Iām about to enter the recording for the drama āNice Flight!ā (TV Asahi), but I was told to take my temperature even on days without recording. Taking my temperature immediately after waking up has become a daily routine! Memorizing my lines within that time has made me feel that the drama is finally starting. People tend to think that I am good at memorizing lines but because Iām a science person, even if I can roughly remember my lines I forget about the sentence endings and other minute details. Including that work, my lifestyle rhythm will change for a while. Iām really looking forward to it!
Something that hasnāt changed at all since before
That I drink a lot of milk. Some people got turned off by it, but I drink milk with my meals. I donāt feel weird because itās the same milk that was provided in the school lunch (when he was a student). It would be good to make your mouth feel fresh! A long time ago, someone told me that I had to drink 600 milliliters of milk to reach the daily calcium level I need, and believed it as the truth. If thatās the case then I thought I needed to drink milk during mealtimes and gain enough calcium (laughs). Of course, I do this when Iām at home but even when I have to stay for a long time in the countryside I always stock on milk and put it in the refrigerator and drink it!
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A view or scene that moved you and is still engraved in your heart
As expected, itās Tokyo Dome during the 8.8 Festival~. I tried thinking of another answer so I donāt give the same answer as the other members but the one that really made a deep impression on me is the scene that day! Itās hard to express the scenery and feelings that time in words but it feels like I was directly hit by the atmosphere where more than 50,000 people were, in a good way or a bad way, āshockedā by the news. I think I wonāt be able to experience the mysterious feeling again, so instead of calling it āunforgettableā Iād rather say itās something I donāt want to forget. The atmosphere at that time was that amazing.
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Daily conversations between members
Sakuma and Koji made āKieta SakuKojiā, a parody of āKieta Hatsukoiā for live MC and I smile whenever I see Sakuma and Koji doing their best to think of a story for the sake of the audience who are looking forward to it. I was surprised when I saw that they were doing it outside the dressing room during āTakizawa Kabukiā. I sometimes see them but besides that, they are mostly doing with zero audiences. Itās already scary (laughs). The other day Koji did kabedon on Sakuma. And then the 2 faced a shocking development (laughs)!
I can now play the game I used to play a lot during my early elementary school years on my current game console, and I immediately downloaded the game. Just when I was getting emotional over the graphics being the same as the old game, it become surprisingly hard to clear the game (laughs). Even though I cleared all the stages of the game when I was a child; I am disappointed that Iāve become weak.
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Iāve been into knitted wear since winter last year. I suddenly started thinking they were cute, and bought a lot of knitted clothes like turtlenecks! And that continued on through early summer and even until now. When I see a store selling them I immediately buy them. I bought 5 just recently (laughs)! I bought one white and one brown turtleneck, a loud-colored sweater, a fluffy dark blue knit that really feels good, and a checkered knit. Maybe in preparation for the next season? But every now and then I line them up side by side! The peak of summer hasnāt even come yet but I want the season to quickly become cold!
Something that hasnāt changed at all since before
This is bad. I just changed all the items around all at once (laughs). I use them for a long time once I start using them, but there are times when I suddenly think āOkay, letās change this!ā. And when I do, I get hooked on the process of changing things. The things I recently replaced are wireless earphones Iāve been using for 6-7 years and my eyeglasses. As for the eyeglasses, I bought 6 pairs all at once! Asei-san from Miki (comedy duo) wears cute eyeglasses, so I asked him where he got them and bought a matching pair of glasses. We said that we should both wear it the next time we appear in āLove It!ā
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A view or scene that moved you and is still engraved in your heart
My grandfather and grandmotherās house in Kyushu. I get a little nostalgic every time I remember it. I havenāt gone there since I was in elementary which is why I want to go again now that Iām an adult. The stairs are really steep, and falling down has also become a good memory (laughs). And also, Snow Manās live performances. The penlights shine all at once with the lights bursting. Every opening gets my tension up and makes me go āItās here! Itās here~!ā. I want to raise my voice soon and feel my body tremble with everyoneās cheers.
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Daily conversations between members
Fukazawa~, heās always playing funny man for some reason. Heās always playing the foolish guy so itās hard having to be the straight guy... (Fukazawa: Itās not like that!!). Wahahaha. Well, conversations like this. Weāre always being like this even if itās just the members without the cameras rolling (laughs). I want to see everyone smiling thatās why I always make the shooting locations enjoyable. I want to be in Snow Man even if I become an old man. I will do a backflip in front of my grandchild. (Fukazawa: You, do you plan on falling in front of your grandchild?) Saying stuff like āWhy are you sleeping? Grandpa-!ā (laughs).
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Recent Talk
Today Iām wearing the watch I bought to commemorate my turning twenty. It caught my eye when I incidentally looked at the watch case as I was about to go out of the house. I thought I want to treasure this intuitiveness. Itās cool when I look at it, I canāt help but look at it because it feels good. I want to keep it beautiful and someday give it to my child!
I tried changing my usual bath salt a little. The usual is, what is it called? The usual packaging is the one with the drawing of a hot spring. And then it was a huge success when I mixed a sulfur-scented bath salt. It really felt like I was in a real hot spring, and Iāve been using it ever since! The blend ratio is about 9 of the main bath salt to 1 of the sulfur-scented one. Itās amazing because if you sniff it as is then it really smells like sulfur, but putting just one drop of it in a bathtub really makes it feel like Iām in a hot spring! I want to recommend this to everyone too.
Ā Something that hasnāt changed at all since before
At my core, I am someone who doesnāt have the flexibility to respond to changes. I am not someone who frequently makes changes, and if I have to it's just small ones. If itās something that especially hasnāt changed then itās my personality and the way I face my work. For example in music shows, I really think about my expressions when the camera is on me beforehand. I properly make it depending on the song, but there are also times when I do the opposite and do it at the moment. Iām going to receive that valuable scene like that, so I donāt want to forget to be thankful.
