Zukki, Adachi, Souta, Naoya, Kuji, Kime ~ 2008/5/15
A few quick notes:
-Sorry I got so behind again ^^;; I was out of town for a few days, so of course all the boys decided updating was the coolest thing ever x_x
-I wanted to throw out a big "THANK YOU" to all of our readers - thanks to everyone who's been sticking in there, and thanks to newcomers for your patronage. We really do appreciate all the comments we get, even if we don't have time to reply to all of them.
-On that note, thats_my_line's 3rd birthday is coming up on the 21st!!!! \(^O^)/ Once again, thanks to all those who've stuck it out till now, for your support and comments! Also, a big thanks from me to waywardstar and lizstarsky for joining the team and helping out ^^
Okay, that's all.
[Zukki Blog]
Nice Naming! 2008年05月02日 00:28
Hello ~ !
The traditional and familiar hot guy here ~ (grin)!
Umm ~ ...
Actually, that's the blurb for my second photobook (^_^;)
Iya ~ it's an original name.
However, it's not just a name.
There's lots of stuff inside! Since there's a whole section besides the photos, everyone should definitely definitely get it (*^_^*)
Also, the other day, on location, I discovered a building with this name1.
The details about the event will be out soon, too, so I really want to meet...
all you you (*´∀｀*)
1 the building's name: the building says "Aitai", which translates to "to want to meet [someone]".
I'm kind of attached to it, but... 2008年05月03日 17:50
Yesterday and the day before I had interviews...
It's about time to say goodbye to this Long Hair-chan.
I'm gonna cut it right off!
Somehow or other it's been close to 2 years since I've had it short ~ ...
I'll post again when I cut it (・∀・)
Debut ♪ 2008年05月04日 00:16
Short!
How is it?
Also, today I did a recording for a variety show with some of the members!
It was re~ally really fun!!
Look forward to the broadcast ♪1
1 Note: The show they were on was ネプリーグ (Nepu Legue), which is this variety show involving two teams. It's something like those "3D" amusement park rides - the teams ride in little carts that move up and down while the move through a virtual world that's projected on a big screen in front of them (for a visual, check out this old ep on YouTube). They move through the world by correctly inputing the pronunciation of kanji that appear on the screen. Anyway, the D-Boys show is scheduled to air on Fuji Terebi on 5/26 at 7:00pm (19:00), I believe. I rly rly hope it goes up online somewhere X3
Just call and I'll jump up. 2008年05月04日 11:08
Jajajajaan!1
Jaaan!
Jan!
Revived!!
After all...
I love Jan (grin)
Let's go nuts for Golden Week ~ !!
I hope everyone comes to have fun with me ヾ(^▽^)ノ
1 Jajajan: this is the Japanese equivalent of "Tada!"
Even short, it still touches my neck. 2008年05月05日 18:25
Today's event ended safely ~ !
We had another handshake event today, and I'm really glad I got to see everyone (*´д｀*)
Also, I got a lot of compliments on my short hair.
"The short hair looks much more ikemen-like1, ne!"
Teeheehee.
Thanks!
Since I'm a traditional and familiar ikemen ~ ...
...oh, enough of that?
Right.
But, since I feel like I've gone back to Jan's early days, I like it (^▽^)
I'll do my best tomorrow too!
1 ikemen: Japanese slang meaning a "cool guy" or, really, a "hot and stylish guy" :P
...?...!! 2008年05月06日 00:02
I was reading everyone's comments just now, and I noticed something.
Sorry!
I forgot to announce the details for the Golden Week event (゜д゜;)
The event's tomorrow at Seibuen Amusement Park!!
If you have time, definitely!
Connection 2008年05月06日 22:50
All the Golden Week events ended safely ~ !
To everyone who came out to the parks, thank you!
Since it was a little different at each show, I think all the people who came had fun (・∀・)
It was really fun, so even though it was the end, it didn't feel like it.
Jan and everyone else will keep journeying and training after this, learning and aiming for the top1...
I feel like we ended with a scene like that, with hope overflowing.
I wrote something lame ~ ... but even knowing that, I'm exited enough to write it, right now (grin)
And just like Jan and everyone else, I'll be doing that too. ...
Speaking of connections.
Like I said in yesterday's blog, I read everyone's comments...
I saw that everyone was talking to each other in the comments.
I thought "How wonderful ~".
I thought it was a wonderful connection.
Also, my beloved RADWIMPS have this line in one of their songs:
"When it seemed like no one would cry at the end, you made the world round, didn't you?"2
It was a wonderful day, where I got to feel many different connections!
I'll keep doing my bes tomorrow!
1 aiming for the top &tc: this is a reference to one of the opening lines from Gekirangers.
2 this is a line from the song 有心論 (Yuushinron) - watch the PV here. In other news, I'm not entirely sure what that line is supposed to mean.
I put a ribbon in my hair after make-up 2008年05月09日 16:15
The make-up person I'm friends with said "It's so cuuuute~" that I got kind of carried away.
Since I got my hair cut, I look kind of childish ~
Today I had an interview with Araki and Shingo-chan!
Look forward to it.
Shingo25[The Longest Talker] 2008年05月09日 18:33
I went for Chinese with Nakagawa-san, who turned 25 the other day.
Maybe because he's old now, Nakagawa-san sure talks a lot (grin)
You can see that Nakagawa-san in the 6/4 Cast Prix!
Definitely!
My stiff head is soft 2008年05月12日 11:35
Since I got my first off day in a while yesterday, I went for a massage!
Sometimes my make-up artist, or the beauty artist will give me a head massage, but apparently I'm stiffer than most people (゜o゜；)
That's pretty bad, I thought, so I went.
Iya ~ it's not my shoulders or something, it's my head and my face, ne.
But when I think about it, those are what I use most in my work, you know...
While saying "OooUooAaa ~", I was able to relax!
Refreshing!
Also, I have an announcement for my next blog.
Coming soon!
Wa-Kei & An Announcement 2008年05月12日 12:53
Today, I went with the members in this picture to both Waseda and Keio1, to study them for D-Stage!
Since they're involved with plot of the play, I can't stay too much, but...I'm really glad we went!
Getting to see the places, sites, and monuments for real gave me a lot of motivation, and there are a lot of things connected to our roles.
I hope I can use what I learned today for the play!
Also!
I talked about this in my previous blog.
An announcement!
Tomorrow, Suzuki Hiroki is appearing on the show "Ana ☆ Para"!
It's live, starting at 14:55.
I'm so excited ~
Look forward to it!
1 Waseda and Keio: the two rival universities to be featured in D-Stage 2; also, two of the most prestigious colleges in Japan.
Soon 2008年05月13日 16:12
I'll be on "Ana ☆ Para"!
Watch it, ne ♪
Live Broadcast Finished! & This year... 2008年05月13日 18:22
Everyone, did you watch the live broadcast?
The natto yakisoba was really delicious (grin)!
Also, announcement!
I had this during the broadcast, but...
This is a D-Stage strap.
The Last Game version, continuing from last year!!
Suzuki Hiroki is in charge of designs ~ !
And of course I'll create new ones for the new members!
This picture is just a sample, but I'll be working on making something great, so look forward to it!
