Yabu Kota 10000 words interview [PART 2]
I actually want to add this to the part 1, but it become too long and LJ won't accept it :S
So here is PART 2 of the 10000 words interview!
ONCE AGAIN, THIS TRANSLATION IS NOT MINE!! FULLY CREDIT skysj4@tumblr FOR THE TRANSLATION!!
So did Keito say anything to you?
Nope, even up till now, he’s still working very hard. That is actually one of the good qualities about him.
Everyone has overcome many things to get here today.
When was the time you felt that it is great to be a member of HSJ?
The time when I strongly felt this was 2 years after debut, on the stage of Tokyo Dome on the last venue of our tour.
What happened?
During the last part where I had to make a speech/greeting before singing Born in the Earth. Just as I was about to speak, the sight of the audience in the arena just came into my view and my tears… I never thought that I would cry. And I really didn’t want to cry in front of the audience, I thought it was really uncool. But the tears just came out on their own at that time and couldn’t stop.
What do you think was the reason for your tears
A lot of memories welled up. When we had our first dome concert, we couldn’t have done it without the help of other juniors. Our group itself was so scattered… all these memories were brought back. But now, everyone was there for us, for Hey Say Jump, and suddenly I just couldn’t continue talking. I couldn’t continue singing as well. I still remember it now. I really couldn’t stop my tears.
The other members also cried.
Yes, I guess we had the same feelings. We overcame many things to reach today. From that time I knew from my heart, I was glad to be a member.
How can we start changing from now on
Was it complicated when NYC debuted?
When their debut was announced, I sent flowers to NYC. “Congratulations”, I said. From my congratulations, I think the fans of Hey Say Jump would be able to understand and accept this a little.
Were you jealous?
No (laughs). Didn’t Yamada have a solo debut? None of the members were jealous too. Why is Yamada alone, why cant Hey Say Jump sing this?… none of us said this. We didn’t even think of it. Both Yamada and NYC’s debut, rather than jealousy, we were supporting him.
I see.
I guess everyone knows that we cant afford to waste each day, so we work hard for our own sake and also to let the group grow. That is why, we know we have to do our own work properly first.
That’s a good thing.
That’s why, when I look at the member’s solo activities, I think to myself “Isnt he great? If it was me, I would be able to do it too” Of course Kis my ft, ABC-z and Sexy zone, though we are all rivals in a way, but within a group, everyone is a rival too. For example, when one of us stars in a drama and gains attention from the public, when he returns to the group and continues performing as a member of Hey Say Jump, there are definitely people who have just heard about us for the first time. “Oh, that guy is from Hey say jump!” I think that this is a cycle for the group to be better.
Gathering a lot of attention and bringing them all back.
Yes. That is why when I saw Yuto working hard in Hanzawa Naoki, I thought that I have to work hard too. It became a really good encouragement/motivation.
That’s a good relationship.
I have been called Yabu-kun until recently, Yabu-kun became Yabu-chan. For the past 1-2 years, other than Hikaru and Inoo, everyone has been adding on a -kun to my name. Before I knew it, it became Yabu-chan. Instead of a senior, I feel that I am now a member of the group standing on the same stage with everyone and I think it is a good thing. Oh, but Keito used to call me Yabu-chan. I was quite annoyed (laughs)
Hahaha. You really thought a lot about both the group and members.
Though I really have a mind of a youngest child, I am still the oldest. (laughs)
So when Yabu-kun had his own troubles and problems, who do you discuss them with?
No one in particular.
You held on to them all alone?
Its just that when there are many options, I don’t exchange direct conversations, but Hikaru’s presence is important I guess. When I am troubled, I wasn’t the only one, Hikaru was also thinking of the same matters. Because we were always together. Whether it was the assignment of duties or the environment, we were always together. We don’t usually say things like “ok lets do it this way.” But because Hikaru was around, I was able to think that I am not the only one. He always gave me emotional support each time, during each turning point and I wasn’t alone. Just now I mentioned that it was embarrassing to be called YabuHika, but actually I think it is something to be happy about, something like pride.
Lastly, let us know about JUMP from now on.
I aim for us to be a group that can go anywhere feeling proud of ourselves. As I had mentioned just now, everyone has been treating each day with importance and we have the same feelings of having to work hard. When we think about how we can start changing from now on, it can only be towards a better direction. We will think about what each of us lacks while moving on. And now, I am looking forward to our future
So here is PART 2 of the 10000 words interview!
