Hey! Say! JUMP - POTATO August 2020 (English Translation)
It's the darkest before dawn. We mysteriously photographed on the theme of proverbs that seem to describe the current situation. We wondered how JUMP would perceive the crossroads of life in general, after receiving their positive thoughts. (Interviewed in early June)
Yamada Ryosuke
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I choose to strive for continuity. I don't think your environment can be changed if you can't continue in the first place. It's not as easy as it sounds and not as easy as it seems. Changing your environment is a choice, but that's something that comes before continuation. At least, that's how I've been living my life. In my case, my work is similar to that, and if I had to think of something close to me, it would be my diet. I'm inspired by motivation and think, "I can be seen by a lot of people. I don't want to show off a shameful figure"
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
Maybe I don't really trust people that much before I'm betrayed. That's not a good way to say it (laughs). I have my standard of people who can be trusted, and I completely believe in the people who I believe are trustworthy. It's hard to give details because that standard is my own intuition, and depending on age and environment, it will change. Anyway, it takes time. On the other hand, it's difficult to make people trust you, so it's hard to believe and be believed.
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
It's impossible to continue being a good person. Generally speaking, even when I think about what a good person is, I don't know the answer. It's not that I don't have the desire for a lot of people to like me as long as I'm doing my job, but it's definitely not impossible to become the kind of person that 100 people like from 100 people. In that case, I think it's better to expose your true nature and be accepted rather than bend yourself strangely. If all 100 people say they hate me, then I will change my way of thinking (laughs).
Recent situation
I became faster at folding laundry during the STAY HOME period. Laundry is the housework I am the worst at. I especially don't like drying or folding, but because I became faster, maybe I'm less conscious of my feelings towards it. But it's not like I didn't have more laundry when I was at home and I didn't get any tips. So it's a mystery why my folding became faster. Why? (laughs).
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
Hiroshima. I have an acquaintance that lives there and I always have a place to stay, but I want to go there once a year. In Hiroshima, I spend time going to temples and eating vegetarian Buddhist food. It's a different kind of leisurely pace there that has a nice feeling.
Chinen Yuri
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I don't think changing your environment is a bad thing. If you change your environment, your mood can change and it gives you new motivation. Isn't that true for relationships too? Staying with the same person for a long time is also good, but by gradually interacting with new and different people, you can learn about a world you have never known before. I always value meeting new people. I know that it's not such an easy decision when it comes to changing jobs and things like that, but why not take a step forward and try to change something?
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
I don't think you should expect too much from people you don't believe. You just have to believe in what you feel when you're with that person. For example, it's enough if I think, "When I'm with this person, it's fun!" when I talk to friends or I play games with them. I don't ask for more than that, and I don't try to understand everything about that person. I think it's the same with love. Because we ask our partners to be idealistic, so when something happens, we feel "betrayed" and hurt. Let's be rough, but in a good way!
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
Being a good person means going crazy to avoid making people feel uncomfortable, right? There's nothing wrong with that at all, so I think it's okay to become more and more like someone who is nice to everyone (laughs). You have to worry about behaving like a good person. If I see someone like that using foul language or using abusive language in front of their friends who forgives them, I think I'm going to like them a lot (laughs). I will think, "They have that kind of face" and "They're doing their best to smooth over the mood".
Recent situation
I was recently contacted by Dai-chan who said, "That clothing brand made a new line!". I immediately ordered the same t-shirt as him. I think people would be surprised if we showed up to work in the same outfits (laughs). When this current situation settles down, it would be nice to wear that t-shirt to a music festival with Dai-chan. ♪
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
Tapioca drinks. There was a time when tapioca drinks were popular when I was in middle school. I drank it often back then. I don't drink it that often now, but I wouldn't mind drinking it once a year. (laughs).
Nakajima Yuto
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
It depends on the time and circumstances, but I choose to make efforts to keep going. What I'm continuing to do is being an entertainer. If you've been doing it for a long time, you realise how hard it is to keep going, after all. But I know that it's because I continued to do it that I've gained valuable experiences and wonderful encounters that go beyond that. When I feel like I'm going to fail, that's how I switch to a positive way of thinking and keep going. There's a difference between the instantaneous energy that changes your environment and the persistent energy to keep going.
