[Translation] STORY 2012.11
Here's a translation from story magazine. Many fans were touched by this interview.
It began from the topic when Tamori-san said his tension was low on “Waratte ii tomo!”. “It’s not that I’m feeling down (laughs), I’m just behaving with the modest attitude as a member of society, and I’m just shy”, he laughed.
In the TBS Sunday drama “MONSTERS”, he portrays a super celebrity son from a distinguished family, Saionji Kousuke, a rookie police with a strong sense of justice. Are there any common points between this character and Yamashita, whose low energy Tamori-san was worried about? “We’re basically the same. Only that Saionji is the type that is passionate outwardly while I don’t show my efforts or passion”, he said clearly. In contrast to his co-star Katori Shingo who memorizes the lines with concentration on set, Yamashita is the type that memorizes his lines a day before, with two different types of people, “Despite that Katori-san is a top runner, he always puts in a lot of effort, it’s incredible. But he is the person he is today because of his attitude towards work”, he received a lot of stimulation from his first co-starring senpai.
His withdrawal from his group NEWS last year was a shock. His first solo concert labelled as “EROP” tour was said to be heart-warming. “The moment I saw everyone from the stage, my heart stopped. This is something that I can’t do alone, so I’m only left with gratitude”. In the performance, he revealed his feelings in “A letter to Yamashita Tomohisa” addressed to himself, it gave the fans further shock. “I wanted to convey my feelings to everyone. I wanted to say that I don’t regret it.”
Still he talked about the harsh reality after becoming solo, “When I was in NEWS, we were always number 1 on Oricon, Yamashita Tomohisa in NEWS was also number 1, but you’re not in NEWS anymore, Yamashita Tomohisa’s song this time was not number 1. You must be frustrated right?”, he continued, “Things like I didn’t need to say it to that extent, but it’s best to be honest, like having both side to an argument. But I was just accepting the fact and thinking about the next step. I was only thinking about the future”. Repeating the words in his letter, “we only have one lifetime”. Yamapi is a manly risk-taker. “If I have to use one word, it would be extreme. When I’m working, I don’t go out to play”. Then you could also end a relationship suddenly like turning off a switch? “I give about 3 chances, I do also allow it several times. Eh, is it too little? No it’s very kind!!” His serious look is charming. “I like how women look kirakira when they fall in love, regardless of age, I think they are all cute.” Well that would mean every girl that comes to the concert is cute as they are in love with Yamashita. “I think concerts are like dates. Everyone is seriously cute. I even thought of asking their number (laughs).”
He received high remarks from people who he worked together, “A man that men loves”. To his fighting figure that silently carries pains that no one knows, fans continue to show their support, “I won’t leave you” “I want to see your smiling face”. Turning solo further shows yamapi’s way of life is beautiful yet painful. Isn’t this the best prerequisite as an idol?
Cr: Wb
It began from the topic when Tamori-san said his tension was low on “Waratte ii tomo!”. “It’s not that I’m feeling down (laughs), I’m just behaving with the modest attitude as a member of society, and I’m just shy”, he laughed.
In the TBS Sunday drama “MONSTERS”, he portrays a super celebrity son from a distinguished family, Saionji Kousuke, a rookie police with a strong sense of justice. Are there any common points between this character and Yamashita, whose low energy Tamori-san was worried about? “We’re basically the same. Only that Saionji is the type that is passionate outwardly while I don’t show my efforts or passion”, he said clearly. In contrast to his co-star Katori Shingo who memorizes the lines with concentration on set, Yamashita is the type that memorizes his lines a day before, with two different types of people, “Despite that Katori-san is a top runner, he always puts in a lot of effort, it’s incredible. But he is the person he is today because of his attitude towards work”, he received a lot of stimulation from his first co-starring senpai.
His withdrawal from his group NEWS last year was a shock. His first solo concert labelled as “EROP” tour was said to be heart-warming. “The moment I saw everyone from the stage, my heart stopped. This is something that I can’t do alone, so I’m only left with gratitude”. In the performance, he revealed his feelings in “A letter to Yamashita Tomohisa” addressed to himself, it gave the fans further shock. “I wanted to convey my feelings to everyone. I wanted to say that I don’t regret it.”
Still he talked about the harsh reality after becoming solo, “When I was in NEWS, we were always number 1 on Oricon, Yamashita Tomohisa in NEWS was also number 1, but you’re not in NEWS anymore, Yamashita Tomohisa’s song this time was not number 1. You must be frustrated right?”, he continued, “Things like I didn’t need to say it to that extent, but it’s best to be honest, like having both side to an argument. But I was just accepting the fact and thinking about the next step. I was only thinking about the future”. Repeating the words in his letter, “we only have one lifetime”. Yamapi is a manly risk-taker. “If I have to use one word, it would be extreme. When I’m working, I don’t go out to play”. Then you could also end a relationship suddenly like turning off a switch? “I give about 3 chances, I do also allow it several times. Eh, is it too little? No it’s very kind!!” His serious look is charming. “I like how women look kirakira when they fall in love, regardless of age, I think they are all cute.” Well that would mean every girl that comes to the concert is cute as they are in love with Yamashita. “I think concerts are like dates. Everyone is seriously cute. I even thought of asking their number (laughs).”
He received high remarks from people who he worked together, “A man that men loves”. To his fighting figure that silently carries pains that no one knows, fans continue to show their support, “I won’t leave you” “I want to see your smiling face”. Turning solo further shows yamapi’s way of life is beautiful yet painful. Isn’t this the best prerequisite as an idol?
Cr: Wb