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Members commenting on Matsumoto Jun
Ohno Satoshi’s commentary
He worries about my health
When I don’t feel well, Matsujun will bring me some of the medicines he recommends. Previously when I was working on a stageplay my throat was hurting and he was worried about me, he’s really someone who takes good care of others.
Aiba Masaki’s commentary
He’s the ultimate saviour when I’m feeling unwell
If I say “I think I caught a cold”, he will immediately bring me medicines and such. Of course, I don’t just do that for fun to mess with him, but it really helps a lot when I’m feeling unwell.
Ninomiya Kazunari’s commentary
He seems to talk enthusiastically with a lot of people
Matsumoto-san gives the “enthusiastic” vibe. He seems to go to various places and drinks with various people, showing his face at various places, his social skill is superb. I suppose he talks really enthusiastically?
Sakurai Sho’s commentary
Will he play with the radio-controlled helicopter I gave him?
I gave him candles and hand cream before, the radio-controlled helicopter that Iseya-san introduced in “Arashi ni Shiyagare”, I have a similar one and he said he wanted it so I gave it to him. Is he playing with it?
Members commenting on Aiba Masaki
Ohno Satoshi’s commentary
Someone who goes out in search for work ideas during off days
Even during his off days, he goes out and searches for ideas which will help with work, so he has more things to share during interviews. He shares his off-day stories with me too, but I think this shows how serious he is.
Matsumoto Jun’s commentary
He seems to be having fun no matter what happens
I always think that Aiba-kun is always having fun especially in the dressing room. Because he is always smiling so naturally, it’s really soothing just by looking at him. This is a kind of relaxation.
Ninomiya Kazunari’s commentary
Aiba-san is better at sports than I am
I’ve always gone for baseball and golf with Aiba-san. Even when playing sports Aiba-san is really just as he usually is. We haven’t been going at all these 2 years, I’d like to go again!
Sakurai Sho’s commentary
Even the waiter mistakenly brought him to my dining room!
Our interests are quite similar, so we end up bumping into each other at boutiques and restaurants. When I was eating at a separated dining room, the waiter thought that Aiba-kun who coincidentally came later was supposed to meet me, and led him to my room (laugh).
Members commenting on Ohno Satoshi
Aiba Masaki’s commentary
I’ll suddenly realize that I’m alone with him
When we’re in the midst of concert tour, even when all members gather together at the hotel room, I’d be left behind with Leader, or someone couldn’t come last minute, and there’s only the two of us drinking together. We always end up being alone by coincidence (laugh)
Matsumoto Jun’s commentary
He’s in serious working mood!
Though everyone of us are hard workers, recently I feel that Leader is the most hardworking one. Whenever he’s free he’d be studying his script alone and he’d think about how to portray his character. I often feel “indeed he’s working hard”.
Ninomiya Kazunari’s commentary
Speaking of Ohno-san of course it’s nothing else but fishing!
It’s exactly the image that everyone has of him, “someone who goes fishing” (laugh). He’s been saying that a lot on TV himself. Recently he’s really busy with drama filming, perhaps he can’t go fishing anymore.
Sakurai Sho’s commentary
The way he teaches is extremely proper
As a part of work we went for fishing once, he taught me really properly. He really holds responsibility when it comes to fishing (laugh). I used to go fishing with my dad, how nostalgic.
Members commenting on Sakurai Sho
Ninomiya Kazunari’s commentary
He seems to be tight-scheduled regardless if he’s “ON” or “OFF”
My image of him is “someone who sets a schedule for himself even if it’s his rest day”. He’s mentioned that somewhere before… I think (laugh). He shows how tight-scheduled he is when he’s working after all!
Aiba Masaki’s commentary
We did “massage together” by accident!
I told Sho-chan that I’m interested with the place he usually goes for massage, he brought the pamphlet for me, and even made an appointment for me. And, when I went there, Sho-chan was also there for the same time frame, I was shocked (laugh)!
Matsumoto Jun’s commentary
He’s observant and I’m touched by his love towards members!
On the day when we had concert in Fukuoka, my skin was so dry it started peeling off. Without asking from Sho-kun, he gave me hand cream and body cream. The next day, he gave everyone else too!
Ohno Satoshi’s commentary
He goes all out when it comes to food
When he eats ramen in the dressing room, he’s always drenched in sweat (laugh). Seeing him like that, I felt that he’s really going all out when it comes to food, that’s so him.
Members commenting on Ninomiya Kazunari
Ohno Satoshi’s commentary
Nino hasn’t changed a bit since debut
He doesn’t look any different in appearance compared to when we first debuted, and in a good sense neither has his character changed. He’s still continuing his hobby of playing games, I think Nino didn’t change at all in the way he thinks and the way he does things.
Aiba Masaki’s commentary
He gets the real thing when his recommendation doesn’t work
Opening the gaming magazine, he’d recommend things going all “this is interesting, go play!”. If I don’t show any interest, he’d buy the software and will push it to me. I guess he really really wants me to play (laugh).
Matsumoto Jun’s commentary
If you anticipate something just ask Nino!
We’re using the same cellphone, Nino recommends great apps to me. Most importantly, I like them all and it’s amazing that he’s right about everything! Nino is someone I go to when I anticipate something fun to play with.
Sakurai Sho’s commentary
We’re connected through crew staff I’m so happy
Nino’s current movie crew staff, almost all of them are from “Kamisama no Karute” team. Though I talk to Nino, but the crew staff from the production that I have such deep bond with, they’re working with my group member now, and that connection makes me happy.