SKE48 member Suda Akari turned 30 on October 31st and in an interview with Tokyo Sports, Suda discussed her thoughts of being an idol in her 30s.
On turning 30, Suda said, Many people around me advise me that ‘life will be more enjoyable in your thirties’, but I couldn’t understand as I felt I was young. I think it’s the age at which responsibility increases. Because I’m 30 years old, what I want to try something different. I’ll play the guitar at a solo live on November 22nd. About half a year ago, I started having a connection with the guitar. I’ve worked hard so far, but I wasn’t willing to take on new challenges in my private life. I was worried that I would be okay with myself, but I was able to meet something exciting. It’s amazing that you can make a melody by making a sound by yourself with a guitar. I was just cheering for the fans, but sometimes I wanted to give back a good time. It was ideal to have a solo live on the day of my birthday, but I couldn’t control the venue. I was very worried about turning 30 so I asked a friend to join me, as I didn’t want to be alone on the day I turned 30 years old”.
As for marriage, Suda said, “I want to get married. I don’t have a goal of when that will be, but all my classmates are married and have a family. I’m not tied up in various ways because I’m an idol, but while I was pursuing what I wanted to be, I heard that I was alone. I have never introduced a boyfriend to my family. I feel like I’m anxious, or I’m behind the people around me … Of course, I have experienced a lot of things that my classmates have not experienced, but the experience points are clearly insufficient. Because I felt that I was very liable for my feelings that I was missing and feelings of love. Of course, I’m happy to be an idol. I wanted to spend time with people because I’m an idol, and I honestly wanted to spend time with people who are happy during my birthday and special occasions. It’s sweet. That’s why I thought it would be great if there was an event where I could spend time with the fans on that day.
The reporter asked that she couldn’t introduce her parents to a boyfriend because the “Love Ban” rule as an idol. Suda said, “Hmm … I wonder what it is. I didn’t protect it because it was prohibited. Partly because I can’t do two things at once. Before I was an idol, hmm … I wonder. Rather than being an idol, hmm … I’m an idol, but I didn’t meet anyone who wanted to be more absorbed in it. Even if you are an idol, if there is a child who has a scandal, you will be hit hard or said “I’m an idol” because there are people who are expecting the group and the child. However, from my point of view, it’s really nice to meet someone you like even if you take the risk”.
As for Suda’s thoughts on her dream man, Suda said, “A person who can handle me, to be free, since I’m often depressed. Anyone who doesn’t find me annoying is fine. I often get a bright image, but that’s not the case at all. I think it’s mentally annoying. Someone who makes me smile”.
When asked if she cares about looks, Suda said, “If there is a feeling of cleanliness. If you take a bath properly, brush your teeth, and are clean, I don’t care (about looks)”.
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