Real rehearsals begin! 2008年05月15日 20:03
The real rehearsals for Last Game have finally started.
I was sure I'd understand everything, but that's definitely still far off...
It's high, our hurdle this time.
I talked about it with this guy, who has an important role like last time, and got really fired up!
We ate meat!
[Adachi Blog]
White Asparagus 2008年05月05日 10:10
How to make white asparagus:
Bury it underground, and don't let it photosynthesize for one lifetime...
I don't want to turn into white asparagus.
I want to bask in the sunlight!
Episode 9! The undying flower. 2008年05月06日 18:48
There are these words from this line I love:
"Humans are like...they're spread all over the world...like...like seeds!......They're helpless!!!!"
That's wonderful, ne!
That's really it, huh ~ ~ We're still seeds ~ ! There are still flowers (seeds) that haven't bloomed!
P.S: To Shunji-kun,
"...I'm sorry! I forgot to write your name in my first blog...!! I really owe a lot to Shunji-kun too!! Thanks!! So, quick! Please forgive me! I'm waiting for your call!! Well, you probably haven't even see any of my blog since the first one..."
Episode 13, Toribi1
Today, it looks like Suzuki-shi did his last work as Kandou Jan.
Good joooob.
Suzuki-shi, Araki-shi, well done.
It was interesting!!!
Well then, Zukki! At Toribi.
1 toribi: I have no idea what Adachi means by this word XD; Possibly something to do with...trivia?? If anyone knows, please fill me in m(__)m
Episode 43, Drunk By Corn Pottage. 2008年05月07日 13:50
Just now, I happened upon the birthday of a guy who happens to look like a mouse.
With a guy who appeared in a Detective Conan commercial when I was in middle school,
And with a guy who was in a KFC commercial,
And with a guy who has real presence and talked about wanting to be an actor in his first photobook,
And with a guy who, in a way, is photobook guy's senpai,
And with lots of the staff, we celebrated.
25, huh ~ ~ ! Congrats ~ ~ ~ !!
Finally, next year, right!!
They say that successful actors always come to a turning point at 26!!
T/N: Besides Channaka, I can't figure out who else was at this party XD; No one else posted about it, so :(
Episode Three! The Night The Big Three Became Conscious of their appearance. 2008年05月14日 11:23
Yesterday, after school was over, I went out to eat with from friends from my department, Shigemoto-san, Yamazaki-san, and ___-san. Maa, I was kind of bored. Ah, but what does boredom feel like, anyway? I don't get it, ne.
This picture, from left to right, is: Shigemoto-san, Yamazaki-san, and ___-san.
By the way, I'll post the picture once I buy a cellphone.
[Souta Blog]
Earthquake. 2008-05-03 00:52
The first thing to wake me up since May started was the morning earthquake we had in Tokyo.
"Now that it's May, there's suddenly an earthquake? (sweat)", I said to myself as I woke up (bitter smile) The longer I live alone, the more I start talking to myself...What's worse, even though I'm not really talking to anyone, I use polite speech (*_*)
That's just how it is for a 28 year old man living alone (grin)
Also, today there were earthquakes in Shimane prefecture and Fukushima prefecture. I've done "Oi, Nippon" in both prefectures (Shimane is my home town, too). "Hey hey...what's this about?" I said to myself again f^_^;
I don't really understand the cause, but it's definitely something strange.
Right now, we're in the middle of Golden Week! Are you all having fun? Every year, you want to have a good Golden Week, ne.
"Well, we better do something fun then ~" I said to myself again!!
Swaying 2008-05-04 21:50
I went with Goumoto Naoya (Naoya), my previous co-stars, to see the performance of another previous co-star, Nagayama Takashi (Takassan), in the play "Kuuchuu Buranko" (^-^)
The show's still running, so I can't say much about the story, but even for the troupe, who always smile in front of people like circus performers, there are a lot of troubles, and each of the members has their own troubles...
While I was watching the play, I suddenly understood: "Of course...that's why it's called Kuuchuu Buranko1" f^_^; The unstable sky swing reflects the changes in the hearts of all the different circus performers ~ While thinking that, there were a lot of laughs, and it was a fun time from start to end (^O^)
This is a shot of me, Takassan and Naoya after the performance ♪ Even though Takassan is older than me, his skin is so smooth and it's still a mystery how he looks so good.
1 Kuuchuu Buranko: "Sky Swing" - I'm fairly certain this is a show about acrobats in the circus...
The Last Day. 2008-05-06 15:54
Yesterday, I went to see a play my office senpai, Pieru Taki is in, "Operetta Lotus and Pieru" (^O^)
When it was time to leave, my stomach was cramping from all the laughter! The story itself was interesting too, of course, but the actors really looked like they were having fun, and that came across to us...
I feel like I was taught a very basic, but very important thing m(__)m
Apparently this was Pieru-san's first play, but it didn't feel like that one bit, and he looked like he had fun on stage. I got to talk to Pieru-san after the show (Actually, yesterday was our first meeting...) Pieru-san, thank you m(__)m The Tokyo show is over, but there's still the Osaka show, so definitely!!
Also, at home there's "Italian Through TV". Are you making sure to study? (grin) The grammar will get harder little by little after this, so please do, ne (>_<) As it gets harder, we'll be inventing new weapons, so please check it out (grin) Today is the last day of Golden Week: everyone, how was it?
Working Together. 2008-05-08 22:23
I'm not someone with a weak body.
When sword fighting or rock climbing, it's often said that "It seems the upper half of the body would be important, but it's actually the lower half."
When I was young, there were times when I was told my walk of walking was strange, and when I hear that story, this suddenly pops into my head. Is that so ~ the lower half, huh ~ and then, when my gym trainer was checking my body, he said "Your pelvis is stiff, ne". My pelvis, huh ~ (☆_☆) No one told me...
I got some pelvis stretches right away!
And while I was at it, I got a massage, but...
Me: "Ow! Ow!!"
Trainer: "Huh? I'm barely touching you."
Me: "Seriously? It's pretty painful, though."
Trainer: "Taking care of others is all well and good, but please take care of yourself too!"
...It's just as he said (bitter smile) Since I was never basics about moving your body (in everyday life), like: "When you move this part, that part moves too", it's really interesting to me.
But for some reason? It's not related to body movement, but when I drink tea, I calm down...
Mother's Day. 2008-05-11 16:05
Since it's mother's day, I called my mom.
When I did, my mom...
The first word she said was "Thanks ~", but the next thing she said was "Are you doing okay ~ ?" "Are you eating right ~ ?", she was worried about me f^_^; Even though I'm calling on Mother's Day...(grin)
I don't think she used to worry about me this much. But I'm really glad she does now. It's not that I'm homesick or anything (grin) It's just, recently I've been looking back and thinking that, up to now, I've been just thinking about myself and doing my own thing ~ It's not that I'm not thankful, it's just that I'm thinking "I've gotta keep it together...I've gotta do this...I've gotta...I've gotta...". And of course my mom has her own things to do. But she's always looking out for me. Thinking about that recently, I've met lots of people, and not to change the story, but...to widen it?
People can live just by themselves.
I can't really get it across well in writing...
