Nayoko-Kihara wrote:Maimi didn't have anything to do with the forming of Kobushi Factory. She just delivered the news that they were chosen.
exactly. and to add, i think Maimi was chosen to deliver the news to Kobushi Factory because of her role as Hello! Project leader. as for why Captain now and not then, maybe because Captain was still an H!P member, not H!P advisor, when Kobushi was announced.. or because they hadn't yet decided whether the H!P advisor roles should include on-screen duties.
in any case, i'm glad Captain got to deliver the news to Tsubaki Factory. she seems more natural at this sort of thing than Maimi, and she also had more to say due to her involvement. and of course, it's nice to see her again in whatever capacity her new role allows.