[Translation] TV Live 2013.01.06 - 20x5 Question and Answer Session
I've been doing a lot of translating for other fandoms lately, so I wanted to do some more Arashi translations. Plus it's fun to mix things up and translate some boys instead of girls all the time. xD
Here's a short(ish) Q&A, hopefully I'll have some more things to add in the future!
(full size scans of all Arashi pages in the issue are available at satopi's weibo)
Aiba Masaki
1. What do you want to eat right now?
Fried chicken. Because the other members are eating it right in front of me and it looks delicious (lol).
2. What's something you have a habit of doing unconsciously?
I snap my fingers. It's a habit I've had since childhood so I want to stop it.
3. What's something you always have in your bag?
A tote bag from Leader's exhibition in '08. Because I received it recently.
4. What part of your body do you have the most confidence in?
I don't think there's anything. I wanted to build up some muscle so I started training, but I wasn't able to keep up with it...
5. On the other hand, what's a part you don't have much confidence in?
My muscles. I trained for three months but I didn't gain any muscle so I lost heart.
6. What's your weakness when it comes to women?
I'm okay with anything, but I think the sight of a girl throwing [something] really hard is wonderful.
7. Are you the type to make plans on your days off?
I'm the type that usually wants to go out on my days off. If I'm going to go somewhere, I make plans.
8. What's your preference for storing your keys?
I've started keeping them on a chain attached to my pants.
9. If you had a butler in the future, what would you want him to do?
There's not especially... If I move around a lot I can't relax, so I'd want him to sit and talk with me (lol).
10. Do you prefer cats or dogs as pets?
I like both, but I've only had experience owning dogs.
11. What's something that made you platinum-grade happy this year?
Going to NY to study. We went to see shows and stuff, we had fun!
12. What keyword represents you this year?
Fulfillment. Because when I look back, I realize had fun.
13. What's your lucky number?
I've never thought about it. If I had to pick one I guess I'd go with my birthday, 24?
14. Who in Arashi seems like a mother?
Nino. Nino looks exactly like Nino's mom (lol).
15. Who in Arashi seems like a father?
Leader. Because he isn't bothered by most things, he's imperturbable.
16. Who in Arashi is "wild"?
Sho-chan. Because it seems like he often wears sleeveless clothing (lol).
[TN: This is a reference to Sugi-chan, the comedian who became famous this year with his catchphrase "Isn't that wild?" His costume is also sleeveless.]
17. If you had to have someone in Arashi pick clothes for you, who would it be?
MatsuJun. It seems like our tastes are generally similar.
18. Who's the biggest neat freak in Arashi?
I don't know. None of us are really messy.
19. Who in Arashi would you want to be your nurse when you're sick?
All 4. It would be tough on one person and I'd feel bad, so I'd have them rotate.
20. If you suddenly got lonely, who in Arashi would you invite to go drinking?
Any of them would be ok. I'd go with my feeling that day, or whoever was free.
Matsumoto Jun
1. What do you want to eat right now?
I wanted to eat katsudon and there was a katsudon lunch box here, so I ate it (lol).
2. What's something you have a habit of doing unconsciously?
Touching my nose. It's not just my nose, I guess I touch my face in general. I think I've been doing it for ages.
3. What's something you always have in your bag?
Nothing~. Today we have a rehearsal so I have a T-shirt and my script.
4. What part of your body do you have the most confidence in?
My collarbone. For no reason (lol).
5. On the other hand, what's a part you don't have much confidence in?
There's nothing in particular... oh, my ankles. The joints are weak (lol).
6. What's your weakness when it comes to women?
Their smile, right?
7. Are you the type to make plans on your days off?
I make plans at the last minute. I almost never make plans in advance.
8. What's your preference for storing your keys?
I don't have one. I have a ring for all of them, but that's all.
9. If you had a butler in the future, what would you want him to do?
I'd want him to prepare a delicious breakfast! Breakfast is important, right~?
10. Do you prefer cats or dogs as pets?
I've never had either one, so I guess I don't prefer either one.
11. What's something that made you platinum-grade happy this year?
Going abroad, I suppose. Barcelona in Spain was great!
12. What keyword represents you this year?
I moved my body a lot. At work, and also I played futsal.
