Following the retirement of Sagiri Seina, who had been leading Snow Troupe until now, Nozomi Fuuto has been appointed as the new top star. From the very first time she saw the Takarazuka Revue live, she’s held on to one fierce ambition: “I want to stand on that stage myself.” Since entering the Revue, she’s acquired true ability and technique while overcoming obstacles “for the sake of better performance.” Countless people have hopefully anticipated that for a woman like Nozomi the day would eventually arrive when her shoulders would bear the biggest feathers, and that “someday” has finally become reality. Now having risen to the top star stage, she graciously talks to us about her mental state.

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