Translation: Myojo June 2012, Kisumai No.1 Grand Prix
My longest translation yet. I can't even think of anything to write after editing it all. Translation notes at the end. I'm also working on translating the ranking amongst the members from the same issue. That, and a request I've received should go up faster than this is, since they're both shorter. ^_^
Kisumai No.1 Grand Prix
Based on the votes of readers the No.1 in various genres within Kisumai has been decided! Have the delighted comments of the members who got first♪
Seems like he’d be good at kissing
1. Kitayama Hiromitsu
2. Fujigaya Taisuke
3. Tamamori Yuta
Readers’ reasons for selecting
“When he’s alone together with a girl, he seems like he’d kiss her naturally and laugh.” (Purin917♥ - Shizuoka), “Because previously, he’d said that the thickness of his lips is 1cm” (Aya - Osaka), “He seems like he gets the trick” (Yurifi - Ehime), “Because his lips are full and look soft” (Mitsumame - Kyoto)
Winner’s comment
Huh, what’s this? Just what is everyone imagining? I want to ask (laugh). The moment I start to want to kiss someone is when I get startled by a cute mannerism. I can’t think of anything like, specifically this!, but there are mannerisms that make my heart throb. I think even if a girl performed those mannerisms artificially, I wouldn’t be able to see through it. I think I’d be easily tricked.
Sexiest
1. Fujigaya Taisuke
2. Kitayama Hiromitsu
3. Tamamori Yuta
Readers’ reasons for selecting
“His looks and his existence and his voice when he sings, everything is sexy♥” (Mitsusuke - Aichi), “Even I, an elementary school student, thought WOW” (Noritan - Shimane), “The way he photographs is really sexy, and when I’m looking at him, my heart throbs” (Mami - Hyogo), “His body is cool, and he’s lean but macho” (Rinrin - Ibaraki)
Winner’s comment
I’m happy I was picked-♪ I don’t know myself whether or not I’m sexy, but when I was checking live footage with Wataru, he’s said “That look with your eyes is sexy,” before. As for what’s sexy on women, of course, it’s low necklines. When I see clothes which open at the chest, my heart throbs, and I think “you little”. Sexy women are nice.
Seems like he eats a lot
1. Yokoo Wataru
2. Miyata Toshiya
3. Nikaido Takashi
Readers’ reasons for selecting
“Because I saw him eating a lot on Moshimo Tours” (Watarucchi LOVE♥- Fukushima), “Because there’s the impression that he eats a lot” (Mikudori - Ibaraki), “Because he’s called the thin great eater” (Misa - Hyogo), “Because in a magazine, he said, ‘I eat at least two servings’” (Yuripi - Okayama)
Winner’s comment
I think I actually do eat a lot, but I am such a big eater? I’m not particularly good at eating wankosoba[1] or hot dogs fast!? I’ll definitely get tired of it if it’s the same thing, so I’m sure I’d retire right away. Besides, there are a lot of foods I don’t like. If I’m given different types of things I like when I like, I might be able to eat forever (laugh).
Would have fun dates
1. Nikaido Takashi
2. Fujigaya Taisuke
3. Tamamori Yuta
Readers’ reasons for selecting
“It seems like he would take me somewhere we could have fun like an amusement park” (Kisumai dependency - Hiroshima), “He seems like he could always be laughing” (Yukikenpi - Kyoto), “He’d make me laugh, and it doesn’t seem like things would become awkward” (Mei - Shizuoka), “He’d get me pumped up” (♥Tomomin♥ - Saitama)
Winner’s comment
I’m really first? I’m so happy--! I don’t know if I could do a romantic date, but if it’s being loud and having fun, I have confidence ♪ How about going on a double date with a pair of friends? Walking while holding hands is embarrassing, so it might be impossible. It might be good to hold hands casually when we go to a haunted house… That’s my best (laugh).
Seems like he cries easily
1. Miyata Toshiya
2. Kitayama Hiromitsu
3. Tamamori Yuta
Readers’ reasons for choosing
“He seems like he’d cry watching anime!!” (♥My Foot Love♥- Hiroshima), “Because he’s full of emotions” (Beni - Fukuoka), “It’s his image (laugh)” (Mio - Kochi) “He’s the king of having a kind heart” (Miruku - Yamagata), “He seems like he’d cry after Tama-chan was too cold to him” (Parian☆Chuu - Saitama)
Winner’s comment
I don’t cry much? When I’ve cried recently… When I was watching anime at home. I’m weak to the figures of children who become separated from their parents. But, even though no one’s watching me then… Ah, last year, on the last day of the stage play Ikemen desu ne I was overcome with emotion and cried. I remembered practice and all sorts of things. Do I have the image of crying easily from that?