It is okay?
Anyway:
Mom.
Thank you.
Who's in the passenger seat? 2008-05-13 23:21
I love riding the bus and just staaaring out the window, and today I rode the bus to wear I was going, starting out the window all the way f^_^;
When a stopped car outside the bus catches my eye, I stare at it and think that maybe it's a grandchild who's come to visit their grandma (arbitrary decision (grin)) The grandma is looking in the rear-view mirror and talking about something with her grandkid, and the kid is looking in the mirror and doing the same.
I think she probably put her grandkid in the backseat for safety, but for some reason? When I see something like that I always worry to much about why the "passenger seat" is empty (;^_^A "The Passenger Seat".
That's right! The first time I rode in a taxi, I almost got in the passenger seat like it was natural, and the driver looked at me funny (-_-メ) (It's just that I'm not used to riding in the backseat!!)
In the past, and now, I always hear people talking about "Who gets to sit in the passenger seat...?", but the passenger seat...the passenger seat...Hmmm (?_?) More than being special for me, it's ordinary? Natural? To sit there....(?_?)
Now, I don't ride in cars unless I visit home, and I don't have my own car, but it's "the passenger seat".
Is it a really special seat?? I still don't understand...
[Naoya Blog]
258 2008.05.01 Thursday
After rehearsal we went drinking.
258 is really great.
There's real human kindness.
Anyone who's undecided, definitely come see it.
Off. 2008.05.04 Sunday
Today was my first off day in a while.
I just went to see Kuuchuu Buranko.
Since I knew the original work, it was easy to get into.
And, it was an interesting show.
More than when they're acting, the most interesting moment is when they abandon their acting, ne.
It was really encouraging, so I think I'll sleep well tonight.
Sentou1 2008.05.06 Tuesday
This evening, I went to a sentou for the first time in a long time.
Since it's a bit far from my house, I held off during the winter, but since it's gotten warm I can lift the ban.
Should I have bottle coffee or ramune...
While I was puzzling over that, I ended up getting fruit milk...∑(￣口￣;)
1 sentou: public bath.
One Step A Day. 2008.05.12 Monday
I like people who get caught up in something.
Whether it's love, or work, or play.
The other night, I called a friend from Osaka.
His hobbies are golf, bowling...
Like an old man! Even though I tease, that's pretty wonderful.
He has a wife, and kids, and does his best everyday. You're stronger when you have something to protect.
When I get a vacation, I want to enjoy my hobbies with my friends.
People who get caught up in things also take care of other people. Men or women. Probably...
When I talk to friends my age, I feel more positive, not that I'm usually negative...(grin)
Today was a long rehearsal in women's clothing.
One step a day is okay. Moving forward.
Pictures of the Live are up! 2008.05.14
[T/N: Just an official post from blue shuttle with a link to the Official Website, because the gallery has been updated.
[Kuji Blog]
This is 2008-05-02 00:20:08
Maruo-san.
This 2008-05-02 23:46:35
What could it beee.
Answer: It's Shibuya's Hachiko-san1. I was told we'd meet here at Hachiko, so I decided to wait as close to the front of it as possible. Since I went to the trouble, I snapped a photo from this low angle.
1Hachiko: a famous statue of a dog near Shibuya station, which is a really popular place to meet.
Gokusen 2008-05-03 23:04:06
Did you watch it? That's right. It was my fashion. Rugby. I can't d it. I don't play it. I don't know the rules. Do you have to throw it forward? Are there touch downs? Oh, that's American football. Eh, try?
...What? Oh, right, it's that. Like a goal. That's how it is. Then, defense? None? Speaking of which, only one thing stuck in my head. You're protected, right? Like this.
Then, you do like this.
Set, hut hut!
That's how much I don't know. Really, I know American football. But, you know! I'll remember rugby! I'll be in a ball game. Heh.
Well, that's about it. Please look forward to next week too ☆ (grin)
This thing is 2008-05-05 00:20:49
It's an interesting title, ne.
I think I'll try it ☆
Lots of Potatoes 2008-05-05 18:33:37
I made teppan-yaki.
How unusual.
With my teacher. 2008-05-06 23:24:39
After many years, I met on of my middle school teachers. Really, though, it's only been half a year (grin) We meet a lot, and talk on the phone. Fun chats, and deep talks. He tells me a lot. Up to now, I've learned a lot.
This is a picture of a grapefruit. I doesn't really have meaning ☆
Today's dinner 2008-05-08 00:01:01
Recently, it's been all teppan and nabe for me (grin)
It's late 2008-05-09 00:48:15
Oh no, oh no.
I'm late on my blog again. It's been hot recently, ne. That's why I've been wearing a tank top to bed.
The refreshing squad! The Tank Tops!! (all alone)
Today is... 2008-05-09 20:15:40
Pasta!
I met up with some Gokusen members, and we went out to eat. And, that's right, we went for pasta.
It was a big old helping of yummy good taste. Arama-chan did a somersault. That's all.
Gokusen 2008-05-10 19:17:57
Today is the Gokusen broadcast. The 4th episode!
That's fast, ne, we're already on the 4th episode. Iya, the 4th, the 4th.
It's the 4th episode!
So, today I ate ramen. It was delicious (grin)
Well then, I'll just wait a little until it airs at 9. It's on Nippon TV (channel 4).
Oh no! 2008-05-12 02:56:52
Since I had a day off today, I was invited out by an old acting troupe I was in, to go drinking, and I was gonna update but I toootally forgot!
Today, that's right, I went to bug my acting troupe (grin)
Speaking of which... 2008-05-12 22:35:38
I'm a college student...
I've been putting of my studies.
Work hard, me!
After a long time 2008-05-13 23:41:14
Today I participated in basketball practice for the show of DEAR BOYS in July. There were old and new faces. It really felt like a new DearMyu is starting.
Basketball practice is hard. You could say it's tough. It was hard to exercise after so long (grin) This is a shot with the members who came today.
Yup 2008-05-14 23:44:07
I'm totally in pain. I am. Damn basketball. It's important to get my body used to basketball again. Go back! My body.
Egg 2008-05-15 21:19:12
Lunch!!
An egg for lunch. It's a strong ally in the mornings. Egg lunch ☆ I'm picky and always use men-tsuyu soy sauce.
By the way, this is a picture of what I got in the shop.
[Kimeru Blog]
May 2008年05月01日 23:39
{It's May}
Congratulations to everyone with a birthday in May ~ !!!!!!!!!!
Have wonderful birthdays ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ
It's gotten pretty warm, ne.
When I look around, I see a lot of people wearing short sleeves. Just a little longer till summer ｷﾗﾝ
Today, before the interview, I went to buy some summer clothes like I've been wanting to ☆ I bought a bit much, though...(grin)
When I showed up for the interview with all my shopping, the staff were like "Too much!" (grin)
The interview was...
{Pippin}
Today I had an interview with these 3 guys. Aiba-chan, Miyashita-kun, Masa (Nakagauchi-shi).
The Pippin members are great! I get really hyper when I see them! I'm looking forward to the second show ~ !!
