LoGiRL interviews Shimamura Uta- https://twitter.com/hello_online/status/559205135335686144 (https://twitter.com/hello_online/status/559205135335686144)
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What were you feeling when you found out you were in Country Girls?
My first feeling was surprise. But, I really didn’t know what to feel. It was like I could finally think to myself “I passed”.
When you found out you passed, did you say anything to the other members?
I had met Ozeki Mai at the audition, but I didn’t know her very well. But, after the announcement Mai came up to me and said “We’re Country Girls! Country Musume! Wooo!” So, maybe it was just me that felt like I didn’t know her.
How was your families reaction?
They said “Congratulations,” but like me, my mom didn’t know how to react. There haven’t been any special celebrations.
Did you aim to become an idol?
I liked the idea of being in the entertainment industry, but I didn’t necessarily want to be an idol. I just liked Morning Musume, so my mother put in an application for me. After I passed the 2nd and 3rd round, my interest in joining grew; then I really wanted to make it.
When did you start liking Morning Musume?
When I was in the upper grades of Elementary School.
What Morning Musume song leaves an impression with you?
I auditioned with the song “Toki wo Koe Sora wo Koe” so it leaves a lot of memories for me.
Which person do you most admire in Morning Musume?
Sayashi Riho. Her dancing and singing are amazing, I like watching her.
Uta-chan is in an inexperienced unit, so which is more difficult; Singing or dancing?
Dancing. I think I’m good at learning the dance itself, but I’m not good at actually doing the actions…I can’t catch up. Dancing is definitely troublesome.
What kind of things do you want to focus on in Country Girls?
I’m inexperienced so I want to continue growing in terms of singing and dancing. Also, there is Tsugunaga Momoko, ahh, Momochi-Senpai, so I’d like to become good at talking on variety shows.
Are you nervous during your beginning solo part in “Itoshikutte Gomen Ne”?
I get embarrassed every time…Every time, the fans yell “ohhh!” and I get embarrassed by it, every time.
Is there an animal you think you’re like?
My mom says I have a small back, so she thinks I’m like a rabbit. She is moody, so maybe she’s like a cat.
When you’re at school are things different now that you are in Country Girls?
Things have been very normal. Its very quiet because people are serious about studying, but when they found out I was in Country Girls everyone was pretty noisy about it.
You and the other middle school aged members (Morito, Ozeki) talk a lot, right?
Yes. Yamaki Risa and Inaba Manaka are like the older sisters, and the three of us seem to yell a lot more.
Do the older sister team say anything to you guys?
During the production, they have told us to be quiet.
Do you have a rival within Country Girls?
I don’t have a rival, its more like I am my own rival.
In the other units, what new member are you interested in?
Sasaki Rikako-chan. She always has a smiling face. Also, her dancing is great and big. I’m definitely watching her. I want to become like her.
Last, please tell us your personal appeal.
’m inexperienced in dancing and singing, but I will do my best to not lose to anyone. I don’t want to change who I am, but I’m going to do my best to become similar to Momochi-senpai!
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Shimamura: The other day, I was a bit late in giving [Ogata Haruna-chan] her birthday present, but when I asked what she wanted, she said “I want Uta-chan!!”
Suzuki: No~ what’s with that line of conversation? Well, I bet tons of people watching right now are thinking they want Uta-chan too.
http://swmmm.tumblr.com/ (http://swmmm.tumblr.com/)
Uta said last summer during the auditions, She and her mother saw Morning Musume. '14's giant Shibuya billboard and both dreamed that Uta would be up there. Now, one of her dreams have been fulfilled.
http://ameblo.jp/countrygirls/entry-12003230394.html (http://ameblo.jp/countrygirls/entry-12003230394.html)
Q: In English, 'oshiri' is 'hip' What is 'oheso' (bellybutton)?'- https://twitter.com/realskoban/status/599550058942504960
Uta-chan: 'Pip!'Quoteカントリーおやじ。
@country_oyaji
カントリー・ガールズ渋谷New Fes
クイズ問題「英語でお尻はヒップ。では、おへそは何て言う？」
嬉唄「ピップ！」
utachan's instalive summary
-she cried when everyone told her "welcome back"
-she said she had no bf rn
-she doesn't think she can become a model since she's so short and "not pretty enough"
-she did the gomen ne pose multiple times
-she's close with her mom
-she works part-time
-she also was EXTREMELY nervous at the beginning
-and she didn't want to sing but she did the gomen ne pose a lot
-she said she quit because of health and school it seems
-she's a dog person
-her mom was with her. they seemed close
-her friends commented a lot and she was embarrassed
-"did you use to have a bf?"
-"i'm really not popular at all!!!"
-all her friends know about her idol past
-she likes being told she's an adult now
-she wants to do a livestream again
-she panicked when she saw miya watching her instalive and said multiple times how much she loved her. miya often tells her to meet someday. @MimiChama
-utachan says miyabi is really super nice and she loves her a lot. utachan almost died when she saw miya was following her insta
-"i'm really happy right now, i live each day at fullest!"
-being an idol was really hard, but it was also really fun
-she's still in contact with 1st gen CG but not with yanafuna
-she's really thankful everyone remembers her
-she gets happy when people ask her about makeup lol
-she'd want to work with fashion
-she wants to go to italy someday since she has a lil bit of italian blood
-has never wore those big contact lenses
-she was reaaaaaaally clumsy and spent like 3 whole minutes arranging her phone lmao
- still LINEs with ozeko at times, ozeko always want to meet
-"chiichan is so cute, so cute! so cute! she's doing her best!!!"
-she was surprised manakan joined j=j
-yamakki sends her birthday wishes every year
-"i'm country girls' #1 fan!"
-"they're all such good girls... they really are. i love them"
https://twitter.com/Archejoiyo/status/1042400651895029760
Hello! News Service (@hipnewsservice) Tweeted:
Former Country Girls member Shimamura Uta has joined idol group Kyurushite. https://t.co/ZQDurEmzRC https://twitter.com/hipnewsservice/status/1347126795741638657?s=20
Ice Cream & My Jiggly (@IceJiggly) Tweeted:
Shimamura Uta:
I’m Shimamura Uta
I’ve become an idol! ✨
I’m sure that there may be various views about this but I hope you can watch over me warmly 😢
✨Is it OK for me to shine?✨
I’ll be counting on you 😌
Everyone, I’m back 😊
https://t.co/xu9kSO0JV1 https://twitter.com/IceJiggly/status/1347160500354703362?s=20