Seems like a tsundere[2]
1. Tamamori Yuta
2. Fujigaya Taisuke
3. Kitayama Hiromitsu
Readers’ reasons for choosing
“Whether I’m watching him on tv or listening to him on the radio, he’s really a tsundere” (Waka ♥- Tokyo), “I think his tsundere degree went up even more while he was playing Ren in Ikemen desu ne!” (I love Tamamori-kun - Fukuoka), “Because he’s a tsundere a lot when it comes to Miyacchi” (Chihi ♪- Kumamoto)
Winner’s comment
This definitely took root from playing Katsuragi Ren in Ikemen desu ne. It’s good I worked hard to play him♪ Speaking of which, when I was in high school, my friends said I seemed like a tsundere. Although I myself don’t know what part of me is like that… By the way, since men who are tsundere are hard to get involved with, I’m not good with them, but I really like girls who are tsundere♥
Seems like his reflexes are good
1. Senga Kento
2. Kitayama Hiromitsu
3. Nikaido Takashi
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because he’s the best at dancing in Kisumai♥” (Yuna - Fukushima), “I have the image that he always got 5’s in gym[3]!” (Momo - Saitama), “Because he often does back-flips and stuff♥” (Orange check☆ - Hokkaido), “He seems like he’s fast on his legs and can do anything” (Ayakaman yellow - Aichi)
Winner’s comment
It’s a little unexpected that I’m first, but I’m happy that you think that way! It’s not like my reflexes are good. Because it’s just that I’m an idol who sings and dances daily, and I happened to have continued dance for a long time, and the way I develop muscles happened to be good. I’m bad with ball sports like baseball or soccer. But I’m really thankful that everyone recognized my effort and had this result.
Seems smart
1. Kitayama Hiromitsu
2. Yokoo Wataru
3. Fujigaya Taisuke
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because he graduated from college and seems like he’d help with studying” (Maria - Okinawa), “He seems like he’s rich in knowledge” (Baseball☆Idiot - Hiroshima), “Because he’s good at doing the MC and he’s good at bringing things together” (Komotaa - Kyoto), “Because I heard somewhere that he got all 5’s before” (Kanachimu - Mie)
Winner’s comment
I rebelled when I was in high school. Even though, during the class of teachers I hated, I wouldn’t listen properly in the classroom, I studied hard at home, and would take first place on tests. That’s aggravating (laugh). I noticed that my knowledge of general education is going down considerably, so I want to relearn it. Since I also want to learn another language besides Japanese, there are a lot of things I want to learn!
Want to have as a lover
1. Fujigaya Taisuke
2. Tamamori Yuta
3. Kitayama Hiromitsu
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because he’s cool and seems reliable, he seems like he’d lead you” (Ai - Nagasaki), “He seems like he’d escort me like a gentleman” (Ryojun☆Risou no Musuko - Tokyo), “He seems like he’d kindly take care of someone” (Mizutama-chan - Chiba), “He seems like he’d always say sweet words” (Rei - Gunma)
Winner’s comment
I’m really happy! When I think that when they voted, girls thought if they date me, what will happen, it’s too cute. Everyone, what do you want to do with me? If there’s an opportunity, I want to hear the details and make it really happen. That sort of thing seems fun, right? The type of girl I like is a girl who isn’t embarrassed no matter who she’s made to meet. With various things like way of talking and manners included. Fundamentally, I’m the type who likes to take care of people, so if my partner smiles because of something I’ve done, that'd be the best♥
Number one Mood Maker
1. Miyata Toshiya
2. Nikaido Takashi
3. Fujigaya Taisuke
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Even when the members are in a da~rk mood, Miyacchi seems like he makes it fun” (Yume - Okinawa), “He seems like he makes the members laugh” (Melon pan - Kochi), “Because he’s smiling whenever” (Kisumai LOVE - Toyama), “Miyacchi is there, Kisumai takes shape” (Kamegaya - Tokyo)
Winner’s comment
I’m glad. Because it’s “a person who makes the mood”. Which means, if someone says, “It seems good to make a sexy mood,” it’s okay to take that. The day when I can make a cool image little by little and enter the “Want to have as a lover” ranking also isn’t so far away! Huh, that’s not right (laugh)!? So I’m that much of a no-good man. I’ve never entered the “Want to have as a lover” ranking before (tears).
Seems to like things clean
1. Yokoo Wataru
2. Tamamori Yuta
3. Kitayama Hiromitsu
Readers’ reason for selecting
“He has the image that his room is really clean” (Yuu-chan - Chiba), “Because he tidies up the dressing room. He’s like a mother!” (Yua☆ - Iwate), “He seems to seriously and properly keep things in order” (Kisu☆Tama - Hokkaido), “Because he seems neat” (Hina - Tochigi)
Winner’s comment
I like cleaning. Fundamentally, I don’t have the notion of leaving things in use or lying out. So, since whether at home or in the dressing room, my own area is always clean, if someone gets it dirty I get annoyed. Just, if I come to live together with someone after getting married, I want it to be amicable, so I won’t push my values. Besides, I’ll do the cleaning myself. Ah, but at the minimum, put away the things you used yourself.
Seems like he’d be healing
1. Tamamori Yuta
2. Fujigaya Taisuke
3. Kitayama Hiromitsu
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because he’s an airhead and because he’s cute” (Itokyo - Shizuoka), “Because he’s the most calm in Kisumai, and the aura of healing from his entire body…” (Hirona/Kouna - Yamagata), “He softly dazes.” (Kuu~ - Gifu), “It seems like my tiredness would be blown away with a soft smile” (Amuamu - Akita)
Winner’s comment
Supposing that I knew that a girl was tired, for the time being, I’d leave her alone. I’d ignore her until she came to me to be spoiled. After the other person complains, saying something like, “I’m tired,” first I’d call out with things like “Don’t mind it” or “Fight~”. Once in a whi~le, I might pat her head. People who want to be healed by me, be ready because first you’ll be left alone♥
Most beautiful
1. Tamamori Yuta
2. Fujigaya Taisuke
3. Senga Kento
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Each individual part is perfect” (Tamarin - Ibaraki), “He’s fair skinned, and the shape of his face is well-arranged” (Saya pig rabbit♥ - Mie), “Because he’s good looking with any hairstyle” (Tama LOVE - Niigata), “He has really good skin, his features are GOOD, and he’s a prince” (Yumetama - Kyoto)
Winner’s comment
Yay! Yosh! These are my honest feelings (laugh). Just, while I’m seriously happy to be called beautiful, I can’t think of myself as beautiful… Because I’m too pale and my nose is too low. Will everyone tell me what part of me they think is beautiful, as specifically as possible? If you do that, I feel like I can become cooler.