A view or scene that moved you and is still engraved in your heart
The time when I took a shower after hearing confidential information about our debut. I tend to think about the dayās events while slathering on shampoo, but on that day I suddenly recalled all the different emotions I had since I became a Jr. and unconsciously cried. Donāt you normally go to your room when you want to cry or when you feel like youāre about to cry? Thatās why I really didnāt plan on crying; it was on impulse.Ā I can still remember clearly how I felt inside the bathroom, and I think I wonāt ever forget that.
I donāt know if I can say that itās a conversation but Iām always saved by Sakuma-kunās liveliness. Itās something Iām grateful for but my eyes become very tired on the final camera flashes during photo shoots. During those times Sakuma-kun would cheerfully talk to those around him; and just hearing that makes me think āOkay, one final push!ā and fills me with energy. I think everyone around him probably feels the same. Also, Sakuma-kun interacts with everyone equally; and I think that is also amazing. As expected, the one who handles that well is Fukka-san (Fukazawa).
My recent obsession is putting my leg on top of a slightly big cushion that I leave on my bed. It feels nice, and I thought it would be best if I make an incline and let the lactic acid from my legs circulate. But the cushion probably gets out of place from my leg after I sleep for 10 minutes (laughs). My current favorite is a warm, lavender-scented eye mask.
Q: I tend to quickly get anxious, get angry, and go around in circles then get disappointed. I want to become an adult like Date-sama who isnāt agitated by anything and can act calmly...
A: When Iām asked āIs there that made you fret or blow your fuse?ā, I answer āNoneā because I think itās a waste of time. I canāt go back in time to fix what made me anxious, if anything, Iām wasting the time that passes the more I fret. As for when I get angry, itās definitely when I act without deeply thinking about it and do stuff like say āThis is okay like thisā and half-heatedly prepare for something. Ā Itās because I can do something without panicking if I just prepare for it properly. Thatās why I want to ask myself once āAm I unconsciously taking it easy?ā.
Q: I like eating delicious food and always fail in my diet... What should I do to have a strong mentality so that I would not lose to temptation?
A: Not just sweets or delicious food but also limited items and popular food, I think there are a lot of tempting food items in the world! Thatās why I want you to ask āDo I really want this?ā and have a suspicious mind (regarding food). And for that, you would need another self who would remain deeply doubtful (of your cravings). Even I myself have times when I feel like Iāll lose to temptation. When that time comes another me who is stoic and deeply doubtful appears. He is āDate-sama Bā.
"Miyadate A: It looks delicious
Miyadate B: Is that really delicious, though?
Miyadate A: But ābestsellerā is written on it
Miyadate B: Is that really a bestseller? Do you really want to eat that? Are you really fine that all your hard work until now will become nothing?
Miyadate A:Ā Iāll give up on eating that!!"
Iām always having that conversation inside of me (laughs). Ā
Q: I always get nervous when I present at work. It ends with me not being able to show even half of my abilities. Is there a way to overcome my nervousness when Iām in front of people?
A: Ā I couldnāt even say my name in front of everyone at a birthday party at kindergarten that's why my teacher said my name for me. That was how much of an introverted shy boy I was when I was younger. Thatās why I painfully understand the feeling of being nervous (in front of people). But nothing changed when I continued repeating the words āItās scaryā and āIām anxiousā. Whatās important is that you put in the effort while heading towards your goal and properly reflect upon that effort every day. Ā Even if the people around you kindly say āItās okay!ā you wouldnāt be able to think that itās okay without basis. What gives courage is always thinking āI did this much yesterdayā and āI did this todayā; and the time and effort you devoted to moving towards your goal.
Q: Iām worried that I donāt have a personality because I canāt help but blend with my surroundings no matter what kind of situation. Like how Date-sama has established that he is āSexy, Royal, and Beautifulā, what should I do to find my own personality?
A: In my case, when I consciously spent every day trying to get closer to āwhat I want to beā it somehow became my trait before I realized it. I think polishing your traits is important but, in the same sense that there are no two people who are the same, I also think that everyone has a trait that they have from the start that they donāt have to try hard to find. I think āblending with your surroundingsā is an amazing trait that not everyone has because there are people who find it hard to do. Being able to show your different selves while meeting different people and taking in different atmospheres... Doesnāt that make you a really high-spec person?!!
Q: Iām not good at communicating with others. Ā I am so scared of silence that I canāt bear but blab about unnecessary things and end up regretting it. What should I do to be like Date-sama who can break through even silence without being afraid?
A: If youāre not good at talking with your mouth, then become someone who can speak through their eyes. āYour feelings are not only conveyed through your mouthā - once you know this you would stop relying on words. Actually, my eyes are more talkative than my mouth because when our eyes meet I will make sure that I keep looking at the other person until they look away and then I am able to think āOkay, thatās my win!ā (laughs).
Q: I canāt like myself. Without being able to stop thinking āSomeone like me...ā, I always make myself small and do not say what I think.
A: First I want to send these words: āWho would love me if I canāt love myself?!ā I also hated myself before but one day I realized something. That I was born in this world and living this way; that I am here right now is in itself something amazing. Itās already a miracle that I am alive, can walk, and can speak. Once you realize that who you are now is not something ācommonplaceā but is a āmiracleā, does it not make you want to cherish yourself more? Itās also important to properly know yourself. If you properly face yourself without averting your gaze even when you find things you hate about yourself, then you would definitely see not only the bad things but also see the good. Wouldnāt you see how precious you are the more you study yourself?
Q: What does Date-sama do when he hit the wall (thought) thatās called āI canāt do it no matter even if I work hardā?
Ā A: Unfortunately I donāt have something āI canāt doā. When I have something I canāt do now, it just means I havenāt reached that level yet. If thatās so then I should try stepping back. For example, if I canāt jump high right now, then instead of training my running I will first practice doing squats. Try seeing what you lack from an observerās point of view. If you polish squats, the skill before doing high jumps, then even if you take the longer route you can be certain that you can jump higher than before. And just like that, if you work hard and climb each step without skipping the process, the day when you can do what you cannot do right now will surely come. I think that way thatās why I believe that āThereās nothing I canāt do if I work hardā.