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
Nobody likes to be betrayed. I also don't like it. But if someone were to betray someone and hurt them as a result of unavoidable reasons, I would want to be the one that is betrayed and hurt. I think that maybe even if I am betrayed, I would never be able to say that I don't trust people anymore. I think I would struggle to come to terms with it within myself, and interact with others while balancing myself out. Under the surface though... I think I might distrust people (laughs).
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
I'm someone who overwhelmingly overexposes themselves. Even if it doesn't go as far as destroying yourself by conflicting too much with your true intentions, there are quite a few risks. Of course, depending on the situation it might suit some people. But I feel that if I pander to people 100%, I'll lose myself. That's why I want to be the person who can say the things that should be said. After accepting what the other person says with a "Yes", I'll use "&" as a means to make a suggestion.
Recent situation
My cleaning robot is not working well. It's the type that wipes the floor with water, but it seems the detergent spout is clogged. If I leave it, it will make bubbles like a crab. The detergent doesn't come out, so I have to wipe the floor with a dry cloth and not take my eyes off it. A cleaning robot is supposed to be appealing because it cleans for you wilfully, but my crab is quite troublesome (laughs)
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
I want to see my co-stars even after the work has been completed. Everyone is busy, so it's easier to gather once a year. Yamauchi Takaya-san, who I co-starred with in "HOPE" is also a friend of Kato Shigeaki-kun, so I called him when we were together and we all had dinner together.
Yaotome Hikaru
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I'm personally the type who wants to keep changing and incorporate new things into my environment. That’s why I change my hairstyle all the time. Changing something isn't as scary as you might think. But when it comes to the level of changing jobs, you need courage. If you jump into something new, you'll get new stimulation and it will help you grow. If there are people who aren't sure where they want to go, I want to tell them not to be afraid and give it a try!
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
It's like a rule of the world that "you have to trust people no matter what". But that's just something that someone decided on their own. If someone betrays you, you will be damaged and you shouldn't be able to trust them. So I don’t think it's necessary to force yourself to trust others. I'm not saying it in a negative way. Isn't that one way to make your own rule of "when you draw back a little, you get along with people"?
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
I don't think I need to change myself as someone who's nice to everyone. If that becomes exhausting, then why don't you stop being a nice person only in front of people you're close to and get your true opinions out? If there is at least one place where you can expose yourself as you are, you'll feel more comfortable. Lately, I've been exposing myself each time I have a remote drinking party with my kouhais (laughs). Well~ it's fun and the best refreshment! I hope people aren't bothered by it... (laughs)
Recent situation
I wrote the theme song for "Hirunandesu!" remotely with Daichan and sent it in. Dai-chan decided the overall atmosphere, and I wrote the lyrics and rap. It was my first time doing that kind of work, so it was fresh and fun. I am so impressed with the amazing times we live in, that we can do so much even when we are separated by distance.
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
Valentino Rossi, who only comes to Japan once a year for motorcycle racing. I can't wait for the race day because I only see him occasionally. I wonder if this is how the JUMP fans feel about waiting for us.
Yabu Kota
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I know it's a difficult question, but I want to cherish the good in continuing to do something. I've never been good at incorporating new things, so I don't like to change my current environment too much. But I also feel the importance of venturing into a new environment. Actually, the other day, I cleaned out my closet at home and I felt so much better. I learned that even in my own house, changing my environment can change my mood so much (laughs).
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
Maybe it's a good idea to expose all your weaknesses to the people around you at once. That way, the other person will also be exposed and it will be an absolutely trusting relationship with no betrayal at all. I'm also exposing everything together with my friends and my Johnny's associates. If you were in a relationship... and if they were cheating on you, it would be hard to trust them again. Maybe it's one way to cut the line there with all your might. Life is long, so
why don't you try it next time? (laughs).
