Popolo 12.2008 Part 1 Q&A
いっらしゃいませ!
Welcome!
This time I bring you the translation of the Arashi Q&A section / Part 1 in the December issue of Popolo. Note: (1) the first 2 questions for each member are asked by readers; (2) as usual, words in a lighter gray and [ ] are my comments/thoughts/notes that you may skip over. Thank you krooxy for your help on a few parts!
Part 1 Q&A
Understand and care about the Arashi “now”! 3 new SP columns.
Our debut song is a very special thing!
First, the clear explanation of Arashi’s newest happenings that everyone wants to know. Of course there are the answers to readers’ questions, but you also have to read about the members’ choices for “the Arashi song.”
Aiba Masaki
What’s the animal that you’d like to see someday?
Perhaps a not-yet-confirmed animal?
Since I’ve seen many already, the animals that I haven’t seen are the ones like tsuchinoko? (laugh) Come to think of it, I was a bit excited when I saw a tapir. I’ve often heard talks about tapirs eating dreams, but since I’ve never seen a real one before, I was surprised and said, “It has this kind of face~”
[lol. aiba never fails in making me laugh, though i had to look up the animal names. tsuchinoko, ツチノコ, is a legendary, snake-like creature. more info here from wikipedia. tapir is a pig-like mammal, and more info here also from wikipedia. it appears in a Chinese myth, and many Asians believe that tapirs eat dreams. lol. did not know that before…]
Did you cry recently?
I cried at 24 Hour TV. It’s 24 Hour TV again ne. I don’t think it was a VTR for inducing unreasonable tears. I didn't mean to cry, but it seems like my lacrimal gland is becoming weak due to aging. (laugh) While I was watching many courageous challenges and crying, I thought that I should work hard.
Memorable Arashi song
Debut song lined up in a row!
I can't forget the scene where A.Ra.Shi was lined up in a row at a local CD shop. There were people just buying the CD, and I was happy. I wasn't aware of that when I went there many times before. (laugh)
Report on recent Arashi happenings
I got addicted to Korean food.
Recently, in the morning, or more like at noon, I go to a Korean restaurant. The food that I often order are chige soup and yukejang soup, and "spicy soup + rice." I don't put the rice in the soup. Aiba's style is drink the soup to the end and eat the side dish with the rice.
[Thank you
warattedaarin for kindly providing a description of the Korean food: "Chige is kind of a loose and basic term for soup, probably some kind of spicy soup, and then Yukejang uses shredded beef in the soup, with lots of spices."]
Matsumoto Jun
When is the time you feel like you're kind and gentle?
If it's myself, I don't know! (laugh)
I don't know about that kind of me~ Even though I seem friendly usually, but I don't really act like that. Morever, you can't really say I'm "yasahii ne." Somehow I'm more shy. For me, I'd be happier when I'm being told "thank you."
Are you the kind who shops fast or takes a lot of time?
If I'm looking carefully, maybe I spend a lot of time.
For what I want to buy, for example if it's clothes, I look around the store in one way, while I select and take the clothes that I'm interested in. I line them all up, then think of all the things I'm going to buy in total. Like, if I buy this, I won't buy this...when I think carefully, it takes an unexpectedly long time for me to decide ne.
[a totally jun-like response. the fashionista.]
Memorable Arashi Song
All of them are important songs.
Since we've been singing many songs, it's hard to choose just one. In any of the songs, the people who make them put their hearts in these important works, so because we put the works in the form of songs and put life in them, we put all our feelings in them.
[sorry. the translation sounds awkward...]
Report on recent Arashi happenings
I'm interested in getting some speakers [or stereo system].
I've been thinking about whether or not to get speakers for my TV. To talk about the speakers nowadays, there's only one in the front, and the wall is used to reflect sounds.That's a considerable improvement. If that's the case, there won't be messy wiring and my room will be clean, so I've become quite interested in it.
Ninomiya Kazunari
Recently, comparing magic and games, which one is more important?
Based on feelings, they're the same!
It may be different on some days, but perhaps they're about the same in importance. Even without a bit of feelings, they're the same. But if there's time, maybe I'll be more into magic. Like practicing an instrument, because if you don't touch the cards for a long time, your sense of touch becomes blunt. So, I touch [or play] the cards as much as possible.
[does this explain why he always carries his deck of cards around? i often wonder if a deck is ruined and tossed aside after he rips up a few of the cards when doing a trick...i feel like that's kinda a waste but i'm always fascinated by his magic. xD]
Do you always check Arashi's TV shows?
If the timing is right, I watch it.