Today was my first time meeting Miyashita-kun, but he's an amazing person! He's interesting, and really serious, so I liked him right away! ← fast (grin)
The rehearsal hall will be fun ☆ ｷﾗｷﾗ
Fu fu fu...← suspicious
I've got a feeling the second show is gonna be a great one!!! I'll do my best!! ﾒﾗﾒﾗ
{The album is on sale next month!}
Just about a half a month left until the album sale!
Yesterday, we safely finished laying down all the tracks!! ｷﾗｷﾗ All that's left is to clean up all the songs (mastering)!
There's a really broad variety of songs, so it's really interesting to listen to all of them together (grin)
Komuro Tetsuya-san, Miyako Keiichi-san, Asakura Daisuke-san, ROLLY-san...It's just amazing...
Among the new songs I've produced, there are lots if different melodies, and it's so diverse it's interesting (grin) The unbalanced feel is really interesting to listen to, and cool!!
There's a little time left till the sale day, but please look forward to it ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ
There are new songs to get fired up to at the Lives, so I wanna hurry and sing them for the Tour ~ !!
Awawa 2008年05月02日 11:38
My nude shots were in the paper today...(grin)
Actually...
I took the challenge of an all-nude shoot for the inner jacket of my 3rd album "Kimeru", on sale on 6/18, and also for the music clip from "marionette" that we're planning to put on the limited release DVD.
It's to show my strong "heart", as I turn to the "NEXT STAGE".
I'm not just an exhibitionist (grin)
There were a ton of staff at the all-nude photoshoot, too (grin) It was tough, mentally (><)
Please check your schedules.
Since there was an interview during this shoot, I think you'll be able to get a glimpse of photoshoot scenery soon.
It's just that I'm naked (grin)
{Oh?}
It looks like they're cutting back on grocery bags all over the country. You can use them in lots of ways, ne.
Eco! Eco!
Golden Week 2008年05月03日 13:47
How was your Golden Week, everyone?
Unfortunately, it was rainy in Tokyo, but how was it in your area? Enjoy your vacation to the fullest in spite of the rain, ne ♪
This picture is from the shoot for the cellphone site's May movie (grin)
{Strawberries}
The strawberries have been tasty recently v
I keep buying them without thinking, ne.
The other day, I added waaay to much fresh cream (grin)
Rush 2008年05月05日 22:06
{Baby Rush}
Since mid-April, all my friends have been having babies! There were 4 more in the last 2 weeks!! Congrats ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ
A bunch of my friends are pregnant, too, so I wonder if the birth rate really is declining? I doubt it (grin) It's nice to have such happy things ☆ ｷﾗｷﾗ
{3}
At the shoot in the city the other day, I bumped into these two! Aiba-chan & Yuuta-kun (Furukawa-shi).
They're so tall!!! (><)
{Mastering}
We're doing work on the music video for the bonus footage music video, and mastering the album.
It'll be good, so wait for it, ne.
Tomorrow is Yosshi's (Fujita-shi's) birthday!
Pippin 2008年05月08日 01:08
{Interview}
Yesterday was a Pippin interview ♪
A shot with Nakao Mie-san and Aiba-chan ☆
Nakao-san's comments really went straight to my heart and made me stronger. I'm really glad I got to do today's interview with Nakao-san ♪
During the first show, I was too nervous to talk to her much, but for the second show I'll be more assertive and talk to her! ﾒﾗﾒﾗ
{Run-in}
When I was walking down the street after the interview, I got hit on by someone in a car (grin)
But, when I looked closer...
Oh, it was Kazuki (Katou)-kun (grin)
I've been running into lots of people recently. How mysterious.
Prince of Tennis Ending Commemoration Party. 2008年05月10日 06:36
{Festival}
I went to the "Prince of Tennis Ending Commemoration Party" that Konomi-sensei organized! It was a party with tons of people connected with the manga, anime, musical, and movie ♪
It was so fun ♪ Since I'm so private, my goal for this year is to "meet up with precious friends I don't usually see!!", and I achieved a lot yesterday ☆ ｷﾗｷﾗ
I got to meet a lot of new people too, so it was a lovely day ♪
(The Afternoon)
A tennis tournament!!
There were prizes (the punishments are still secret). There was a can-hitting game, and a big doubles tennis tournament ♪
It was amazing how many people participated! We got our partners by lottery!
I was partnered with the third cast's Momoshiro, Takagi Shinpei-kun! We almost made it, but we lost to the winning team by one point...(><) Shinpei-kun, it was fun! Thanks!
You'll see it on the picture of the Tournament sheet above, but my official title was!!!??? Yesterday I had a name tag, but while everyone else had their role name or their company name, I was the "Kira-kira Prince" (grin)
It was a little embarrassing to go around with that on (grin)
Even after the fourth cast (current) team & Ueshima-sensei left for rehearsal, there was still the Tousai Match (team competition), so it got pretty heated up!!
This is it! Sports!!!
It was a nice feeling. Tennis is the best! We all worked together.
I took a shot with our guest cheerleader, Nakai Miho-san ♪
She's really friendly and nice ☆ ｷﾗｷﾗ
(The Evening)
We had dinner on a house-boat ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ
Borrowing a boat and going on a journey with friends is the best!
We had teppan cooking, but Konomi-sensei came over to my table and monja ♪
It was ultra-delicious!! Sensei's really good at it, but...It was mentai and cheese monja.
It's not fair to be that good!
It was really fun!
I'm really in debt to this work, from my debut song for the anime opening, to my roles as Fuji Shuusuke and Echizen Ryouma in the musicals. It's a really wonderful production.
Of course the manga is interesting too, and all the people involved are just too wonderful.
Even though the manga, anime, plays, and movie were different, everyone there bonded amazingly well. Ah ~ remembering it now, I feel like crying...
I'm so glad I was able to make such wonderful friends ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ
Konomi-sensei, good work! Also, thank you so much for organizing this party ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ Also also! Thanks to all the participants and staff for such a lovely time!!
We had the pamphlet photoshoot! 2008年05月13日 00:39
{Pamphlet Photoshoot}
Yesterday was a photoshoot for the tour pamphlet ♪ We took lots of pictures ☆ ｷﾗｷﾗ
This time, we're doing a slightly different kind of pamphlet! Look forward to it ☆
{Bambino}
Yesterday, in the rain, I had a magazine shoot ♪ I don't usually do shoots with an umbrella, so it was new ☆
After that, I went to see the play Bambino!
I cried (grin) It was a great story ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ
I took a shot backstage with Eiji-san (Moriyama-shi) and Wasshi (Washio-shi)
{Earthquake}
There have been lots of earthquakes recently, ne. Before, when I had my live concert in China there was an earthquake.
I'm really worried.
Everyone, please be very careful, ne.
Album Jacket Up!! 2008年05月15日 11:11
This is the jacket for my album, "Kimeru", on sale on 6/18 ♪
I'm not naked on the jacket (sweat) That's just for the inner jacket and the special addition DVD. Makes it easier to buy, right? (grin)
The new songs are really good ♪ I think there are songs that will surpass your expectations, too. There are many variations of me! Check it out! Since I'll definitely be singing the new songs for the July tour, remember them, ne!