Most interesting
1. Miyata Toshiya
2. Nikaido Takashi
3. Senga Kento
Readers’ reason for selecting
“He’s actually interesting” (Peko-chan - Fukuoka), “Miyacchi’s live MC is interesting and the best!” (Kaede - Gifu), “Otagei’s[4] really interesting!” (Riiko♥ - Nagano) “He seems like he’d talk about anime with someone and let them have fun” (I love TamaMiya - Fukui)
Winner’s comment
Really? I intended to sell as a handsome character, so it’s strange when I haven’t even been doing anything interesting. But, with this chance, I thought a funny character would be okay too. …Am I properly conveying this joke to the readers (laugh)!? Anyway, I’m glad I could become first. Although, normally, it’s to the point where my mom tells me “Your way of walking is distinctive, and it’s interesting.”
Seems to have a gap
1. Fujigaya Taisuke
2. Tamamori Yuta
3. Nikaido Takashi
Readers’ reason for selecting
“I feel a gap between sexy Taipi and cute Taipi♥” (Taipi Love♥ - Ibaraki), “He seems well put together, but he might unexpectedly have an airheaded side” (Fumi - Kumamoto), “There are times when he’s aggressive, but also times when he’s laid-back… People’s hearts would throb at this gap” (Shoko - Tokyo)
Winner’s comment
I think I’m the type with a gap. I’ve heard that kouhai actually say that I look scary, but that their image of me changes after they talk with me. Since I talk often and love interesting things, I have an unexpectedly childish side. That and my strong desire to monopolize might also be a gap? I want to make the people I like a lot my thing only. Right now, I’m obsessed with Marius!
Seems to like pranks
1. Nikaido Takashi
2. Tamamori Yuta
3. Fujigaya Taisuke
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because he’s often pranking the other members” (Mahiro♥ - Ibaraki), “Mischievous BOY! It feels like he’ll always be a boy” (Towa - Chiba), “He always seems to be thinking of something fun” (Lee - Yamagata), “He seems to be thinking of various things to do to make everyone have fun” (Nikaccho - Kagoshima)
Winner’s comment
I love pranks! Because I’m thinking whether there’s something I can do all the time. My targets are, including the other members, all the people around me. With Tamamori, his reaction is a mystery, so it’s hard judging whether or not I’ve succeeded. Contrary to that, I understand what Senga’s thinking right away, so he might be easy to prank. Someday, I want to do a surprise that’s just a little more large-scale!
Best voice
1. Kitayama Hiromitsu
2. Fujigaya Taisuke
3. Tamamori Yuta
Readers’ reason for selecting
“I’m drawn in by Mikkun’s voice” (Chii - Nagano), “Since he’s really good at singing and the sound’s really good too, listening calms me down ♪” (Marimo - Hokkaido), “He’s really good at the opening part of a song” (Kitamoe♥ - Osaka), “Both his high voice and his low voice are pretty” (Michanagi♥ - Kanagawa)
Winner’s comment
I get told that once in a while, but of course I’m glad ♪ Whether it’s on TV or at a live, before singing at the performance, I properly do vocal exercises in the dressing room. There are also songs where the opening part is left to me, so at those times I solidly confirm the first note’s key. After preparing properly, I face the performance. If I miss the opening note, I feel really down.
Seems to be meticulous
1. Yokoo Wataru
2. Kitayama Hiromitsu
3. Miyata Toshiya
Readers’ reason for selecting
“He’s really put together, and doesn’t seem like he’d allow something awry” (Yokomio - Saitama), “Because he’s Kisumai’s mother, after all” (Keiko - Yamagata), “He seems like he’d have his schedule tightly written in a notepad” (YokoPii - Shizuoka), “He seems really strict about time” (Kisumai with all my heart♥ - Iwate)
Winner’s comment
I think so too (laugh). I have a set way of folding clothes, so even if someone else does it for me, I fold it again. Also, I really don’t like people who are loose with time. As a rule, I’ll be at a meeting place five minutes early, so if they’re going to be late, I definitely want them to contact me. If they do that, I can use the time while I’m waiting effectively. If they don’t contact me, I go home. Even if I wait, 5 minutes is the maximum limit.
Seems good at cooking
1. Senga Kento
2. Yokoo Wataru
3. Kitayama Hiromitsu
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because when I’m looking at MJ Cooking, he really seems good” (Nori - Wakayama), “Because he’s always been saying in magazines that he likes cooking” (Fuu-san☆ - Miyazaki), “It seems like if you went to his house, curry would come out” (Suzuno☆ - Hiroshima), “He seems to have a good knowledge of cooking” (MJ♥ - Tokyo)
Winner’s comment
You can’t get good if you don’t cook, so I thought that I’m glad that I came to cook. Thinking about the future, I want to try doing a cooking show, like “Kento’s Cooking”. But, I don’t want to make much in private. Because I want a girl to cook something for me! I haven’t had it made for me before. Because in return, I’ll make one I’ve set aside.