If I'm home during the broadcast, I watch it. It's not definite. My stance is that if i can watch it, I'll watch it. The ones I often watch are like Arashi no Shukudai-kun and Himitsu no Arashi-chan, but I also saw some of Riida's drama. The suit looked good on him. He was quite kakkoi/cool.
[i was wondering whether nino watched maou, so i guess he did watch parts of it. naruse ryo is sure one hot lawyer in a suit! xDD i've never seen a drama actor wear the same thing all the time. lol.]
Memorable Arashi song
Because of this song, I'm here now.
Isn't it A.Ra.Shi? We wouldn't have debuted without that song. All the fans get excited at concerts ne. Because more than anything, it's a song that makes ourselves important. I wonder if everyone is following...
Report on recent Arashi happenings
Meeting at the Jimusho
Lately, the Jimusho staff called me, and we had a meeting about work in the future. Until now, I notice even though there were many situations on making decisions about future work, that was my first experience. At last, I also thought that I progressed to the next step/stage.
Ohno Satoshi
When you're done with your drama, what's the first thing you want to do?
Fishing, of course! (laugh)
Fishing! If the weather is good, it feels really good to be at sea. Because I was on the boat for around 12 hours, I got sunburned. (laugh) Since I went fishing 5 times, I caught a lot of fish, and I was surprised when I caught a stingray that was about 1 meter long. (laugh)
[i'm glad that ohno can finally go fish all he wants. just please don't let him get sunburned even more.]
About creative [art] activities, are you doing any recently?
It's a pity that I haven't been doing any lately. I had drama filming and concerts, so I didn't have spare time to do art work. However, since it's my hobby, I won't quit! Because I still look forward to doing it ne. If I have more time, I'll do art!
Memorable Arashi song
It was the theme song of my drama.
It was the theme song for Maou, "truth." It has the feelings of the drama ne. I like the intro with the ghastly atmosphere. By listening to it, doesn't it sound like the background music for a scary video in a variety show?
Report on recent Arashi happenings
I went out to eat with Shimizu Yataka who acted in Maou with me (as Yamano Keita). In reality, although we weren't the closest during drama shootings, toward the end, we got really excited [more like friendly and close, i guess]. (laugh) We went to a homestyle restaurant, and it was fun that there was a change in the atmosphere after a long time.
Sakurai Sho
Recently, what news are on your mind?
Politics is on my mind.
The dissolution of the House of Representatives and presidential election, I guess. Perhaps it's a great, historic election, and I'll pay attention to the [political] trend from now on. Last time, I got invovled in being the MC in the special program for the House of Councillors election, but I don't know what will happen for the House of Representatives election this time. I'd definitely like to go report for "Zero."
[took me a while to check the political terms that keio boy uses. i hope i didn't make any mistakes since i really don't know much about japanese politics. ^^;; it's such a pity that my comparative political science class doesn't cover japanese politics...or other asian countries i'm interested in. :( ]
Did you give members the photos that you took at Kokuritsu?
I gave them the pictures! I took about 400 photos on the 2 rehearsal days, went home after "Zero" was done, and started burning the pictures onto disks. Even though I burned only 4 disks, it took me until 5:30 am. (bitter laugh) I also said to the members, "Please take of me during the Asia tour." (laugh)
[400 pics? O___O! that's a lot...]
Memorable Arashi song
The song that substitutes our business cards
In reality at first, I didn't really like it that much. On TV shows, it was embarassing to be introduced with "A.Ra.Shi by Arashi!" (bitter laugh) However, there aren't any songs that can subsitute as our business cards like that, so it's a very special song!
[lol. creative response! this leads me to think if JE guys do have business cards...i think the members are still a tiny bit embarassed by that intro "A.Ra.Shi by Arashi!"...as seen on the batsu games on various shows...]
Report on recent Arashi happenings
I participated in a wedding reception for the first time!
Recently, I went to Ralph-san's (announcer Suzuki Takashi) wedding. Until now, I've been to 2 weddings, but it was my first experience going to a reception. I was impressed by the warm reception without much decoration on one hand, but I also felt the immense pressure from making the wedding come true.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
If you haven't already, you're welcome to join the community even though I doubt the entries will ever be locked.
Thank you je_ai for the scans.
I'm not sure if I'm going to translate Part 2 where the boys talk about 10 important things that happened since debut...because (1) I'm somewhat busy with papers, (2) it might not be as interesting since we already know quite a lot about their past, though it's still good to refresh our memories with their past accomplishments, (3)...some of the words got cut off from the scans...anyways...
