WU 2017.08: crosstalk (Shigeoka, Kiriyama, Nakama, Kamiyama)
[released July 7, 2017]
The four of them talk about the times a member has saved them, and times they've had to save others (though it kind of became what troubles them about the others).
Why is it necessary for you to only be in your underpants (laughs)
Kiriyama: The theme for our conversation is "members who saved you, and members you've saved".
Shigeoka: There's that for Kami-chan. We're often asked to do things like one-shot gags. At those times, we turn to Kami-chan... it's those parts.
Nakama: Because we're from Kansai, we're asked to do funny things.... this is a Kansai happening.
Kamiyama: It's unreasonable, seriously (laughs)
Shigeoka: Kami-chan has saved us with his impressions, but the other day, surprisingly, we were asked to do "sweet phrases"! "eh~~ even though we're from Kansai!? That kind of thing is in the genre of what Tokyo Johnnys are asked to do, isn't it?" we said. Kami-chan was also in a panic. His eyes snapped to us in a "wait, help me!" move, but at that time, all of us lowered our eyes at once... (laughs)
Kiriyama: The choice of "we can't help you" (laughs)
Shigeoka: Kami-chan really tried his best though. He wasn't able to explain, and it kind of became an atmosphere where he had to say something... so he was just like, let me tell you (laughs)
Nakama: This was the female reporter, but she said "...hm, isn't it a bit long?"
Kiriyama: It was unreasonable, and you got slighted (laughs)
Kamiyama: Like that, I wanted to turn around and go home (laughs)!
Kiriyama: But Kami-chan's impressions have seriously saved us. On the other hand, I wonder if there have been times where we've saved Kami-chan. ...Kami-chan, you're someone that can do anything.
Kamiyama: This is a confession - my teasing of Junta is sloppy. Junta takes care of it himself afterward (laughs). That's probably saved me.
Shigeoka: You often do that.
Nakama: Oi, same to you! Your teasing is quite sloppy (laughs)!
Kamiyama: We all give Junta a hard time. I wonder what Akito has saved us with.
Nakama: For me, I like Akito's laughter. When he laughs in our dressing room or on stage, the temperature rises steadily.
Kiriyama: Really?
Shigeoka: I know what you mean! And his reactions are big.
Kamiyama: And then, his responses are good. No matter what ball Akito throws, you can pick it up properly. The comforting feeling he has is impressive!
Shigeoka: By the way, among the members, who is the person that throws the wildest balls?
Kiriyama: (at the same time) Ryusei.
Everyone: Ahahaha!
Nakama: When he does something silly I don't know what to do... that kind of line (laughs)
Shigeoka: When I get Ryusei's balls, I often end up scraping my knees (laughs)
Kiriyama: It really feels like that. On the other hand, for me, the person who throws the ball well is probably Shige.
Shigeoka: Oh, really!? I'm happy! Thanks! For me, I consider the moment Akito saved us is when he makes plans for entertainment! Every once in a while he'll plan things like a barbecue. The management then was really amazing, wasn't it?
Kamiyama: Ahh, such as we'll buy these things, we'll do it at this location... things like that.
Nakama: And then when we're thinking about the staffs' birthday presents, he'll be like "well then, I'll go buy it!" His footwork is quick!
Shigeoka: I'm really poor at those kinds of things, so Akito doing it is helpful~
Kiriyama: Yeah, and I'm free (laughs). I like doing those kinds of things. It doesn't really bother me either. Well then, what are my troubling parts?
Shigeoka: You like Okinawa way too much. Lately, when you sneeze, it's been like "ha, ha, ...habushu!"
[t/n: habushu is a type of liquor made in Okinawa]
Kiriyama: What's with that! That's a joke (laughs)! It's true that I like Okinawa though. But I've never drank habushu in my life!
Nakama: For me, it's that. Within WEST he's the famous "Akito eats just a little". When he eats one bite, other people want to eat it... something like that.
Shigeoka: Hama-chan is usually the victim.
Kamiyama: Yeah. The things he eats just one bite of, he ends up putting each one of them casually in front of Hama-chan... like that.
Nakama: And then there's the staff. Earlier, when Akito took just a bite of cup ramen, it seems the staff ate it. That's why the staff is going to gradually gain weight (laughs).
