Kis-My-Ft2 - Potato October 2011
So, it's June! ...how is it June already? I feel like I say this all the time (not just about June, but time passing by in general).
June means it's Taisuke's birthday month! It means Wataru celebrating Tai-chan's birthday every time he meets Tai-chan! (or so Wataru said he will do in TV Guide, so) Well, if Wataru said he'd do that, then I have to do something too!
...or no, I don't have to, but it's a very good excuse for me to post all the stuff I have stocked up. I've always tried to do something during June anyway. Not that I will last until Taisuke's birthday at the moment, but I still have time to work on stuff for the latter half! In fact, I might need to work hard for some parts...>>;; I should be able to manage though! There's also Goseki-sama's birthday in June too...
So yes, for the month of June until Taisuke's birthday (or depending on how things go, until the end of the month since there's the Sendai show on the 30th, so might as well), I will posting something every day! As to what I will be posting, you will just have to look forward to it!
Translation. Rules for work, happenings (shower episodes!), ways to capture a girl's heart, members talk about various things. The photoshoot was based on a story too, with a pink rabbit let loose in town, and members dressing up witnesses of different occupations. There are messages about their debut tour as well.
Kis-My-Ft2
Case of the Rabbit Escape
CD debut, Tokyo Dome concert, KisuMai is packed with topics. This month, we’ll present to you their charms in a story format. Pay attention to them being dressed up as people in different professions as well! (Interview was done early August)
In a certain town, a pink rabbit has escaped...!!
The witness who happened to be on the scene were seven men who worked in the town.
Based on their testimonies, we’re hunting for the whereabouts of the rabbit.
Where can the rabbit be now? Also, the true identity of the rabbit is...?
Pink rabbit
\This way, this way~!/
Witness 01
Worker at a Botanical Garden
A pink rabbit...!? No...I didn’t see it...
Tamamori Yuuta
Declaring, “I’m a herbivore type of guy!”, he’s an unpretentious botanical garden worker. Today’s pompadour hairstyle is a suggestion from Tamamori himself.
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
I’ve been working with adults since I was in junior high, right? That’s why it had been my intention to take care of my manners. That’s because if I don’t say greetings or words of thanks properly, I think people would have said, “That child is no good.” From hereon, as I get older, people around me will probably pay attention to my needs more often, but I don’t want to get used to that. I want to have feelings of gratitude towards anyone and be able to say words of thanks.
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
On the set of “Ikemen Desu ne” (TBS, every Friday 22:00~), Mio (Takimoto Miori-chan), who was filming the scene where she wakes up on the bed, really ended up falling asleep. No matter how long we waited, she wouldn’t wake up, so everyone was snickering and laughing. When she was woken up, she fretted quite a bit. I surprisingly don’t have those kinds of failures. Just when filming the scene where I run with all my might, my shoe fell off and I almost tripped.
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
I saw Gaya’s naked body for the first time! During concerts, Gaya always don’t shower when everyone is there, but this time, we showered at the same time, which is unusual. That’s why, taking the opportunity, I opened the curtains fully and looked at his body (laughs). With this, the only person I haven’t seen the naked body of yet is Wataru-kun! (laughs)
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
As expected, I think the one who captures a girl’s heart is a kind guy. A guy who always pay attention to the girl’s needs and would show kindness when one least expects it. From what I have heard recently though, to pay attention to other people’s needs seem to mean giving you own “spirit”. That’s why people who can’t recharge their own “spirit would get tired apparently. I’m probably the type to get tired when paying attention to people’s needs. That’s why I’m not popular, but one day, I want to use my “spirit” with all my might towards the girl that would fall in love with me.
Recent news
Now, I’m very busy with the drama and tour, so every day is enriched. It’s tough that my sleeping hours are short, but I bought a really noisy alarm clock, so it’s okay. Seriously, it’s so noisy like the walls would shake (laughs). I don’t have time to go and play, but when we go to places for the tour, I eat delicious food with everyone. At Hiroshima, it was teppanyaki and at Hokkaido, we ate sushi. For sushi, an unusual topping that was like some sort of liver was delicious. I don’t know what type of liver it was though (laughs).
Pink rabbit
\I’m here~♥/
Witness 02
Messenger
A huge pink rabbit, right? Aah, we passed by it on our bicycles just now!
Nikaido Takashi
He’s high in tension normally, but when he got on the bicycle, he became even higher in tension with a smile.
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
No matter what job it is, if I’m going to do it, I want leave behind a trace of myself. For that reason, the night of the day before work, I would definitely do image training. If it’s a talk show, I’ll talk about this theme and such. Then before I knew it, I would have fallen asleep (laughs).
