Entertainer

**Entertainer** is a block in the Ekimen General Election in Series 3 consisting of Hayate Kita, Mario Takara, Shinichi Osaki, Kosei Hachiya, Rui Utsusemi, and Wataru Minato.

## Group Formation

Like the other blocks in Ekimen General Election, Entertainer was compiled by the head of the department that manages LATCH!. The six members were chosen based on their cheerful and positive personalities.

## Songs

*All STATION IDOL LATCH! songs can be found here.*

Entertainer debuted with the song "Egao de Go!", included on the album THE FIRST TRAIN ~Egao Yoshi!~.

Tracks:

1. Going My LATCH!
2. **Egao de Go! (笑顔でGo!, ***Egao de Go!***)**
3. Sayonara・Yesterday (サヨナラ・イエスタデイ, ***Sayonara・Yesterday***)
4. AllDay AllNight
5. Showtime
6. PEACE!!
7. Kono Yoru Goto (この夜ごと, ***Kono Yoru Goto***)

Release Date: January 17, 2024
## Video

* Introduction

**Ekimen General Election!**
**Entertainer**

 "I'm the representative of Okachimachi Station, Mario Takara."

**A word about the Ekimen General Election**
 "I can't pass up such an opportunity to compete! The victory is totally mine!!"

**How do you feel about being in placed in the Entertainer block?**
 "The newbies like Utsusemi andd Hachiya have been improving by leaps and bounds, but I won't let them steal my spotlight."

**What's your appeal point?**
 "My physical strength can't be beat! That's the result of always carrying all this bling on me."

 "I'm the representative of Tabata Station, Hayate Kita."

**A word about the Ekimen General Election**
 "If everyone is going to give it their all and fight fair and square, I'll join in with my full power too."

**How do you feel about being in placed in the Entertainer block?**
 "The lively atmosphere here makes me feel right at home. It's exciting to talk about muscle training and protein."

**What's your appeal point?**
 "My muscles! *\*laughs\** As I'm constantly training, my determination and planning skills won't lose to anyone, I'm certain of it!"

 "I'm the representative of Ōtsuka Station, Rui Utsusemi."

**A word about the Ekimen General Election**
 "To me, this is a competition of strength and bonds, so it's also a good opportunity for LATCH to become even better! I'm getting fired up~!"

**How do you feel about being in placed in the Entertainer block?**
 "We've got pretty interesting guys here, don't we!? We haven't performed together yet, but as of now I'm really looking forward to it!"

**What's your appeal point?**
 "I always go full out no matter what! No way I'll lose with energy like this!"

 "I'm the representative of Shibuya Station, Kosei Hachiya."

**A word about the Ekimen General Election**
 "Although this is a battle, I believe that our bonds won't change. I'll have fun with all my might, like it's a party!"

**How do you feel about being in placed in the Entertainer block?**
 "Semii-paisen is so cool as always!"

**What's your appeal point?**
 "My cheerful and energetic and super positive personality!"

 "I'm the representative of Ōsaki Station, Shinichi Osaki."

**A word about the Ekimen General Election**
 "I don't really understand the rules yet, but I heard that good things will come if you do your best, so I'll run forwards nonstop!"

**How do you feel about being in placed in the Entertainer block?**
 "It's a lively team! Eh, we're not a team!? We're rivals!? Whaaat, is that really so!?"

**What's your appeal point?**
 "People often tell me I'm cheerful and full of energy. I'm also pretty confident in my driving techniques!"

 "I'm the representative of Hamamatsuchō Station, Wataru Minato."

**A word about the Ekimen General Election**
 "Since I'm a grown-up and a member of LATCH, I shouldn't be doing this all carelessly, but... Honestly, I just wanna be friends with everyone and not fight~."

**How do you feel about being in placed in the Entertainer block?**
 "Our block gets along really well, so the time we spend together is a lot of fun."

**What's your appeal point?**
 "Hmm... I know many spots worth visiting around here! I think I can help everyone have fun with that knowledge."

 "Honestly, I'm viewing everyone as my rivals. But I won't lose!"
 "The time to put my muscles to the test has finally come!"
 "No, seriously, I can't lose!! I'll give it my all!"
 "Aren't they all just the coolest rivals!? Damn~!"
 "I still don't understand everything, but I'll do my best anyways!"
 "In the end, we're all friends! That's why we should do our best!"

## References

1. ↑ Series 3 Episode 1
2. ↑ Ekimen General Election Voting Page