#4th live

“I’m gonna make Love Live! the best thing that ever happened to you!” 

Hello once again  I’m Saito Shuka, the voice of Watanabe You.

I heard we were writing letters, but somehow I’m not thinking about what I should be writing at all (laugh). I guess I’m just dumping my thoughts out like “bam!” as I go along.

I don’t talk about myself much, but I think I should every once in a while.

I think it was high school, when I was introduced to Love Live! through SIF.

From then on, I started to really like Love Live!. I got pretty obsessed because I loved Nico-chan so much.

It was touching to see a girl my age trying her hardest.

Then time passed, and I was introduced to Love Live! Sunshine!! and You-chan, something I never dreamed would happen.

Upon meeting You-chan, my life did a complete 360*, and then I met you, the person currently reading this letter.

*(Note: She meant to say 180 but she said 360 instead. Later got made fun of for this on Uraraji :’))

I’ll never forget when I stood on the stage at Mielparque as You-chan for the first time.

I didn’t want to forget to the point that I made a memo on my phone to remember the various emotions I was feeling.

In the memo, I wrote “I want to pay everyone back little by little, in different ways. Also, I’m going to give lots of love to everyone in return.” Was I able to pay everyone back little by little? Was I able to give everyone lots of love?

Three years have passed and now we’re beginning our fourth year together. I’m trying to convey the feelings I had during those three years.

Or should I say, I’m writing this right now to reach you (laugh). Well, I’ve received sooooooo much love from you guys, it’s about to overflow.
Thank you.

To be honest, the phrase “thank you” isn’t enough to fully convey how I feel. I always think about how it would be better if we had a word even more powerful than “thank you” (laugh). I’m truly grateful.

And I think it’d be nice if we could both continue to build a good relationship with each other. Please continue to treat us well. It’s because of you guys that we can keep performing.

That’s why, I want to see more and more stories come true as Aqours. Let’s create new stories together from now on. I’m gonna make Love Live! the best thing that ever happened to you! I’ll be in your care ☆

BY: Saito Shuka, voice of Watanabe You

translation: shukamod
QC: Yujacha (@yujachachacha)

[Typeset Hi-Res] [Original Scans]

“It’d be nice if I could get close to all of you, running across the entire stretch of Tokyo Dome from one end to the other ♪”

Message from Saito Shuka (1)

It’d be nice if I could get close to all of you, running across the entire stretch of Tokyo Dome from one end to the other ♪

Message from Watanabe You

No matter how far we have to go, even if it’s all the way to the horizon! Let’s push onward together!! Be sure to follow my lead, everyone ♪

Message from Saito Shuka (2)

Starting now, I’ll become someone worthy of your love!!
And I’m only gonna get Bigger and Bigger!

Message from Saito Shuka (3)

We haven’t really been able to say “Thank you, FRIENDS!!” because it feels embarrassing. It’s refreshing that we can express our feelings of gratitude towards everyone so openly through song.

Interview: Saito Shuka

Q1. The venue this time will be Tokyo Dome! Any impressions or memories?
People play baseball here (laugh). Well, my first time visiting Tokyo Dome was for a concert when I was a kid. Even then, I remember being surprised, and then deeply moved at how big Tokyo Dome was. After that, it’s got to be the strong impression that the μ’s concert left on me. I still can’t forget it — these memories will last me a lifetime!!

Q2. Aqours’ hometown is Numazu ☆ Once again, what kind of place is it?
I think Numazu is, without a doubt, a place with warm and welcoming people. Everyone there has been so kind! Whenever I visit Numazu, everyone always greets me as if they’re telling me, “Welcome back”, which makes me really happy. There’s so many culinary masterpieces there too, making me wonder if their kindness is the secret ingredient to their food ♪

Q3. Tell us about a memory or story you have from Numazu!
I’ve done a lot of different events in Numazu, but if I had to pick one that left an especially strong impression, then it would be that one time I visited Numazu on my own time to celebrate You-chan’s birthday. It was my first time visiting the house that inspired You-chan’s house… Being there, in the house where You-chan lives… I was just so touched. Also, I remember that other places in town were celebrating You-chan’s birthday as well, and that made me super happy.

Q4. If you had to give You a surprise present, what would you do?
If I really wanted to surprise her, then a boat… Well, that’s what I want to say, but if I actually gave You-chan a boat, she’d probably be concerned (laugh). Instead, I’d give her my homemade hamburg steak and yakisoba! A surprise made with cooking skills that won’t lose to You-chan’s ☆ To add to that, since she likes uniforms, I’d give her a uniform with my own original design too! After that, I want to give her a genuine “thank you”!!

Thanks for reading! (・∀・)ゝ

translation&typeset: shukamod
scans: Arishamod (@arishamod​)
QC: Yujacha (@yujachachacha​)