me and had some conversation, then we stayed together, however, we did not come together. Then I had interaction with you and Takamina who were from younger group, it's very comfortable to get along with you all ... . Although it's quite freedom, but you were very enthusiastic and very gentle. Although we are not same age, but I found it more congenial to me and happier with you.
Acchan: I was still a kid, so I couldn't remember it (laugh).Mariko: I see. It's very lonely to eat bento (lunch box) alone at the restroom, but I felt I couldn't come together with those who were at the same age, so when I saw you all eating so happily then I just came and joined with you all very soon. (laugh).
Acchan: Very soon (laugh). All comers are welcome.Mariko: That's it. Acchan and Takamina were 8th grade students at that time. Although you were still young, but you made me feel that I was welcome, I'm really grateful for this.
Acchan: Isn't Mariko also like that? You also love Jurina so much and always take care of her.Mariko: That's probably because I was accepted by you all that time.I know the loneliness and the joy of being accepted ... .However, it's very important to have partners that we knew since the beginning and they are still here until now. I feel that there are many special places.
Acchan: There are ~. Everyone is very close to each other. Though we were still young, we cried, we quarrelled , and we forgave each others, we went through all these to build up our relationship.Mariko: Sometime we would have normal girls fight but we came across it because we understood each other.
Acchan: Mariko and I didn't have it. The "good relationship" among 1st-gen is really very good.Mariko: Indeed. It's not that kind of "good relationship" on the surface.
The Iron Lady, Mariko
The surprising root cause is ?
Acchan: Isn't that Mariko will fight to your best for yourself? I think this is really good.Mariko: Fight to my best for myself?
Acchan: I believe there are many people who like to take care of others. Because it's not really that hard to do. Even though we give them some suggestion,in the end, it's up to the person to decide whether she wants to accept it, isn't it? Although sometimes everyone looks like they are doing it, but actually there are very few who are really doing it. Even though they should do it for not getting sick or something should be done. That's why Mariko is the Iron Lady (laugh).
Mariko: Iron Lady ... . When AKB was just formed, there were only theather performances, almost no TV recording or radio recording, right? I had thought of something when I was looking at Acchan that time.
Acchan: What's that?Mariko: I was thinking, "This kid is Iron Man"
Acchan: Eh ~~ is that so?Mariko: Yes, it's true. When we only had Team A, we had theater show everyday, 3 shows in weekend, and there were many kids getting sick.
Acchan: Yes. Suddenly everyone collapsed.Mariko: But, you were looking healthy. I was even weaker, I always collapsed after the performance and then had to get an intravenous drip. It's really tough because Acchan came from a very far place, so I thought that was awesome. Even though you were just an 8th grade student, but you had a strong sense of professionalism.
Acchan: I was just a healthy kid. And young (laugh).Mariko: It's not just youth. I believed it's the strong inner heart. When I was still working at the cafe, there're outdoor activities organized during the winter, then following up with a theater performance, wasn't it? I thought everyone was very tough mentally.
Acchan: Hot Fantasy? I really miss it ~~ When we were waiting beside the stage, our body were freezing (laugh). Because it's super cold, we held our mic tightly while waiting for our turn. Then our fingers were frozen. Besides, there were very few audiences who came to watch our show at the beginning ... .But we were very happy that people came to see us.Mariko: That time too, everyone collapsed, but Acchan just smiled like nothing happening. I just say it now, I couldn't make it to the senbatsu when I first joined, wasn't it? But I had more confidence than now. I was thinking, "Why I couldn't make it to senbatsu". Then, one day, I was looking at myself dancing on the stage through a video, I looked a bit fatty and my skin didn't look good. Plus I didn't have stamina that's why I easily collapsed ... . Then I realized, "I see. Because I didn't temper myself, that's why I was not sparkling". No wonder I couldn't get into senbatsu. I didn't do things seriously and just kept blaming, I felt myself was the worst.
Acchan: I understand.Mariko: I had these thoughts not because of the old members, but I realized it because of Acchan. Thanks to you, I can now become Mariko, the Iron Lady (laugh).
Acchan: This really made me very happy. So Mariko and I are the "stoic alliance".Mariko: By the way, do you still go to the Shoujido (a kind of beauty treatment)?
Acchan: Yes, I do ~. About once in 2~3 weeks. It's very effective ~ but it's very painful (laugh).Mariko: When I told you about this treatment, you were about...?
Acchan: About 16 years old?Mariko: Even though I'm considered myself very hardworking, but the Shoujidou treatment is really painful. Thenfore, I seldom go there. But Acchan still go there until now ... . You have very strong will to steel yourself and you would take action for it. I really pay attention to your feelings, that's why I tell you everything I know.
