Congrats on getting No.4, Yukirin!It doesn't matter that Yukirin dropped one rank because her votes increased by 25k this year. In last year's election, her votes actually decreased a little if I remember correctly. Plus, she is not the only one whose rank went down; Mayuyu and Yuko suffered the same fate thanks to Sasshi's flying leap. Quoting myself from the 5th Senbatsu Election news thread,
After the initial shock of the Top 3 results, I'm actually quite alright with the turnout because the Top 3 are still the same as last year's if I disregard Sasshi My personal favourites (Mayuyu, Yukirin and Yuko) didn't drop in rank to me. Sasshi just went ahead and flew over everyone. So yeah, not feeling butthurt as I had expected. With the Hetare Idol taking the crown, the rollercoaster event ended on a light note and brought laughs to most of the girls.
Yukirin's results have proven that the Shukan Bunshun article did nothing to her popularity. Many predicted that her ranking would take a huge plunge thanks to that non-scandal but her true fans believe in her and now, she has firmly cemented her spot as AKB48's Top 3 (not including Sasshi). Her dedication and showmanship have pulled her through the worst of times
There can only be greater things to come from this fine young lady. Her solo career is on track with all the dramas and concerts she is involved in. A third solo live is in the works too!
Keep shining that idol aura, Yukirin!