Kiriyama: But Hama-chan definitely won't gain weight, it's a mystery. What kind of constitution does he have?
Kamiyama: I have a complaint...
Nakama: It's already changed to "complaint" (laughs)
Kiriyama: What is it?
Kamiyama: Compensate me for my lip balm! Akito, you consumed my lip balm.
Shigeoka: Ah, Readers - this is the "eats a little". Bit by bit, he'll end up eating everything!
Kiriyama: When I borrow Kami-chan's lip balm, it's sweet with honey ingredients, and is really delicious!
Nakama: I know what you mean. It's the kind of lip balm that could have the tag line "you can eat it".
Kiriyama: When I buy a new flavoured lip balm, I'll give it to you.
Kamiyama: ...I feel like you're going to consume it again. Then, let's talk about how Junta has saved us!
Kiriyama: There are times where everyone in WEST has to come up with sentences. Like the messages to the fans. At those times, we tend to turn to Junta to ask for help... that kind of flow happens.
Shigeoka: That really saves us! If Junta wasn't around, what would we do... I shudder to think of it. Junta's intellect has become one of our weapons.
Kiriyama: That is true. Among all of us idiots, we have a character like Junta who has a good mind and says smart things, and he's the one that sets the pace.
Kamiyama: He often watches news or information programs.
Nakama: I don't do any kind of special studying, but I want to understand the bare minimum at least.
Shigeoka: And then, even though he has that kind of character, in the concert MC, when we're making fun of him, he'll 100% accept it... it really helps us~ (laughs)
Kiriyama: And then, because he has a good head, his returns are good.
Kamiyama: We make fun of Junta a lot. But have we ever seen "Akito making fun of Junta"?
Shigeoka: Not at all! Now that you say it, it hasn't happened!
Nakama: Oh yeah. It's true, that hasn't happened since long ago.
Kiriyama: Actually, I've tried to challenge it many times? But even if I make fun of him, he won't take it.
Shigeoka: Ah~ I see! It's funny when we younger members make fun of him. What will you do Junta? If Akito made fun of you at the same level I do.
Nakama: That would be tough~. For the partner I considered the last stand to be defeated, I would practically cry (laughs)
Kiriyama: Yeah. That's why from now on, you younger guys should continue to express your love towards Junta-kun, by making fun of him as much as possible.
Nakama: What exactly is my standing place here (laughs)
Shigeoka: Akito... leave it to us! Then, what is troubling about Junta-kun. ...his three semicircular canals are weak!
[t/n: the semicircular canals are parts of your inner ear and help manage your balance]
Nakama: Ah~, I'm aware of that.
Kamiyama: When we're riding in a bus to get to a location shoot, we'll be huddle together in the back, like an elementary school field trip, and Junta will sit by himself in the front.
Shigeoka: Yup. Moreover, because he's sitting there with such a serious face, I can't make fun of him (laughs).
Nakama: I probably wasn't born with them (laughs). After all, in the past, when we sang "FIRE BEAT" with Kisumai, in the middle, there's that part in the choreography where you spin your head around, right? When I tried my best to spin it, I was dizzy afterwards, and I fell down a small staircase (laughs)
Kamiyama: Eh, you also get dizzy from dancing?
Nakama: In the interlude in "Yami wo Tsukinukete", we spun around a lot. It was pretty tough for me.
[t/n: this was a song from Shounentachi Jail in the Sky]
Shigeoka: How!? But figure skaters, they don't get dizzy. After all, they have some kind of training? Kami-chan, think up a choreography for Junta!
Kamiyama: Alright! First off, you'll start by spinning three times, after that, you'll do a double turn, and then...
Nakama: Stop it. Seriously, spare me (laughs). But if I spin once, I'll be alright!
Kiriyama: What worries me is that Junta-kun can handle spicy things too well. Recently, it's reached an abnormal level. On programs, they have us eat the same things. Junta-kun has an expression where everything's fine, but I was surprised by my diaphragm. I couldn't stop hiccuping.
Shigeoka: An MC where you can't stop hiccuping (laughs)
Kiriyama: Seriously, spare me! If it's me, I'm probably okay with so-so spicy?
Kamiyama: Is that so? If it was Shige and me, who are weak to spicy things, we'd end up having an appearance that can't be showed on air (laughs)
Shigeoka: Our intense teasing is probably from feeling feel bad for our tongues?