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
I trip quite a bit going up the stairs of my home. Well, for some reason, once a week, when I go up the stairs, I’d definitely trip. You’d go up step by step, right? Even though there is one more step to go up, my right foot wouldn’t lift up... Well, it’s something that always happen, but the day before yesterday really hurt...it really, really hurt! I’m going to say this twice in advance (laughs). My heart skipped a beat since I thought I got injured.
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
When a concert has ended, everyone would have a mini reflection meeting while showering, saying, “That scene didn’t go well.” There, I’d casually look at members washing their bodies.
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
As expected, it’s to make her laugh I guess. Not trying to act cool, but if we can spend fun times together, I think I can catch her heart. Probably it’d be good to bring her to a place where she wants to go, and arrange things in my own way. I’d probably act really stupid to make her laugh though, so when I act stupid, I don’t want her to look at me with eyes that says she’s taken aback! (laughs)
Recent news
When I’m at home, while looking at a textbook, I’m practicing finger picking on my bass. With a bass, I think that compared to playing with a pick, finger picking is definitely cooler. The sounds are nice too. I have a friend who is in a band, so next time, I’m planning on having him take me and go into a studio!
Senga Kento
Forming a pair with Nikaido, he’s a “high tension messenger” who is very good at riding a bicycle.
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
I value the idea of “enjoying” work. With dancing, singing, and acting too, by enjoying it, various ideas would come to mind and something new would be created. It’s not towards work, but I want to enjoy everything that happens in life.
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
Lately, my younger brother would often wear my clothes. About once every three times though, he would return them dirtied... There’d be stains from like soy sauce. Seriously, give me a break! (laughs) That’s why I want to say this to my younger brother through the pages of this Potato. First, don’t dirty my clothes! If you’re going to dirty them, get rid of the stains and then return them!!
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
I realized it during MC time, but Miyata’s way of wiping his sweat has changed! Before, he’d rub his face quite hard, but now he’s patting his face lightly. I thought, “Miyata has become more idol-like too~” On the other hand, all the other members saw my naked body. While humming a song and taking a shower, I thought it felt kind of cool, and everyone had opened the curtains and was watching me (laughs).
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
Isn’t being kind the best way? Compared to diligently do various things for her, it’d be good to give her kind words when it counts. I think it’s different from being kind so she would turn to you though. I want to be able to kind naturally as a person, and really be considerate to the other person.
Recent news
Recently, I’ve been listening to music more than I have up until now. When I get up in the morning, I listen to music that sounds like I’d be able to hear birds chip, and when I get home, I listen to relaxing type of music... It’s like music has merged into my daily life.
Pink rabbit
\Just where are you searching!/
Witness 03
Beautician
It didn’t come into our shop, but pink is my image colour, what about it?
(captions with photos with Senga)
F \What will it be today?/
S \Oi, oi, will it be fine!?/
F \The total is 17000 yen/
Fujigaya Taisuke
Even if the customer is a friend, he’s a charismatic beautician that would surprisingly charge large sum, saying, “The total is 17000 yen, okay?”
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
To believe in myself and in our group is a hard-and-fast rule. I think everything starts from there, and no matter what we do, we must value our instincts. Other than that, in any case, is to not forget about feelings of gratitude. To be able to debut like this is not only because of our own powers, but it’s because we have people supporting us around us and all the fans. From hereon too, I want to always take these feelings to heart and move forward.
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
I wouldn’t call it a happening, but can I take this chance to voice a complaint? (laughs) A while ago, when I was taking a shower in the changing room, Nikaido and Senga forcibly came in while saying, “We~i”. I understand that while fooling around, things may turn out that way with the mood, but it’s confining and I’d get foam on me, so for me, I seriously don’t like it! Let me at least take a shower on my own! (laughs)
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
When we were wearing our rollerskates and doing MC, I saw Miyata slip and fall on his own sweat (laughs). It’s true that rollerskates are weak towards moisture, but there is no way you’d fall like that from sweat easily. Wondering just how much he sweats, I was shocked. It seemed like the audience were shocked for a moment too, but the moment I said, “He just slipped on his sweat,” they made a face that said, “Oh, so that’s it” (laughs).
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
Instead of thinking up some sort of showy act, I think, to always have thoughts of being considerate to the other is the most important thing. That would come out naturally in your words and attitude, and I think as a result, you’d be able to convey how deep your feelings are. At the same time, to keep your distance in a good meaning is important too. Even if you are lovers, it’s not good if you think it's natural if the other would do something for you. In order to keep catching each other’s heart too, without being too intimate, I think people should keep a relationship where they can always say, “Thank you” “I’m sorry”.
