Magazine: Wink Up
Issue: 2007/09
Artist: B.A.D.
「Happy! School Days」
The research for this article took place during the very busy time of preparation for Shouchikuza (Tsubasa solo concert). We received messages to following people from the two of them!
Kiriyama Akito
To his bandmate: Junta-kun, thank you for everything. When I do or talk as I please, you later take the blame for me, just like an older brother.
As it's the two of us and we have this brotherly relationship, we don't seem to talk much on the surface, but when we're in the hotel room together we're talking all the time. That's something the fans won't see. It's a secret just between us (laughs). Please take me along for a drive!
To the Eitos: Thank you very much for always being affectionate to me. Especially Yasuda-kun teaching me how to modify clothes, taking me along for meals provides me with much help. Now I'm very happy as you're teaching me how to play guitar. Also, that time when Yokoyama-kun asked me "What is the time of our flight home?" and I didn't know the answer, he told me: "Kiriyama, if you do that it's something you have to know!"
You said: "Ah, you must be thinking it's bad not to do something properly", and by this introspection you satisfied both of us. I'll keep on giving my best to meet your expectations!
To Tsubasa-kun: As this is the first time we properly work with Tsubasa-kun, I am feeling quite nervous. I am giving my very best to support you; and I want to ask for something: as you said in an MC part of the TakiTsubaCon, please treat me to yakiniku (laughs). And, to state the obvious, all the Kansai Jrs. are giving everything for Tsubasa-kun's sake!
To the fans: Hello! For the three performances we had of Shouchikuza, I am very grateful for the encouragement you gave us. Please come also always for future performances. It would be great if one day in the concert halls you could think that the past concerts had been good.
Nakama Junta
To his bandmate: I'm indebted to you for everything. As we're always together, it's a 'together as one' feeling for me. Recently it became that we're synchronized not only while working, but also during our time off. Like when we're staying at a hotel, Akito takes a bath first, and I get the shower in the morning first - that's an implicit rule. Should I be paired up with somebody else than Akito, that would surely cause me a lot of discomfort.
The opening song for this summer's performance, as we chose it together it turned out cool and enchanting!
To the Eitos: To you, I'm also indebted for everything. For me the Eito senpais surely feel as close as brothers. That time when Yokoyama-kun invited to BBQ, I had to finish a report for my college, so I really couldn't come! That's what shocked me most this year. It really made me sad (laughs). The next time I'll participate for sure, so please invite me again!
To Tsubasa-kun: This summer I am indebted to you! Tsubasa-kun talked with me about bringing a flamenco element into this time's play. As I really like this kind of atmosphere, I'm going to enjoy this a lot! If you can make time, please take me along for a meal! The way I talked in the MC part of the TakiTsubaCon came through Takizawa-kun's extravagancy (laughs).
To the fans: I really feel very grateful for everything. Summer last year there was a time when I was troubled, and that time you fans were there and straightened my back. Because of that, I can be the person I am now. Thank you for that. I plan to return that favour in future!
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