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
You don't have to think that being someone who is good to everyone is a bad thing. It means you're always considerate of anyone, so I think you should continue being a good person openly. If you're tired of being that way, ask someone you trust, "Can you listen to me?" and why not spill out all your real thoughts? Well, that makes me look like someone who has flaws and not someone who is good to everyone (laughs) (T/N: The word Happou Bijin 八方美人 means someone who is good to everyone and uses the kanji for 8. Yabu uses a variation here 七方美人 with the kanji for 7 but from my research, it's a made up word. This is difficult to translate but I tried to get what I think he meant across). That's enough to make me feel pretty refreshed and make me feel like I can start doing my best again from tomorrow.
Recent situation
A friend of mine said, "I'll give you some delicious ingredients" and sent it to my house. I immediately put it in a hotpot and when I ate it, it was actually the hottest pepper in the world! I thought where was the hidden camera? I'm so angry! (laughs). Of course, it was ridiculously spicy, but I did finish that hotpot, and I don't know what to do with the rest of the peppers... I don't want to use them anymore (laughs).
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
My friend who lives in Germany. Whenever he comes back to Japan, the three of us, including Chinen, go out for meals each time, but now that we have such a situation, I can't see him even though I want to see him. I hope things settle down soon so that we can see each other consistently at least once a year.
Takaki Yuya
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I would probably choose to change my environment now. Rather than wanting to do something specific, if there's something new that I don't know about yet, I think I'd like to jump into it. Even if that results in pushing myself. I think I'm here today because so many people have given me the opportunity to experience things for the first time. It's also important to keep going, but in my mind, continuing is not an effort. Of course, it's not all good and there are difficulties, but it's not equally hard.
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
I will believe. This is up to you. I think that if you open up to someone, you can build a good relationship with them. In extreme cases, if you tell someone you've just met, "Actually, I'm ○○", and tell them your worries and secrets, they will have trust in you and you don't want to try to betray them, right? On that point, a certain degree of trust can be built. Even if I'm betrayed by that, I have to give up because I didn't have the eyes to see it (laughs).
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
You can understand that without me answering. I prefer to expose myself (laughs). People have their own preferences, and it's unlikely everyone will like me, so I don't have to pretend to be something I'm not. Even if it seems to be behaviour that is bad to someone else, as long as they don't hate me, that person is a "good person" to me. I don't have a standard. I cherish the people who support me, my friends and the people around me. I don't think it's necessary to force people who don't like me to think I'm a good person.
Recent situation
I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to spend time on the terrace in season, so I cleaned up the terrace and tried to make a shaded space. I also set up a table and chairs. I ate there this morning, and it was nice to feel a bit more elegant (laughs). I'm still not comfortable eating out, and it would be nice to invite some friends over to eat on the terrace~ What a thought.
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
The Yosakoi Festival in Kochi Prefecture. I saw it live for the first time two years ago, and it was very impressive and really interesting. The crowd was amazing too! I was really into it and went the following year, and I was thinking I should go again this year, but they announced it was cancelled. It's very regrettable.
Inoo Kei
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I find it easy to change my environment but hard to keep going. But I think I'll choose keep going. If you have a strong feeling of, "Let's do it!", you can take a new step forward. In other words, it's a positive work. But if you're studying, for example, it can be hard to keep going, so to speak, and the negative feelings are bigger. The key is how to minimise that negativity. I just have to do my best to change the environment around me or change the way i think so that my work doesn't become routine.
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
I'm not saying you shouldn't believe it, but we all live with lies, big or small. There are times when you might tell people small lies to make them think good of you, or lies without malice. Sometimes I lie to people too. So I think it's better to live well by believing and doubting than by the phrase, "I don't believe people anymore because they lied to me!" If you believe someone and they betray you, you're the one who's going to get hurt. I think moderation is good.
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
I wonder which one this is... maybe it's best to meet people who are willing to expose their true self. But to be honest, I don't really want to be a good person. At the same time, I think it's very important to be a good person. I often have the idea of "only people who really understand me should understand me", but there are many things that you can't convey when you want to convey your real feelings. So it's a hard choice.
Recent situation
Just when I thought I was slowly starting to work, things started to happen all at once, and I was a little confused (laughs). At first, I was confused by the fact that I had to sit at home every day, but I tried to look at it as a positive thing that I had time to think about a lot of things, and I think I've become used to it. This time my body was getting tired as soon as I moved. So I'm still a little sleepy (laughs).