Recent news
A while ago, I went to my favourite theme park. I was moved by the appearance of that world that has mastered entertainment. In the sense of “Giving energy to the audience”, I felt like there was something I can understand too, with what I am doing myself. Once again, I thought about wanting to be a group that can brighten all the fans’ daily lives.
Pink Rabbit
\Ah, that’s my pizza!/
Witness 04
Pizza Delivery Person
There should have been a rabbit at the house I made a delivery to. They’re not home thought, even though they made an order.
(captions with photos)
Pinpo~n
\This is Rollerskate Pizz~a!/
Silence
Pinpo~n
\Your pizza will get cold~!/
......
\If you’re not here, then I’ll eat it!/
Kitayama Hiromitsu
Staff at the famous restaurant “Rollerskate Pizza”. When the customer is not home, let’s just say how he eats the food secretly is his charm.
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
No matter what job it is, in any case, to challenge it with passion. With us having been able to have a CD debut, I think our jobs from hereon would get denser. Perhaps there will some really tough jobs as well. I want to carry this feeling without changing and keep challenging anything and everything. Also, greetings on the set. It’s not that I want to be liked by the staff or people I work with, but because it’s a natural thing. As a foundation of work, I try to greet people with proper awareness.
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
I almost ran out of pants (laughs). Lately, since I was busy with various things like the concert tour, my laundry piled up. I don’t like doing laundry by nature, to the point that even if I do it every now and then, there are times I don’t hang them to dry. I’m jealous of people who fold their washed clothes nicely too. I did my laundry all at once. I think I had more than three loads. Right now, I feel very relieved!
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
Since I focus quite a bit during concerts, I often don’t pay attention to things around me, like who is doing what or who made a mistake. That’s why perhaps it won’t be called an incident, but on the second day, we drastically changed the setup of the tour. After the first day, I discussed things with the staff and members, and talking about how things would be better this way. Then, after changing, we were able to proceed very smoothly.
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
If I know, I would have been doing it since a long time ago (laughs). Well, it’s fine if it’s my own impression, right? Then aren’t girls weak against (specific) situations!? That’s why I’d take her to somewhere with lots of nature and have a date there. Go up the mountain while driving and doing things like going on a walk on a hiking course. Well, it might not be possible for girls who only wear heels or girls who says, “I don’t like walking.” I guess it will be limited to girls who like nature.
Recent news
I had a barbeque with friends! There’s a good restaurant that not many people know about, where you can have a barbeque on a terrace before a river, and I had fun with three other guys. Normally, it’s troublesome to prepare for when talking about a barbeque, right? Going empty-handed is okay with this place though. Starting from 5 in the evening, we grilled meat, seafood and such. I was grilling for everyone, so I think my friends sitting across from me had a really relaxing time (laughs).
Pink Rabbit
\You’re one step too late~!/
Witness 05
Cafe Waiter and Newbie Detective Police
The pink rabbit had tea just now. The police officer responsible for the case just arrived now.
Yokoo Wataru
While it’s a place with a casual atmosphere, he’s a cafe waiter with the selling point of treating customers politely.
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
Prohibited to be late! If I’m late to work, it’s not just that I would get yelled at, but there’s the possibility that even my parents would be told, “You didn’t raise him well,” right? I intend to be thorough with that. ...while saying that though, some~times, I’d be almost late due to getting ready too leisurely, so carelessness continues to be a big enemy (laughs).
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
The other day, when all the members of my family got together, my nephew fell asleep on my lap. After that, when I got home, I felt that my jacket was sticky somehow, and when I looked closely, the candy my nephew had been licking was stuck on my jacket! It seemed that it fell from his mouth when he was sleeping. Normally, I would have hated this, but since it was my cute nephew that did it, it gave me heartwarming feelings instead (laughs).
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
During a part where Nikaido, Miyata, and I are part of, Miyata fell off the stance once (laughs). Miyata did a silly reaction at once though, so it was like, “It’s been part of the performance since the start”, and he glossed it over well. I think how he changes a happening to laughter is amazing.
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
There’s no need to force yourself and do a cool performance? Compared to failing with that, I think it’s better to show her yourself honestly, the way you are. I want the girl to not try too hard in a weird way and show her true self.
Recent news
A while ago, when I played games with my friend after not doing so in a while, I lost completely (laughs). I thought I was a little stronger than that though. Fooling around with friends who I understand and vice versa is extremely fun, as I thought. It gave me a breather during busy times.
Miyata Toshiya
While being a “newbie police detective”, he has a modern “stylish detective” side of him too, by adding playfulness to his shirt and necktie.