Acchan: Your information is really working. Like the medicated food shop or some kind of practices.Mariko: "Try it",I try to recommend it to others but most of them won't go, but you said you wanna go. Others would say "Isn't it very bitter?","Isn't it very painful?" and then run away. What a waste, they should strengthen themselves more.
Acchan: Since the beginning I have the same views as Mariko.Mariko: After engaged in this career, in a certain sense we are considered as "commodity", like yourself and get supports, isn't it? So, not only singing and dancing, we must put ourselves through the mill. If we don't do it, we will become a commodity that won't get displayed.
Acchan: That is certain ~. Fans are supporting us with all their strength, it's not fair if we are lazy here!Mariko: Ahhahhaha. Just like what you said.
This is needed for Takamina from now onwardsAcchan: Mariko is needed to AKB in the sense of visual. Besides, I think the person who can control the balance among members is not Takamina, but is Mariko. Takamina is the kind of person who, even though it's other people's business, she will take it as her own and work her best on it, but she is not a saint. Because of this, she couldn't look at her surroundings and run towards the direction which she think it's right. But only this cannot make the team better. I think for the sake of Takamina in the future, Mariko is needed. Takamina needs someone who is rational and stay beside her. Mariko: Though I'm not a Saint too, can I? (laugh)
Can say out what you want to say, this relationship is even deeper than real sisters/Acchan: What makes me particularly think that, Mariko is living seriously since the beginning. I have this feeling when talking about the past, you really attach importance to partners.Mariko: Once being accepted, I will do my best to support her. But on the other hand, I have very strong preferences of people. Actually, I wish I can show my happy face to anyone, but this personality won't let me do it.
Acchan: Isn't it fine? I can't do it too (laugh).Mariko: Haven't we talked about it? It would be better if both of us have the personality that can show happy faces to anyone. If we are smart, there won't be so many misunderstandings.
Acchan: I won't look at things related to internet, not stay at the gossip environment, that's why I feel happy (laugh).Mariko: Only read comments from the blog.
Acchan: But still, I don't get some misunderstandings. Didn't you deliver your thoughts to juniors at the sousenkyo? You said, "Members who couldn't move to top position because someone up there is still around, then you couldn't win in AKB, please come and defeat us."Mariko: Yes, I did.
Acchan: I think that's all of it. Mariko spoke out our thoughts and worries to the juniors. And juniors are happy too, "That's great that Mariko say it out"... . However criticism came out. Why? What's wrong with it? This is for AKB's own good! That's what I thought.Mariko: Thank you ... . I didn't mean to be tough. And I didn't mean that I won't quit, I just hope that they can use us as their stepping stone. It's hard to deliver it with our speaking way. Well, that's it. As long as I can deliver to the right person. Did it deliver to them?
Acchan: It did. That time when I said it, it probably had delivered to them.Mariko: The one you gave lecture to them during practice at Seibu Dome Concert last year?
Acchan: Yes. That time I had the same feeling like you in the sousenkyo.Mariko: By the way, a while back, we went to TV station to record the new single "Gingham Check".
Acchan: It's almost the time. So fast!Mariko: Still a bit confusing ... .
Acchan: Did something happened?Mariko: You were not there.
Acchan: Aaah ... Mariko: NyanNyan seemed to have forgotten you won't be there, she asked, "Eh? Acchan's not around?" (laugh).
Acchan: NyanNyan ~(laugh).Mariko: It doesn't just feel lonely. Hmm~ it can be called strange. That kind of existence. It's not like "Who is absent today".
Acchan: Hmm~.Mariko: What would you become in future. Are you confident?
Acchan: I'm confident on my feeling that I want to do it.Mariko: I see.
Acchan: After I graduated from AKB, I would reject everything related to AKB. Maybe I will go out with you all , but I don't think we will work together again.Mariko: Is this your "consciousness".
Acchan: Hng ... . Because Mariko can understand it so I can tell you this, after I graduate, don't worry about me, I hope you all just take care of yourselves. We no longer worry about each other. If we don't do so, we can't reach a "New self".Mariko: ... I see. I can understand it. Considering about AKB in future too ... . It's a contradiction to worry about Acchan while members are not able to understand that world. For the sake of AKB,spend these time to make ourselves sparkle. Am I right?
Acchan: Hng ... Yes.Mariko: Very well. But we still worry about you. We are a team, we are partners.
Acchan: I understand it, Sis. Though I hope you don't worry about me but it's very happy to know you care about me.Mariko: That's right! That's my Acchan .. No , my little sister (laugh).
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