Q: I canāt help but feel brokenhearted and think āI canāt do this anymoreā when something unpleasant happens. I quickly give up on my dreams and goals, but I want to fix this trait!
A: If you hurry while walking, you get angry and say āWhat the hell?!ā when you trip a little. All you can see are your flaws and faults. And that is why when my heart is about to break or when Iām about to give up, I stop for a while and confirm what I feel. And if my motivation still doesnāt go up after doing that, I try thinking about it from a different direction (t/n: the word he used was vector). For example, I am able to make the people around me happy even if my dream hasnāt come true. Then, for now, I will make everyone happy while unhurriedly moving toward my dream. Using just your dreams and goals as compasses (t/n:Ā again, he used the word vector) will make you think āI canāt do itā or āIām not improvingā and make you impatient.Ā If you look at yourself from various perspectives (t/n: again, he used the word vector), you will see a different good trait that you have now. Sometimes that realization changes to motivation, and itās alright to walk slowly at your own pace.
Q: I want to confess my feelings to the person I like but Iām scared and canāt quite do it. Wonāt Date-sama please give me the push I need through your words?
A: Before giving you the push you need... āIs it really fine like that?ā If you really like that person then you would have already said how you feel before you consulted with me.
Q: I am not good with complimenting myself. Date-sama, how do you compliment yourself?
A: Ā I rarely compliment myself. Thatās because I would feel satisfied when I get complimented. Whenever I accomplish something I prefer that I give myself a reward, like clothes or bags or shoes, instead of complimenting myself because I can think āI still have more I can doā and āI can do betterā if I do that. And then I can think āI can work harder for the next reward!!ā and push myself forward.
Q: I always brood over my error at work and mistakes in interaction with others. How can I get better at mentally switching gears?
A: Imagine someone who crams all their worries and failures in a big bag and walks with that bag for countless hours. They spend countless hours even if that distance can be walked in an hour. That is how you are right now. If you imagine that someone as yourself then you would realize it: āI want to let go of this immediatelyā.
Q: I often spend the whole day sluggishly without turning on my engine (t/n: getting motivated). If there is a Date-sama style of āturning on an engineā then I would love to learn about it.
A: The engine will stop someday if you keep on forcing it to turn on. Thatās why I donāt forcibly turn on my switch on days I donāt feel motivated. I think it is fine to have a day when you just let your switch stay on the āoffā side.
Q: Between āIām good at it but I donāt want to do itā and āIām bad at it but I want to do itā, which does Date-sama prefer?
A: Itās definitely āIām bad at it but I want to do itā. I can feel the energy of still wanting to do something despite being bad at it, isnāt that very valuable for the heart?
Q: I am an amateur and bad at cooking. What kind of dish should I start with to be able to be good at cooking like Date-sama?
A: The first time I cooked was when I helped my mother. If you ask me why it was fun for me, it was because I cut the ingredients. More than cooking, being beside my mother the whole time I was cutting the ingredients was memorable to me. Thatās why how about starting by cutting ingredients first?
Q: Ever since Iāve become a corporate person, Iāve been spending the days just going to work and coming home and then going to work again. What should I do to add color to my gray-colored every day?
A: How about adding āMiyadate Ryotaā to your life? I think it would be quite fun.
Q: Iām indecisive. I always overthink when I buy ice cream... If Date-sama decides for me, I will eat that one flavor for the rest of my life!!
A: Wouldnāt it be boring if I decide on one flavor? Then it would be good if you buy a different flavor each time you go for ice cream. That would be 7 flavors in a week and 30 flavors in a month. I think it would make your life more enjoyable if you get to know different flavors.
Q: I want to be like Date-sama who is overflowing with elegance!
A: When Iām asked āWhere does grace dwell?ā, Iād answer āa personās backā. Ā People hunch their backs when they feel down, and stand straight when they feel confident. Itās exactly because I am in a place where I can express myself that I want to constantly stand straight and be elegant.
Q: I am very stressed. Please tell me your recommended way to refresh!
A: Soak in the bathtub and then take 3 deep breaths. Please try it. Itās like youāre breathing in a different air and youād feel your own breathing change.
Iāve become unable to wake up in the mornings... Rather than saying itās because Iām busy with work, itās because Iāve become more lenient on myself. Iāve become someone who hits snooze on their alarm and says āIāll sleep againā. I really canāt get up lately I even asked my mom to wake me up, but I couldnāt get up today even with my mom being my alarm. I guess the reason is Tsubaki (Taiga) going to the Kis-My-Ft2 tour thatās why he canāt wake me up. Tsubaki not being here might be the reason for all the other changes lately (laughs). I want to go to the sauna with Tsubaki once he gets back. Itās lonely going alone.
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Something that hasnāt changed at all since before
That I drink coffee at home every morning. Itās a routine that triggers the start of my day so my day greatly changes depending on whether I do it or not. But I couldnāt do that today because I woke up 20 minutes before I had to go out of the house. The beans I pick out daily, the way I put prepare them, and the ambiance at home are all important thatās why coffee from a shop doesnāt cut it! I might be someone who doesnāt like change much. My tempo gets destroyed when the environment changes and I canāt help but think about why that change happened. I like a stable environment.
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A view or scene that moved you and is still engraved in your heart
The starry sky from when I went to escape an island for the show āI am Bouken Shonenā (TBS). I saw it when I casually looked up as I was finally about to sleep after doing my best. There was no light! Not even one lamp. During that time I felt like there was more light above and when I looked up I saw the Milky Way. How should I say it...? I thought there wouldnāt be stars in a place with no person. I didnāt bring my camera and I didnāt have time, thatās why I didnāt even think of wanting to take a picture of the night sky back then. That night sky is especially burned in my memory.
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The scenery during meetings. We are overflowing with thoughts of wanting to make something good for our fans to enjoy. I always think āWeāre a good groupā whenever I look at it from a higher point of view. Sometimes everyone gathers in one room even though we have separate rooms backstage during āTakizawa Kabuki~ā. That also brings a smile to my face. Lately, everyone glares at me when I imitate a girl character from an anime (laughs). Drama group gatherings when we have boke battles may also be common scenery for Snow Man.