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
Always on full throttle! I’ve always been like this since starting this job. ALso, to always be smiling. Even if something painful happened, I’d forget it if I stand on stage. Or should I say, by nature, my mental side is strong. Even if I bomb my talk, I don’t feel down at all. If I bomb it, I have the positive thinking of being able to proceed with my talk with that vigour (laughs).
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
Today, I fell asleep on the train and went three stations past my destination. When I watched the videos they play in the train dazedly, I ended up sleeping... I slept for 13 hours yesterday, so I shouldn’t be sleepy though... I fretted a lot, but since I always leave home 30 minutes early, I was saved!
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
The area where I change clothes quickly for concerts is near KitaMitsu’s so while I borrowed his dryer, I looked into his basket. Then, I saw he had prepared four pair of sunglasses for some reason. I don’t wear sunglasses, so I don’t know, but are there such big differences?
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
To get someone of the opposite sex to turn your way, the ratio of tsundere is important! The golden ratio of tsundere for girls I think is 9 for “tsun” and 1 for “dere”. Right now, the ratio for me is 0:10, so if I’m to make “tsun” to 10%... When I ended up doing something embarrassing, instead of being embarrassed, maybe go, “What!” and jab the other? My “tsun” is roughly that much (laughs).
Recent news
The other day, I watched 3 DVDs in one day. I thought I should watch movies other than anime ones sometimes (laughs). The one that was especially good was “GANTZ”. The setting was original and it was seriously interesting!
Finally, the rabbit that ran away was captured
The true identity of the pink rabbit who escaped was Tamamori Yuuta. Like the pink hot pants he showed us at the concert tour (check p.71☆), it suits him very well!
During the shoot, a child who was being carried wave his hand at me, so I waved back, feeling like a hero.
Kitayama & Fujigaya
“Right now, as expected, the one who suits pink the best is Tama!”
Talk about their passionate feelings towards “Kis-My-Ft2 Debut Tour 2011 Everybody Go”
【Kitayama】
It was conveyed to me that fans have waited even longer than us for our debut, so I was happy. Also, the Tokyo Dome concert which was a dream come true after 8 years. The venue is too huge so there are many things that are still an unknown, but I’m very exicted about it now!
【Senga】
The power from the audience was greater than ever! Their reactions to the call and response were big too, so their feelings are conveyed. For the desired Tokyo Dome concert, I feel confused, thinking, “Is it really alright?”, but I’m looking forward to see what kind of challenges we can do!
【Miyata】
This time was a special concert, so on the first day, the moment I stepped onto the stage and heard the cheers from the audience, I was really happy. We’ll definitely make it a tour that would leave an impression on everyone’s memories! With the Tokyo Dome concert too, as the venue is big, I want to deliver my feelings to even the audience far away!
【Yokoo】
Things like rollerskating while being on a lifter, I think we were able to do performances that only we can do. I was really happy and many people gathered. At Tokyo Dome too, I’m thinking of doing all that I can so they can have fun.
【Fujigaya】
In addition to being able to do our own concert at Yokohama Arena, which each member have their own deep feelings towards, Tokyo Dome concert which was my dream was announced too, so I was really happy! In Tokyo Dome, I want to show us in real life properly!
【Tamamori】
The concert that is connected to our debut song feels special, as I expected. This is the start after all. For the costumes too, I wanted to have something that I can only wear now and decided on those pink hot pants. A few years later, when I see it, I’d probably go, “Uwah” (laughs).
【Nikaido】
I truly felt how the first song “Everybody Go” is really a song we make together with the audience. Also, there’s Tokyo Dome. I’ve been watching groups like SMAP-san and Kinki Kids-san, so I’m so happy that I can’t believe we will be able to stand in that kind of place.
Messages from the two appearing in “Ikemen Desu ne”
【Tamamori】
When we started filming, I thought, “Ren is always angry~”. Bit by bit though, I started to be able to see how human-like he is, like his clumsiness, and now I can think of him as lovely. I have gotten quite used to acting too. It’s just that Ren really is expressive, so it was tough to make various expressions... Until filming has ended, I want to master it more!
【Fujigaya】
As usual, our teamwork on the set is great and I feel enriched. Lately, about Shu’s lines and movements, I’ve been speaking up with my own opinions that, “I want to do it like this here.” There are times where I get so into my character and I feel so sad I end up being unhappy during breaks between filming (laughs), but I feel really happy to have been able to encounter this role.
I'm finding a lot of typos, since some of this was hand-written then typed up, and when I type too fast...orz;; I tried to reread everything, but I could have easily missed things, so uh, forgive any awkwardness. They will be fixed...after I come back from my trip. >>;;
Hope people enjoyed this~
June means it's Taisuke's birthday month! It means Wataru celebrating Tai-chan's birthday every time he meets Tai-chan! (or so Wataru said he will do in TV Guide, so) Well, if Wataru said he'd do that, then I have to do something too!
