Popolo 12.10 - Translation
Arashi's view on relationship, and how to cherish their girlfriends
So...who's the ideal boyfriend for you? :D
Our secret Love Rule
Arashi Love Special! The members' "Love Rule"
Sakurai Sho
"I can now show my uncool self"
Love Rule #1
I will value her friends as well
I also want to value those people who are important to the person I like. It's doesn't really mean that I'll restrain her by knowing all her companionship, but I think it's nice if both of our friends will have fun getting along. Because that way, the times when we're together will be more enjoyable, right?
Love Rule #2
I will protect the person I love!
I think my will to protect the person I like is strong. Even if it's not something exaggerated, but small things like 'I won't let her walk to the roadside' or 'I won't let carry heavy things'. When I was a child, it's natural for me to walk to the roadside whenever I went outside with my little brother and sister. Because that's what my parents told me, it became a natural thing for me to do. I think I'll do the same if I am to walk with a girl now. Rather than saying it's a rule, I guess it's more of a habit?
Love Rule #3
An equal relationship that doesn't limit friendship
In love, since having romantic feelings is basic, it's ideal to have a relationship that fosters friendship. It doesn't mean that we don't need to be intimate, but through the years, I think having a partner whom I can show all of myself easily is great. In the past, I can't show my uncool self, so I think I put up a pretense. But surely, I can show everything now (laughs). Though saying that, I don't think I'll tell her "show everything".
Love Rule #4
I won't put ♥ in my mails!
Friends use heart symbols for styles, but I think I won't really send messages to the person I like with heart marks! Of course, I won't mind at all if she sends me mails with heart marks. But a man like me sending that is kinda...right? It feels heavy and scary! (laughs). Scary, meaning I don't know how to express it to her. Somehow, I'll worry like 'am I not the only who's enthusiastic?'
Love Rule #5
We'll celebrate our anniversary together
This is a must (laughs). But for me, an anniversary is almost the same as birthdays and Christmas. I don't think it's something like 'it's our monthly anniversary since we started dating'. No, it's definitely not that (laughs). Of course it's for us to spend time together, but I like thinking things such as 'what will I give her as a present', or 'where will we go for a meal?'. It's great if I can please her every time there are special days in a year.
Sakurai's Love essentials
"I want to share the same feelings through music"
As I thought, it's music. For example, if we're spending time in a room, if we're going somewhere, it's nice if we have music at such times. Besides, it will be nice if we can both like each of our favorite songs. Like, we can both sense if something is good. It's nice if we can borrow and lend our favorite albums to each other.
Ohno Satoshi
"I'll express my love for her directly"
Love Rule #1
Value each of our own time
This is absolutely necessary! If I lose the time for myself, I'll die~ (laughs). For instance, though I think it's nice if we can do things I like, such as fishing, together, I want a time for myself aside from that. In one way or another, I want to ensure that I have a time for myself. But, in the end, if she's not a person who can't understand how we should value each of our own time, then I might not get along with her.
Love Rule #2
I'll express my love to her every time we meet
I'm the type who can easily say "I like you" to the person I like. That's why, if we started dating, I think I'll say "I like you, I like you" every time we meet (laughs). But words like 'You're cute' are embarrassing so I definitely can't say it!! That's why, I guess I'll just say my feelings like that directly. Not just in the beginning, but I'll continue to say "I like you" for~ever!
Love Rule #3
I won't ask the things she doesn't want to say
It doesn't mean that I don't want to know how she lives, but I don't think I will ask it. If she cannot say it, then it's fine if she doesn't. Rather, I don't also wanna ask about her past relationships, even if I did hear about it, I think I will end it with a 'Heh~'. Is that too indifferent? (laughs). But, just in case, I got to know an unpleasant past, I don't think I will mind it. As long it's something that's not great, I'll take it (laughs)! Because past is past. what kind of person she is 'right now' is important, right?