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My mom and dad went to watch āTop Gun: Maverickā and sent me messages like āI was movedā. I deflated when they spoiled me with their reactions (laughs). Itās my favorite movie so I want to see it soon! I like it a lot that why it might be good to first watch it alone, and then watch it with Tsubaki for the 2nd and 3rd time.
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I feel like I became more easily tired. I started getting sleepy at around 11PM. There was a time when I slept until 3PM because the next day was a day off. This is extreme but it has become usual to for me to spend most of my day off sleeping. Moreover, I donāt think āOh no!ā or āIāve wasted my precious day off!ā when I wake up. I think āAh- that was a good sleepā, feeling refreshed and without guilt. This might be the biggest change (laughs). I heard that sleep is essential to have stamina so I do have energy!
Something that hasnāt changed at all since before
That I like snacks. I still eat the snacks provided as refreshments even now (laughs), and I canāt help but reach out my hand when I see them. Rather than say itās nostalgic, itās better to say that Iāve been eating it since I was a kid. The instances to eat expensive food and sweets increased when I became an adult but that deliciousness is different from the snacksā tastiness and charms! My love for snacks hasnāt changed but Iāve become a nasty adult that buys snacks in bulk while a kid is clutching pocket money and frantically calculating which snacks to choose inside the snacks shop (laughs).
A view or scene that moved you and is still engraved in your heart
No matter what it was when our debut was announced at Tokyo Dome on August 8. Of course, the fans gave us a very beautiful view during our own live performances but that day the audience also had fans from other groups. Aside from a lot of happy āCongratulations!ā there were also other reactions and emotions, and I felt that atmosphere. It became an incident where we were able to build the resolve of sorts, that āBut weāre going to come to terms with that and still debutā.
I clean up the garbage that the members leave lying around. Iāve already been doing it for years so thereās the sense that itās a given that Iāll do it but, to put it into words, Iāve started questioning it like āWhy do I have to be the one to do it?ā (laughs). Itās not like they asked me to and they might notice (their trash) if I leave it as is, but I canāt bear leaving it alone when itās in front of my eyes. But maybe they donāt notice their trash because I keep on cleaning it? Then that means itās better to leave it alone... No, I canāt do that... This is hard!
I tried buying a pair of black shorts in preparation for summer. When I got home, there was a slit at the sides that I didnāt notice when I was at the shop. Moreover, my underwear can almost be seen because of the deep slit when I wear the shorts on my waist. The design was too strong (laughs). When I wore it last time, the staff said āThatās sexy".
I now appear in a lot of different places after being part of a variety show. I was able to bicker with a lot more people after meeting different celebrities and talents. The times when people say to me āI saw OOā have also increased, and the times when conversations start from that statement have also increased. Honestly, I donāt realize the changes that happen to me. Maybe the people around me notice and says āMiyadate, youāve changedā. I feel like my adaptability supports me even if the environment around me changes.
Something that hasnāt changed at all since before
Though the things I want might have changed. They made my usual self interesting, which made me aware of my unwavering self. Those really made me think that Iām not on the wrong path. I think the time will come when I definitely have to evolve, so now it feels like I am preparing for that. Even in private, nothing has changed. In my human relationships, my values, and in the clothes I like. Thinking about it, I am a boring person (laughs).
A view or scene that moved you and is still engraved in your heart
There are a lot~. For example, the year when we inherited Takizawa Kabuki from Takizawa (Hideaki)-kun, the view when the curtains were raised on the first day of Takizawa Kabuki in Minami-za (theater in Kyoto). There were people in the audience who were crying. I was moved that there are people who are very happy that Snow Man became the main. Recently I saw a birthday flashmob on Youtube and cried. The celebrant didnāt know the people part of the mob but they seemed very happy. Seeing the scenery where people share the feeling of happiness and joy and the celebration of another person... really pierces my heart!
I often see the scene where Raul teases Shota, and Shota says āHa? You! Stop it!ā. Doesnāt Raul feel more accomplished because Shota reacts properly? I watch it while thinking āTheyāre at it again-ā, and āBeing teased seems troublesomeā (laughs). If you were to draw the 9 members of Snow Man in one picture, then I would be looking at everything from a birdās eye view. Snow Man doesnāt have a central person, but it is a group where loud laughter can be heard in the center.
Whenever I meet Jo (Fujiwara Joichiro) in recordings, I am baffled with having a conversation with just āLove It!ā. Like āLove It!ā āLove It?ā āLove It (laughs)ā (laughs). What is the correct way of doing that? Weāve become able to interact with each other after all; I want to have a proper conversation.
It becomes easier to sleep when I turn on the cooler in the room beside my bedroom. Iām sensitive to heat so I already use bedclothes that feel cool to the touch, and I still find it hard to sleep even with that. After thinking āBut what will I do when summer peaks if I already turn on the cooler in my bedroom now?ā; I used the tactic of turning on the cooler in the room beside mine and setting it on a not-too-cold temperature and then used a fan to direct the cool air into my room. The tactic was a great success. I wake up drenched in sweat when itās hot. That feels disgusting and also itās hard to sleep so I would pay a lot of attention to my sleeping condition this summer!
Something that hasnāt changed at all since before
Isnāt it my stance regarding work? I experienced a lot of new things after debuting and received advice. Personally, there have been a lot of times when I realized things and thought āI should have done thisā. Changing that, I guess I have now become more established. I wonder if I can be active in this industry while keeping a grateful heart and maintaining my initial resolve. Even in private, I do have the ability to adapt to changes. Iām good at matching other people! But I donāt really want to change my cellphone. The reason is simple: itās troublesome (laughs).