Best pair
1. Senga Kento & Nikaido Takashi
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because they’re together even in private” (♥2LOVE♥ - Tokyo), “On the radio, Takako and Kenko are really interesting!” (Teddy Bear - Aomori), “Because the two of them are always getting a place pumped up” (Rino - Hokkaido), “If you’re talking about Kisumai, it’s this pair!!” (nia - Kyoto)
Nikaido: We did it! We’re first. I’m glad♪
Senga: This and that, it’s all thanks to Nikaido.
Nikaido: Why?
Senga: Because the reason the two of us are always chattering and having fun is because Nikaido thinks of something interesting and puts it into action! To be honest, I don’t have many dispatches. I just add a plus alpha flavor to Nikaido’s laugh.
Nikaido: No no no. I think the best person to make what I do interesting is probably Senga. There are often times when it’s just Senga and I laughing.
Senga: Well yeah. Ah, speaking of which earlier I caught Nikaido hitting the set of a stage play with his fist several times. When I asked, “What are you doing?” you said, “I was just thinking if there was something interesting.” I laughed at that single-mindedness!
Nikaido: Ahahaha. That’s right, that’s right. You saw something weird…
Senga: I wondered what it was.
Nikaido: Because I’m broken (laugh). But, don’t you want to try doing comic skits or comedy routines together someday? It’d be the best if we were to do something we think is fun and got the audience to laugh! It’s my dream.
Senga: Then, our goal is Hayashiya Pee, Parko-san[5]. If you see those two laughing, somehow, everyone around laughs, right.
Nikaido: I know what you mean!
2. Miyata Toshiya & Tamamori Yuta
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because when I listen to their conversations on shows, I think they really are close” (Masami - Saitama), “Because say this or that, they’re close!” (5917 - Aichi), “The strawberry picking is a legend” (Yamamori♥Fuujin), “They’re always together, and the people who’re watching feel better too” (Chicchi - Fukuoka)
Miyata: This place is frustrating… Why are we second?
Tamamori: It’s too bad I’m coupled with Miyata.
Miyata: Eh. But when I’m with Tama, my smiles naturally flow, and Tama is the same, and I thought this was being appraised by the readers.
Tamamori: If it’s a member, I can be with anyone with a smile, unlike Miyata.
Miyata: Th, That’s like I can’t smile with anyone but Tama. People’s impressions of me will get worse.
Tamamori: Miyata’s impression can’t get any worse, so it’s alright♪
Miyata: That’s cold… Well, but I do like that part of you too.
Tamamori: I don’t like you. Because when I look at you, I get annoyed.
Miyata: You went strawberry picking with that me who annoys you, though.
Tamamori: Because we only picked strawberries.
Miyata: I want to tease, and you’re interested in me enough to come along if you’re invited to strawberry picking, aren’t you?
Tamamori: It’s because Miyata is my “target”.
Miyata: “Target”?
Tamamori: A “target” I can happily bully.
Miyata: …Tama, you’re thinking no matter what you do to me, it shouldn’t hurt, right? Because you’re wrong. Because, sure, I’m a little plumper than everyone, but things that hurt hurt!
Tamamori: Even though you’re Miyata, you’re being insolent!
Miyata: What!
Tamamori: Are you trying to start something! (Suddenly remembering something) Ah! Speaking of which, an acquaintance told me about a good hot spring. Will Miyata go too?
Miyata: Hot spring? I’ll go, I’ll go~♥
3. Fujigaya Taisuke & Kitayama Hiromitsu
Readers’ reason for selecting
“The pair was really the best in Misaki Number One!!” (Tai-chan Love♥♥ - Kagoshima), “They seem to trust each other in work” (Jasumin - Osaka), “When they’re singing, I especially like the harmony of ‘Inori’♥” (Beni - Tochigi), “I feel like they understand each other” (Aoi - Tokyo)
Kitayama: We’re third for “best pair”. I understand the pairs for first and second, but why did we rank in? Was there the kind of strong link that would leave an impression on the readers?
Fujigaya: No, there isn’t.
Kitayama: Thought so. I’m interested what they saw to think that.
Fujigaya: Ah, I got it! Isn’t because of things like Misaki Number One!! and “Everybody come to Crea, Crea! 2011” where the two of us worked together? That’s why, when compared to before, we spent more time together last year.
Kitayama: Because Crea was a live with the two of us, if we didn’t arrange it together, we wouldn’t have started anything.
Fujigaya: Speaking of which, we made a song called “Itsumo Arigatou” together!
Kitayama: That’s right. Fujigaya wrote the lyrics, and I composed it. Wasn’t making a song really fun? Because I want to challenge it again. But, since if we do it the same again it won’t have enough impact, this time, want to do an opposite version? I’ll write the lyrics, and Fujigaya will compose it.
Fujigaya: With this flow, will the two of us go to dinner? Because I’ll find a restaurant.
Kitayama: That’s okay, I think in the end we’d just talk about work the whole time (laugh). We’re adults already old, so we don’t need to get all raring to go.
Fujigaya: Yeah. I think so too.
Kitayama: If it really happens, we’ll report it to the Myojo readers right away.
Fujigaya: That’s right.