13. What's your lucky number?
#2! #2 was the first number that came to mind (lol). I'm in my 20s and all!
14. Who in Arashi seems like a mother?
I guess Leader. Because he's kind and watches over us.
15. Who in Arashi seems like a father?
Aiba-kun. Because he's the type to take the initiative.
16. Who in Arashi is "wild"?
That'd be Nino, right? His hairstyle (lol). This year it was wild (lol).
17. If you had to have someone in Arashi pick clothes for you, who would it be?
Aiba-kun, right! I mean, he's the best jeanist and all, right? (lol)
18. Who's the biggest neat freak in Arashi?
Unexpectedly, it's Leader. He's particular about a lot of things.
19. Who in Arashi would you want to be your nurse when you're sick?
Leader. He puts me at ease. I don't have high hopes for his cooking though (lol).
20. If you suddenly got lonely, who in Arashi would you invite to go drinking?
The next time I have a break I think I'll invite Nino. We'll play games together.
Ninomiya Kazunari
1. What do you want to eat right now?
I guess soba. I want to eat warm foods during this season.
2. What's something you have a habit of doing unconsciously?
It's not a habit but... I have a curved spine (lol).
3. What's something you always have in your bag?
When I'm walking around I only carry my cell phone. As a rule, I don't carry my wallet.
4. What part of your body do you have the most confidence in?
I guess my fingers. These hands can do anything (lol).
5. On the other hand, what's a part you don't have much confidence in?
(With a self-satisfied look) There isn't anything. ...Oh, did I already say I have a curved spine? (lol)
6. What's your weakness when it comes to women?
There isn't anything in particular. If there was I'd be falling for someone every day!
7. Are you the type to make plans on your days off?
I don't make plans. Usually I don't want to move around much (lol).
8. What's your preference for storing your keys?
I don't have anything at all. I just roughly throw them all together.
9. If you had a butler in the future, what would you want him to do?
I'd want him to do everything! Because I don't do a~nything!
10. Do you prefer cats or dogs as pets?
Dogs, I guess. The oldest shiba inu we had at home lived to be about 23 years old.
11. What's something that made you platinum-grade happy this year?
I guess the fact that I had lots of time to myself. Time I spend doing nothing makes me happy.
12. What keyword represents you this year?
"Depravity." Because I lazed around. In a good way, a good way (lol).
13. What's your lucky number?
When I took the exam for my license my number was "99." I passed, so I guess that's my lucky number.
14. Who in Arashi seems like a mother?
I guess Sho-chan. Because he settles various things for us.
15. Who in Arashi seems like a father?
Ohno-san. Because he doesn't do anything (lol). Well, it's enough for him just to be there.
16. Who in Arashi is "wild"?
Jun-kun. No matter how you look at him, he's wild right?
17. If you had to have someone in Arashi pick clothes for you, who would it be?
This has to be Aiba-san. He's fashionable and all.
18. Who's the biggest neat freak in Arashi?
Jun-kun. Even at concerts, he notices really small details.
19. Who in Arashi would you want to be your nurse when you're sick?
I'd rather have a doctor than the members (lol).
20. If you suddenly got lonely, who in Arashi would you invite to go drinking?
Anyone would be fine. And I think the more people, the better.
Ohno Satoshi
1. What do you want to eat right now?
I guess onigiri~. For some reason it puts me at ease.
2. What's something you have a habit of doing unconsciously?
I pick my nose (lol). I unconsciously want to do it.
3. What's something you always have in your bag?
A T-shirt. It's for our rehearsals for our concerts, but I always leave it in there without changing into it.
4. What part of your body do you have the most confidence in?
Right now I've got abs showing. If I put a little strength into my stomach they pop out.
5. On the other hand, what's a part you don't have much confidence in?
I'm sensitive to cold, but also sensitive to heat (lol). I really can't stand the cold...
6. What's your weakness when it comes to women?
When they throw a ball. Don't they all look clumsy? I like that!
7. Are you the type to make plans on your days off?
Yes. If I can fish, I fish, I never have a day off when I do nothing. That's a waste.
8. What's your preference for storing your keys?
I put them on keychains people give me. When I get one I add it, so I keep getting more (lol).
