Mano Erina posts a two-shot with Miyazawa Sae, writes a heartfelt message to her best friend

Former Hello! Project solo singer Mano Erina posted a two-shot with former AKB48 member, Miyazawa Sae on Instagram.

Many people are unaware that the two are best friends, because Mano was on Hello! Project and Miyazawa was from AKB48, from two rival companies.  Back in 2013, the two went on a trip together to Disneyland and Mano posted photos of the two on her blog.

But on Sunday, Mano wrote the following on Instagram:

I love you very much.

How many years was it since we first met?

At the time, you were with AKB48 and I was with Hello! Pro.

We were rivals in the idol world!

Fans wonder why we got a long?  Huh? Why?

Although we were rivals, as individuals, we were better than that.

As idols working in the same field, there were things we can talk about and sympathize with.

Mano continued:

We only saw each other several times a year, even though we can not meet for very long.

When we meet, we think very similarly, so it doesn’t feel like we haven’t seen each other for a long time.

Miyazawa Sae recently announced that she is temporarily suspending all entertainment activities.  But Mano who was surprised by Miyazawa’s decision, wanted people to know how much Miyazawa has meant to her as a friend and how much she supports her.

Mano wrote:

“When I write something like this on social media (SNS), it seems that it may seem unusual.  I usually do not like it much especially because we have a special friendship.  I wrote it on here because I wanted everyone to know I feel about you.

In hashtags Mano wrote: #Sae Miyazawa #Sayachan #Thankful, I am able to meet you #friends #best friends. #thanks.

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