Nakama: Is that the cause! Then, last is Shige! How has Shige saved us?
Kiriyama: ...If we don't have anything, what should we do? Can we pass?
Shigeoka: Oi! Even if it's small it would be fine, just squeeze out something!
Kamiyama: I'm saying this seriously - it's your mood maker parts that really help us, after all.
Kiriyama: Yes, it's just like that.
Kamiyama: Even when we have meetings, the dialogue feels like this, right? Everyone naturally ends up smiling, relaxes, and ends up giving more and more of their opinions.
Nakama: Shige's our centre, and yet you've never tried to act cool. Anyway, he likes laughter, and when we're moving he watches comedy videos.
Kiriyama: Up until now, there probably hasn't been a Johnny's group with a centre who wants laughter?
Shigeoka: Perhaps. It's definitely the case that when I stand on stage, I seek laughter.
Nakama: What would you do? If the staff said "from tomorrow onward, Shigeoka is banned from seeking laughter. You always have to act cool and presentable".
Shigeoka: Eh, that kind of order!? I'd probably say, "Wai- why!? I'll become troubled!" while only in my underpants.
Kamiyama: Why is it necessary for you to only be in your underpants (laughs)
Shigeoka: I don't know. I'd get panicked to that point. While saying "okay, I understand," my eyes would roll up until you could only see their whites (laughs)
Nakama: Having a centre-like appearance... it would be that difficult for Shige.
Shigeoka: Yeah. Of course, with our songs... I do it? But always being cool is impossible! What if Kami-chan did it?
Kamiyama: Hm, I wonder!? But I've never been the type that talks a lot, so I'd probably become a silent character. I wouldn't be able to fool around, right? ...hm, I'd probably be okay.
Kiriyama: Wait a minute. Then we'd be troubled. We'd be like, "if Kami-chan became a cool character, we will become troubled!" And we'd all be in our underwear!
Nakama: So Shige, by not being able to be cool or decided, is also saving us? (laughs)
Shigeoka: I'm sorry if it troubles you! But going forward, I will never change this character~!
Kiriyama: Uwa, a flat declaration (laughs)
Shigeoka: In that case, from now on as well, WEST will do our best to help each other out with our weaknesses!
The four of them talk about the times a member has saved them, and times they've had to save others (though it kind of became what troubles them about the others).
Why is it necessary for you to only be in your underpants (laughs)
Kiriyama: The theme for our conversation is "members who saved you, and members you've saved".
Shigeoka: There's that for Kami-chan. We're often asked to do things like one-shot gags. At those times, we turn to Kami-chan... it's those parts.
Nakama: Because we're from Kansai, we're asked to do funny things.... this is a Kansai happening.
Kamiyama: It's unreasonable, seriously (laughs)
Shigeoka: Kami-chan has saved us with his impressions, but the other day, surprisingly, we were asked to do "sweet phrases"! "eh~~ even though we're from Kansai!? That kind of thing is in the genre of what Tokyo Johnnys are asked to do, isn't it?" we said. Kami-chan was also in a panic. His eyes snapped to us in a "wait, help me!" move, but at that time, all of us lowered our eyes at once... (laughs)
Kiriyama: The choice of "we can't help you" (laughs)
Shigeoka: Kami-chan really tried his best though. He wasn't able to explain, and it kind of became an atmosphere where he had to say something... so he was just like, let me tell you (laughs)
Nakama: This was the female reporter, but she said "...hm, isn't it a bit long?"
Kiriyama: It was unreasonable, and you got slighted (laughs)
Kamiyama: Like that, I wanted to turn around and go home (laughs)!
Kiriyama: But Kami-chan's impressions have seriously saved us. On the other hand, I wonder if there have been times where we've saved Kami-chan. ...Kami-chan, you're someone that can do anything.
Kamiyama: This is a confession - my teasing of Junta is sloppy. Junta takes care of it himself afterward (laughs). That's probably saved me.
Shigeoka: You often do that.
Nakama: Oi, same to you! Your teasing is quite sloppy (laughs)!
Kamiyama: We all give Junta a hard time. I wonder what Akito has saved us with.
Nakama: For me, I like Akito's laughter. When he laughs in our dressing room or on stage, the temperature rises steadily.
Kiriyama: Really?
Shigeoka: I know what you mean! And his reactions are big.
