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>Uehara: Of course, I was worried about injuries, but my desire to take on the challenge was stronger than that. My family was worried though, asking, “Isn’t it dangerous?”
>There was a scene in the show where you were moved to tears by Aja Kong’s words.
>Uehara: That moment really hit me… I cried so much (laughs).
>What did she say to you?
>Uehara: She told me, “If you stay like this, nothing will get through to people.” I felt like that didn’t just apply to wrestling, but to my entertainment activities as a whole. At the time, I was embarrassed about everything I did and couldn’t fully commit. Hearing those words made me realize, “I have to change.” After that, I started approaching everything with the mindset of “I’m basically a comedian,” throwing myself completely into whatever I did.
>Why did you decide to continue with wrestling even after the project ended?
>Uehara: I ranked first overall, but in the final match in front of the audience, I finished second, and that really frustrated me. I had been thinking about wrestling non-stop for six months, and the idea of it all ending made me feel empty. At first, I didn’t plan to continue, but when I really thought about it, I realized wrestling had saved me. That’s why I decided to continue with proper determination.
>You also took on gravure shoots with a “fighting woman” theme after that.
>Uehara: I had done gravure shoots for FRIDAY and ASCII during my idol days, but that was about it. To be honest, I’m not heavily involved in gravure now either, but if I get offers, I’m definitely up for it! (laughs)
>Wrestling costumes tend to be quite revealing too. Did you have any hesitation about wearing swimsuits?
>Uehara: Since wrestling outfits already show quite a bit, I wasn’t too hesitant. But during my idol days, I didn’t want to post pictures on social media where my face looked weird or my body shape showed too much. Now, I’ve completely moved past that.
>Uehara: Of course, I was worried about injuries, but my desire to take on the challenge was stronger than that. My family was worried though, asking, “Isn’t it dangerous?”
>There was a scene in the show where you were moved to tears by Aja Kong’s words.
>Uehara: That moment really hit me… I cried so much (laughs).
>What did she say to you?
>Uehara: She told me, “If you stay like this, nothing will get through to people.” I felt like that didn’t just apply to wrestling, but to my entertainment activities as a whole. At the time, I was embarrassed about everything I did and couldn’t fully commit. Hearing those words made me realize, “I have to change.” After that, I started approaching everything with the mindset of “I’m basically a comedian,” throwing myself completely into whatever I did.
>Why did you decide to continue with wrestling even after the project ended?
>Uehara: I ranked first overall, but in the final match in front of the audience, I finished second, and that really frustrated me. I had been thinking about wrestling non-stop for six months, and the idea of it all ending made me feel empty. At first, I didn’t plan to continue, but when I really thought about it, I realized wrestling had saved me. That’s why I decided to continue with proper determination.
>You also took on gravure shoots with a “fighting woman” theme after that.
>Uehara: I had done gravure shoots for FRIDAY and ASCII during my idol days, but that was about it. To be honest, I’m not heavily involved in gravure now either, but if I get offers, I’m definitely up for it! (laughs)
>Wrestling costumes tend to be quite revealing too. Did you have any hesitation about wearing swimsuits?
>Uehara: Since wrestling outfits already show quite a bit, I wasn’t too hesitant. But during my idol days, I didn’t want to post pictures on social media where my face looked weird or my body shape showed too much. Now, I’ve completely moved past that.
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