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It was actually quite an eyeopener to be there, it's the first time I've had the experience like that. I initially wanted to go just to get a feel of what it's like to travel to see AKB48, but in the end I was glad JKT48 was there as well. If they ever do a proper stage, I hope to get to be there to see it. At first like many I was a little skeptical, and while I still don't think they're quite a fit in Japan, they definitely have potential in their home country. Whether it can last or not is a whole nother ball game, though. And the bonus is I can understand them (well I understand Japanese too, but it's pretty cool lol)!
To be honest most of them were pretty shy, I think it's mostly because of inexperience. While they certainly have experience being in front of cameras and such, I'm sure being close up to fans for extended periods of time is something they're still pretty new to. With Ayana, she's quiet but speaks with confidence. The other girls were constantly consulting the other girls when they were answering, but Ayana mostly thought up her own answers. Although that led to some awkward silences, haha.