...or no, I don't have to, but it's a very good excuse for me to post all the stuff I have stocked up. I've always tried to do something during June anyway. Not that I will last until Taisuke's birthday at the moment, but I still have time to work on stuff for the latter half! In fact, I might need to work hard for some parts...>>;; I should be able to manage though! There's also Goseki-sama's birthday in June too...
So yes, for the month of June until Taisuke's birthday (or depending on how things go, until the end of the month since there's the Sendai show on the 30th, so might as well), I will posting something every day! As to what I will be posting, you will just have to look forward to it!
Translation. Rules for work, happenings (shower episodes!), ways to capture a girl's heart, members talk about various things. The photoshoot was based on a story too, with a pink rabbit let loose in town, and members dressing up witnesses of different occupations. There are messages about their debut tour as well.
Kis-My-Ft2
Case of the Rabbit Escape
CD debut, Tokyo Dome concert, KisuMai is packed with topics. This month, we’ll present to you their charms in a story format. Pay attention to them being dressed up as people in different professions as well! (Interview was done early August)
In a certain town, a pink rabbit has escaped...!!
The witness who happened to be on the scene were seven men who worked in the town.
Based on their testimonies, we’re hunting for the whereabouts of the rabbit.
Where can the rabbit be now? Also, the true identity of the rabbit is...?
Pink rabbit
\This way, this way~!/
Witness 01
Worker at a Botanical Garden
A pink rabbit...!? No...I didn’t see it...
Tamamori Yuuta
Declaring, “I’m a herbivore type of guy!”, he’s an unpretentious botanical garden worker. Today’s pompadour hairstyle is a suggestion from Tamamori himself.
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
I’ve been working with adults since I was in junior high, right? That’s why it had been my intention to take care of my manners. That’s because if I don’t say greetings or words of thanks properly, I think people would have said, “That child is no good.” From hereon, as I get older, people around me will probably pay attention to my needs more often, but I don’t want to get used to that. I want to have feelings of gratitude towards anyone and be able to say words of thanks.
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
On the set of “Ikemen Desu ne” (TBS, every Friday 22:00~), Mio (Takimoto Miori-chan), who was filming the scene where she wakes up on the bed, really ended up falling asleep. No matter how long we waited, she wouldn’t wake up, so everyone was snickering and laughing. When she was woken up, she fretted quite a bit. I surprisingly don’t have those kinds of failures. Just when filming the scene where I run with all my might, my shoe fell off and I almost tripped.
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
I saw Gaya’s naked body for the first time! During concerts, Gaya always don’t shower when everyone is there, but this time, we showered at the same time, which is unusual. That’s why, taking the opportunity, I opened the curtains fully and looked at his body (laughs). With this, the only person I haven’t seen the naked body of yet is Wataru-kun! (laughs)
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
As expected, I think the one who captures a girl’s heart is a kind guy. A guy who always pay attention to the girl’s needs and would show kindness when one least expects it. From what I have heard recently though, to pay attention to other people’s needs seem to mean giving you own “spirit”. That’s why people who can’t recharge their own “spirit would get tired apparently. I’m probably the type to get tired when paying attention to people’s needs. That’s why I’m not popular, but one day, I want to use my “spirit” with all my might towards the girl that would fall in love with me.
Recent news
Now, I’m very busy with the drama and tour, so every day is enriched. It’s tough that my sleeping hours are short, but I bought a really noisy alarm clock, so it’s okay. Seriously, it’s so noisy like the walls would shake (laughs). I don’t have time to go and play, but when we go to places for the tour, I eat delicious food with everyone. At Hiroshima, it was teppanyaki and at Hokkaido, we ate sushi. For sushi, an unusual topping that was like some sort of liver was delicious. I don’t know what type of liver it was though (laughs).
Pink rabbit
\I’m here~♥/
Witness 02
Messenger
A huge pink rabbit, right? Aah, we passed by it on our bicycles just now!
Nikaido Takashi
He’s high in tension normally, but when he got on the bicycle, he became even higher in tension with a smile.
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
No matter what job it is, if I’m going to do it, I want leave behind a trace of myself. For that reason, the night of the day before work, I would definitely do image training. If it’s a talk show, I’ll talk about this theme and such. Then before I knew it, I would have fallen asleep (laughs).
