AKB48’s Kashiwagi Yuki performs in her hometown for the first time

Four and a half years ago, Kashiwagi Yuki joined AKB48 and climbed her way to becoming Team B’s captain. She and her mother packed up their entire lives and moved to Tokyo so that Kashiwagi could fulfill her dreams. However, during her time in AKB48, she has never gotten the chance to perform in her hometown of Kagoshima.
Kashiwagi was initially excited that AKB48 would be heading to Kagoshima on their nationwide tour this year, however, she learned to her disappointment that Team 4 would be performing there instead of Team B.
AKB48’s management, however, once again showed how much they care for the members, as they sent Kashiwagi to Team 4’s concert as a surprise guest!
Kashiwagi blogged that she sang “Yokaze no Shiwaza” and that all of the fans in Kagoshima cheered so loud that she wasn’t even able to hear her own voice, making her feel extremely moved.
She wrote, “It’s been 4 and a half years since I moved to Tokyo for AKB. This was my first time singing a song in my hometown of Kagoshima!! … Singing in Kagoshima was a dream of mine x_X <3 <3 I was really moved to be able to achieve that dream today T_T T_T”.

Source: Kashiwagi Yuki’s Official Blog

The cast of “Hana Kimi” celebrates Kashiwagi Yuki’s 20th birthday!!

The cast of “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e~ Ikemen Paradise~ 2011” recently held a birthday party for AKB48 member Kashiwagi Yuki, who turned 20-years-old on July 15th!

Maeda Atsuko, who also turned 20 on the 10th, congratulated her fellow member and said, “Happy Birthday Yukirin! Let’s go drink beer together!” Kashiwagi showed her thoughtful determination, by expressing,  “I am now 20, so I want to do my best as an adult.”

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The cast and staff sang a birthday song and presented a cake to Kashiwagi, who blurted, “I am so happy to be in this hot and fun drama.” When most of the candles were blown out by the wind, Kashiwagi exclaimed, “Ah! The candles were put out,” and blew out the remaining two candles.

Many of the AKB48 members are turning 20 this year. Kashiwagi shared, “I want to have a drinking party with the 20 year old members.”

Kashiwagi plays the role of ‘Kishinosato Juri‘, a daughter from a rich family who attends a prestigious high school.

“Hanazakari no Kimitachi e~ Ikemen Paradise~ 2011″ airs every Sunday night at 9:00 PM.

Source + Photos: Oricon