Elegant

**Elegant** is a block in the Ekimen General Election in Series 3 consisting of Rihito Kayama, Rei Soma, Yuri Takanashi, Satsuki Hanabusa, Tsumugi Aeba, and Akira Godai.

## Group Formation

Like the other blocks in Ekimen General Election, Elegant was compiled by the head of the department that manages LATCH!. The six members were chosen based on their captivating beauty and grace.

## Songs

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

Elegant debuted with the song "Sayonara・Yesterday", 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!**
**Elegant**

 "I'm the representative of Kanda Station, Rihito Kayama."

**A word about the Ekimen General Election**
 "As I am inexperienced as an idol, I'm unsure if can win or not, but I shall do what I can."

**How do you feel about being in placed in the Elegant block?**
 "I would rather us treat each other as friends than rivals."

**What's your appeal point?**
 "I appear to be rather popular on social media... There may be a strength in that."

 "I'm the representative of Komagome Station, Satsuki Hanabusa."

**A word about the Ekimen General Election**
 "Each flower is beautiful in its own way. They don't need rankings or orders..."

**How do you feel about being in placed in the Elegant block?**
 "Flowers of many different colors... Everyone is lovely."

**What's your appeal point?**
 "When it comes to flowers, I'm very knowledgeable..."

 "I'm the representative of Mejiro Station, Rei Soma."

**A word about the Ekimen General Election**
 "It's not my intention to participate in competition myself or watch others fight, but... If it's necessary for a new LATCH, I think I'll need to engage in my own way."

**How do you feel about being in placed in the Elegant block?**
 "Even though everyone who has come together are such wonderful people, we're going to have to fight each other..."

**What's your appeal point?**
 "My ability to charm, I suppose. It's something I always cherish."

 "I'm the representative of Ebisu Station, Tsumugi Aeba."

**A word about the Ekimen General Election**
 "I don't want to see too much fighting. Even passengers fighting for someone else's sake... You know?"

**How do you feel about being in placed in the Elegant block?**
 "Being in the same block as Godai-san... How can God be this cruel..."

**What's your appeal point?**
 "Wherever you are, I'll be the one to catch you first... Right?"

 "I'm the representative of Gotanda Station, Akira Godai."

**A word about the Ekimen General Election**
 "I never thought I would be competing against the younger LATCH, but... If I'm participating, I might as well do my best."

**How do you feel about being in placed in the Elegant block?**
 "The time to compete against Aeba fair and square is finally here... If I say I'm lonely, I might be laughed at."

**What's your appeal point?**
 "I have plenty more experience than the others."

 "I'm the representative of Yūrakuchō Station, Yuri Takanashi."

**A word about the Ekimen General Election**
 "The word 'defeat' isn't in my dictionary."

**How do you feel about being in placed in the Elegant block?**
 "With a name like Elegant, I think just the right people have been gathered."

**What's your appeal point?**
 "My singing, dancing, and taste will not lose to anyone!"

 "Let's try to work in our own way."
 "Is there any reason in leaving only a single flower to stand...?"
 "If I want to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I must give it my everything."
 "If the LATCH you voted for comes out on top, I'll be happy too."
 "Idols exist only because they are in demand."
 "Bring it on! I'm here to slay. Get ready to witness my victory!"

## References

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