More information, like song order and titles, can be found at the following address. Check it out!
http://www.kimeru.com/schedule/release_info.shtml
-Sorry I got so behind again ^^;; I was out of town for a few days, so of course all the boys decided updating was the coolest thing ever x_x
-I wanted to throw out a big "THANK YOU" to all of our readers - thanks to everyone who's been sticking in there, and thanks to newcomers for your patronage. We really do appreciate all the comments we get, even if we don't have time to reply to all of them.
-On that note, thats_my_line's 3rd birthday is coming up on the 21st!!!! \(^O^)/ Once again, thanks to all those who've stuck it out till now, for your support and comments! Also, a big thanks from me to waywardstar and lizstarsky for joining the team and helping out ^^
Okay, that's all.
[Zukki Blog]
Nice Naming! 2008年05月02日 00:28
Hello ~ !
The traditional and familiar hot guy here ~ (grin)!
Umm ~ ...
Actually, that's the blurb for my second photobook (^_^;)
Iya ~ it's an original name.
However, it's not just a name.
There's lots of stuff inside! Since there's a whole section besides the photos, everyone should definitely definitely get it (*^_^*)
Also, the other day, on location, I discovered a building with this name1.
The details about the event will be out soon, too, so I really want to meet...
all you you (*´∀｀*)
1 the building's name: the building says "Aitai", which translates to "to want to meet [someone]".
I'm kind of attached to it, but... 2008年05月03日 17:50
Yesterday and the day before I had interviews...
It's about time to say goodbye to this Long Hair-chan.
I'm gonna cut it right off!
Somehow or other it's been close to 2 years since I've had it short ~ ...
I'll post again when I cut it (・∀・)
Debut ♪ 2008年05月04日 00:16
Short!
How is it?
Also, today I did a recording for a variety show with some of the members!
It was re~ally really fun!!
Look forward to the broadcast ♪1
1 Note: The show they were on was ネプリーグ (Nepu Legue), which is this variety show involving two teams. It's something like those "3D" amusement park rides - the teams ride in little carts that move up and down while the move through a virtual world that's projected on a big screen in front of them (for a visual, check out this old ep on YouTube). They move through the world by correctly inputing the pronunciation of kanji that appear on the screen. Anyway, the D-Boys show is scheduled to air on Fuji Terebi on 5/26 at 7:00pm (19:00), I believe. I rly rly hope it goes up online somewhere X3
Just call and I'll jump up. 2008年05月04日 11:08
Jajajajaan!1
Jaaan!
Jan!
Revived!!
After all...
I love Jan (grin)
Let's go nuts for Golden Week ~ !!
I hope everyone comes to have fun with me ヾ(^▽^)ノ
1 Jajajan: this is the Japanese equivalent of "Tada!"
Even short, it still touches my neck. 2008年05月05日 18:25
Today's event ended safely ~ !
We had another handshake event today, and I'm really glad I got to see everyone (*´д｀*)
Also, I got a lot of compliments on my short hair.
"The short hair looks much more ikemen-like1, ne!"
Teeheehee.
Thanks!
Since I'm a traditional and familiar ikemen ~ ...
...oh, enough of that?
Right.
But, since I feel like I've gone back to Jan's early days, I like it (^▽^)
I'll do my best tomorrow too!
1 ikemen: Japanese slang meaning a "cool guy" or, really, a "hot and stylish guy" :P
...?...!! 2008年05月06日 00:02
I was reading everyone's comments just now, and I noticed something.
Sorry!
I forgot to announce the details for the Golden Week event (゜д゜;)
The event's tomorrow at Seibuen Amusement Park!!
If you have time, definitely!
Connection 2008年05月06日 22:50
All the Golden Week events ended safely ~ !
To everyone who came out to the parks, thank you!
Since it was a little different at each show, I think all the people who came had fun (・∀・)
It was really fun, so even though it was the end, it didn't feel like it.
Jan and everyone else will keep journeying and training after this, learning and aiming for the top1...
I feel like we ended with a scene like that, with hope overflowing.
I wrote something lame ~ ... but even knowing that, I'm exited enough to write it, right now (grin)
And just like Jan and everyone else, I'll be doing that too. ...
Speaking of connections.
Like I said in yesterday's blog, I read everyone's comments...
I saw that everyone was talking to each other in the comments.
I thought "How wonderful ~".
I thought it was a wonderful connection.
Also, my beloved RADWIMPS have this line in one of their songs:
"When it seemed like no one would cry at the end, you made the world round, didn't you?"2
It was a wonderful day, where I got to feel many different connections!
I'll keep doing my bes tomorrow!
1 aiming for the top &tc: this is a reference to one of the opening lines from Gekirangers.
2 this is a line from the song 有心論 (Yuushinron) - watch the PV here. In other news, I'm not entirely sure what that line is supposed to mean.
I put a ribbon in my hair after make-up 2008年05月09日 16:15
The make-up person I'm friends with said "It's so cuuuute~" that I got kind of carried away.
Since I got my hair cut, I look kind of childish ~
Today I had an interview with Araki and Shingo-chan!
Look forward to it.
Shingo25[The Longest Talker] 2008年05月09日 18:33
I went for Chinese with Nakagawa-san, who turned 25 the other day.
Maybe because he's old now, Nakagawa-san sure talks a lot (grin)
You can see that Nakagawa-san in the 6/4 Cast Prix!
Definitely!
My stiff head is soft 2008年05月12日 11:35
Since I got my first off day in a while yesterday, I went for a massage!
Sometimes my make-up artist, or the beauty artist will give me a head massage, but apparently I'm stiffer than most people (゜o゜；)
That's pretty bad, I thought, so I went.
Iya ~ it's not my shoulders or something, it's my head and my face, ne.
But when I think about it, those are what I use most in my work, you know...
While saying "OooUooAaa ~", I was able to relax!
Refreshing!
Also, I have an announcement for my next blog.
Coming soon!
Wa-Kei & An Announcement 2008年05月12日 12:53
Today, I went with the members in this picture to both Waseda and Keio1, to study them for D-Stage!
Since they're involved with plot of the play, I can't stay too much, but...I'm really glad we went!
Getting to see the places, sites, and monuments for real gave me a lot of motivation, and there are a lot of things connected to our roles.
I hope I can use what I learned today for the play!
Also!
I talked about this in my previous blog.
An announcement!
Tomorrow, Suzuki Hiroki is appearing on the show "Ana ☆ Para"!
It's live, starting at 14:55.
I'm so excited ~
Look forward to it!
1 Waseda and Keio: the two rival universities to be featured in D-Stage 2; also, two of the most prestigious colleges in Japan.
Soon 2008年05月13日 16:12
I'll be on "Ana ☆ Para"!
Watch it, ne ♪
Live Broadcast Finished! & This year... 2008年05月13日 18:22
Everyone, did you watch the live broadcast?
The natto yakisoba was really delicious (grin)!
Also, announcement!
I had this during the broadcast, but...
This is a D-Stage strap.
The Last Game version, continuing from last year!!
Suzuki Hiroki is in charge of designs ~ !
And of course I'll create new ones for the new members!
This picture is just a sample, but I'll be working on making something great, so look forward to it!
Real rehearsals begin! 2008年05月15日 20:03
The real rehearsals for Last Game have finally started.