Love Rule #4
We'll split the bill in a date (laughs)
Because both of us are having fun, it's essential that both us will pay (laughs). Even if I'm turning 30 soon? It doesn't matter (laughs). Making the one who loses in janken pay might be fun from time to time. Of course, if it's her birthday, I'll pay everything~!
Love Rule #5
Even if we're married, we'll go for a date once in a week
It's not a rule, but I think it's nice to have this kind of promise. Stuffs like "Let's go for a meal" or "Let's go watch a movie", anything is fine though, I want to make a time for the two of us once in a week. It doesn't need to be outside, watching DVD together at home is enough. Because that way is definitely more enjoyable, right? Besides, if we don't go for a date, I feel that we might end up as an old man and an old lady....(laughs). Even if we have children, I want keep on having a time just for the two of us.
Ohno's Love essentials
"Just as I am!" (laughs).
Because if I have a person I got to like, I won't show off or act cool. Besides, each person has their own definition of what is 'cool', so I have no idea (laughs). If I show my good side at the start, she'll eventually know the real me; it's better to stay the same and not over do things. That's why...what is required in a relationship is a 'natural me' (laughs).
Aiba Masaki
"If we can sympathize with each other, that's enough...that's what I think"
Love Rule #1
I'll properly say "Thank You", "Sorry"
Perhaps an obvious thing must be said naturally, but I think saying these words is important. If I received something, I'll say "Thank you", if I did something bad, I'll say "Sorry". It's nice to say those words naturally once you feel it.
Love Rule #2
I won't tolerate!
Tolerating too much is not good I think. Having said that, I hate being nagged every time we meet (laughs). I think I won't say it if I can relieve my stress within me, but regardless of being a man or a woman, I think my partner has her own tolerance level. If we I can overcome that level, a relationship wherein I don't have to hold back will be ideal. Because isn't it saddening if you feel tensed whenever you're together?
Love Rule #3
Ladies first....just in case (laughs)
The point here is "just in case"! Saying that, my 'ladies first' doesn't have the gentlemanly connotation, because what I mean is listening first to what she wants. Like letting her choose what she likes if we go for a meal, or asking where she wants to go for a date....I think it's better to have a lady decide those first.
Love Rule #4
I won't forget to sympathize with her
It's something that can be said to all human relationships, but I want to constantly think where she stands. It's extreme, but if she sympathizes with me, it's enough! I think it's unnecessary to have rules, except that. For me, it might be a rule 'that we shouldn't make rules in love'. If we say 'that's not good', 'you shouldn't do this too', for sure, we'll get tired, right? If a conflict happens, I think it's better if we argue as such time.
Love Rule #5
I won't involve other people to our own problems
Basically, I think I'm not the type to consult someone regarding relationships. I don't say 'Listen to me for a bit!'. If ever we have a problem, isn't it better if we properly talk about it and solve it together? As much as possible, I don't want to trouble other people with our problems.
Aiba's Love Essentials
"A smile is the best"
Hm~, I wonder what? The best outfit or best accessories are not necessary... It's not something tangible, but, as I thought, it's the smile. It's natural, but more than being expressionless or showing an angry face, isn't a smile absolutely better? But it's not smiling consciously, for sure if I meet the person I like, I will smile naturally.
Matsumoto Jun
"I don't want to hide anything from my girlfriend!"
Love Rule #1
How I treat my friends and girlfriend won't change
I think I am not a person who will show my everything solely to my girlfriend. And that aspect won't change even towards my trusted friends. It's not a rule, but I don't think my true feelings that I show, and won't show will differ to my girlfriend and to my friends.
Love Rule #2
I won't lie
If I got out to eat with a female friend, I won't hide it and tell my girlfriend. If she's someone who doesn't like that, then I'll correct it. I may choose not to talk about it, but if she finds out later on that I lied, it will lead to more unpleasant things. It also means that I won't hide anything from her, but I can't lie with my own feelings. This is not limited in love, I'm saying it as something that's basic.