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
I trip quite a bit going up the stairs of my home. Well, for some reason, once a week, when I go up the stairs, I’d definitely trip. You’d go up step by step, right? Even though there is one more step to go up, my right foot wouldn’t lift up... Well, it’s something that always happen, but the day before yesterday really hurt...it really, really hurt! I’m going to say this twice in advance (laughs). My heart skipped a beat since I thought I got injured.
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
When a concert has ended, everyone would have a mini reflection meeting while showering, saying, “That scene didn’t go well.” There, I’d casually look at members washing their bodies.
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
As expected, it’s to make her laugh I guess. Not trying to act cool, but if we can spend fun times together, I think I can catch her heart. Probably it’d be good to bring her to a place where she wants to go, and arrange things in my own way. I’d probably act really stupid to make her laugh though, so when I act stupid, I don’t want her to look at me with eyes that says she’s taken aback! (laughs)
Recent news
When I’m at home, while looking at a textbook, I’m practicing finger picking on my bass. With a bass, I think that compared to playing with a pick, finger picking is definitely cooler. The sounds are nice too. I have a friend who is in a band, so next time, I’m planning on having him take me and go into a studio!
Senga Kento
Forming a pair with Nikaido, he’s a “high tension messenger” who is very good at riding a bicycle.
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
I value the idea of “enjoying” work. With dancing, singing, and acting too, by enjoying it, various ideas would come to mind and something new would be created. It’s not towards work, but I want to enjoy everything that happens in life.
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
Lately, my younger brother would often wear my clothes. About once every three times though, he would return them dirtied... There’d be stains from like soy sauce. Seriously, give me a break! (laughs) That’s why I want to say this to my younger brother through the pages of this Potato. First, don’t dirty my clothes! If you’re going to dirty them, get rid of the stains and then return them!!
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
I realized it during MC time, but Miyata’s way of wiping his sweat has changed! Before, he’d rub his face quite hard, but now he’s patting his face lightly. I thought, “Miyata has become more idol-like too~” On the other hand, all the other members saw my naked body. While humming a song and taking a shower, I thought it felt kind of cool, and everyone had opened the curtains and was watching me (laughs).
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
Isn’t being kind the best way? Compared to diligently do various things for her, it’d be good to give her kind words when it counts. I think it’s different from being kind so she would turn to you though. I want to be able to kind naturally as a person, and really be considerate to the other person.
Recent news
Recently, I’ve been listening to music more than I have up until now. When I get up in the morning, I listen to music that sounds like I’d be able to hear birds chip, and when I get home, I listen to relaxing type of music... It’s like music has merged into my daily life.
Pink rabbit
\Just where are you searching!/
Witness 03
Beautician
It didn’t come into our shop, but pink is my image colour, what about it?
(captions with photos with Senga)
F \What will it be today?/
S \Oi, oi, will it be fine!?/
F \The total is 17000 yen/
Fujigaya Taisuke
Even if the customer is a friend, he’s a charismatic beautician that would surprisingly charge large sum, saying, “The total is 17000 yen, okay?”
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
To believe in myself and in our group is a hard-and-fast rule. I think everything starts from there, and no matter what we do, we must value our instincts. Other than that, in any case, is to not forget about feelings of gratitude. To be able to debut like this is not only because of our own powers, but it’s because we have people supporting us around us and all the fans. From hereon too, I want to always take these feelings to heart and move forward.
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
I wouldn’t call it a happening, but can I take this chance to voice a complaint? (laughs) A while ago, when I was taking a shower in the changing room, Nikaido and Senga forcibly came in while saying, “We~i”. I understand that while fooling around, things may turn out that way with the mood, but it’s confining and I’d get foam on me, so for me, I seriously don’t like it! Let me at least take a shower on my own! (laughs)
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
When we were wearing our rollerskates and doing MC, I saw Miyata slip and fall on his own sweat (laughs). It’s true that rollerskates are weak towards moisture, but there is no way you’d fall like that from sweat easily. Wondering just how much he sweats, I was shocked. It seemed like the audience were shocked for a moment too, but the moment I said, “He just slipped on his sweat,” they made a face that said, “Oh, so that’s it” (laughs).
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
Instead of thinking up some sort of showy act, I think, to always have thoughts of being considerate to the other is the most important thing. That would come out naturally in your words and attitude, and I think as a result, you’d be able to convey how deep your feelings are. At the same time, to keep your distance in a good meaning is important too. Even if you are lovers, it’s not good if you think it's natural if the other would do something for you. In order to keep catching each other’s heart too, without being too intimate, I think people should keep a relationship where they can always say, “Thank you” “I’m sorry”.
Recent news
A while ago, I went to my favourite theme park. I was moved by the appearance of that world that has mastered entertainment. In the sense of “Giving energy to the audience”, I felt like there was something I can understand too, with what I am doing myself. Once again, I thought about wanting to be a group that can brighten all the fans’ daily lives.