ONCE AGAIN, THIS TRANSLATION IS NOT MINE!! FULLY CREDIT skysj4@tumblr FOR THE TRANSLATION!!
So did Keito say anything to you?
Nope, even up till now, he’s still working very hard. That is actually one of the good qualities about him.
Everyone has overcome many things to get here today.
When was the time you felt that it is great to be a member of HSJ?
The time when I strongly felt this was 2 years after debut, on the stage of Tokyo Dome on the last venue of our tour.
What happened?
During the last part where I had to make a speech/greeting before singing Born in the Earth. Just as I was about to speak, the sight of the audience in the arena just came into my view and my tears… I never thought that I would cry. And I really didn’t want to cry in front of the audience, I thought it was really uncool. But the tears just came out on their own at that time and couldn’t stop.
What do you think was the reason for your tears
A lot of memories welled up. When we had our first dome concert, we couldn’t have done it without the help of other juniors. Our group itself was so scattered… all these memories were brought back. But now, everyone was there for us, for Hey Say Jump, and suddenly I just couldn’t continue talking. I couldn’t continue singing as well. I still remember it now. I really couldn’t stop my tears.
The other members also cried.
Yes, I guess we had the same feelings. We overcame many things to reach today. From that time I knew from my heart, I was glad to be a member.
How can we start changing from now on
Was it complicated when NYC debuted?
When their debut was announced, I sent flowers to NYC. “Congratulations”, I said. From my congratulations, I think the fans of Hey Say Jump would be able to understand and accept this a little.
Were you jealous?
No (laughs). Didn’t Yamada have a solo debut? None of the members were jealous too. Why is Yamada alone, why cant Hey Say Jump sing this?… none of us said this. We didn’t even think of it. Both Yamada and NYC’s debut, rather than jealousy, we were supporting him.
I see.
I guess everyone knows that we cant afford to waste each day, so we work hard for our own sake and also to let the group grow. That is why, we know we have to do our own work properly first.
That’s a good thing.
That’s why, when I look at the member’s solo activities, I think to myself “Isnt he great? If it was me, I would be able to do it too” Of course Kis my ft, ABC-z and Sexy zone, though we are all rivals in a way, but within a group, everyone is a rival too. For example, when one of us stars in a drama and gains attention from the public, when he returns to the group and continues performing as a member of Hey Say Jump, there are definitely people who have just heard about us for the first time. “Oh, that guy is from Hey say jump!” I think that this is a cycle for the group to be better.
Gathering a lot of attention and bringing them all back.
Yes. That is why when I saw Yuto working hard in Hanzawa Naoki, I thought that I have to work hard too. It became a really good encouragement/motivation.
That’s a good relationship.
I have been called Yabu-kun until recently, Yabu-kun became Yabu-chan. For the past 1-2 years, other than Hikaru and Inoo, everyone has been adding on a -kun to my name. Before I knew it, it became Yabu-chan. Instead of a senior, I feel that I am now a member of the group standing on the same stage with everyone and I think it is a good thing. Oh, but Keito used to call me Yabu-chan. I was quite annoyed (laughs)
Hahaha. You really thought a lot about both the group and members.
Though I really have a mind of a youngest child, I am still the oldest. (laughs)
So when Yabu-kun had his own troubles and problems, who do you discuss them with?
No one in particular.
You held on to them all alone?
Its just that when there are many options, I don’t exchange direct conversations, but Hikaru’s presence is important I guess. When I am troubled, I wasn’t the only one, Hikaru was also thinking of the same matters. Because we were always together. Whether it was the assignment of duties or the environment, we were always together. We don’t usually say things like “ok lets do it this way.” But because Hikaru was around, I was able to think that I am not the only one. He always gave me emotional support each time, during each turning point and I wasn’t alone. Just now I mentioned that it was embarrassing to be called YabuHika, but actually I think it is something to be happy about, something like pride.
Lastly, let us know about JUMP from now on.
I aim for us to be a group that can go anywhere feeling proud of ourselves. As I had mentioned just now, everyone has been treating each day with importance and we have the same feelings of having to work hard. When we think about how we can start changing from now on, it can only be towards a better direction. We will think about what each of us lacks while moving on. And now, I am looking forward to our future