The genius one and the baka one.
The Keio-boy and the Miracle-boy.
The newscaster and the animal lover.
But they love each other.
It's hard to explain why I love these two. Well, first of all, my ichiban among Arashi, is Sho Sakurai. I don't care what many people says about him (I heard a lot of no-so-kind words, but for me he'll be always a model of strenght and courage, because how could he graduated at Keio University at the same time he worked at show business. My second one is Masaki Aiba, because he's good with children and animals, he hasn't shame to cry in front of people, his bakaness is very natural, not intentional nor proposital.
I started to admire the Sakuraiba Pairing when Sho hugged Aiba during the 24 Hour Television Event in 2004, after Aiba read this letter and before they sing "HERO".
But my admiration started to increase more and more, 'til I watched the episode from "Himitsu no Arashi-chan!!" of August 25th, 2011, when Aiba took Sho for a ride in Chiba. The episode always be remembered as "Sakuraiba Chiba Date".
Every Sakuraiba Shipper MUST have a copy of this episode and watch every time as possible.
And we cannot forget the scene that was shown for all the Japan!
I could give to you many reasons why I love this pairing, but it's difficult to say. Because their chemistry make them a perfect pair, only this.
"Next year, we'll start a new life as a couple!" - Sho Sakurai to Masaki Aiba, at Waku Waku Gakkou, July 2014.