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A view or scene that moved you and is still engraved in your heart
I donāt want to say something obvious but... as expected, itās the moment of our debut announcement! Itās at āJohnnyās Jr 8.8 Festival~ā in Tokyo Dome. Itās something that I wonāt ever see again, and while itās the best thing that happened there is also that mysterious feeling. I think I wonāt be able to forget that sequence of events in my whole life. My colleague Hasshi (Hashimoto Ryosuke) came to the venue to watch. When the trolley was going around in the perimeter after the announcement, Hasshi was shouting āCongratulations-!!ā in a loud voice from below the trolley. That will also remain in my heart forever.
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Daily conversations between members
Abe-chan sends a picture of his painted face on my birthday. This annual event has been going on for over 10 years. The theme of the painting is what Iām hooked on at that time; for this year itās a certain Pokemon character. He rarely sends the making video, but he sent it! On the contrary, I havenāt done anything; maybe I should do it around this year? Iām happy about it every year and it feels like āIāve waited for this!ā, but I also think āMaybe Abe-chan canāt find the timing to stop?ā (laughs).
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Recent Talk
I am always quick to decide when Iām shopping but recently I really thought about whether I should buy a bag or not. Itās a sling bag that I could also wear with the clothes I wear for (dance) lessons. I want it but if itās this size then it can hold other things. I said, āIāll buy it if theyāre still selling the bag the next time I pass by.ā I said something wishy-washy for once.
I gained muscles in the lower half of my body. I havenāt done my legs until now but I started doing squats after Takizawa Kabuki and have come closer to my ideal. Iām still doing it, I feel like I gained muscles above my knees. I was told āYouāre still doing itā but I still have a long way to go! I still have other parts I want to train. I still have things to work on in my upper body. For me to improve first I have to train my lower body so that it can properly be my foundation. Itās fun because it doesnāt end!
Something that hasnāt changed at all since before
My sense of taste. Iāve always liked chocolates and tapioca, and my love for sweets hasnāt changed in forever. In my mind, tapioca isnāt a trendy item thatās why I can continue drinking it! Even for food, my taste hasnāt changed at all. Even if I come across new delicious food I didnāt know about when I was a kid, as expected, I still like the food that Iāve always liked. This is not only limited to food, the things I like might increase from now on but I think my ālikeā for the things Iāve liked will never be gone.Ā Ā
A view or scene that moved you and is still engraved in your heart
The scenery from when I cleared the 1st stage of the first SASUKE. I donāt think I would forget that in my whole life. I saw comrades who were happy as if it was their own achievement when I pushed the clear button. It felt real that there are people who are happy for me even behind the camera! (Darvish) Kenji-san shouted, āThis view, donāt forget it!ā. I also answered back āI definitely wonāt forget it!ā but I couldnāt see the scenery well because there were tears in my eyes. Including that feeling, it became scenery I wonāt forget.
Deciding who would pay for the othersā food and drinks through rock-paper-scissor has become an everyday scene. At first, we talked about it like āWho would pay? How should we decide?ā, but now no one says anything and just start the rock-paper-scissors. It saves time so itās a good thing (laughs). By the way, itās a good-natured rock-paper-scissors where the winner treats the others. We did this often; we even did it in Shimbashi Theater but I think the one who has the highest winning percentage in that venue is me. Well, I donāt regret it at all because I earned points for a tapioca store.Ā
Itās becoming hot so I want to wear short sleeves, but Iād quickly get tan so I canāt wear them... I spend a lot of time outdoors during my private time for training and biking so I really have to be careful.Ā Itās somewhat fine if I put on sunscreen but I donāt like putting on sunscreen (laughs).
The system changed; people are now adults at 18 years old (versus the old system where people in Japan are considered an adult when they turn 20 years old). Even though the members and the staff kindly said āCongratulations on being an adult!ā, I donāt really feel like itās real. There are also no changes in me as of now. I want to have adaptability and responsiveness to various changes. I want to properly live as myself even if I suddenly lose my job tomorrow. Conversely, I might like changes in the environment. I also like moving houses. If anything, I seek new stimuli as something that will be good for me.
Something that hasnāt changed at all since before
Human relationships. Iām very close to specific people. I donāt get along with everyone but itās not because Iām closing them off. I feel happy when I meet people I think are interesting; thatās why I want to get close to them. Something that hasnāt changed at all since about 3 years ago is my large water intake. The reason is simple: my throat gets thirsty (laughs). I donāt think about continuing to do it thatās why I think, on the contrary, I kept on doing it. I can easily drink 2 liters in 1 day! I drink flavored carbonated drinks for pleasure; I drink water to live.
A view or scene that moved you and is still engraved in your heart
When they played Moriyama Naotaro-sanās (singer-songwriter) song and Sugawara Koharu-san (dancer, choreographer, and model) performed a dance with 3 dancers on the same show we performed āBrother Beatā on Music Station. We didnāt watch that through a monitor; we saw it live. I think that was this yearās best view. I like the dance video a lot. I watched Sugawara-sanās dances a lot but watching them live is 100 times better! I was able to realize again how good watching performances live is, and I was happy to be able to be in that place.
Koji-kun and Sakuma-kun imitate anime characters. They do it frequently so I get curious and watch the anime, and when I do I realize that their imitations are totally off the mark. Furthermore, they were imitating a cute girl-type character but their imitations werenāt cute at all. I want them to show self-restraint (laughs). Also, I think my teasing Shoppi (Watanabe) is an everyday scene. I want to tease him because heās cute. Itās really interesting how Shoppi doesnāt find it bothersome and just says āOi!ā and pretends that heās angry (laughs).
There is also my graduation, so the busy days are continuing. Iām mostly inside the room thatās why I intentionally go out during my breaks to take in the sunlight and refresh! I space out on my veranda when Iām alone, or talk if Iām with Meguro-kun. Unexpectedly, there are a few opportunities for us to be alone together and talk.
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"Honestly, I am really dyed in Date-samaās color... saying this makes me sound like a stalker." - Watanabe Shota
Miyadate: For this time, it seems like there were requests like āI want to see Yurigumiās talk in Weekly TV Guide once a yearā thatās why we have this pairing!
Watanabe: āOnce a yearā... but you actually want to see us more, right (laughs)?