Notes
1. A way of serving soba in which the bowl is being continuously refilled with noodles
2. A person who’s typically cold or aloof, but will be sweet and kind under certain circumstances
3. Some Japanese schools use a 1-5 grading system where 5 is the best grade
4. A dance done by idol/voice actress otaku, esp. at events
5. A married comedy duo
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Kisumai No.1 Grand Prix
Based on the votes of readers the No.1 in various genres within Kisumai has been decided! Have the delighted comments of the members who got first♪
Seems like he’d be good at kissing
1. Kitayama Hiromitsu
2. Fujigaya Taisuke
3. Tamamori Yuta
Readers’ reasons for selecting
“When he’s alone together with a girl, he seems like he’d kiss her naturally and laugh.” (Purin917♥ - Shizuoka), “Because previously, he’d said that the thickness of his lips is 1cm” (Aya - Osaka), “He seems like he gets the trick” (Yurifi - Ehime), “Because his lips are full and look soft” (Mitsumame - Kyoto)
Winner’s comment
Huh, what’s this? Just what is everyone imagining? I want to ask (laugh). The moment I start to want to kiss someone is when I get startled by a cute mannerism. I can’t think of anything like, specifically this!, but there are mannerisms that make my heart throb. I think even if a girl performed those mannerisms artificially, I wouldn’t be able to see through it. I think I’d be easily tricked.
Sexiest
1. Fujigaya Taisuke
2. Kitayama Hiromitsu
3. Tamamori Yuta
Readers’ reasons for selecting
“His looks and his existence and his voice when he sings, everything is sexy♥” (Mitsusuke - Aichi), “Even I, an elementary school student, thought WOW” (Noritan - Shimane), “The way he photographs is really sexy, and when I’m looking at him, my heart throbs” (Mami - Hyogo), “His body is cool, and he’s lean but macho” (Rinrin - Ibaraki)
Winner’s comment
I’m happy I was picked-♪ I don’t know myself whether or not I’m sexy, but when I was checking live footage with Wataru, he’s said “That look with your eyes is sexy,” before. As for what’s sexy on women, of course, it’s low necklines. When I see clothes which open at the chest, my heart throbs, and I think “you little”. Sexy women are nice.
Seems like he eats a lot
1. Yokoo Wataru
2. Miyata Toshiya
3. Nikaido Takashi
Readers’ reasons for selecting
“Because I saw him eating a lot on Moshimo Tours” (Watarucchi LOVE♥- Fukushima), “Because there’s the impression that he eats a lot” (Mikudori - Ibaraki), “Because he’s called the thin great eater” (Misa - Hyogo), “Because in a magazine, he said, ‘I eat at least two servings’” (Yuripi - Okayama)
Winner’s comment
I think I actually do eat a lot, but I am such a big eater? I’m not particularly good at eating wankosoba[1] or hot dogs fast!? I’ll definitely get tired of it if it’s the same thing, so I’m sure I’d retire right away. Besides, there are a lot of foods I don’t like. If I’m given different types of things I like when I like, I might be able to eat forever (laugh).
Would have fun dates
1. Nikaido Takashi
2. Fujigaya Taisuke
3. Tamamori Yuta
Readers’ reasons for selecting
“It seems like he would take me somewhere we could have fun like an amusement park” (Kisumai dependency - Hiroshima), “He seems like he could always be laughing” (Yukikenpi - Kyoto), “He’d make me laugh, and it doesn’t seem like things would become awkward” (Mei - Shizuoka), “He’d get me pumped up” (♥Tomomin♥ - Saitama)
Winner’s comment
I’m really first? I’m so happy--! I don’t know if I could do a romantic date, but if it’s being loud and having fun, I have confidence ♪ How about going on a double date with a pair of friends? Walking while holding hands is embarrassing, so it might be impossible. It might be good to hold hands casually when we go to a haunted house… That’s my best (laugh).
Seems like he cries easily
1. Miyata Toshiya
2. Kitayama Hiromitsu
3. Tamamori Yuta
Readers’ reasons for choosing
“He seems like he’d cry watching anime!!” (♥My Foot Love♥- Hiroshima), “Because he’s full of emotions” (Beni - Fukuoka), “It’s his image (laugh)” (Mio - Kochi) “He’s the king of having a kind heart” (Miruku - Yamagata), “He seems like he’d cry after Tama-chan was too cold to him” (Parian☆Chuu - Saitama)
Winner’s comment
I don’t cry much? When I’ve cried recently… When I was watching anime at home. I’m weak to the figures of children who become separated from their parents. But, even though no one’s watching me then… Ah, last year, on the last day of the stage play Ikemen desu ne I was overcome with emotion and cried. I remembered practice and all sorts of things. Do I have the image of crying easily from that?
Seems like a tsundere[2]
1. Tamamori Yuta
2. Fujigaya Taisuke
3. Kitayama Hiromitsu
Readers’ reasons for choosing
“Whether I’m watching him on tv or listening to him on the radio, he’s really a tsundere” (Waka ♥- Tokyo), “I think his tsundere degree went up even more while he was playing Ren in Ikemen desu ne!” (I love Tamamori-kun - Fukuoka), “Because he’s a tsundere a lot when it comes to Miyacchi” (Chihi ♪- Kumamoto)
Winner’s comment
This definitely took root from playing Katsuragi Ren in Ikemen desu ne. It’s good I worked hard to play him♪ Speaking of which, when I was in high school, my friends said I seemed like a tsundere. Although I myself don’t know what part of me is like that… By the way, since men who are tsundere are hard to get involved with, I’m not good with them, but I really like girls who are tsundere♥
Seems like his reflexes are good
1. Senga Kento
2. Kitayama Hiromitsu
3. Nikaido Takashi
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because he’s the best at dancing in Kisumai♥” (Yuna - Fukushima), “I have the image that he always got 5’s in gym[3]!” (Momo - Saitama), “Because he often does back-flips and stuff♥” (Orange check☆ - Hokkaido), “He seems like he’s fast on his legs and can do anything” (Ayakaman yellow - Aichi)
Winner’s comment
It’s a little unexpected that I’m first, but I’m happy that you think that way! It’s not like my reflexes are good. Because it’s just that I’m an idol who sings and dances daily, and I happened to have continued dance for a long time, and the way I develop muscles happened to be good. I’m bad with ball sports like baseball or soccer. But I’m really thankful that everyone recognized my effort and had this result.
