Really straight bangs, always holding a suitcase, she must have come from some other part of Japan - those were my first impressions. In the beginning, we were both in the group of poor performers at the very back; I couldn't dance, but Yokoyama also couldn't dance, so we had this feeling of fellowship. At the first Request Hour, when the kenkyuusei sang Tanpopo no Kesshin, Yokoyama and I were the only ones left out... recently, when we sang Tanpoopo no Kesshin at Tokyo Dome, it was very emotional to be able to finally sing that song in front of so many fans. I wonder how Yokoyama felt about it? Now, with Yokoyama on the same team and being captain... it feels somewhat strange. I don't say much regarding the team, but Yokoyama asked me, "Mariyagi-san, what do you think?" I am thankful that she pays so much attention to our needs. Because Yokoyama clearly says things like, this part is like this so don't do that, I am able to comprehend them. If I have any unhappiness or worries, Yokoyama is the first I tell. Even if she weren't captain, I would probably still consult with Yokoyama the most. That's how much I rely on her. Although, how fast she eats is a little... If there is food in front of Yokoyama, it disappears in the blink of an eye (lol).