Nakagawa Haruka – Message to Katayama Haruka for Her Graduation

This is a translation from an article in AKB Shimbun (October 2014 Issue) in regards to Katayama Haruka graduation.

Ha-chan was like a mother in the 3rd gen…or rather, a granny? (laughs)
Everyone used to say her way of talking was like a grandma. Only she was strangely more calm and collected than the others.

In the beginning, I feel she was always with Yukirin. She became more friends with many people after being transferred to Team A. During the time we were in Team B, and even after the transfer. 4 years ago, we even did a stage show together. In “ACT Izumi Kyoka”, we also toured local cities.

Among 3rd gen members, both her dancing and singing were a cut above the rest. “If I graduate I want to be in lots of musicals and plays”, she used to say.

There are many actresses who started from the theater now, so I hope Ha-chan can become one too.
It seems less and less people go to theaters lately… so I hope she becomes famous by doing plays and musicals, and gets big enough to fill a huge place.

As for me…I feel like I could be in the JKT even until 30. After graduating, I’d marry I guess (laughs). I feel that Ha-chan would look the same even at 30, she can easily marry even after that. Sorry if you were thinking to marry earlier!!

But I hope she’s happy after graduating. We’ve been together for a longer time than a family, so I worry about it. When’s her graduation show? I want to see her off with my own eyes. I always think this when members graduate…

Haruka’s placard translation:

“Dream BIG!!” Ha-chan, your song gives happiness to everyone’s hearts!! Keep doing your best!!