Kamiyama: And then, his responses are good. No matter what ball Akito throws, you can pick it up properly. The comforting feeling he has is impressive!
Shigeoka: By the way, among the members, who is the person that throws the wildest balls?
Kiriyama: (at the same time) Ryusei.
Everyone: Ahahaha!
Nakama: When he does something silly I don't know what to do... that kind of line (laughs)
Shigeoka: When I get Ryusei's balls, I often end up scraping my knees (laughs)
Kiriyama: It really feels like that. On the other hand, for me, the person who throws the ball well is probably Shige.
Shigeoka: Oh, really!? I'm happy! Thanks! For me, I consider the moment Akito saved us is when he makes plans for entertainment! Every once in a while he'll plan things like a barbecue. The management then was really amazing, wasn't it?
Kamiyama: Ahh, such as we'll buy these things, we'll do it at this location... things like that.
Nakama: And then when we're thinking about the staffs' birthday presents, he'll be like "well then, I'll go buy it!" His footwork is quick!
Shigeoka: I'm really poor at those kinds of things, so Akito doing it is helpful~
Kiriyama: Yeah, and I'm free (laughs). I like doing those kinds of things. It doesn't really bother me either. Well then, what are my troubling parts?
Shigeoka: You like Okinawa way too much. Lately, when you sneeze, it's been like "ha, ha, ...habushu!"
[t/n: habushu is a type of liquor made in Okinawa]
Kiriyama: What's with that! That's a joke (laughs)! It's true that I like Okinawa though. But I've never drank habushu in my life!
Nakama: For me, it's that. Within WEST he's the famous "Akito eats just a little". When he eats one bite, other people want to eat it... something like that.
Shigeoka: Hama-chan is usually the victim.
Kamiyama: Yeah. The things he eats just one bite of, he ends up putting each one of them casually in front of Hama-chan... like that.
Nakama: And then there's the staff. Earlier, when Akito took just a bite of cup ramen, it seems the staff ate it. That's why the staff is going to gradually gain weight (laughs).
Kiriyama: But Hama-chan definitely won't gain weight, it's a mystery. What kind of constitution does he have?
Kamiyama: I have a complaint...
Nakama: It's already changed to "complaint" (laughs)
Kiriyama: What is it?
Kamiyama: Compensate me for my lip balm! Akito, you consumed my lip balm.
Shigeoka: Ah, Readers - this is the "eats a little". Bit by bit, he'll end up eating everything!
Kiriyama: When I borrow Kami-chan's lip balm, it's sweet with honey ingredients, and is really delicious!
Nakama: I know what you mean. It's the kind of lip balm that could have the tag line "you can eat it".
Kiriyama: When I buy a new flavoured lip balm, I'll give it to you.
Kamiyama: ...I feel like you're going to consume it again. Then, let's talk about how Junta has saved us!
Kiriyama: There are times where everyone in WEST has to come up with sentences. Like the messages to the fans. At those times, we tend to turn to Junta to ask for help... that kind of flow happens.
Shigeoka: That really saves us! If Junta wasn't around, what would we do... I shudder to think of it. Junta's intellect has become one of our weapons.
Kiriyama: That is true. Among all of us idiots, we have a character like Junta who has a good mind and says smart things, and he's the one that sets the pace.
Kamiyama: He often watches news or information programs.
Nakama: I don't do any kind of special studying, but I want to understand the bare minimum at least.
Shigeoka: And then, even though he has that kind of character, in the concert MC, when we're making fun of him, he'll 100% accept it... it really helps us~ (laughs)
Kiriyama: And then, because he has a good head, his returns are good.
Kamiyama: We make fun of Junta a lot. But have we ever seen "Akito making fun of Junta"?
Shigeoka: Not at all! Now that you say it, it hasn't happened!
Nakama: Oh yeah. It's true, that hasn't happened since long ago.
Kiriyama: Actually, I've tried to challenge it many times? But even if I make fun of him, he won't take it.
Shigeoka: Ah~ I see! It's funny when we younger members make fun of him. What will you do Junta? If Akito made fun of you at the same level I do.
Nakama: That would be tough~. For the partner I considered the last stand to be defeated, I would practically cry (laughs)
Kiriyama: Yeah. That's why from now on, you younger guys should continue to express your love towards Junta-kun, by making fun of him as much as possible.