Love Rule #3
I'll put effort in understanding her
Having been raised in different environments, what we believe and doesn't want to give up are different for sure. I think I can't judge what she thinks based from my values. Since we're going to spend time together, isn't it better we can understand each other? We can solve things that we can't understand at first if we spend time together. We can solve it if we talk about it. I want to constantly put effort in understanding my girlfriend.
Love Rule #4
My attitude towards work won't change
My lifestyle cycle is majorly occupied by work, if I'm to date someone, nothing will change. Besides, whoever will be my girlfriend, I won't change how I do my work, nor do I intend to change it. I'm not prioritizing things, but it's absolutely impossible for me if she says "Think of me first"! Because while I concentrate on my relationship, I won't be able to do my work. Just that, other than the way I spend my time, I think I'll change my way of thinking into something about love.
Love Rule #5
I'll keep an inspired relationship
Since we're together, I think it's good if both of us are inspired in our relationship. The way we think about that inspiration will change, eventually as we associate with each other, something that's likely natural for the two of us will be created. But, I might not be saying 'that I want to be like this for her'. For sure, she is more resolute when it comes to that. For instance, she'll think 'I want to look pretty always for my boyfriend'. I will think that kind of girl is cute as well.
Matsumoto's Love Essentials
The table that we surround
Since we surround a table, I feel our distance and atmosphere will change with its size, where we sit, and its location. Its size, or its form, differs accordingly to a restaurant we go in. I think our relationship changes with what kind of table that is there. Though I think a table that's not that big is better (laughs).
Ninomiya Kazunari
"I want to get along with the person I like all the time"
Love Rule #1
I won't ask her to change
I don't want to force my girlfriend that 'she should be this' or 'do this'. Well, if she likes me as I am, I won't ask anything more than that (laughs)! Of course, typically, if it's something not good in her, if someone points out something bad at her, I think I'll properly tell her. It's fine if she only shows that part in front of me. If I have to expound it, it's ideal that both of us change naturally when we're together, rather than changing because of sayings. Otherwise, there's no sense in being together, right?
Love Rule #2
I want to grant her wishes
I don't really ask something from my partner, but I won't hate it if she asks something from me. As much as I can, I think I have the power to grant it. As long as it's not something impossible, I'll grant it 100%! ... such are my feelings (laughs). Even if she doesn't say it to me personally, if I noticed that she wants something, for sure I would want to give her that. Well, since that's ideal, if I don't do that in practice, I wouldn't know what to do (laughs).
Love Rule #3
I'll be the one to confess
I guess I want the confession to come from me. Not on the phone, or through mails, I'll meet her properly and tell her. My words of confession? Well, isn't it a direct "I like you"? If I want to be with her, I'll say "Please go out with me". If my love for her doesn't change even if she turned me down, I might not give up, and continue to confess to her many times over. Conversely, if my I can end my feelings for her, I guess I won't chase after her anymore.
Love Rule #4
I won't fight with her
Though there are people who thinks that fighting shortens the distance between two people, I think it's unnecessary. Because I am already with the person I like, isn't it better if we get along well? (laughs). If it will likely lead to an argument, I think I'll change the atmosphere myself.
Love Rule #5
I won't let her take out her wallet
Though my character had become something like 'someone who doesn't treat people' (laughs), of course I'll treat the person I like! I won't let her take out her wallet. For sure, she won't be thinking of splitting the cost between us, or paying a little. Besides, one properly treats his junior to a meal! Treating a junior, and not the person I like...is kinda unbelievable, isn't it? (laughs).
Ninomiya's Love essentials
"A cellphone is necessary!"
It differs accordingly to the other person, there's no item that's effective to everybody! If there is, I wanna know (laughs). But, since nothing will start if I don't contact her, a cellphone is practically necessary. If there's a person I like, for the time being, I think I'll be the one to contact her. I won't hate long calls, or many mail exchanges at all.
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Personally, I think Nino's love 'rules' are all towards her girlfriend. It's nice if he can give a selfless love like that, and I definitely want a boyfriend like that xD *gets shot*
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Enjoy~