I was sure I'd understand everything, but that's definitely still far off...
It's high, our hurdle this time.
I talked about it with this guy, who has an important role like last time, and got really fired up!
We ate meat!
[Adachi Blog]
White Asparagus 2008年05月05日 10:10
How to make white asparagus:
Bury it underground, and don't let it photosynthesize for one lifetime...
I don't want to turn into white asparagus.
I want to bask in the sunlight!
Episode 9! The undying flower. 2008年05月06日 18:48
There are these words from this line I love:
"Humans are like...they're spread all over the world...like...like seeds!......They're helpless!!!!"
That's wonderful, ne!
That's really it, huh ~ ~ We're still seeds ~ ! There are still flowers (seeds) that haven't bloomed!
P.S: To Shunji-kun,
"...I'm sorry! I forgot to write your name in my first blog...!! I really owe a lot to Shunji-kun too!! Thanks!! So, quick! Please forgive me! I'm waiting for your call!! Well, you probably haven't even see any of my blog since the first one..."
Episode 13, Toribi1
Today, it looks like Suzuki-shi did his last work as Kandou Jan.
Good joooob.
Suzuki-shi, Araki-shi, well done.
It was interesting!!!
Well then, Zukki! At Toribi.
1 toribi: I have no idea what Adachi means by this word XD; Possibly something to do with...trivia?? If anyone knows, please fill me in m(__)m
Episode 43, Drunk By Corn Pottage. 2008年05月07日 13:50
Just now, I happened upon the birthday of a guy who happens to look like a mouse.
With a guy who appeared in a Detective Conan commercial when I was in middle school,
And with a guy who was in a KFC commercial,
And with a guy who has real presence and talked about wanting to be an actor in his first photobook,
And with a guy who, in a way, is photobook guy's senpai,
And with lots of the staff, we celebrated.
25, huh ~ ~ ! Congrats ~ ~ ~ !!
Finally, next year, right!!
They say that successful actors always come to a turning point at 26!!
T/N: Besides Channaka, I can't figure out who else was at this party XD; No one else posted about it, so :(
Episode Three! The Night The Big Three Became Conscious of their appearance. 2008年05月14日 11:23
Yesterday, after school was over, I went out to eat with from friends from my department, Shigemoto-san, Yamazaki-san, and ___-san. Maa, I was kind of bored. Ah, but what does boredom feel like, anyway? I don't get it, ne.
This picture, from left to right, is: Shigemoto-san, Yamazaki-san, and ___-san.
By the way, I'll post the picture once I buy a cellphone.
[Souta Blog]
Earthquake. 2008-05-03 00:52
The first thing to wake me up since May started was the morning earthquake we had in Tokyo.
"Now that it's May, there's suddenly an earthquake? (sweat)", I said to myself as I woke up (bitter smile) The longer I live alone, the more I start talking to myself...What's worse, even though I'm not really talking to anyone, I use polite speech (*_*)
That's just how it is for a 28 year old man living alone (grin)
Also, today there were earthquakes in Shimane prefecture and Fukushima prefecture. I've done "Oi, Nippon" in both prefectures (Shimane is my home town, too). "Hey hey...what's this about?" I said to myself again f^_^;
I don't really understand the cause, but it's definitely something strange.
Right now, we're in the middle of Golden Week! Are you all having fun? Every year, you want to have a good Golden Week, ne.
"Well, we better do something fun then ~" I said to myself again!!
Swaying 2008-05-04 21:50
I went with Goumoto Naoya (Naoya), my previous co-stars, to see the performance of another previous co-star, Nagayama Takashi (Takassan), in the play "Kuuchuu Buranko" (^-^)
The show's still running, so I can't say much about the story, but even for the troupe, who always smile in front of people like circus performers, there are a lot of troubles, and each of the members has their own troubles...
While I was watching the play, I suddenly understood: "Of course...that's why it's called Kuuchuu Buranko1" f^_^; The unstable sky swing reflects the changes in the hearts of all the different circus performers ~ While thinking that, there were a lot of laughs, and it was a fun time from start to end (^O^)
This is a shot of me, Takassan and Naoya after the performance ♪ Even though Takassan is older than me, his skin is so smooth and it's still a mystery how he looks so good.
1 Kuuchuu Buranko: "Sky Swing" - I'm fairly certain this is a show about acrobats in the circus...
The Last Day. 2008-05-06 15:54
Yesterday, I went to see a play my office senpai, Pieru Taki is in, "Operetta Lotus and Pieru" (^O^)
When it was time to leave, my stomach was cramping from all the laughter! The story itself was interesting too, of course, but the actors really looked like they were having fun, and that came across to us...
I feel like I was taught a very basic, but very important thing m(__)m
Apparently this was Pieru-san's first play, but it didn't feel like that one bit, and he looked like he had fun on stage. I got to talk to Pieru-san after the show (Actually, yesterday was our first meeting...) Pieru-san, thank you m(__)m The Tokyo show is over, but there's still the Osaka show, so definitely!!
Also, at home there's "Italian Through TV". Are you making sure to study? (grin) The grammar will get harder little by little after this, so please do, ne (>_<) As it gets harder, we'll be inventing new weapons, so please check it out (grin) Today is the last day of Golden Week: everyone, how was it?
Working Together. 2008-05-08 22:23
I'm not someone with a weak body.
When sword fighting or rock climbing, it's often said that "It seems the upper half of the body would be important, but it's actually the lower half."
When I was young, there were times when I was told my walk of walking was strange, and when I hear that story, this suddenly pops into my head. Is that so ~ the lower half, huh ~ and then, when my gym trainer was checking my body, he said "Your pelvis is stiff, ne". My pelvis, huh ~ (☆_☆) No one told me...
I got some pelvis stretches right away!
And while I was at it, I got a massage, but...
Me: "Ow! Ow!!"
Trainer: "Huh? I'm barely touching you."
Me: "Seriously? It's pretty painful, though."
Trainer: "Taking care of others is all well and good, but please take care of yourself too!"
...It's just as he said (bitter smile) Since I was never basics about moving your body (in everyday life), like: "When you move this part, that part moves too", it's really interesting to me.
But for some reason? It's not related to body movement, but when I drink tea, I calm down...
Mother's Day. 2008-05-11 16:05
Since it's mother's day, I called my mom.
When I did, my mom...
The first word she said was "Thanks ~", but the next thing she said was "Are you doing okay ~ ?" "Are you eating right ~ ?", she was worried about me f^_^; Even though I'm calling on Mother's Day...(grin)
I don't think she used to worry about me this much. But I'm really glad she does now. It's not that I'm homesick or anything (grin) It's just, recently I've been looking back and thinking that, up to now, I've been just thinking about myself and doing my own thing ~ It's not that I'm not thankful, it's just that I'm thinking "I've gotta keep it together...I've gotta do this...I've gotta...I've gotta...". And of course my mom has her own things to do. But she's always looking out for me. Thinking about that recently, I've met lots of people, and not to change the story, but...to widen it?
People can live just by themselves.
I can't really get it across well in writing...
It is okay?
Anyway:
Mom.
Thank you.