Seems smart
1. Kitayama Hiromitsu
2. Yokoo Wataru
3. Fujigaya Taisuke
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because he graduated from college and seems like he’d help with studying” (Maria - Okinawa), “He seems like he’s rich in knowledge” (Baseball☆Idiot - Hiroshima), “Because he’s good at doing the MC and he’s good at bringing things together” (Komotaa - Kyoto), “Because I heard somewhere that he got all 5’s before” (Kanachimu - Mie)
Winner’s comment
I rebelled when I was in high school. Even though, during the class of teachers I hated, I wouldn’t listen properly in the classroom, I studied hard at home, and would take first place on tests. That’s aggravating (laugh). I noticed that my knowledge of general education is going down considerably, so I want to relearn it. Since I also want to learn another language besides Japanese, there are a lot of things I want to learn!
Want to have as a lover
1. Fujigaya Taisuke
2. Tamamori Yuta
3. Kitayama Hiromitsu
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because he’s cool and seems reliable, he seems like he’d lead you” (Ai - Nagasaki), “He seems like he’d escort me like a gentleman” (Ryojun☆Risou no Musuko - Tokyo), “He seems like he’d kindly take care of someone” (Mizutama-chan - Chiba), “He seems like he’d always say sweet words” (Rei - Gunma)
Winner’s comment
I’m really happy! When I think that when they voted, girls thought if they date me, what will happen, it’s too cute. Everyone, what do you want to do with me? If there’s an opportunity, I want to hear the details and make it really happen. That sort of thing seems fun, right? The type of girl I like is a girl who isn’t embarrassed no matter who she’s made to meet. With various things like way of talking and manners included. Fundamentally, I’m the type who likes to take care of people, so if my partner smiles because of something I’ve done, that'd be the best♥
Number one Mood Maker
1. Miyata Toshiya
2. Nikaido Takashi
3. Fujigaya Taisuke
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Even when the members are in a da~rk mood, Miyacchi seems like he makes it fun” (Yume - Okinawa), “He seems like he makes the members laugh” (Melon pan - Kochi), “Because he’s smiling whenever” (Kisumai LOVE - Toyama), “Miyacchi is there, Kisumai takes shape” (Kamegaya - Tokyo)
Winner’s comment
I’m glad. Because it’s “a person who makes the mood”. Which means, if someone says, “It seems good to make a sexy mood,” it’s okay to take that. The day when I can make a cool image little by little and enter the “Want to have as a lover” ranking also isn’t so far away! Huh, that’s not right (laugh)!? So I’m that much of a no-good man. I’ve never entered the “Want to have as a lover” ranking before (tears).
Seems to like things clean
1. Yokoo Wataru
2. Tamamori Yuta
3. Kitayama Hiromitsu
Readers’ reason for selecting
“He has the image that his room is really clean” (Yuu-chan - Chiba), “Because he tidies up the dressing room. He’s like a mother!” (Yua☆ - Iwate), “He seems to seriously and properly keep things in order” (Kisu☆Tama - Hokkaido), “Because he seems neat” (Hina - Tochigi)
Winner’s comment
I like cleaning. Fundamentally, I don’t have the notion of leaving things in use or lying out. So, since whether at home or in the dressing room, my own area is always clean, if someone gets it dirty I get annoyed. Just, if I come to live together with someone after getting married, I want it to be amicable, so I won’t push my values. Besides, I’ll do the cleaning myself. Ah, but at the minimum, put away the things you used yourself.
Seems like he’d be healing
1. Tamamori Yuta
2. Fujigaya Taisuke
3. Kitayama Hiromitsu
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because he’s an airhead and because he’s cute” (Itokyo - Shizuoka), “Because he’s the most calm in Kisumai, and the aura of healing from his entire body…” (Hirona/Kouna - Yamagata), “He softly dazes.” (Kuu~ - Gifu), “It seems like my tiredness would be blown away with a soft smile” (Amuamu - Akita)
Winner’s comment
Supposing that I knew that a girl was tired, for the time being, I’d leave her alone. I’d ignore her until she came to me to be spoiled. After the other person complains, saying something like, “I’m tired,” first I’d call out with things like “Don’t mind it” or “Fight~”. Once in a whi~le, I might pat her head. People who want to be healed by me, be ready because first you’ll be left alone♥
Most beautiful
1. Tamamori Yuta
2. Fujigaya Taisuke
3. Senga Kento
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Each individual part is perfect” (Tamarin - Ibaraki), “He’s fair skinned, and the shape of his face is well-arranged” (Saya pig rabbit♥ - Mie), “Because he’s good looking with any hairstyle” (Tama LOVE - Niigata), “He has really good skin, his features are GOOD, and he’s a prince” (Yumetama - Kyoto)
Winner’s comment
Yay! Yosh! These are my honest feelings (laugh). Just, while I’m seriously happy to be called beautiful, I can’t think of myself as beautiful… Because I’m too pale and my nose is too low. Will everyone tell me what part of me they think is beautiful, as specifically as possible? If you do that, I feel like I can become cooler.
