Approximate translation of a blog post from Yuko Goto, posted just before the first episode of Hidamari Sketch x Honeycomb aired:
Right now, Hidamari Sketch x Honeycomb is airing.
http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/hidamari/
Did you notice it?
I'm playing Hiro.
I could come back to the Hidamari Apartments.
I'm so glad.
Even though I was told I might not be able work as usual this year, everyone waited until the last possible moment for me.
Two of my managers carried me to the studio.
All of the studio's staff contacting with me wore masks to prevent infection.
Everyone in the Hidamari cast told me, "Welcome back."
Ume-sensei was waiting at the studio, and she also said to me, "Welcome back."
When I first said "I'm home," I was crying.
I knew it, I always knew it,
it's really warm.
To everyone who supported this blog, I am back (*;_;*)
This is what I've wanted to say for a long time:
Thank you for waiting for me,
Thank you for praying for me,
Thank you to those who believed in me more than I believed in myself.
I wore my favorite one piece to the first day of recording.
The strength of my body and muscles still leaves a lot to be desired, but I have passion, excitement, and the love of those around me.
This is my strength for now (≧▽≦