Pink Rabbit
\Ah, that’s my pizza!/
Witness 04
Pizza Delivery Person
There should have been a rabbit at the house I made a delivery to. They’re not home thought, even though they made an order.
(captions with photos)
Pinpo~n
\This is Rollerskate Pizz~a!/
Silence
Pinpo~n
\Your pizza will get cold~!/
......
\If you’re not here, then I’ll eat it!/
Kitayama Hiromitsu
Staff at the famous restaurant “Rollerskate Pizza”. When the customer is not home, let’s just say how he eats the food secretly is his charm.
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
No matter what job it is, in any case, to challenge it with passion. With us having been able to have a CD debut, I think our jobs from hereon would get denser. Perhaps there will some really tough jobs as well. I want to carry this feeling without changing and keep challenging anything and everything. Also, greetings on the set. It’s not that I want to be liked by the staff or people I work with, but because it’s a natural thing. As a foundation of work, I try to greet people with proper awareness.
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
I almost ran out of pants (laughs). Lately, since I was busy with various things like the concert tour, my laundry piled up. I don’t like doing laundry by nature, to the point that even if I do it every now and then, there are times I don’t hang them to dry. I’m jealous of people who fold their washed clothes nicely too. I did my laundry all at once. I think I had more than three loads. Right now, I feel very relieved!
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
Since I focus quite a bit during concerts, I often don’t pay attention to things around me, like who is doing what or who made a mistake. That’s why perhaps it won’t be called an incident, but on the second day, we drastically changed the setup of the tour. After the first day, I discussed things with the staff and members, and talking about how things would be better this way. Then, after changing, we were able to proceed very smoothly.
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
If I know, I would have been doing it since a long time ago (laughs). Well, it’s fine if it’s my own impression, right? Then aren’t girls weak against (specific) situations!? That’s why I’d take her to somewhere with lots of nature and have a date there. Go up the mountain while driving and doing things like going on a walk on a hiking course. Well, it might not be possible for girls who only wear heels or girls who says, “I don’t like walking.” I guess it will be limited to girls who like nature.
Recent news
I had a barbeque with friends! There’s a good restaurant that not many people know about, where you can have a barbeque on a terrace before a river, and I had fun with three other guys. Normally, it’s troublesome to prepare for when talking about a barbeque, right? Going empty-handed is okay with this place though. Starting from 5 in the evening, we grilled meat, seafood and such. I was grilling for everyone, so I think my friends sitting across from me had a really relaxing time (laughs).
Pink Rabbit
\You’re one step too late~!/
Witness 05
Cafe Waiter and Newbie Detective Police
The pink rabbit had tea just now. The police officer responsible for the case just arrived now.
Yokoo Wataru
While it’s a place with a casual atmosphere, he’s a cafe waiter with the selling point of treating customers politely.
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
Prohibited to be late! If I’m late to work, it’s not just that I would get yelled at, but there’s the possibility that even my parents would be told, “You didn’t raise him well,” right? I intend to be thorough with that. ...while saying that though, some~times, I’d be almost late due to getting ready too leisurely, so carelessness continues to be a big enemy (laughs).
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
The other day, when all the members of my family got together, my nephew fell asleep on my lap. After that, when I got home, I felt that my jacket was sticky somehow, and when I looked closely, the candy my nephew had been licking was stuck on my jacket! It seemed that it fell from his mouth when he was sleeping. Normally, I would have hated this, but since it was my cute nephew that did it, it gave me heartwarming feelings instead (laughs).
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
During a part where Nikaido, Miyata, and I are part of, Miyata fell off the stance once (laughs). Miyata did a silly reaction at once though, so it was like, “It’s been part of the performance since the start”, and he glossed it over well. I think how he changes a happening to laughter is amazing.
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
There’s no need to force yourself and do a cool performance? Compared to failing with that, I think it’s better to show her yourself honestly, the way you are. I want the girl to not try too hard in a weird way and show her true self.
Recent news
A while ago, when I played games with my friend after not doing so in a while, I lost completely (laughs). I thought I was a little stronger than that though. Fooling around with friends who I understand and vice versa is extremely fun, as I thought. It gave me a breather during busy times.
Miyata Toshiya
While being a “newbie police detective”, he has a modern “stylish detective” side of him too, by adding playfulness to his shirt and necktie.
A hard-and-fast rule you set within yourself for work is?
Always on full throttle! I’ve always been like this since starting this job. ALso, to always be smiling. Even if something painful happened, I’d forget it if I stand on stage. Or should I say, by nature, my mental side is strong. Even if I bomb my talk, I don’t feel down at all. If I bomb it, I have the positive thinking of being able to proceed with my talk with that vigour (laughs).