Who's in the passenger seat? 2008-05-13 23:21
I love riding the bus and just staaaring out the window, and today I rode the bus to wear I was going, starting out the window all the way f^_^;
When a stopped car outside the bus catches my eye, I stare at it and think that maybe it's a grandchild who's come to visit their grandma (arbitrary decision (grin)) The grandma is looking in the rear-view mirror and talking about something with her grandkid, and the kid is looking in the mirror and doing the same.
I think she probably put her grandkid in the backseat for safety, but for some reason? When I see something like that I always worry to much about why the "passenger seat" is empty (;^_^A "The Passenger Seat".
That's right! The first time I rode in a taxi, I almost got in the passenger seat like it was natural, and the driver looked at me funny (-_-メ) (It's just that I'm not used to riding in the backseat!!)
In the past, and now, I always hear people talking about "Who gets to sit in the passenger seat...?", but the passenger seat...the passenger seat...Hmmm (?_?) More than being special for me, it's ordinary? Natural? To sit there....(?_?)
Now, I don't ride in cars unless I visit home, and I don't have my own car, but it's "the passenger seat".
Is it a really special seat?? I still don't understand...
[Naoya Blog]
258 2008.05.01 Thursday
After rehearsal we went drinking.
258 is really great.
There's real human kindness.
Anyone who's undecided, definitely come see it.
Off. 2008.05.04 Sunday
Today was my first off day in a while.
I just went to see Kuuchuu Buranko.
Since I knew the original work, it was easy to get into.
And, it was an interesting show.
More than when they're acting, the most interesting moment is when they abandon their acting, ne.
It was really encouraging, so I think I'll sleep well tonight.
Sentou1 2008.05.06 Tuesday
This evening, I went to a sentou for the first time in a long time.
Since it's a bit far from my house, I held off during the winter, but since it's gotten warm I can lift the ban.
Should I have bottle coffee or ramune...
While I was puzzling over that, I ended up getting fruit milk...∑(￣口￣;)
1 sentou: public bath.
One Step A Day. 2008.05.12 Monday
I like people who get caught up in something.
Whether it's love, or work, or play.
The other night, I called a friend from Osaka.
His hobbies are golf, bowling...
Like an old man! Even though I tease, that's pretty wonderful.
He has a wife, and kids, and does his best everyday. You're stronger when you have something to protect.
When I get a vacation, I want to enjoy my hobbies with my friends.
People who get caught up in things also take care of other people. Men or women. Probably...
When I talk to friends my age, I feel more positive, not that I'm usually negative...(grin)
Today was a long rehearsal in women's clothing.
One step a day is okay. Moving forward.
Pictures of the Live are up! 2008.05.14
[T/N: Just an official post from blue shuttle with a link to the Official Website, because the gallery has been updated.
[Kuji Blog]
This is 2008-05-02 00:20:08
Maruo-san.
This 2008-05-02 23:46:35
What could it beee.
Answer: It's Shibuya's Hachiko-san1. I was told we'd meet here at Hachiko, so I decided to wait as close to the front of it as possible. Since I went to the trouble, I snapped a photo from this low angle.
1Hachiko: a famous statue of a dog near Shibuya station, which is a really popular place to meet.
Gokusen 2008-05-03 23:04:06
Did you watch it? That's right. It was my fashion. Rugby. I can't d it. I don't play it. I don't know the rules. Do you have to throw it forward? Are there touch downs? Oh, that's American football. Eh, try?
...What? Oh, right, it's that. Like a goal. That's how it is. Then, defense? None? Speaking of which, only one thing stuck in my head. You're protected, right? Like this.
Then, you do like this.
Set, hut hut!
That's how much I don't know. Really, I know American football. But, you know! I'll remember rugby! I'll be in a ball game. Heh.
Well, that's about it. Please look forward to next week too ☆ (grin)
This thing is 2008-05-05 00:20:49
It's an interesting title, ne.
I think I'll try it ☆
Lots of Potatoes 2008-05-05 18:33:37
I made teppan-yaki.
How unusual.
With my teacher. 2008-05-06 23:24:39
After many years, I met on of my middle school teachers. Really, though, it's only been half a year (grin) We meet a lot, and talk on the phone. Fun chats, and deep talks. He tells me a lot. Up to now, I've learned a lot.
This is a picture of a grapefruit. I doesn't really have meaning ☆
Today's dinner 2008-05-08 00:01:01
Recently, it's been all teppan and nabe for me (grin)
It's late 2008-05-09 00:48:15
Oh no, oh no.
I'm late on my blog again. It's been hot recently, ne. That's why I've been wearing a tank top to bed.
The refreshing squad! The Tank Tops!! (all alone)
Today is... 2008-05-09 20:15:40
Pasta!
I met up with some Gokusen members, and we went out to eat. And, that's right, we went for pasta.
It was a big old helping of yummy good taste. Arama-chan did a somersault. That's all.
Gokusen 2008-05-10 19:17:57
Today is the Gokusen broadcast. The 4th episode!
That's fast, ne, we're already on the 4th episode. Iya, the 4th, the 4th.
It's the 4th episode!
So, today I ate ramen. It was delicious (grin)
Well then, I'll just wait a little until it airs at 9. It's on Nippon TV (channel 4).
Oh no! 2008-05-12 02:56:52
Since I had a day off today, I was invited out by an old acting troupe I was in, to go drinking, and I was gonna update but I toootally forgot!
Today, that's right, I went to bug my acting troupe (grin)
Speaking of which... 2008-05-12 22:35:38
I'm a college student...
I've been putting of my studies.
Work hard, me!
After a long time 2008-05-13 23:41:14
Today I participated in basketball practice for the show of DEAR BOYS in July. There were old and new faces. It really felt like a new DearMyu is starting.
Basketball practice is hard. You could say it's tough. It was hard to exercise after so long (grin) This is a shot with the members who came today.
Yup 2008-05-14 23:44:07
I'm totally in pain. I am. Damn basketball. It's important to get my body used to basketball again. Go back! My body.
Egg 2008-05-15 21:19:12
Lunch!!
An egg for lunch. It's a strong ally in the mornings. Egg lunch ☆ I'm picky and always use men-tsuyu soy sauce.
By the way, this is a picture of what I got in the shop.
[Kimeru Blog]
May 2008年05月01日 23:39
{It's May}
Congratulations to everyone with a birthday in May ~ !!!!!!!!!!
Have wonderful birthdays ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ
It's gotten pretty warm, ne.
When I look around, I see a lot of people wearing short sleeves. Just a little longer till summer ｷﾗﾝ
Today, before the interview, I went to buy some summer clothes like I've been wanting to ☆ I bought a bit much, though...(grin)
When I showed up for the interview with all my shopping, the staff were like "Too much!" (grin)
The interview was...
{Pippin}
Today I had an interview with these 3 guys. Aiba-chan, Miyashita-kun, Masa (Nakagauchi-shi).
The Pippin members are great! I get really hyper when I see them! I'm looking forward to the second show ~ !!