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
I realised I was meeting with my friends about once a year. I used to see my friends from school for a while after we graduated, but then we got busy with each other's work and sometimes we were like, "Huh? Has it possibly been a year?"
Arioka Daiki
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I'm the type of persom who wants to continue doing one thing. I don't want all that hard work to go to waste. But changing your environment to make your dreams come true is a wonderful way to live and I want to respect that. The courage to venture out in search of stimulation rather than stability is amazing. After making a decision, I hope you don't give up on it and do your best. By the way, the only thing I've changed recently is that I bought a new computer (laughs).
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
I understand. When someone betrays you, you get hurt and you become wary. But it's too lonely to just say, "I don't trust anyone anymore," so you have to keep trying and making mistakes while finding someone who you can really trust. In my case, I try not to force my image of the ideal person on someone. I think it's because we assume that others are good people so we feel betrayed when something happens. That's why it's important to be willing to accept the bad parts of someone as they are!
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
I'm the type of person who reveals my true self to my friends, the members, staff... to all sorts of people, both in public and in private, so this question is difficult (laughs). But I think it's an advantage to be able to treat everyone as a "good person". If you don't like that and feel like you're stressed out because you don't want to feel like a someone who pleases everyone, then when you meet a good friend in private, you can just say, "Hey, listen to me..." and expose yourself as you are, right? Like me (laughs).
Recent situation
Chinen might've also talked about it, but we bought the exact same t-shirt. To be exact, Chinen imitated me and bought the same one. To be honest, I'm not at all opposed to it, and I'm rather happy it was Chinen (laughs). The other members don't know about this yet, so I'd love to surprise them by showing up at work one day in matching outfits (laughs).
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
Churros! The churros they sell at Disneyland make me want to eat them inexplicably. Maybe the point is I want to go to Disneyland once a year (laughs). I think the fun memories of Disneyland and the taste of churros are remembered as a set of pleasant memories, which makes the churros more appealing.
Yamada Ryosuke
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I choose to strive for continuity. I don't think your environment can be changed if you can't continue in the first place. It's not as easy as it sounds and not as easy as it seems. Changing your environment is a choice, but that's something that comes before continuation. At least, that's how I've been living my life. In my case, my work is similar to that, and if I had to think of something close to me, it would be my diet. I'm inspired by motivation and think, "I can be seen by a lot of people. I don't want to show off a shameful figure"
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
Maybe I don't really trust people that much before I'm betrayed. That's not a good way to say it (laughs). I have my standard of people who can be trusted, and I completely believe in the people who I believe are trustworthy. It's hard to give details because that standard is my own intuition, and depending on age and environment, it will change. Anyway, it takes time. On the other hand, it's difficult to make people trust you, so it's hard to believe and be believed.
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
It's impossible to continue being a good person. Generally speaking, even when I think about what a good person is, I don't know the answer. It's not that I don't have the desire for a lot of people to like me as long as I'm doing my job, but it's definitely not impossible to become the kind of person that 100 people like from 100 people. In that case, I think it's better to expose your true nature and be accepted rather than bend yourself strangely. If all 100 people say they hate me, then I will change my way of thinking (laughs).
Recent situation
I became faster at folding laundry during the STAY HOME period. Laundry is the housework I am the worst at. I especially don't like drying or folding, but because I became faster, maybe I'm less conscious of my feelings towards it. But it's not like I didn't have more laundry when I was at home and I didn't get any tips. So it's a mystery why my folding became faster. Why? (laughs).
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
Hiroshima. I have an acquaintance that lives there and I always have a place to stay, but I want to go there once a year. In Hiroshima, I spend time going to temples and eating vegetarian Buddhist food. It's a different kind of leisurely pace there that has a nice feeling.
Chinen Yuri
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I don't think changing your environment is a bad thing. If you change your environment, your mood can change and it gives you new motivation. Isn't that true for relationships too? Staying with the same person for a long time is also good, but by gradually interacting with new and different people, you can learn about a world you have never known before. I always value meeting new people. I know that it's not such an easy decision when it comes to changing jobs and things like that, but why not take a step forward and try to change something?