Miyadate: But I feel like weāre doing it more (laughs).
Watanabe: First, regarding āThis is LOVEā, the song I chose for the album; what do you mean that there are some fans who think āThey are singing about Yurigumiā?
Watanabe & Miyadate: Ahahaha!
Miyadate: Thatās such a terrific idea.
Watanabe: What leads them to think that!? Did they think that because there was a line like āFate that surpasses coincidence and inevitabilityā? Well, there is certainly a line like that... thatās such a strained interpretation (laughs). Everyoneās fantasizing too much!
Miyadate: But everyoneās free to think whatever.
Watanabe: Tha- thatās right.
Miyadate: We are here to make everyone fantasize about us.
Watanabe: Youāre right. Thatās why I will not... it will be weird if I say that I donāt deny it (laughs), but you are free to use that interpretation!
Miyadate: Yes (laughs).
Watanabe: By the way, how are you lately?
Miyadate: I wonder how I am lately.
Watanabe: Arenāt you really active in āLove It!ā? I watch the show a lot. There are times when I canāt watch it from the start but my body has been set to wake up at the time the show would be on air; I wake up at that time even during my days off!
Miyadate: Ahaha, thank you very much. On the other hand, what are you doing lately (Watanabe) Shota? We donāt talk about these things so lately he has become someone whose private life is a mystery.
Watanabe: No, look, this is serious but lately Iāve always been feeling sluggish. And then, when I feel like I have to look stylish I look at Date-sama (Miyadate Ryota) because I think he always wears really stylish clothes. Ā I get influenced by that, ano~... I go to another branch of the store you probably frequent, and I buy something different after hearing about Date-samaās purchase history from the store personnel.
Miyadate: Ahahaha!
Watanabe: Because you have a really elegant style! Youāre always dressed up like a mannequin from head to toe thatās why Iāve always thought āThatās nice~ā. But Iāll feel sorry if weāre entirely matching so I try on the clothes that the store personnel tells me āMiyadate-san hasnāt bought thisā, and often buy them (laughs). Even the sandals I introduced in the show āSakurai and Ariyoshi THE Yakaiā the other day, I was just copying Ryota, who liked the brand first.
Miyadate: Purchasing history... I knew about it.
Watanabe: Fuhahaha! You knew!? I was thinking it was really about time for me to let you know āIāve actually been consistently buying clothesā and officially ask for your approval.
Miyadate: No, I already knew (laughs). This is really embarrassing!
Watanabe: No, itās like this, okay? Of course, in reality, you shouldnāt be showing a personās purchase history to another person! But on top of the store personnel knew we were members of the same group, they donāt show me a list of what youāve bought but tell it to me orally āHe hasnāt bought these yetā.
Miyadate: But Iāve already said to the shop to not have a record of my purchase history.
Watanabe: ... Really? Then, are we already in an unknown territory?
Miyadate: Un. I mean I already bought everything for this season.
Watanabe: Eh, amazing.
Miyadate: Thatās why thereās a possibility that we will have a pair look!
Watanabe: Are you serious. But donāt worry, I only wear those clothes in private. I wonāt come to work in them. I also feel sorry that you have to be conscious of it. Eh? Youtube? No, no, I definitely wonāt come to a Youtube shoot wearing the same clothes, okay?
Miyadate: You know... weāre already 30 years old?!
Watanabe: Yes, yes. And itās the part I like about Date-sama after all. I simply think that āAs expected, my mood also improves when Iām more stylish.ā, and am just imitating a style that I admire without asking the person. Also, if I make the mistake of going to the workplace wearing clothes I copied from you, then the members and the fans would probably make fun of me.
Miyadate: Something like that, everyone would eat that up!
Watanabe: Thatās really true (laughs).
Miyadate: Well, anyone has clothes they like. I also have clothes that changed my life.
Watanabe: Oh, ooh something magnificent? But I understand! This person has getups that really make me want to have them myself. Doesnāt everyone have a time when they got curious and thought āWhere did this person buy the clothes theyāre wearing?ā. I am like that.
Miyadate: I also like Shotaās lifestyle. Iām the type to quickly collect stuff I like so the house has quite a number of things but, according to what I heard, Shota doesnāt leave things around in his house, and things are arranged simply. I think that the part of him that gets absorbed in one thing he ālikesā is good.
Watanabe: Thatās right, I properly declutter. Thatās why the clothes I bought to copy Date-sama increased. In exchange, I threw away the clothes I already donāt wear. Honestly, I am really dyed in Date-samaās color. ... Saying this makes me sound like a stalker.
Miyadate: Ahahahaha!
Watanabe: I might be unable to tell my purchase history in the future, so Iāll be careful (laughs).
Mukai: When the 3 of us look back at 2022, everyone had a lot of individual jobs, right?
Meguro: (Mukai) Koji was also in a drama.
Mukai: Un, we spend time apart but thatās why we can say our thoughts when we meet. I think thatās why we have more conversations than usual. If itās with Meme (Meguro Ren) then itās my thoughts about Memeās drama; if itās with Rau (Raul) then itās my thoughts on PariKore. I contact them with their works I watched as a start-off point and then we say our thoughts to each other.
Raul: I canāt help but cry because of Memeās drama āsilentā. He properly cried during the scenes where the person who wrote āsilentā wanted him to cry.
Meguro: Fufu.
Raul: 100 points for the way he cried.
Mukai: Ooh~, isnāt that nice?
Raul: I watch it again if thereās something Iām curious about, but my eyes use up a lot of stamina with watching an episode once.
Mukai: Un, I know how you feel!
Raul: Thatās why I protect myself when I watch it for the 2nd time (laughs). Like āI see, yes, yesā while watching.
Mukai: Itās like youāre watching the whole thing.
Raul: But I properly cry on the 1st watch. Itās fun. A masterpiece!
Meguro: Itās possible that the people watching the drama are watching it like Raul; they get carried away during their 1st time watching. Me too, we donāt just have 1 take while shooting the drama, the same scene is shot from different angles and I cry every take. Iām always in that state of mind...