Most interesting
1. Miyata Toshiya
2. Nikaido Takashi
3. Senga Kento
Readers’ reason for selecting
“He’s actually interesting” (Peko-chan - Fukuoka), “Miyacchi’s live MC is interesting and the best!” (Kaede - Gifu), “Otagei’s[4] really interesting!” (Riiko♥ - Nagano) “He seems like he’d talk about anime with someone and let them have fun” (I love TamaMiya - Fukui)
Winner’s comment
Really? I intended to sell as a handsome character, so it’s strange when I haven’t even been doing anything interesting. But, with this chance, I thought a funny character would be okay too. …Am I properly conveying this joke to the readers (laugh)!? Anyway, I’m glad I could become first. Although, normally, it’s to the point where my mom tells me “Your way of walking is distinctive, and it’s interesting.”
Seems to have a gap
1. Fujigaya Taisuke
2. Tamamori Yuta
3. Nikaido Takashi
Readers’ reason for selecting
“I feel a gap between sexy Taipi and cute Taipi♥” (Taipi Love♥ - Ibaraki), “He seems well put together, but he might unexpectedly have an airheaded side” (Fumi - Kumamoto), “There are times when he’s aggressive, but also times when he’s laid-back… People’s hearts would throb at this gap” (Shoko - Tokyo)
Winner’s comment
I think I’m the type with a gap. I’ve heard that kouhai actually say that I look scary, but that their image of me changes after they talk with me. Since I talk often and love interesting things, I have an unexpectedly childish side. That and my strong desire to monopolize might also be a gap? I want to make the people I like a lot my thing only. Right now, I’m obsessed with Marius!
Seems to like pranks
1. Nikaido Takashi
2. Tamamori Yuta
3. Fujigaya Taisuke
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because he’s often pranking the other members” (Mahiro♥ - Ibaraki), “Mischievous BOY! It feels like he’ll always be a boy” (Towa - Chiba), “He always seems to be thinking of something fun” (Lee - Yamagata), “He seems to be thinking of various things to do to make everyone have fun” (Nikaccho - Kagoshima)
Winner’s comment
I love pranks! Because I’m thinking whether there’s something I can do all the time. My targets are, including the other members, all the people around me. With Tamamori, his reaction is a mystery, so it’s hard judging whether or not I’ve succeeded. Contrary to that, I understand what Senga’s thinking right away, so he might be easy to prank. Someday, I want to do a surprise that’s just a little more large-scale!
Best voice
1. Kitayama Hiromitsu
2. Fujigaya Taisuke
3. Tamamori Yuta
Readers’ reason for selecting
“I’m drawn in by Mikkun’s voice” (Chii - Nagano), “Since he’s really good at singing and the sound’s really good too, listening calms me down ♪” (Marimo - Hokkaido), “He’s really good at the opening part of a song” (Kitamoe♥ - Osaka), “Both his high voice and his low voice are pretty” (Michanagi♥ - Kanagawa)
Winner’s comment
I get told that once in a while, but of course I’m glad ♪ Whether it’s on TV or at a live, before singing at the performance, I properly do vocal exercises in the dressing room. There are also songs where the opening part is left to me, so at those times I solidly confirm the first note’s key. After preparing properly, I face the performance. If I miss the opening note, I feel really down.
Seems to be meticulous
1. Yokoo Wataru
2. Kitayama Hiromitsu
3. Miyata Toshiya
Readers’ reason for selecting
“He’s really put together, and doesn’t seem like he’d allow something awry” (Yokomio - Saitama), “Because he’s Kisumai’s mother, after all” (Keiko - Yamagata), “He seems like he’d have his schedule tightly written in a notepad” (YokoPii - Shizuoka), “He seems really strict about time” (Kisumai with all my heart♥ - Iwate)
Winner’s comment
I think so too (laugh). I have a set way of folding clothes, so even if someone else does it for me, I fold it again. Also, I really don’t like people who are loose with time. As a rule, I’ll be at a meeting place five minutes early, so if they’re going to be late, I definitely want them to contact me. If they do that, I can use the time while I’m waiting effectively. If they don’t contact me, I go home. Even if I wait, 5 minutes is the maximum limit.
Seems good at cooking
1. Senga Kento
2. Yokoo Wataru
3. Kitayama Hiromitsu
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because when I’m looking at MJ Cooking, he really seems good” (Nori - Wakayama), “Because he’s always been saying in magazines that he likes cooking” (Fuu-san☆ - Miyazaki), “It seems like if you went to his house, curry would come out” (Suzuno☆ - Hiroshima), “He seems to have a good knowledge of cooking” (MJ♥ - Tokyo)
Winner’s comment
You can’t get good if you don’t cook, so I thought that I’m glad that I came to cook. Thinking about the future, I want to try doing a cooking show, like “Kento’s Cooking”. But, I don’t want to make much in private. Because I want a girl to cook something for me! I haven’t had it made for me before. Because in return, I’ll make one I’ve set aside.