What’s an “incident” that happened to you or around you recently?
Today, I fell asleep on the train and went three stations past my destination. When I watched the videos they play in the train dazedly, I ended up sleeping... I slept for 13 hours yesterday, so I shouldn’t be sleepy though... I fretted a lot, but since I always leave home 30 minutes early, I was saved!
Do you have any exclusive eyewitness reports from the concert tour?
The area where I change clothes quickly for concerts is near KitaMitsu’s so while I borrowed his dryer, I looked into his basket. Then, I saw he had prepared four pair of sunglasses for some reason. I don’t wear sunglasses, so I don’t know, but are there such big differences?
The best way to capture a girl’s heart is?
To get someone of the opposite sex to turn your way, the ratio of tsundere is important! The golden ratio of tsundere for girls I think is 9 for “tsun” and 1 for “dere”. Right now, the ratio for me is 0:10, so if I’m to make “tsun” to 10%... When I ended up doing something embarrassing, instead of being embarrassed, maybe go, “What!” and jab the other? My “tsun” is roughly that much (laughs).
Recent news
The other day, I watched 3 DVDs in one day. I thought I should watch movies other than anime ones sometimes (laughs). The one that was especially good was “GANTZ”. The setting was original and it was seriously interesting!
Finally, the rabbit that ran away was captured
The true identity of the pink rabbit who escaped was Tamamori Yuuta. Like the pink hot pants he showed us at the concert tour (check p.71☆), it suits him very well!
During the shoot, a child who was being carried wave his hand at me, so I waved back, feeling like a hero.
Kitayama & Fujigaya
“Right now, as expected, the one who suits pink the best is Tama!”
Talk about their passionate feelings towards “Kis-My-Ft2 Debut Tour 2011 Everybody Go”
【Kitayama】
It was conveyed to me that fans have waited even longer than us for our debut, so I was happy. Also, the Tokyo Dome concert which was a dream come true after 8 years. The venue is too huge so there are many things that are still an unknown, but I’m very exicted about it now!
【Senga】
The power from the audience was greater than ever! Their reactions to the call and response were big too, so their feelings are conveyed. For the desired Tokyo Dome concert, I feel confused, thinking, “Is it really alright?”, but I’m looking forward to see what kind of challenges we can do!
【Miyata】
This time was a special concert, so on the first day, the moment I stepped onto the stage and heard the cheers from the audience, I was really happy. We’ll definitely make it a tour that would leave an impression on everyone’s memories! With the Tokyo Dome concert too, as the venue is big, I want to deliver my feelings to even the audience far away!
【Yokoo】
Things like rollerskating while being on a lifter, I think we were able to do performances that only we can do. I was really happy and many people gathered. At Tokyo Dome too, I’m thinking of doing all that I can so they can have fun.
【Fujigaya】
In addition to being able to do our own concert at Yokohama Arena, which each member have their own deep feelings towards, Tokyo Dome concert which was my dream was announced too, so I was really happy! In Tokyo Dome, I want to show us in real life properly!
【Tamamori】
The concert that is connected to our debut song feels special, as I expected. This is the start after all. For the costumes too, I wanted to have something that I can only wear now and decided on those pink hot pants. A few years later, when I see it, I’d probably go, “Uwah” (laughs).
【Nikaido】
I truly felt how the first song “Everybody Go” is really a song we make together with the audience. Also, there’s Tokyo Dome. I’ve been watching groups like SMAP-san and Kinki Kids-san, so I’m so happy that I can’t believe we will be able to stand in that kind of place.
Messages from the two appearing in “Ikemen Desu ne”
【Tamamori】
When we started filming, I thought, “Ren is always angry~”. Bit by bit though, I started to be able to see how human-like he is, like his clumsiness, and now I can think of him as lovely. I have gotten quite used to acting too. It’s just that Ren really is expressive, so it was tough to make various expressions... Until filming has ended, I want to master it more!
【Fujigaya】
As usual, our teamwork on the set is great and I feel enriched. Lately, about Shu’s lines and movements, I’ve been speaking up with my own opinions that, “I want to do it like this here.” There are times where I get so into my character and I feel so sad I end up being unhappy during breaks between filming (laughs), but I feel really happy to have been able to encounter this role.
I'm finding a lot of typos, since some of this was hand-written then typed up, and when I type too fast...orz;; I tried to reread everything, but I could have easily missed things, so uh, forgive any awkwardness. They will be fixed...after I come back from my trip. >>;;
Hope people enjoyed this~