Nakama: What exactly is my standing place here (laughs)
Shigeoka: Akito... leave it to us! Then, what is troubling about Junta-kun. ...his three semicircular canals are weak!
[t/n: the semicircular canals are parts of your inner ear and help manage your balance]
Nakama: Ah~, I'm aware of that.
Kamiyama: When we're riding in a bus to get to a location shoot, we'll be huddle together in the back, like an elementary school field trip, and Junta will sit by himself in the front.
Shigeoka: Yup. Moreover, because he's sitting there with such a serious face, I can't make fun of him (laughs).
Nakama: I probably wasn't born with them (laughs). After all, in the past, when we sang "FIRE BEAT" with Kisumai, in the middle, there's that part in the choreography where you spin your head around, right? When I tried my best to spin it, I was dizzy afterwards, and I fell down a small staircase (laughs)
Kamiyama: Eh, you also get dizzy from dancing?
Nakama: In the interlude in "Yami wo Tsukinukete", we spun around a lot. It was pretty tough for me.
[t/n: this was a song from Shounentachi Jail in the Sky]
Shigeoka: How!? But figure skaters, they don't get dizzy. After all, they have some kind of training? Kami-chan, think up a choreography for Junta!
Kamiyama: Alright! First off, you'll start by spinning three times, after that, you'll do a double turn, and then...
Nakama: Stop it. Seriously, spare me (laughs). But if I spin once, I'll be alright!
Kiriyama: What worries me is that Junta-kun can handle spicy things too well. Recently, it's reached an abnormal level. On programs, they have us eat the same things. Junta-kun has an expression where everything's fine, but I was surprised by my diaphragm. I couldn't stop hiccuping.
Shigeoka: An MC where you can't stop hiccuping (laughs)
Kiriyama: Seriously, spare me! If it's me, I'm probably okay with so-so spicy?
Kamiyama: Is that so? If it was Shige and me, who are weak to spicy things, we'd end up having an appearance that can't be showed on air (laughs)
Shigeoka: Our intense teasing is probably from feeling feel bad for our tongues?
Nakama: Is that the cause! Then, last is Shige! How has Shige saved us?
Kiriyama: ...If we don't have anything, what should we do? Can we pass?
Shigeoka: Oi! Even if it's small it would be fine, just squeeze out something!
Kamiyama: I'm saying this seriously - it's your mood maker parts that really help us, after all.
Kiriyama: Yes, it's just like that.
Kamiyama: Even when we have meetings, the dialogue feels like this, right? Everyone naturally ends up smiling, relaxes, and ends up giving more and more of their opinions.
Nakama: Shige's our centre, and yet you've never tried to act cool. Anyway, he likes laughter, and when we're moving he watches comedy videos.
Kiriyama: Up until now, there probably hasn't been a Johnny's group with a centre who wants laughter?
Shigeoka: Perhaps. It's definitely the case that when I stand on stage, I seek laughter.
Nakama: What would you do? If the staff said "from tomorrow onward, Shigeoka is banned from seeking laughter. You always have to act cool and presentable".
Shigeoka: Eh, that kind of order!? I'd probably say, "Wai- why!? I'll become troubled!" while only in my underpants.
Kamiyama: Why is it necessary for you to only be in your underpants (laughs)
Shigeoka: I don't know. I'd get panicked to that point. While saying "okay, I understand," my eyes would roll up until you could only see their whites (laughs)
Nakama: Having a centre-like appearance... it would be that difficult for Shige.
Shigeoka: Yeah. Of course, with our songs... I do it? But always being cool is impossible! What if Kami-chan did it?
Kamiyama: Hm, I wonder!? But I've never been the type that talks a lot, so I'd probably become a silent character. I wouldn't be able to fool around, right? ...hm, I'd probably be okay.
Kiriyama: Wait a minute. Then we'd be troubled. We'd be like, "if Kami-chan became a cool character, we will become troubled!" And we'd all be in our underwear!
Nakama: So Shige, by not being able to be cool or decided, is also saving us? (laughs)
Shigeoka: I'm sorry if it troubles you! But going forward, I will never change this character~!
Kiriyama: Uwa, a flat declaration (laughs)
Shigeoka: In that case, from now on as well, WEST will do our best to help each other out with our weaknesses!