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
I don't think you should expect too much from people you don't believe. You just have to believe in what you feel when you're with that person. For example, it's enough if I think, "When I'm with this person, it's fun!" when I talk to friends or I play games with them. I don't ask for more than that, and I don't try to understand everything about that person. I think it's the same with love. Because we ask our partners to be idealistic, so when something happens, we feel "betrayed" and hurt. Let's be rough, but in a good way!
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
Being a good person means going crazy to avoid making people feel uncomfortable, right? There's nothing wrong with that at all, so I think it's okay to become more and more like someone who is nice to everyone (laughs). You have to worry about behaving like a good person. If I see someone like that using foul language or using abusive language in front of their friends who forgives them, I think I'm going to like them a lot (laughs). I will think, "They have that kind of face" and "They're doing their best to smooth over the mood".
Recent situation
I was recently contacted by Dai-chan who said, "That clothing brand made a new line!". I immediately ordered the same t-shirt as him. I think people would be surprised if we showed up to work in the same outfits (laughs). When this current situation settles down, it would be nice to wear that t-shirt to a music festival with Dai-chan. ♪
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
Tapioca drinks. There was a time when tapioca drinks were popular when I was in middle school. I drank it often back then. I don't drink it that often now, but I wouldn't mind drinking it once a year. (laughs).
Nakajima Yuto
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
It depends on the time and circumstances, but I choose to make efforts to keep going. What I'm continuing to do is being an entertainer. If you've been doing it for a long time, you realise how hard it is to keep going, after all. But I know that it's because I continued to do it that I've gained valuable experiences and wonderful encounters that go beyond that. When I feel like I'm going to fail, that's how I switch to a positive way of thinking and keep going. There's a difference between the instantaneous energy that changes your environment and the persistent energy to keep going.
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
Nobody likes to be betrayed. I also don't like it. But if someone were to betray someone and hurt them as a result of unavoidable reasons, I would want to be the one that is betrayed and hurt. I think that maybe even if I am betrayed, I would never be able to say that I don't trust people anymore. I think I would struggle to come to terms with it within myself, and interact with others while balancing myself out. Under the surface though... I think I might distrust people (laughs).
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
I'm someone who overwhelmingly overexposes themselves. Even if it doesn't go as far as destroying yourself by conflicting too much with your true intentions, there are quite a few risks. Of course, depending on the situation it might suit some people. But I feel that if I pander to people 100%, I'll lose myself. That's why I want to be the person who can say the things that should be said. After accepting what the other person says with a "Yes", I'll use "&" as a means to make a suggestion.
Recent situation
My cleaning robot is not working well. It's the type that wipes the floor with water, but it seems the detergent spout is clogged. If I leave it, it will make bubbles like a crab. The detergent doesn't come out, so I have to wipe the floor with a dry cloth and not take my eyes off it. A cleaning robot is supposed to be appealing because it cleans for you wilfully, but my crab is quite troublesome (laughs)
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
I want to see my co-stars even after the work has been completed. Everyone is busy, so it's easier to gather once a year. Yamauchi Takaya-san, who I co-starred with in "HOPE" is also a friend of Kato Shigeaki-kun, so I called him when we were together and we all had dinner together.
Yaotome Hikaru
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I'm personally the type who wants to keep changing and incorporate new things into my environment. That’s why I change my hairstyle all the time. Changing something isn't as scary as you might think. But when it comes to the level of changing jobs, you need courage. If you jump into something new, you'll get new stimulation and it will help you grow. If there are people who aren't sure where they want to go, I want to tell them not to be afraid and give it a try!
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
It's like a rule of the world that "you have to trust people no matter what". But that's just something that someone decided on their own. If someone betrays you, you will be damaged and you shouldn't be able to trust them. So I don’t think it's necessary to force yourself to trust others. I'm not saying it in a negative way. Isn't that one way to make your own rule of "when you draw back a little, you get along with people"?
