Happy for both Ayaka san and Tano chan....
Really nice to see Tano chan given this opportunity!
In Japan, where age is respected (similar in East and SE Asia) to have
Adults believe in her enough to give her this role is a huge boost to her self belief.
Of course, successfully becoming a member of a well known Idol Group is a big deal,
but with the ever changing cast of new, younger, cuter members, it can actually break down a member's
confidence, but being given a lead role in a theatre play is quite an important decision.
The whole cast depends on the lead roles to make or break the production.
The cynical outlook is that Idols are cast so that tons of Wotas will buy tickets, but the truth is
that the reputation of the producers and directors rests on their ability to cast and direct all of the cast
in a such a way as to make the evening an enjoyable and memorable night
for all of the paying audience.
Good luck to Ayaka and Yuka and to everyone involved!!