- TRANSLATION - Kamenashi Kazuya - Maquia vol.138 「Dawn」
Hi there~
Finally worked on this translation too! I truly loved reading this Kame camera volume, and I found it really deep and interesting, especially how Kame compared life to various times of the day. It was really a beautiful comparison. And, for this, I tried to translate it as soon as I could lol
I hope you enjoy this volume as much as I did 💗
Kame camera vol. 138
「Dawn」
「Being wrapped in the clear air of dawn that that comes after you get immersed -into it/into something- makes it feel like a special day is starting」
For me, dawn is a "moment of immersion". There also are some mornings where I go out to shoot things for work before dawn, although there also are some mornings where I go straight home late at night.
At any rate, I either earnestly read scripts or get absorbed -watching- films. Because it -the dawns, moments of immersion- always approaches while I'm immersed into something and lose track of time. Before I realise it, I find myself surrounded by the clear air of the dawn, my mind and body are cleansed and I'm reminded of the passage of time. A moment of happiness which makes you believe that any day can be a new and special day.
「The memory -I have- of seeing the sea at the dawn with my little brother, who was having troubles, is a treasure」
There is an unforgettable dawn. In the past, when I was shooting a drama, I drove to the sea with my little brother late at night. At that time, my brother was still young, and was really troubled as my name was starting to be widely known to the world. I believe it was painful and complicated to be called "Kamenashi Kazuya's little brother" instead of his own name during his adolescence. He was also feeling pessimistic about the choices he had ahead. So, I put my little brother in the passenger seat of my first car, an American car I still cherish even now, and headed to the sea. We arrived at Kasai Rinkai Park. We went on and on till the break of dawn, having a conversation like "What will you do about school?" "I don't want to go anymore" "Why so?".
Sometimes, I still remember the beauty of the sea at the dawn I saw at that time.
By the way, I also have a good memory of that day; since I had to shoot that morning too, after I took my little brother back home, I headed to the site without sleeping a wink. I must have been full of work at that time, but despite that the memory of spending time like that with my little brother is still a treasure for me. After that, (T/N: his brother?I think after he came of age?) became legitimately independent and I also had meals together with my little brother and we sometimes have that talk. Each time, I think it's not going to change. I've been living my life thinking "My life is living for somebody, for my family, for my friends". I'm happy if I can help those around me, even if it means putting a bit more effort physically and mentally. As Kitagawa (Eriko)-san wrote for the drama I acted in when I was 20, 「Tatta hitotsu no koi」, I'm always told "You're too kind" even in my private life.
For myself, until this very day, I still don't know if that's real kindness. Because, by keeping on being relied on, I might have amplified my reliance for the other.
However, being in my mid-thirties, I realised that life is also for my own self. Living for other people makes me happy, but, sometimes, living according to your own principles is also a path connected to your own and other people's happiness too.
In this sense, the me now is a new me reborn different from before. If I were to compare my life to time, my current status right now is as if it was deep at night, at around 3 in the morning, and I'm waiting for a second dawn.
The first dawn was when I was born into this world, and during these 36 years I've experienced the fresh mornings during my youth, followed also by the midday of my debut upon which the sun shone, and, after that, also the dark nights where I couldn't see anything ahead of me.
Now, it's a peaceful late night -the stage I'm at-. There is this sensation of enjoying a precious evening, surrounded by the feeling that a second life will begin soon. Strangely, I don't have such an impatience. We're in an ever-changing society and era. I don't know what's going to happen to me as well as everyone else in the future. But, now, I can see that whatever will happen it's going to be okay. So far in my life I haven't been resting on my laurels. I've always lived my life doing the work in front of me in all seriousness and with all my strength. It seems natural that I should be able to handle whatever happens, after I've made it through mornings, noons and nights.
This fall, I'll start filming for a new drama and other busy days will begin again. And a lot of fun projects for 2023 have already been decided.
I hope I can keep on immersing myself into this moment and welcome an even more beautiful second dawn, so that no matter what will happen at any time, I will have no regrets.
Fixed Kame point observasion
In mid November, Kamenashi-san finally started shooting for a new project. It seems like the summer and early autumn, which he could spend relaxing more after a while, have brought a valuable nourishment.
"I'm still enjoying golf as always, and I could also taste the autumn flavours all over Japan. I went to Kyoto on a one-day trip to eat a full course meal of matsutake mushroom (laugh).
The matsutake and Kujō green onion shabushabu was the best~!
