Wink Up 2014.4 NEWS Solo Series: Tegoshi Yuya
I already posted this on tumblr a few days ago, but I figured I'd post it on lj as well since (maybe?) there are more NEWS fans on here? Enjoy!
Wink Up 2014.4 NEWS Solo Series: Tegoshi Yuya
A perfect idol, the 26-year-old's real faceー
In order to photograph the real Tegoshi, who continues to be a perfect idol, we set off on a day trip to an onsen along with a friend Tegoshi always hangs out with in his personal life. He also like animals, so with a cut of him being photographed with a cat we're delivering two shoots!
Impressions of the photoshoot
At first I wanted to go to a mountain, but on the shooting day it snowed heavily. We couldn't go after all and switched to an onsen, but if we had gone to the mountain it definitely would have been too cold (lol). The onsen felt really good. My skin became very smooth. Well, I guess it's because I'm with a friend I always hang out with in my personal life. It's fun, isn't it (lol). The friend who came along today is the person whom I'm with the most out of everyone. We generally eat meals together and he's the friend I get along with the best. (Friend: "He really cares about his friends. He's completely natural in private as well and since he hates doing things halfway he tries his best at everything. Therefore he's liked by guys and has many companions around him who would defend him if something were to happen to Tego.") Really, even though he's older we have a relationship where I don't have to be careful, and we're together a lot. For things like NEWS concerts he'll come to see 4 out of 7. That's strange isn't it, coming to 4 out of 7 (lol). Having a friend at a shooting location...but it doesn't feel that different (lol). I tend to feel at home at Wink locations. I guess that's why? That it doesn't feel strange (lol). The theme this time was "my natural self," but even though saying these words is simple it's always more difficult than doing elaborately detailed photos. Although the photoshoot with the cat felt really natural. I like doing photoshoots. So much that I think I want to someday release a photo book filled with the things I want to do. But this time, I thought I'd make it a point to try to listen to the opinions of the editors 100%. Living on this earth, there are also many times when there is a gap between what one thinks is good and what other people think is good, in relation to music or anything. One's own opinion is also important, but after all the voices of "the pros of that path" and the view from the outside are accurate.
What Tegoshi Yuya has gained and lost over these 10 years
One thing I've lost is that I guess I now understand the importance of time and my "wasteful time" has disappeared. For example, I've come to think that even for the operation and timing of meetings we should do a lot in the shortest time possible. I think there are plans that are born from just chatting as well, but Massu's in charge of that (lol). Massu's the kind of person who enjoys chatting and picks up things from communicating with various people. Based on parts like that, Massu and I can divide up our roles. One more thing is that I've come to have an "on and off switch." In my teens I did things like going on trips with the other members and it seems like it felt like being with normal friends. But that isn't good. I think that I shouldn't say things like complaints and work troubles to the other members. If I depend on them like that I think it'll influence them when it comes to deciding on things. Maybe my saying this will be taken coldly, but really the four of us get along well and the other members are really important to me. Because of this I've come to think that I shouldn't mix it up with my personal life. As for things I've gained, I've been able to meet lots of different people. Out of these, the greatest treasure is the fans. I hear from various people that "NEWS fans are warm" and I really feel that myself as well. I think I'm really fortunate that I can hear those kinds of words.
Concerning NEWS from here on
From our debut until now I've always continued to think "it isn't good how it is now." In particular, right before we became a four person setup I had the two choices of continuing to sing as Tegomass or to go on as a reborn NEWS. At that time when everyone was discussing it I understood that the other members were also thinking "it isn't good if it's the same as it's been up until now." If those feelings hadn't been communicated there I honestly don't know if I would have chosen NEWS. But, everyone felt the same. From here on forward everyone in NEWS will advance ahead without forgetting the feelings of that time...this is the most important. As for specific hopes, isn't our current method of expression to have many CDs and concerts? While continuing to value those as well, it'd be nice if we could do a TV program where we can express NEWS as a group. Since by my appearing in ~ItteQ I've changed both myself personally and changed greatly in the eyes of other people around. I want to have an even greater number of people know that "NEWS is this great group!"
