Potato 2015.08: Nakama Junta
Note that I am self-taught, and not a native Japanese speaker. There may be errors. Feel free to share, but please don’t claim this as your own translation. Corrections are welcome.
This month, he talks about what he thinks a "can-do" person is, a time he thought he was one, a member he considers dandy, his fashion preference, and his recent status.
(Potato bolded certain parts of what he said, so I tried to match. please let me know if it's too distracting, I'll remove it)
What kind of a person is a "can-do man?"
People who have time. He can do "this and that" without rushing. He has time before before bed to relax. And in the morning, he can gracefully spend his time slowly. He can watch TV or read the newspaper while drinking coffee in a crisp outfit. Like Higashiyama (Noriyuki)-san's image in "Marumaru Tsuma". Though in the drama, the wife did everything; that's someone who can do everything on their own. Someone whose heart can afford to respond flexibly in romance. Thinking that, I still have a ways to go. I don't do things in a rush, but I don't do it in a calm manner either. The only thing I acutally do is get up an hour and a half before I plan to leave the house, so I definitely won't be late. Because I have time, I can do things slowly. Everyone should also try it.
"I can do it!" What moment do you think that?
I'm the person in charge of writing reports and letters of appreciation. Also the project proposal of a concert. I learned how to make presentations in college. Murakami (Shingo)-kun taught me how to write a project proposal. So I'm happy the members told me "thank you".
Which member is the most "dandy?"
I don't think anyone in this group is considered dandy! Because everyone is still a child. People like TOKIO-san's members are dandy. The weight of TOKIO's persuasiveness is different. I think we're a group that's probably going to take the longest to become dandy. But that's a charm point (laughs).
Tell us about a fashion preference you have
Today my pants and shirt are all-black. I'm not that particular about it, but skinny pants. Because I want to wear things that suit my body, I'll definitely try them on first. Therefore, I don't do online shopping. So I can't buy super cheap things. My grandpa telling me to "please buy decent things. Then you'll take care of them" is what probably what caused me to do that.
Tell us about your recent status
We went to Okinawa for four days to film the MV for our new song "Bari Hapi". On the final day I went to the aquarium. It was the best! I was told "because there are a lot of tourists take shortcuts", but I took my time looking at the thing I wanted to see. I had to pretend I was lost three times (laughs).
Translated using scans from yoshiko_mama
This month, he talks about what he thinks a "can-do" person is, a time he thought he was one, a member he considers dandy, his fashion preference, and his recent status.
(Potato bolded certain parts of what he said, so I tried to match. please let me know if it's too distracting, I'll remove it)
What kind of a person is a "can-do man?"
People who have time. He can do "this and that" without rushing. He has time before before bed to relax. And in the morning, he can gracefully spend his time slowly. He can watch TV or read the newspaper while drinking coffee in a crisp outfit. Like Higashiyama (Noriyuki)-san's image in "Marumaru Tsuma". Though in the drama, the wife did everything; that's someone who can do everything on their own. Someone whose heart can afford to respond flexibly in romance. Thinking that, I still have a ways to go. I don't do things in a rush, but I don't do it in a calm manner either. The only thing I acutally do is get up an hour and a half before I plan to leave the house, so I definitely won't be late. Because I have time, I can do things slowly. Everyone should also try it.
"I can do it!" What moment do you think that?
I'm the person in charge of writing reports and letters of appreciation. Also the project proposal of a concert. I learned how to make presentations in college. Murakami (Shingo)-kun taught me how to write a project proposal. So I'm happy the members told me "thank you".
Which member is the most "dandy?"
I don't think anyone in this group is considered dandy! Because everyone is still a child. People like TOKIO-san's members are dandy. The weight of TOKIO's persuasiveness is different. I think we're a group that's probably going to take the longest to become dandy. But that's a charm point (laughs).
Tell us about a fashion preference you have
Today my pants and shirt are all-black. I'm not that particular about it, but skinny pants. Because I want to wear things that suit my body, I'll definitely try them on first. Therefore, I don't do online shopping. So I can't buy super cheap things. My grandpa telling me to "please buy decent things. Then you'll take care of them" is what probably what caused me to do that.
Tell us about your recent status
We went to Okinawa for four days to film the MV for our new song "Bari Hapi". On the final day I went to the aquarium. It was the best! I was told "because there are a lot of tourists take shortcuts", but I took my time looking at the thing I wanted to see. I had to pretend I was lost three times (laughs).
Translated using scans from yoshiko_mama