Then, the night I was able to talk to a creator intruduced by a friend was deeply memorable. I'll make the best of those moments and energy and work hard for shootings!」
Finally worked on this translation too! I truly loved reading this Kame camera volume, and I found it really deep and interesting, especially how Kame compared life to various times of the day. It was really a beautiful comparison. And, for this, I tried to translate it as soon as I could lol
I hope you enjoy this volume as much as I did 💗
Kame camera vol. 138
「Dawn」
「Being wrapped in the clear air of dawn that that comes after you get immersed -into it/into something- makes it feel like a special day is starting」
For me, dawn is a "moment of immersion". There also are some mornings where I go out to shoot things for work before dawn, although there also are some mornings where I go straight home late at night.
At any rate, I either earnestly read scripts or get absorbed -watching- films. Because it -the dawns, moments of immersion- always approaches while I'm immersed into something and lose track of time. Before I realise it, I find myself surrounded by the clear air of the dawn, my mind and body are cleansed and I'm reminded of the passage of time. A moment of happiness which makes you believe that any day can be a new and special day.
「The memory -I have- of seeing the sea at the dawn with my little brother, who was having troubles, is a treasure」
There is an unforgettable dawn. In the past, when I was shooting a drama, I drove to the sea with my little brother late at night. At that time, my brother was still young, and was really troubled as my name was starting to be widely known to the world. I believe it was painful and complicated to be called "Kamenashi Kazuya's little brother" instead of his own name during his adolescence. He was also feeling pessimistic about the choices he had ahead. So, I put my little brother in the passenger seat of my first car, an American car I still cherish even now, and headed to the sea. We arrived at Kasai Rinkai Park. We went on and on till the break of dawn, having a conversation like "What will you do about school?" "I don't want to go anymore" "Why so?".
Sometimes, I still remember the beauty of the sea at the dawn I saw at that time.
By the way, I also have a good memory of that day; since I had to shoot that morning too, after I took my little brother back home, I headed to the site without sleeping a wink. I must have been full of work at that time, but despite that the memory of spending time like that with my little brother is still a treasure for me. After that, (T/N: his brother?I think after he came of age?) became legitimately independent and I also had meals together with my little brother and we sometimes have that talk. Each time, I think it's not going to change. I've been living my life thinking "My life is living for somebody, for my family, for my friends". I'm happy if I can help those around me, even if it means putting a bit more effort physically and mentally. As Kitagawa (Eriko)-san wrote for the drama I acted in when I was 20, 「Tatta hitotsu no koi」, I'm always told "You're too kind" even in my private life.
For myself, until this very day, I still don't know if that's real kindness. Because, by keeping on being relied on, I might have amplified my reliance for the other.
However, being in my mid-thirties, I realised that life is also for my own self. Living for other people makes me happy, but, sometimes, living according to your own principles is also a path connected to your own and other people's happiness too.
In this sense, the me now is a new me reborn different from before. If I were to compare my life to time, my current status right now is as if it was deep at night, at around 3 in the morning, and I'm waiting for a second dawn.
The first dawn was when I was born into this world, and during these 36 years I've experienced the fresh mornings during my youth, followed also by the midday of my debut upon which the sun shone, and, after that, also the dark nights where I couldn't see anything ahead of me.
Now, it's a peaceful late night -the stage I'm at-. There is this sensation of enjoying a precious evening, surrounded by the feeling that a second life will begin soon. Strangely, I don't have such an impatience. We're in an ever-changing society and era. I don't know what's going to happen to me as well as everyone else in the future. But, now, I can see that whatever will happen it's going to be okay. So far in my life I haven't been resting on my laurels. I've always lived my life doing the work in front of me in all seriousness and with all my strength. It seems natural that I should be able to handle whatever happens, after I've made it through mornings, noons and nights.
This fall, I'll start filming for a new drama and other busy days will begin again. And a lot of fun projects for 2023 have already been decided.
I hope I can keep on immersing myself into this moment and welcome an even more beautiful second dawn, so that no matter what will happen at any time, I will have no regrets.
Fixed Kame point observasion
In mid November, Kamenashi-san finally started shooting for a new project. It seems like the summer and early autumn, which he could spend relaxing more after a while, have brought a valuable nourishment.
"I'm still enjoying golf as always, and I could also taste the autumn flavours all over Japan. I went to Kyoto on a one-day trip to eat a full course meal of matsutake mushroom (laugh).
The matsutake and Kujō green onion shabushabu was the best~!
Then, the night I was able to talk to a creator intruduced by a friend was deeply memorable. I'll make the best of those moments and energy and work hard for shootings!」