Wink Up 2014.4 NEWS Solo Series: Tegoshi Yuya
A perfect idol, the 26-year-old's real faceー
In order to photograph the real Tegoshi, who continues to be a perfect idol, we set off on a day trip to an onsen along with a friend Tegoshi always hangs out with in his personal life. He also like animals, so with a cut of him being photographed with a cat we're delivering two shoots!
Impressions of the photoshoot
At first I wanted to go to a mountain, but on the shooting day it snowed heavily. We couldn't go after all and switched to an onsen, but if we had gone to the mountain it definitely would have been too cold (lol). The onsen felt really good. My skin became very smooth. Well, I guess it's because I'm with a friend I always hang out with in my personal life. It's fun, isn't it (lol). The friend who came along today is the person whom I'm with the most out of everyone. We generally eat meals together and he's the friend I get along with the best. (Friend: "He really cares about his friends. He's completely natural in private as well and since he hates doing things halfway he tries his best at everything. Therefore he's liked by guys and has many companions around him who would defend him if something were to happen to Tego.") Really, even though he's older we have a relationship where I don't have to be careful, and we're together a lot. For things like NEWS concerts he'll come to see 4 out of 7. That's strange isn't it, coming to 4 out of 7 (lol). Having a friend at a shooting location...but it doesn't feel that different (lol). I tend to feel at home at Wink locations. I guess that's why? That it doesn't feel strange (lol). The theme this time was "my natural self," but even though saying these words is simple it's always more difficult than doing elaborately detailed photos. Although the photoshoot with the cat felt really natural. I like doing photoshoots. So much that I think I want to someday release a photo book filled with the things I want to do. But this time, I thought I'd make it a point to try to listen to the opinions of the editors 100%. Living on this earth, there are also many times when there is a gap between what one thinks is good and what other people think is good, in relation to music or anything. One's own opinion is also important, but after all the voices of "the pros of that path" and the view from the outside are accurate.
What Tegoshi Yuya has gained and lost over these 10 years
One thing I've lost is that I guess I now understand the importance of time and my "wasteful time" has disappeared. For example, I've come to think that even for the operation and timing of meetings we should do a lot in the shortest time possible. I think there are plans that are born from just chatting as well, but Massu's in charge of that (lol). Massu's the kind of person who enjoys chatting and picks up things from communicating with various people. Based on parts like that, Massu and I can divide up our roles. One more thing is that I've come to have an "on and off switch." In my teens I did things like going on trips with the other members and it seems like it felt like being with normal friends. But that isn't good. I think that I shouldn't say things like complaints and work troubles to the other members. If I depend on them like that I think it'll influence them when it comes to deciding on things. Maybe my saying this will be taken coldly, but really the four of us get along well and the other members are really important to me. Because of this I've come to think that I shouldn't mix it up with my personal life. As for things I've gained, I've been able to meet lots of different people. Out of these, the greatest treasure is the fans. I hear from various people that "NEWS fans are warm" and I really feel that myself as well. I think I'm really fortunate that I can hear those kinds of words.
Concerning NEWS from here on
From our debut until now I've always continued to think "it isn't good how it is now." In particular, right before we became a four person setup I had the two choices of continuing to sing as Tegomass or to go on as a reborn NEWS. At that time when everyone was discussing it I understood that the other members were also thinking "it isn't good if it's the same as it's been up until now." If those feelings hadn't been communicated there I honestly don't know if I would have chosen NEWS. But, everyone felt the same. From here on forward everyone in NEWS will advance ahead without forgetting the feelings of that time...this is the most important. As for specific hopes, isn't our current method of expression to have many CDs and concerts? While continuing to value those as well, it'd be nice if we could do a TV program where we can express NEWS as a group. Since by my appearing in ~ItteQ I've changed both myself personally and changed greatly in the eyes of other people around. I want to have an even greater number of people know that "NEWS is this great group!"