A former idol who announced her marriage to a professional baseball player was surprised by the response. On Instagram by the 28th, she wrote, “Thank you for the many (many) warm comments of congratulations. I am surprised that the response is more than I expected! The person who wrote the message was Hazuki Sotozono, a former member of HKT48 and now a member of the music unit “Shoot the Moon,” who reported her marriage to Giants infielder Richard on March 26. Another shot of the couple in love, giving each other a piggyback ride with an amazing view! Lovey-dovey couple shot “I’m reading one by one slowly, thank you so much, please continue to support me (I will!!!)” and uploaded a shot of the two of them. Followers commented, “I was surprised when I found out that you and Richard are getting married (laugh),” “May Hazuki and Richard’s bond last forever…! It’s like Toy Story.” “What! It’s like Toy Story! I was so surprised,” “Hazuki is so cute,” etc. Hailing from Fukuoka, Sotozono passed the audition for the 3rd term of HKT48 in 2013. She was an idol with a reputation for her singing and dancing skills, as well as her outstanding fashion sense; she announced her graduation in 2010, and has been actively performing as the vocalist of “SHOOT THE MOON” since the following year in 2011. Richard, who is 189 cm tall and weighs 123 kg, is a cannon. I like everything about him,” Richard said. He is kind and cute. After moving to the Giants, they had a long-distance relationship between Fukuoka and Tokyo. After two years of dating, including that time together, they plan to register their marriage on December 21.
Hochi Shimbun