9. If you had a butler in the future, what would you want him to do?
I'd want him to cook meals. Everything else is fine. If I relied on him too much I think I'd turn into a worthless person.
10. Do you prefer cats or dogs as pets?
Cats. I like the way they endlessly play with foxtails and their sudden power.
11. What's something that made you platinum-grade happy this year?
The break I had after the drama finished. It was only about a day long, but I was happy.
12. What keyword represents you this year?
Endurance. I started a drama and endured a lot (lol). The lines in the drama, you know.
13. What's your lucky number?
3. My attendance number was always 3. Being in 3rd makes me happy too.
14. Who in Arashi seems like a mother?
Sho-chan. Even on our shows he's the one directing. He generally brings us together.
15. Who in Arashi seems like a father?
MatsuJun, I guess. He pulls us along, and he has a big presence.
16. Who in Arashi is "wild"?
Sho-chan. One time he ordered oyakodon and oyakonanban for delivery.
[TN: Oyakodon is a rice bowl topped with chicken and egg. Oyakonanban is a soba soup with the same toppings. Basically it's a ton of food.]
17. If you had to have someone in Arashi pick clothes for you, who would it be?
Aiba-chan. He'd pick something that matches my style, and he'd make me a little fashionable.
18. Who's the biggest neat freak in Arashi?
MatsuJun. He seems like he'd notice a lot of things. Me? I'm okay whether it's dirty or clean.
19. Who in Arashi would you want to be your nurse when you're sick?
Nino. It seems like he'd cook for me and naturally be by my side.
20. If you suddenly got lonely, who in Arashi would you invite to go drinking?
Aiba-chan, for some reason. I think we could relax as we drank.
Sakurai Sho
1. What do you want to eat right now?
Soba. I eat a lot of soba when we're rehearsing for concerts.
2. What's something you have a habit of doing unconsciously?
Touching my nose. It was pointed out to me when I was in elementary school. It seems that I do it when I'm nervous.
3. What's something you always have in your bag?
My wallet and my phone and my charger. I always have a pencil case too.
4. What part of your body do you have the most confidence in?
My biceps. When I train, I really get results (lol).
5. On the other hand, what's a part you don't have much confidence in?
The part of my thumb above the first joint is completely straight. Isn't it normally curved a little?
6. What's your weakness when it comes to women?
I like to see them smiling and having a good time. Watching that makes me feel good too.
7. Are you the type to make plans on your days off?
I definitely make plans. I can't imagine a day off without plans.
8. What's your preference for storing your keys?
I don't have one. I've been using a keychain I received for about 5 years.
9. If you had a butler in the future, what would you want him to do?
I don't need one (lol). I guess I'd have him clean and cook when I'm not home.
10. Do you prefer cats or dogs as pets?
I like both, but because I'm not home often I can't have either.
11. What's something that made you platinum-grade happy this year?
Getting to play soccer with everyone from INAC Kobe. I was glad.
12. What keyword represents you this year?
"Where am I?" I was on planes so often that's how I started to feel (lol).
13. What's your lucky number?
10. It was my number in soccer and my attendance number, for some reason or another.
14. Who in Arashi seems like a mother?
MatsuJun. Because sometimes he brings fruit from home.
15. Who in Arashi seems like a father?
Ohno-san. The image of him reading the fishing corner in the sports paper matches (lol).
16. Who in Arashi is "wild"?
Aiba-kun. Because he's really strong at arm wrestling. He's pretty wild.
17. If you had to have someone in Arashi pick clothes for you, who would it be?
Aiba-kun. He gives me clothes for my birthday and I wear them a lot.
18. Who's the biggest neat freak in Arashi?
Nino... maybe? I feel like I heard him say he likes cleaning once...
19. Who in Arashi would you want to be your nurse when you're sick?
Nino. If people were around I'd feel like I need to pay attention to them, but if it were Nino I think he'd just play games.
20. If you suddenly got lonely, who in Arashi would you invite to go drinking?
Everyone. I'm not fixated on any member, if we were going to go somewhere.
Some of these questions seem really random, but I they're supposed to be references to Arashi's activities in 2012, as well as other 2012 fads like Sugi-chan's "isn't that wild?"