Best pair
1. Senga Kento & Nikaido Takashi
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because they’re together even in private” (♥2LOVE♥ - Tokyo), “On the radio, Takako and Kenko are really interesting!” (Teddy Bear - Aomori), “Because the two of them are always getting a place pumped up” (Rino - Hokkaido), “If you’re talking about Kisumai, it’s this pair!!” (nia - Kyoto)
Nikaido: We did it! We’re first. I’m glad♪
Senga: This and that, it’s all thanks to Nikaido.
Nikaido: Why?
Senga: Because the reason the two of us are always chattering and having fun is because Nikaido thinks of something interesting and puts it into action! To be honest, I don’t have many dispatches. I just add a plus alpha flavor to Nikaido’s laugh.
Nikaido: No no no. I think the best person to make what I do interesting is probably Senga. There are often times when it’s just Senga and I laughing.
Senga: Well yeah. Ah, speaking of which earlier I caught Nikaido hitting the set of a stage play with his fist several times. When I asked, “What are you doing?” you said, “I was just thinking if there was something interesting.” I laughed at that single-mindedness!
Nikaido: Ahahaha. That’s right, that’s right. You saw something weird…
Senga: I wondered what it was.
Nikaido: Because I’m broken (laugh). But, don’t you want to try doing comic skits or comedy routines together someday? It’d be the best if we were to do something we think is fun and got the audience to laugh! It’s my dream.
Senga: Then, our goal is Hayashiya Pee, Parko-san[5]. If you see those two laughing, somehow, everyone around laughs, right.
Nikaido: I know what you mean!
2. Miyata Toshiya & Tamamori Yuta
Readers’ reason for selecting
“Because when I listen to their conversations on shows, I think they really are close” (Masami - Saitama), “Because say this or that, they’re close!” (5917 - Aichi), “The strawberry picking is a legend” (Yamamori♥Fuujin), “They’re always together, and the people who’re watching feel better too” (Chicchi - Fukuoka)
Miyata: This place is frustrating… Why are we second?
Tamamori: It’s too bad I’m coupled with Miyata.
Miyata: Eh. But when I’m with Tama, my smiles naturally flow, and Tama is the same, and I thought this was being appraised by the readers.
Tamamori: If it’s a member, I can be with anyone with a smile, unlike Miyata.
Miyata: Th, That’s like I can’t smile with anyone but Tama. People’s impressions of me will get worse.
Tamamori: Miyata’s impression can’t get any worse, so it’s alright♪
Miyata: That’s cold… Well, but I do like that part of you too.
Tamamori: I don’t like you. Because when I look at you, I get annoyed.
Miyata: You went strawberry picking with that me who annoys you, though.
Tamamori: Because we only picked strawberries.
Miyata: I want to tease, and you’re interested in me enough to come along if you’re invited to strawberry picking, aren’t you?
Tamamori: It’s because Miyata is my “target”.
Miyata: “Target”?
Tamamori: A “target” I can happily bully.
Miyata: …Tama, you’re thinking no matter what you do to me, it shouldn’t hurt, right? Because you’re wrong. Because, sure, I’m a little plumper than everyone, but things that hurt hurt!
Tamamori: Even though you’re Miyata, you’re being insolent!
Miyata: What!
Tamamori: Are you trying to start something! (Suddenly remembering something) Ah! Speaking of which, an acquaintance told me about a good hot spring. Will Miyata go too?
Miyata: Hot spring? I’ll go, I’ll go~♥
3. Fujigaya Taisuke & Kitayama Hiromitsu
Readers’ reason for selecting
“The pair was really the best in Misaki Number One!!” (Tai-chan Love♥♥ - Kagoshima), “They seem to trust each other in work” (Jasumin - Osaka), “When they’re singing, I especially like the harmony of ‘Inori’♥” (Beni - Tochigi), “I feel like they understand each other” (Aoi - Tokyo)
Kitayama: We’re third for “best pair”. I understand the pairs for first and second, but why did we rank in? Was there the kind of strong link that would leave an impression on the readers?
Fujigaya: No, there isn’t.
Kitayama: Thought so. I’m interested what they saw to think that.
Fujigaya: Ah, I got it! Isn’t because of things like Misaki Number One!! and “Everybody come to Crea, Crea! 2011” where the two of us worked together? That’s why, when compared to before, we spent more time together last year.
Kitayama: Because Crea was a live with the two of us, if we didn’t arrange it together, we wouldn’t have started anything.
Fujigaya: Speaking of which, we made a song called “Itsumo Arigatou” together!
Kitayama: That’s right. Fujigaya wrote the lyrics, and I composed it. Wasn’t making a song really fun? Because I want to challenge it again. But, since if we do it the same again it won’t have enough impact, this time, want to do an opposite version? I’ll write the lyrics, and Fujigaya will compose it.
Fujigaya: With this flow, will the two of us go to dinner? Because I’ll find a restaurant.
Kitayama: That’s okay, I think in the end we’d just talk about work the whole time (laugh). We’re adults already old, so we don’t need to get all raring to go.
Fujigaya: Yeah. I think so too.
Kitayama: If it really happens, we’ll report it to the Myojo readers right away.
Fujigaya: That’s right.
Notes
1. A way of serving soba in which the bowl is being continuously refilled with noodles
2. A person who’s typically cold or aloof, but will be sweet and kind under certain circumstances
3. Some Japanese schools use a 1-5 grading system where 5 is the best grade
4. A dance done by idol/voice actress otaku, esp. at events
5. A married comedy duo
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