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
I don't think I need to change myself as someone who's nice to everyone. If that becomes exhausting, then why don't you stop being a nice person only in front of people you're close to and get your true opinions out? If there is at least one place where you can expose yourself as you are, you'll feel more comfortable. Lately, I've been exposing myself each time I have a remote drinking party with my kouhais (laughs). Well~ it's fun and the best refreshment! I hope people aren't bothered by it... (laughs)
Recent situation
I wrote the theme song for "Hirunandesu!" remotely with Daichan and sent it in. Dai-chan decided the overall atmosphere, and I wrote the lyrics and rap. It was my first time doing that kind of work, so it was fresh and fun. I am so impressed with the amazing times we live in, that we can do so much even when we are separated by distance.
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
Valentino Rossi, who only comes to Japan once a year for motorcycle racing. I can't wait for the race day because I only see him occasionally. I wonder if this is how the JUMP fans feel about waiting for us.
Yabu Kota
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I know it's a difficult question, but I want to cherish the good in continuing to do something. I've never been good at incorporating new things, so I don't like to change my current environment too much. But I also feel the importance of venturing into a new environment. Actually, the other day, I cleaned out my closet at home and I felt so much better. I learned that even in my own house, changing my environment can change my mood so much (laughs).
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
Maybe it's a good idea to expose all your weaknesses to the people around you at once. That way, the other person will also be exposed and it will be an absolutely trusting relationship with no betrayal at all. I'm also exposing everything together with my friends and my Johnny's associates. If you were in a relationship... and if they were cheating on you, it would be hard to trust them again. Maybe it's one way to cut the line there with all your might. Life is long, so
why don't you try it next time? (laughs).
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
You don't have to think that being someone who is good to everyone is a bad thing. It means you're always considerate of anyone, so I think you should continue being a good person openly. If you're tired of being that way, ask someone you trust, "Can you listen to me?" and why not spill out all your real thoughts? Well, that makes me look like someone who has flaws and not someone who is good to everyone (laughs) (T/N: The word Happou Bijin 八方美人 means someone who is good to everyone and uses the kanji for 8. Yabu uses a variation here 七方美人 with the kanji for 7 but from my research, it's a made up word. This is difficult to translate but I tried to get what I think he meant across). That's enough to make me feel pretty refreshed and make me feel like I can start doing my best again from tomorrow.
Recent situation
A friend of mine said, "I'll give you some delicious ingredients" and sent it to my house. I immediately put it in a hotpot and when I ate it, it was actually the hottest pepper in the world! I thought where was the hidden camera? I'm so angry! (laughs). Of course, it was ridiculously spicy, but I did finish that hotpot, and I don't know what to do with the rest of the peppers... I don't want to use them anymore (laughs).
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
My friend who lives in Germany. Whenever he comes back to Japan, the three of us, including Chinen, go out for meals each time, but now that we have such a situation, I can't see him even though I want to see him. I hope things settle down soon so that we can see each other consistently at least once a year.
Takaki Yuya
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I would probably choose to change my environment now. Rather than wanting to do something specific, if there's something new that I don't know about yet, I think I'd like to jump into it. Even if that results in pushing myself. I think I'm here today because so many people have given me the opportunity to experience things for the first time. It's also important to keep going, but in my mind, continuing is not an effort. Of course, it's not all good and there are difficulties, but it's not equally hard.
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
I will believe. This is up to you. I think that if you open up to someone, you can build a good relationship with them. In extreme cases, if you tell someone you've just met, "Actually, I'm ○○", and tell them your worries and secrets, they will have trust in you and you don't want to try to betray them, right? On that point, a certain degree of trust can be built. Even if I'm betrayed by that, I have to give up because I didn't have the eyes to see it (laughs).
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
You can understand that without me answering. I prefer to expose myself (laughs). People have their own preferences, and it's unlikely everyone will like me, so I don't have to pretend to be something I'm not. Even if it seems to be behaviour that is bad to someone else, as long as they don't hate me, that person is a "good person" to me. I don't have a standard. I cherish the people who support me, my friends and the people around me. I don't think it's necessary to force people who don't like me to think I'm a good person.