How they carry their keys -> KagiHeya
Lucky number -> Lucky Seven
Butler -> NazoDi
Cats or Dogs -> Mikeneko Holmes
Platinum-grade happy -> Platinum Data
Here's a short(ish) Q&A, hopefully I'll have some more things to add in the future!
(full size scans of all Arashi pages in the issue are available at satopi's weibo)
Aiba Masaki
1. What do you want to eat right now?
Fried chicken. Because the other members are eating it right in front of me and it looks delicious (lol).
2. What's something you have a habit of doing unconsciously?
I snap my fingers. It's a habit I've had since childhood so I want to stop it.
3. What's something you always have in your bag?
A tote bag from Leader's exhibition in '08. Because I received it recently.
4. What part of your body do you have the most confidence in?
I don't think there's anything. I wanted to build up some muscle so I started training, but I wasn't able to keep up with it...
5. On the other hand, what's a part you don't have much confidence in?
My muscles. I trained for three months but I didn't gain any muscle so I lost heart.
6. What's your weakness when it comes to women?
I'm okay with anything, but I think the sight of a girl throwing [something] really hard is wonderful.
7. Are you the type to make plans on your days off?
I'm the type that usually wants to go out on my days off. If I'm going to go somewhere, I make plans.
8. What's your preference for storing your keys?
I've started keeping them on a chain attached to my pants.
9. If you had a butler in the future, what would you want him to do?
There's not especially... If I move around a lot I can't relax, so I'd want him to sit and talk with me (lol).
10. Do you prefer cats or dogs as pets?
I like both, but I've only had experience owning dogs.
11. What's something that made you platinum-grade happy this year?
Going to NY to study. We went to see shows and stuff, we had fun!
12. What keyword represents you this year?
Fulfillment. Because when I look back, I realize had fun.
13. What's your lucky number?
I've never thought about it. If I had to pick one I guess I'd go with my birthday, 24?
14. Who in Arashi seems like a mother?
Nino. Nino looks exactly like Nino's mom (lol).
15. Who in Arashi seems like a father?
Leader. Because he isn't bothered by most things, he's imperturbable.
16. Who in Arashi is "wild"?
Sho-chan. Because it seems like he often wears sleeveless clothing (lol).
[TN: This is a reference to Sugi-chan, the comedian who became famous this year with his catchphrase "Isn't that wild?" His costume is also sleeveless.]
17. If you had to have someone in Arashi pick clothes for you, who would it be?
MatsuJun. It seems like our tastes are generally similar.
18. Who's the biggest neat freak in Arashi?
I don't know. None of us are really messy.
19. Who in Arashi would you want to be your nurse when you're sick?
All 4. It would be tough on one person and I'd feel bad, so I'd have them rotate.
20. If you suddenly got lonely, who in Arashi would you invite to go drinking?
Any of them would be ok. I'd go with my feeling that day, or whoever was free.
Matsumoto Jun
1. What do you want to eat right now?
I wanted to eat katsudon and there was a katsudon lunch box here, so I ate it (lol).
2. What's something you have a habit of doing unconsciously?
Touching my nose. It's not just my nose, I guess I touch my face in general. I think I've been doing it for ages.
3. What's something you always have in your bag?
Nothing~. Today we have a rehearsal so I have a T-shirt and my script.
4. What part of your body do you have the most confidence in?
My collarbone. For no reason (lol).
5. On the other hand, what's a part you don't have much confidence in?
There's nothing in particular... oh, my ankles. The joints are weak (lol).
6. What's your weakness when it comes to women?
Their smile, right?
7. Are you the type to make plans on your days off?
I make plans at the last minute. I almost never make plans in advance.
8. What's your preference for storing your keys?
I don't have one. I have a ring for all of them, but that's all.
9. If you had a butler in the future, what would you want him to do?
I'd want him to prepare a delicious breakfast! Breakfast is important, right~?
10. Do you prefer cats or dogs as pets?
I've never had either one, so I guess I don't prefer either one.
11. What's something that made you platinum-grade happy this year?
Going abroad, I suppose. Barcelona in Spain was great!
12. What keyword represents you this year?
I moved my body a lot. At work, and also I played futsal.
13. What's your lucky number?
#2! #2 was the first number that came to mind (lol). I'm in my 20s and all!
