It's been reported that Morning Musume member Michishige Sayumi will be lending her voice to the new character, "Haloli", for the online game, "Dragon Nest". On August 15th, Michishige, talento Okamoto Natsuki, and comedian duo Hibiki attended a press conference for the game.

Michishige expressed, "I was very happy because it's perfect [for me], and I thought I was acknowledged. Haloli is an all-time idol, so I'm at the very top. Haloli is just for Sayumi. [When I heard the finished voice], I thought whose cute voice is this?" When asked how she is similar to the character, she replied, "I value my fans, but sometimes it's hard to be an idol. I may be bringing misunderstandings upon myself, but we are alike in those ways."

Meanwhile, Michishige presented a bitter smile as Okamoto disrespectfully said, "For Michishige to last another 10 years in the entertainment business, she only has 'pillow business' (sleeping around for business). Selling pillows is part of 'pillow business'. Michishige is still a baby so she has to think about adult situations."

"Dragon Nest" is an online game that have attracted over 5.5 million players since it first started in May 2010. 'Haloli' will appear on the game starting August 31st as an all-time idol.

A special message from Michishige will be available on the game's�official website at a later date.

Check out pictures from the press conference below!

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Source: Sponichi