Raul: Itās a lot, right?
Meguro: Thatās why I feel quite tired.
Raul: I also listen a lot to the song by HigeDan (Official Hige Dandism)-san!
Meguro: I also listen to it.
Raul: You let us listen to it a little!
Meguro: Right.Ā We were allowed to listen to the song first when it was finished because we already had the worldview of the drama. Since that time, Iāve always thought it was a nice song and will listen to it forever.
Mukai: As for me, I listened to it in an endless loop when I drove for 4 hours the other day!
Raul: I read that the producer-san made a passionate speech for the drama and requested HigeDan-san; I think that the producer-sanās passion is cool, and the artist who responded to that is also cool. Thereās also drama in that! HigeDan-san The way HigeDan-san weaves words really doesnāt disappoint! That was Sakura (Sou)-kunās (Meguroās character) feelings, right?
Meguro: But when you watch the drama you start thinking that it could be anyoneās song.
Raul: Thatās right!
Meguro: That it could be a lot of peopleās song is one of HigeDan-sanās amazing points.
Raul: The lyrics where the crystallization of the snow is used as a metaphor are good. The words would probably apply to a lot of people.
Mukai: It also applied to me!
Meguro: Hahaha!
Raul: Meme has always talked about this situation since he joined Snow Man has now become real, I want to say to him that it isnāt an empty dream. As a fellow member, Iām happy for him that his dream came true one by one; and as a friend he is always with, I think he is a good man.
Meguro: Thank you. That makes me happy!
Raul: Koji-kun will definitely appear on TV twice a week, so the times I see him on TV have increased.
Mukai: Thank you.
Raul: We always have this conversation. I think that fans also tell their friends about what they thought about the variety shows and dramas they watched, but there is happiness in being able to tell it directly to the person.
Mukai: Thatās right. You can do that if itās a member.
Raul: You can tell it directly to the person, right?
Meguro: Not only that, but we also see them working hard behind the scenes. For example, we see it when Koji gets sad and says āI couldnāt make them laugh today...ā about his variety show work; we can feel āYosh!ā from the bottom of our hearts when he actually makes people laugh in public.
Raul: Rather than say we laughed, we feel moved.
Mukai: I know that feeling.
Meguro: When Raul walked for PariKore too, I was constantly messaging him and asking him about his mental state, everything was just... (while clutching his chest) this also knew it.
Raul: Thatās why I canāt help but go āUwa~, amazing!ā!
Meguro: Right, you canāt help it.
Mukai: I know. For this yearās TGC, itās embarrassing so I went to see it without telling Rau.
Raul: So you went!
Mukai: Yes. And then, he was nervous when I saw him waiting for his turn backstage! But it didnāt show during the show. But I was also watching him backstage. Thatās why seeing their works are with the addition of seeing expressions that only members can see.
Raul: Thatās right. That could probably be it. These 3 people are together even backstage, and time feels long when we are together.
Mukai: Thatās why 2022 also feels like we got closer! The difference is that before it was I and Raul fighting for Memeās attention, but now it became āEveryoneās Meguro-kunā.
Raul: Thatās right!
Meguro: Youāve become an adult (laughs). Whatās with āEveryoneās Meguro-kunā?!
Raul: As expected, we want to remain good fans!
Mukai: Right.
Raul: I want to remain a cool fan.
Mukai: I donāt want Meguro-kun to hate me.
Meguro: Isnāt that refusal to cooperate (laughs)?
Raul: Refusal to cooperate isnāt cool!
Mukai: Right. It isnāt cool so I want to properly be a fan of the whole group.
Meguro: Hahaha!
Mukai: Itās why the 3 of us get along well; because we want to be loved.
Meguro: Even though I thought that Kojiās possessive nature is strong (laughs).
Raul: He monopolizes a lot of things even though he is possessive. Itās the most troublesome type.
Mukai: A people pleaser (laughs).
Raul: I mean, you donāt monopolize just one person, but have the āEverything is mineā attitude (laughs).
Meguro: He means that you want a lot of people to come to you when youāre on the defense. But when itās the opposite, you want to monopolize when itās time for you to attack (laughs). Thatās why both are bad.
āI can wear a matching outfit with the girl I like if she wants me to, and of course, Iām open to sharing clothes too.ā Meguro Ren-kun says these sweet words in a straightforward manner and without feeling shy.
Bookstore date x Shared eyeglasses and knitted clothes
āI think a girl who wears the clothes they like with confidence has a completely different aura.ā
I am perfectly fine with sharing clothes with a girl. On the contrary, thereās no man who would hate seeing a girl loosely wearing menās clothes. That would definitely give them ākyunā. My usual fashion is basically simple. I used to wear loud-colored clothes and layered accessories that clinked together. Now that I think about it, I was lame before (laughs). If I donāt then I think I wonāt be able to remain confident. Ā Now I donāt wear a necklace, a ring, and a watch at the same time. I also donāt wear earrings. Even the hole in my ear is closed. That may be why I like women who donāt accessorize much too. When I walk in town, my eyes go to people who are enjoying themselves rather than what kind of fashion they are wearing. Ā Also, I look at their aura. Someone who isnāt fixated on the trends and rules, but wears the clothes they really like with confidence makes her look stylish in a unique way and imbued with the aura of happiness.
āIād like for the two of us to decide on the theme of the autumn date coordinate outfit in advance. Even just imagining it is fun!ā
At any rate, I want to enjoy the date to the fullest so, first, weād decide on the date theme together. Even just at that point, wonāt it definitely be fun? What I suddenly thought of just now is a āchestnutā coordinate (laughs). We will decide on our outfits while saying stuff like āDonāt these clothes look like chestnuts?ā, then weāll go to a place where itās pretty and bright red (filled with bright red autumn leaves). And then when she goes to the powder room during our date, Iāll dangle by the tree using my clothes and keep my face expressionless. Of course, itās with the intention of becoming a chestnut. I wonder what reaction sheāll give when she gets back. I think it would be fair to expect that she wonāt ignore me, and I hope sheāll notice that Iām a chestnut. It would be best if we could both enjoy fooling around like that! If we go with the chestnut theme then, naturally, it will be brown-colored clothes. But since I donāt have clothes like that, it might be nice if we could go shopping for clothes together. Like today, I also want to wear a cap. If itās a beret, then doesnāt it look like a chestnut? Ah, it looks like an acorn (laughs).