Recent situation
I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to spend time on the terrace in season, so I cleaned up the terrace and tried to make a shaded space. I also set up a table and chairs. I ate there this morning, and it was nice to feel a bit more elegant (laughs). I'm still not comfortable eating out, and it would be nice to invite some friends over to eat on the terrace~ What a thought.
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
The Yosakoi Festival in Kochi Prefecture. I saw it live for the first time two years ago, and it was very impressive and really interesting. The crowd was amazing too! I was really into it and went the following year, and I was thinking I should go again this year, but they announced it was cancelled. It's very regrettable.
Inoo Kei
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I find it easy to change my environment but hard to keep going. But I think I'll choose keep going. If you have a strong feeling of, "Let's do it!", you can take a new step forward. In other words, it's a positive work. But if you're studying, for example, it can be hard to keep going, so to speak, and the negative feelings are bigger. The key is how to minimise that negativity. I just have to do my best to change the environment around me or change the way i think so that my work doesn't become routine.
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
I'm not saying you shouldn't believe it, but we all live with lies, big or small. There are times when you might tell people small lies to make them think good of you, or lies without malice. Sometimes I lie to people too. So I think it's better to live well by believing and doubting than by the phrase, "I don't believe people anymore because they lied to me!" If you believe someone and they betray you, you're the one who's going to get hurt. I think moderation is good.
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
I wonder which one this is... maybe it's best to meet people who are willing to expose their true self. But to be honest, I don't really want to be a good person. At the same time, I think it's very important to be a good person. I often have the idea of "only people who really understand me should understand me", but there are many things that you can't convey when you want to convey your real feelings. So it's a hard choice.
Recent situation
Just when I thought I was slowly starting to work, things started to happen all at once, and I was a little confused (laughs). At first, I was confused by the fact that I had to sit at home every day, but I tried to look at it as a positive thing that I had time to think about a lot of things, and I think I've become used to it. This time my body was getting tired as soon as I moved. So I'm still a little sleepy (laughs).
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
I realised I was meeting with my friends about once a year. I used to see my friends from school for a while after we graduated, but then we got busy with each other's work and sometimes we were like, "Huh? Has it possibly been a year?"
Arioka Daiki
Take on the challenge to change the environment OR make an effort to continue
I'm the type of persom who wants to continue doing one thing. I don't want all that hard work to go to waste. But changing your environment to make your dreams come true is a wonderful way to live and I want to respect that. The courage to venture out in search of stimulation rather than stability is amazing. After making a decision, I hope you don't give up on it and do your best. By the way, the only thing I've changed recently is that I bought a new computer (laughs).
Believe it even if I'm betrayed OR don't believe it because you don't want to be betrayed
I understand. When someone betrays you, you get hurt and you become wary. But it's too lonely to just say, "I don't trust anyone anymore," so you have to keep trying and making mistakes while finding someone who you can really trust. In my case, I try not to force my image of the ideal person on someone. I think it's because we assume that others are good people so we feel betrayed when something happens. That's why it's important to be willing to accept the bad parts of someone as they are!
Act like a good person OR expose yourself
I'm the type of person who reveals my true self to my friends, the members, staff... to all sorts of people, both in public and in private, so this question is difficult (laughs). But I think it's an advantage to be able to treat everyone as a "good person". If you don't like that and feel like you're stressed out because you don't want to feel like a someone who pleases everyone, then when you meet a good friend in private, you can just say, "Hey, listen to me..." and expose yourself as you are, right? Like me (laughs).
Recent situation
Chinen might've also talked about it, but we bought the exact same t-shirt. To be exact, Chinen imitated me and bought the same one. To be honest, I'm not at all opposed to it, and I'm rather happy it was Chinen (laughs). The other members don't know about this yet, so I'd love to surprise them by showing up at work one day in matching outfits (laughs).
Common Tanabata Question
What is something that you don't always want to see, but want to see about once a year?
Churros! The churros they sell at Disneyland make me want to eat them inexplicably. Maybe the point is I want to go to Disneyland once a year (laughs). I think the fun memories of Disneyland and the taste of churros are remembered as a set of pleasant memories, which makes the churros more appealing.