35th Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2022 AUTUMN/WINTER ~ Shinkawa Yua ~

The 35th Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2022 AUTUMN/WINTER was held on Saturday, September 3, 2022.
The theme this time is "GOING MY RUNWAY."
Among the diverse cast of gorgeous performers, actresses and modelsShinkawa YuaiWe spoke to Mr.

■ Thoughts after finishing the stage
For the first performance, I wore a cute costume, so I made sure to smile and look bright. On the other hand, for the second performance, I wore a cool, mature costume, so I was conscious of how cool I could look. I instinctively wanted to wave and smile to everyone in the audience, but I held back, and as it was my last performance of the show, I walked carefully so as not to hold back the models in front of me who had held my place.
I think the appeal of Tokyo Girls Collection is that you can catch the latest fashion trends early and see gorgeous stages and fashion.
I walk with the hope that the customers will have fun, but in the end, I feel like I'm the one who's getting energy. It makes me so happy when I see people waving and calling me "Yua-chan" and their smiles that are visible even when I'm wearing a mask.

■ What makes the job rewarding and what I value most
It makes me happy when fans say, "I saw you in XX" or give me feedback. I also feel a sense of accomplishment after finishing a job. Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, it makes me especially happy when we can get through it without anyone getting sick or missing until the very end.
We are no longer in an era where we can "keep going even if you're not feeling well," so I think it's important not to push yourself, and for those who can take a break to do so, with those who can cover for them, and for everyone to complement each other. I also try to take a break when I can, and even on set, I try not to decide that I have to do this just because I'm a model, but to take the initiative to do what I can.

When I was in my teens and twenties, I would miscalculate my goals and not achieve them, which would make me feel depressed. I realized that I'm the type of person who is more positive when I don't set goals. Now, I just try to put all my energy into the things in front of me. I try my best to tackle any job that comes my way, and I do my best to connect that to the next job.
I also feel like I've become less shy around strangers recently. Compared to when I first started working, I've become able to communicate with a variety of people during waiting times, and I really feel like I've grown.

■Message to students
When I was in high school and had trouble with relationships, I was often told, "It won't be a big deal when you become an adult, so it'll be fine." However, at the time, I was still in the pre-adult stage, and I didn't know if it would be fine, and it was painful to realize that I couldn't escape that world until I became an adult. Now that I'm an adult, I try not to use such words on others. I hear that young people are having complicated relationship problems these days. Perhaps it's because of the proliferation of communication tools like social media, but they don't know who their true friends are...
I don't think you necessarily have to follow what others say. If things get tough, I think it's a good idea to take a step back and reassess your school and your environment. I hope you don't push yourself too hard. I hope you can identify the SOS signals in your heart and take care of yourself.

Interviewer: Miyata Ayako, 4th year student at Tsuda University

35th Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2022 AUTUMN/WINTER
Date and time: Saturday, September 3, 2022 Doors open at 13:00, performance begins at 15:00, performance ends at 22:00
Venue: Saitama Super Arena (8 Shintoshin, Chuo Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture)
Official website: https://tgc.girlswalker.com/22aw/