14. Who in Arashi seems like a mother?
I guess Leader. Because he's kind and watches over us.
15. Who in Arashi seems like a father?
Aiba-kun. Because he's the type to take the initiative.
16. Who in Arashi is "wild"?
That'd be Nino, right? His hairstyle (lol). This year it was wild (lol).
17. If you had to have someone in Arashi pick clothes for you, who would it be?
Aiba-kun, right! I mean, he's the best jeanist and all, right? (lol)
18. Who's the biggest neat freak in Arashi?
Unexpectedly, it's Leader. He's particular about a lot of things.
19. Who in Arashi would you want to be your nurse when you're sick?
Leader. He puts me at ease. I don't have high hopes for his cooking though (lol).
20. If you suddenly got lonely, who in Arashi would you invite to go drinking?
The next time I have a break I think I'll invite Nino. We'll play games together.
Ninomiya Kazunari
1. What do you want to eat right now?
I guess soba. I want to eat warm foods during this season.
2. What's something you have a habit of doing unconsciously?
It's not a habit but... I have a curved spine (lol).
3. What's something you always have in your bag?
When I'm walking around I only carry my cell phone. As a rule, I don't carry my wallet.
4. What part of your body do you have the most confidence in?
I guess my fingers. These hands can do anything (lol).
5. On the other hand, what's a part you don't have much confidence in?
(With a self-satisfied look) There isn't anything. ...Oh, did I already say I have a curved spine? (lol)
6. What's your weakness when it comes to women?
There isn't anything in particular. If there was I'd be falling for someone every day!
7. Are you the type to make plans on your days off?
I don't make plans. Usually I don't want to move around much (lol).
8. What's your preference for storing your keys?
I don't have anything at all. I just roughly throw them all together.
9. If you had a butler in the future, what would you want him to do?
I'd want him to do everything! Because I don't do a~nything!
10. Do you prefer cats or dogs as pets?
Dogs, I guess. The oldest shiba inu we had at home lived to be about 23 years old.
11. What's something that made you platinum-grade happy this year?
I guess the fact that I had lots of time to myself. Time I spend doing nothing makes me happy.
12. What keyword represents you this year?
"Depravity." Because I lazed around. In a good way, a good way (lol).
13. What's your lucky number?
When I took the exam for my license my number was "99." I passed, so I guess that's my lucky number.
14. Who in Arashi seems like a mother?
I guess Sho-chan. Because he settles various things for us.
15. Who in Arashi seems like a father?
Ohno-san. Because he doesn't do anything (lol). Well, it's enough for him just to be there.
16. Who in Arashi is "wild"?
Jun-kun. No matter how you look at him, he's wild right?
17. If you had to have someone in Arashi pick clothes for you, who would it be?
This has to be Aiba-san. He's fashionable and all.
18. Who's the biggest neat freak in Arashi?
Jun-kun. Even at concerts, he notices really small details.
19. Who in Arashi would you want to be your nurse when you're sick?
I'd rather have a doctor than the members (lol).
20. If you suddenly got lonely, who in Arashi would you invite to go drinking?
Anyone would be fine. And I think the more people, the better.
Ohno Satoshi
1. What do you want to eat right now?
I guess onigiri~. For some reason it puts me at ease.
2. What's something you have a habit of doing unconsciously?
I pick my nose (lol). I unconsciously want to do it.
3. What's something you always have in your bag?
A T-shirt. It's for our rehearsals for our concerts, but I always leave it in there without changing into it.
4. What part of your body do you have the most confidence in?
Right now I've got abs showing. If I put a little strength into my stomach they pop out.
5. On the other hand, what's a part you don't have much confidence in?
I'm sensitive to cold, but also sensitive to heat (lol). I really can't stand the cold...
6. What's your weakness when it comes to women?
When they throw a ball. Don't they all look clumsy? I like that!
7. Are you the type to make plans on your days off?
Yes. If I can fish, I fish, I never have a day off when I do nothing. That's a waste.
8. What's your preference for storing your keys?
I put them on keychains people give me. When I get one I add it, so I keep getting more (lol).
9. If you had a butler in the future, what would you want him to do?
I'd want him to cook meals. Everything else is fine. If I relied on him too much I think I'd turn into a worthless person.