Thank you all for reading!
Welcome!
This time I bring you the translation of the Arashi Q&A section / Part 1 in the December issue of Popolo. Note: (1) the first 2 questions for each member are asked by readers; (2) as usual, words in a lighter gray and [ ] are my comments/thoughts/notes that you may skip over. Thank you krooxy for your help on a few parts!
Part 1 Q&A
Understand and care about the Arashi “now”! 3 new SP columns.
Our debut song is a very special thing!
First, the clear explanation of Arashi’s newest happenings that everyone wants to know. Of course there are the answers to readers’ questions, but you also have to read about the members’ choices for “the Arashi song.”
Aiba Masaki
What’s the animal that you’d like to see someday?
Perhaps a not-yet-confirmed animal?
Since I’ve seen many already, the animals that I haven’t seen are the ones like tsuchinoko? (laugh) Come to think of it, I was a bit excited when I saw a tapir. I’ve often heard talks about tapirs eating dreams, but since I’ve never seen a real one before, I was surprised and said, “It has this kind of face~”
[lol. aiba never fails in making me laugh, though i had to look up the animal names. tsuchinoko, ツチノコ, is a legendary, snake-like creature. more info here from wikipedia. tapir is a pig-like mammal, and more info here also from wikipedia. it appears in a Chinese myth, and many Asians believe that tapirs eat dreams. lol. did not know that before…]
Did you cry recently?
I cried at 24 Hour TV. It’s 24 Hour TV again ne. I don’t think it was a VTR for inducing unreasonable tears. I didn't mean to cry, but it seems like my lacrimal gland is becoming weak due to aging. (laugh) While I was watching many courageous challenges and crying, I thought that I should work hard.
Memorable Arashi song
Debut song lined up in a row!
I can't forget the scene where A.Ra.Shi was lined up in a row at a local CD shop. There were people just buying the CD, and I was happy. I wasn't aware of that when I went there many times before. (laugh)
Report on recent Arashi happenings
I got addicted to Korean food.
Recently, in the morning, or more like at noon, I go to a Korean restaurant. The food that I often order are chige soup and yukejang soup, and "spicy soup + rice." I don't put the rice in the soup. Aiba's style is drink the soup to the end and eat the side dish with the rice.
[Thank you
warattedaarin for kindly providing a description of the Korean food: "Chige is kind of a loose and basic term for soup, probably some kind of spicy soup, and then Yukejang uses shredded beef in the soup, with lots of spices."]
Matsumoto Jun
When is the time you feel like you're kind and gentle?
If it's myself, I don't know! (laugh)
I don't know about that kind of me~ Even though I seem friendly usually, but I don't really act like that. Morever, you can't really say I'm "yasahii ne." Somehow I'm more shy. For me, I'd be happier when I'm being told "thank you."
Are you the kind who shops fast or takes a lot of time?
If I'm looking carefully, maybe I spend a lot of time.
For what I want to buy, for example if it's clothes, I look around the store in one way, while I select and take the clothes that I'm interested in. I line them all up, then think of all the things I'm going to buy in total. Like, if I buy this, I won't buy this...when I think carefully, it takes an unexpectedly long time for me to decide ne.
[a totally jun-like response. the fashionista.]
Memorable Arashi Song
All of them are important songs.
Since we've been singing many songs, it's hard to choose just one. In any of the songs, the people who make them put their hearts in these important works, so because we put the works in the form of songs and put life in them, we put all our feelings in them.
[sorry. the translation sounds awkward...]
Report on recent Arashi happenings
I'm interested in getting some speakers [or stereo system].
I've been thinking about whether or not to get speakers for my TV. To talk about the speakers nowadays, there's only one in the front, and the wall is used to reflect sounds.That's a considerable improvement. If that's the case, there won't be messy wiring and my room will be clean, so I've become quite interested in it.
Ninomiya Kazunari
Recently, comparing magic and games, which one is more important?
Based on feelings, they're the same!
It may be different on some days, but perhaps they're about the same in importance. Even without a bit of feelings, they're the same. But if there's time, maybe I'll be more into magic. Like practicing an instrument, because if you don't touch the cards for a long time, your sense of touch becomes blunt. So, I touch [or play] the cards as much as possible.
[does this explain why he always carries his deck of cards around? i often wonder if a deck is ruined and tossed aside after he rips up a few of the cards when doing a trick...i feel like that's kinda a waste but i'm always fascinated by his magic. xD]
Do you always check Arashi's TV shows?
If the timing is right, I watch it.