Today was my first time meeting Miyashita-kun, but he's an amazing person! He's interesting, and really serious, so I liked him right away! ← fast (grin)
The rehearsal hall will be fun ☆ ｷﾗｷﾗ
Fu fu fu...← suspicious
I've got a feeling the second show is gonna be a great one!!! I'll do my best!! ﾒﾗﾒﾗ
{The album is on sale next month!}
Just about a half a month left until the album sale!
Yesterday, we safely finished laying down all the tracks!! ｷﾗｷﾗ All that's left is to clean up all the songs (mastering)!
There's a really broad variety of songs, so it's really interesting to listen to all of them together (grin)
Komuro Tetsuya-san, Miyako Keiichi-san, Asakura Daisuke-san, ROLLY-san...It's just amazing...
Among the new songs I've produced, there are lots if different melodies, and it's so diverse it's interesting (grin) The unbalanced feel is really interesting to listen to, and cool!!
There's a little time left till the sale day, but please look forward to it ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ
There are new songs to get fired up to at the Lives, so I wanna hurry and sing them for the Tour ~ !!
Awawa 2008年05月02日 11:38
My nude shots were in the paper today...(grin)
Actually...
I took the challenge of an all-nude shoot for the inner jacket of my 3rd album "Kimeru", on sale on 6/18, and also for the music clip from "marionette" that we're planning to put on the limited release DVD.
It's to show my strong "heart", as I turn to the "NEXT STAGE".
I'm not just an exhibitionist (grin)
There were a ton of staff at the all-nude photoshoot, too (grin) It was tough, mentally (><)
Please check your schedules.
Since there was an interview during this shoot, I think you'll be able to get a glimpse of photoshoot scenery soon.
It's just that I'm naked (grin)
{Oh?}
It looks like they're cutting back on grocery bags all over the country. You can use them in lots of ways, ne.
Eco! Eco!
Golden Week 2008年05月03日 13:47
How was your Golden Week, everyone?
Unfortunately, it was rainy in Tokyo, but how was it in your area? Enjoy your vacation to the fullest in spite of the rain, ne ♪
This picture is from the shoot for the cellphone site's May movie (grin)
{Strawberries}
The strawberries have been tasty recently v
I keep buying them without thinking, ne.
The other day, I added waaay to much fresh cream (grin)
Rush 2008年05月05日 22:06
{Baby Rush}
Since mid-April, all my friends have been having babies! There were 4 more in the last 2 weeks!! Congrats ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ
A bunch of my friends are pregnant, too, so I wonder if the birth rate really is declining? I doubt it (grin) It's nice to have such happy things ☆ ｷﾗｷﾗ
{3}
At the shoot in the city the other day, I bumped into these two! Aiba-chan & Yuuta-kun (Furukawa-shi).
They're so tall!!! (><)
{Mastering}
We're doing work on the music video for the bonus footage music video, and mastering the album.
It'll be good, so wait for it, ne.
Tomorrow is Yosshi's (Fujita-shi's) birthday!
Pippin 2008年05月08日 01:08
{Interview}
Yesterday was a Pippin interview ♪
A shot with Nakao Mie-san and Aiba-chan ☆
Nakao-san's comments really went straight to my heart and made me stronger. I'm really glad I got to do today's interview with Nakao-san ♪
During the first show, I was too nervous to talk to her much, but for the second show I'll be more assertive and talk to her! ﾒﾗﾒﾗ
{Run-in}
When I was walking down the street after the interview, I got hit on by someone in a car (grin)
But, when I looked closer...
Oh, it was Kazuki (Katou)-kun (grin)
I've been running into lots of people recently. How mysterious.
Prince of Tennis Ending Commemoration Party. 2008年05月10日 06:36
{Festival}
I went to the "Prince of Tennis Ending Commemoration Party" that Konomi-sensei organized! It was a party with tons of people connected with the manga, anime, musical, and movie ♪
It was so fun ♪ Since I'm so private, my goal for this year is to "meet up with precious friends I don't usually see!!", and I achieved a lot yesterday ☆ ｷﾗｷﾗ
I got to meet a lot of new people too, so it was a lovely day ♪
(The Afternoon)
A tennis tournament!!
There were prizes (the punishments are still secret). There was a can-hitting game, and a big doubles tennis tournament ♪
It was amazing how many people participated! We got our partners by lottery!
I was partnered with the third cast's Momoshiro, Takagi Shinpei-kun! We almost made it, but we lost to the winning team by one point...(><) Shinpei-kun, it was fun! Thanks!
You'll see it on the picture of the Tournament sheet above, but my official title was!!!??? Yesterday I had a name tag, but while everyone else had their role name or their company name, I was the "Kira-kira Prince" (grin)
It was a little embarrassing to go around with that on (grin)
Even after the fourth cast (current) team & Ueshima-sensei left for rehearsal, there was still the Tousai Match (team competition), so it got pretty heated up!!
This is it! Sports!!!
It was a nice feeling. Tennis is the best! We all worked together.
I took a shot with our guest cheerleader, Nakai Miho-san ♪
She's really friendly and nice ☆ ｷﾗｷﾗ
(The Evening)
We had dinner on a house-boat ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ
Borrowing a boat and going on a journey with friends is the best!
We had teppan cooking, but Konomi-sensei came over to my table and monja ♪
It was ultra-delicious!! Sensei's really good at it, but...It was mentai and cheese monja.
It's not fair to be that good!
It was really fun!
I'm really in debt to this work, from my debut song for the anime opening, to my roles as Fuji Shuusuke and Echizen Ryouma in the musicals. It's a really wonderful production.
Of course the manga is interesting too, and all the people involved are just too wonderful.
Even though the manga, anime, plays, and movie were different, everyone there bonded amazingly well. Ah ~ remembering it now, I feel like crying...
I'm so glad I was able to make such wonderful friends ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ
Konomi-sensei, good work! Also, thank you so much for organizing this party ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ Also also! Thanks to all the participants and staff for such a lovely time!!
We had the pamphlet photoshoot! 2008年05月13日 00:39
{Pamphlet Photoshoot}
Yesterday was a photoshoot for the tour pamphlet ♪ We took lots of pictures ☆ ｷﾗｷﾗ
This time, we're doing a slightly different kind of pamphlet! Look forward to it ☆
{Bambino}
Yesterday, in the rain, I had a magazine shoot ♪ I don't usually do shoots with an umbrella, so it was new ☆
After that, I went to see the play Bambino!
I cried (grin) It was a great story ♪ ｷﾗｷﾗ
I took a shot backstage with Eiji-san (Moriyama-shi) and Wasshi (Washio-shi)
{Earthquake}
There have been lots of earthquakes recently, ne. Before, when I had my live concert in China there was an earthquake.
I'm really worried.
Everyone, please be very careful, ne.
Album Jacket Up!! 2008年05月15日 11:11
This is the jacket for my album, "Kimeru", on sale on 6/18 ♪
I'm not naked on the jacket (sweat) That's just for the inner jacket and the special addition DVD. Makes it easier to buy, right? (grin)
The new songs are really good ♪ I think there are songs that will surpass your expectations, too. There are many variations of me! Check it out! Since I'll definitely be singing the new songs for the July tour, remember them, ne!
More information, like song order and titles, can be found at the following address. Check it out!
http://www.kimeru.com/schedule/release_info.shtml