10. Do you prefer cats or dogs as pets?
Cats. I like the way they endlessly play with foxtails and their sudden power.
11. What's something that made you platinum-grade happy this year?
The break I had after the drama finished. It was only about a day long, but I was happy.
12. What keyword represents you this year?
Endurance. I started a drama and endured a lot (lol). The lines in the drama, you know.
13. What's your lucky number?
3. My attendance number was always 3. Being in 3rd makes me happy too.
14. Who in Arashi seems like a mother?
Sho-chan. Even on our shows he's the one directing. He generally brings us together.
15. Who in Arashi seems like a father?
MatsuJun, I guess. He pulls us along, and he has a big presence.
16. Who in Arashi is "wild"?
Sho-chan. One time he ordered oyakodon and oyakonanban for delivery.
[TN: Oyakodon is a rice bowl topped with chicken and egg. Oyakonanban is a soba soup with the same toppings. Basically it's a ton of food.]
17. If you had to have someone in Arashi pick clothes for you, who would it be?
Aiba-chan. He'd pick something that matches my style, and he'd make me a little fashionable.
18. Who's the biggest neat freak in Arashi?
MatsuJun. He seems like he'd notice a lot of things. Me? I'm okay whether it's dirty or clean.
19. Who in Arashi would you want to be your nurse when you're sick?
Nino. It seems like he'd cook for me and naturally be by my side.
20. If you suddenly got lonely, who in Arashi would you invite to go drinking?
Aiba-chan, for some reason. I think we could relax as we drank.
Sakurai Sho
1. What do you want to eat right now?
Soba. I eat a lot of soba when we're rehearsing for concerts.
2. What's something you have a habit of doing unconsciously?
Touching my nose. It was pointed out to me when I was in elementary school. It seems that I do it when I'm nervous.
3. What's something you always have in your bag?
My wallet and my phone and my charger. I always have a pencil case too.
4. What part of your body do you have the most confidence in?
My biceps. When I train, I really get results (lol).
5. On the other hand, what's a part you don't have much confidence in?
The part of my thumb above the first joint is completely straight. Isn't it normally curved a little?
6. What's your weakness when it comes to women?
I like to see them smiling and having a good time. Watching that makes me feel good too.
7. Are you the type to make plans on your days off?
I definitely make plans. I can't imagine a day off without plans.
8. What's your preference for storing your keys?
I don't have one. I've been using a keychain I received for about 5 years.
9. If you had a butler in the future, what would you want him to do?
I don't need one (lol). I guess I'd have him clean and cook when I'm not home.
10. Do you prefer cats or dogs as pets?
I like both, but because I'm not home often I can't have either.
11. What's something that made you platinum-grade happy this year?
Getting to play soccer with everyone from INAC Kobe. I was glad.
12. What keyword represents you this year?
"Where am I?" I was on planes so often that's how I started to feel (lol).
13. What's your lucky number?
10. It was my number in soccer and my attendance number, for some reason or another.
14. Who in Arashi seems like a mother?
MatsuJun. Because sometimes he brings fruit from home.
15. Who in Arashi seems like a father?
Ohno-san. The image of him reading the fishing corner in the sports paper matches (lol).
16. Who in Arashi is "wild"?
Aiba-kun. Because he's really strong at arm wrestling. He's pretty wild.
17. If you had to have someone in Arashi pick clothes for you, who would it be?
Aiba-kun. He gives me clothes for my birthday and I wear them a lot.
18. Who's the biggest neat freak in Arashi?
Nino... maybe? I feel like I heard him say he likes cleaning once...
19. Who in Arashi would you want to be your nurse when you're sick?
Nino. If people were around I'd feel like I need to pay attention to them, but if it were Nino I think he'd just play games.
20. If you suddenly got lonely, who in Arashi would you invite to go drinking?
Everyone. I'm not fixated on any member, if we were going to go somewhere.
Some of these questions seem really random, but I they're supposed to be references to Arashi's activities in 2012, as well as other 2012 fads like Sugi-chan's "isn't that wild?"
How they carry their keys -> KagiHeya
Lucky number -> Lucky Seven
Butler -> NazoDi
Cats or Dogs -> Mikeneko Holmes
Platinum-grade happy -> Platinum Data