If Hinatazaka46 were a homeroom, we, the gloomy first generation, would be those at the bottom of the class. The second generation, the modern kids with all their sports achievements, are the ones at the top. Hinano is... Well, Hinano is Hinano.
Shiho Kato, paraphrased from Self-Documentary of Hinatazaka46
If you stop pursuing the beauty within yourself, then it's all over. If I ever quit being an idol, I would definitely become unattractive. I started refining myself since people are going to look at me, so I think as long as you're aware that people are looking, you'll continue to be beautiful.
Ayaka Takamoto on beauty, from Hinabingo!
I envisioned my dreams and worked to fulfill it myself. If I fail, it's on me, and if I succeed, it's the result of my hard work. I take full responsibility in achieving my dreams.
Kumi Sasaki, Modelpress interview
Although they're idols, they're willing to go all in even if it might make them look unrefined. They've said that they couldn't sleep at night if they couldn't stand out. ... In variety shows, they almost look like female comedians. Such a strange idol group. But they still have an air of elegance about them. ... Rather than stand out individually, they make it a point to stand out together. ... They're the strongest when they're all together.
Audrey (Masayasu Wakabayashi and Toshiaki Kasuga), Third Year Debut: The Documentary of Hinatazaka46