If I'm home during the broadcast, I watch it. It's not definite. My stance is that if i can watch it, I'll watch it. The ones I often watch are like Arashi no Shukudai-kun and Himitsu no Arashi-chan, but I also saw some of Riida's drama. The suit looked good on him. He was quite kakkoi/cool.
[i was wondering whether nino watched maou, so i guess he did watch parts of it. naruse ryo is sure one hot lawyer in a suit! xDD i've never seen a drama actor wear the same thing all the time. lol.]
Memorable Arashi song
Because of this song, I'm here now.
Isn't it A.Ra.Shi? We wouldn't have debuted without that song. All the fans get excited at concerts ne. Because more than anything, it's a song that makes ourselves important. I wonder if everyone is following...
Report on recent Arashi happenings
Meeting at the Jimusho
Lately, the Jimusho staff called me, and we had a meeting about work in the future. Until now, I notice even though there were many situations on making decisions about future work, that was my first experience. At last, I also thought that I progressed to the next step/stage.
Ohno Satoshi
When you're done with your drama, what's the first thing you want to do?
Fishing, of course! (laugh)
Fishing! If the weather is good, it feels really good to be at sea. Because I was on the boat for around 12 hours, I got sunburned. (laugh) Since I went fishing 5 times, I caught a lot of fish, and I was surprised when I caught a stingray that was about 1 meter long. (laugh)
[i'm glad that ohno can finally go fish all he wants. just please don't let him get sunburned even more.]
About creative [art] activities, are you doing any recently?
It's a pity that I haven't been doing any lately. I had drama filming and concerts, so I didn't have spare time to do art work. However, since it's my hobby, I won't quit! Because I still look forward to doing it ne. If I have more time, I'll do art!
Memorable Arashi song
It was the theme song of my drama.
It was the theme song for Maou, "truth." It has the feelings of the drama ne. I like the intro with the ghastly atmosphere. By listening to it, doesn't it sound like the background music for a scary video in a variety show?
Report on recent Arashi happenings
I went out to eat with Shimizu Yataka who acted in Maou with me (as Yamano Keita). In reality, although we weren't the closest during drama shootings, toward the end, we got really excited [more like friendly and close, i guess]. (laugh) We went to a homestyle restaurant, and it was fun that there was a change in the atmosphere after a long time.
Sakurai Sho
Recently, what news are on your mind?
Politics is on my mind.
The dissolution of the House of Representatives and presidential election, I guess. Perhaps it's a great, historic election, and I'll pay attention to the [political] trend from now on. Last time, I got invovled in being the MC in the special program for the House of Councillors election, but I don't know what will happen for the House of Representatives election this time. I'd definitely like to go report for "Zero."
[took me a while to check the political terms that keio boy uses. i hope i didn't make any mistakes since i really don't know much about japanese politics. ^^;; it's such a pity that my comparative political science class doesn't cover japanese politics...or other asian countries i'm interested in. :( ]
Did you give members the photos that you took at Kokuritsu?
I gave them the pictures! I took about 400 photos on the 2 rehearsal days, went home after "Zero" was done, and started burning the pictures onto disks. Even though I burned only 4 disks, it took me until 5:30 am. (bitter laugh) I also said to the members, "Please take of me during the Asia tour." (laugh)
[400 pics? O___O! that's a lot...]
Memorable Arashi song
The song that substitutes our business cards
In reality at first, I didn't really like it that much. On TV shows, it was embarassing to be introduced with "A.Ra.Shi by Arashi!" (bitter laugh) However, there aren't any songs that can subsitute as our business cards like that, so it's a very special song!
[lol. creative response! this leads me to think if JE guys do have business cards...i think the members are still a tiny bit embarassed by that intro "A.Ra.Shi by Arashi!"...as seen on the batsu games on various shows...]
Report on recent Arashi happenings
I participated in a wedding reception for the first time!
Recently, I went to Ralph-san's (announcer Suzuki Takashi) wedding. Until now, I've been to 2 weddings, but it was my first experience going to a reception. I was impressed by the warm reception without much decoration on one hand, but I also felt the immense pressure from making the wedding come true.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
If you haven't already, you're welcome to join the community even though I doubt the entries will ever be locked.
Thank you je_ai for the scans.
I'm not sure if I'm going to translate Part 2 where the boys talk about 10 important things that happened since debut...because (1) I'm somewhat busy with papers, (2) it might not be as interesting since we already know quite a lot about their past, though it's still good to refresh our memories with their past accomplishments, (3)...some of the words got cut off from the scans...anyways...
Thank you all for reading!