āI would treat the girl I like completely differently from how I treat my friends. I canāt help but want to do everything for her.ā
I used to be a completely outdoor type of person. I ran away and chased people with all my might and always played tag until I was a high school student. But now I practically donāt go out of the house. Itās comfortable and I realized that it (being at home) is unexpectedly fun. Lately, Iāve been raising lots of plants on the veranda, and in the summer I harvested tomatoes and lemons. The time I spend on the veranda is very fulfilling. I bought a coffee maker with a mill so I mix different varieties of coffee beans and make and drink my own blend. I donāt have any hobbies so it might be fun to start one with my girlfriend on our house date. For example, drawing each otherās faces through wood painting. Itās not unlikely for a quarrel to happen depending on the finished product, but my feelings of giving it my all to draw would most likely be conveyed to her. Also, if weāre spending time at home then, itās just a self-taught method, but I would give her bed massages and dry her hair. I canāt help but want to do everything if itās for the girl I like.
Q: Tell us behind-the-scenes stories from the movie āOsomatsu-sanā!
Choromatsu, the character Iām playing, has a fast tempo and is the complete opposite of me. That was the factor that I was most worried about. Thatās why I watched the anime a lot of times and prepared for my role. I want everyone to focus on the sense of brotherhood that naturally shows because Iām acting with the members!
Q: What are your memories during the shooting of Snow Manās calendar?
Everyone played the crane game whenever we had breaks in the amusement park shoot! It was really fun! I want our calendar to be displayed on the shelf at the houseās entrance. So that you can display and spread it open at the entrance in case a visitor comes (laughs).
Q: What is the most memorable happening this year that made you feel joy, anger, grief, and pleasure?
My ājoyā is eating crabs and oysters as much as I want during the New Year holidays! Even if the worst comes to happen regarding the oysters, I would still have the next day to recover. I thought āI can only do this now!ā. On the other hand, my āgriefā is that I got complacent and couldnāt enjoy the feast. As soon as I finished eating I thought will I not be allowed to eat much starting tomorrow... (cries).
August 2020 and January 2021 has the very popular date project. For the 3rd time, he provides hospitality for a ārelaxed home dateā. Please enjoy exceptionally happy moments with Meguro-kun.
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āIf itās for the important hospitality then I will carefully look over recipe books. And I also want to grind coffee beans (to prepare my kind of hospitality).ā
For hospitality and surprises, Iām the type to want to do it rather than be the one itās done to! The other time too, I gave our member Sakuma (Daisuke)-kun an Osmanthus-scented cream as a present thatās not for his birthday. I like catching a person off-guard. But Iām really bad at making plans... Even if I think of plans beforehand, I reason out that It probably wonāt end up happening as planned, and then Iāll panic because I would feel like Iām being chased by time, and then I end up making a really crude plan (laughs). Though I say that, if itās hospitality for a special person then Iāll think of a lot of things that will make the other person happy.
āI canāt help but smile when imagining the other personās happy face while Iām out buying things.ā
When I have a plan, I end up wanting to start preparing right away! I want to be all ready so Iāll list down the things that are better to have on hand early and things that are better to buy right before executing my plan. I feel like my hospitality will go to waste if I donāt prepare well... I want to casually research what the other person likes beforehand. But I am pretty easy to read so even if I want to hide, I think I will be surprisingly found out (laughs). Going out together to buy things would also be nice but I like to buy a lot of things in large amounts so buying stuff will be done individually!
āItās exactly because I donāt have a specialty dish that I will do everything in my ability; from earnestly researching to arranging the dish.ā
I started cooking for myself during the self-restraint period; I still donāt have a repertoire so please donāt expect a lot from my cooking for my hospitality (laughs). If itās something like tamagoyaki then I cook it even without looking at anything! Once I decide on a menu that would make the other person happy, I wonāt just wing it on the day itself but I want to make a lot of test dishes and master it by the time Iāll present it to the other person. Itās an activity that brings out my devotion! So that it will be okay even if I fail, I will also have ready-made food on hand as insurance. On the other hand, if Iām going to receive hospitality then I will request āshabu-shabuā without hesitation! Even though itās something you can do without fear and just by cutting and boiling, itās a menu item that brings the tension up.
āI want to spend some sweet time frying pancakes together and serving them with a lot of fruits we like.ā
Eating something store-bought is also fine, but it would be nice if we could chat while frying pancakes on the prepared hot plate, and enjoy the changes in taste after decorating the pancakes with fruits. Being with someone who likes the same things and has the same feelings, makes even ordinary things fun. The other day, I looked at the stars with King & Princeās (Hirano) Sho-chan. We both arenāt knowledgeable but we both looked up at the sky with a sense of relief. Itās comfortable to have a relationship with someone who is fine with not talking for 20 minutes! My type is a person who can interact with pure intentions.
āI want to stay in a relationship where we can say compliments to each other without feeling shy, even after being together for a long timeā
I put my thoughts into words without having to make elaborate plans. Itās said that Japanese people are not good at giving compliments but when I find something lovely then I want to say my thoughts in a straightforward manner. I also get shy when receiving compliments but I know that the happiness (of receiving a compliment) surpasses that. I think having a relationship where you can naturally say anything without feeling shy is important. I donāt feel like we can stay together for a long time if we just say āright, rightā.
Within the group, we members say compliments to each other and talk about anything, and contribute to making solutions. Itās exactly because we are in a pinch that we can deepen our relationship; that the 9 of us can build a bond where we talk to each other without restraint and say things like āLetās do this!ā or āThis didnāt work out...ā whenever and be what we are now.
People might think that being in a large group is troublesome, but I think that being able to express our true feelings to each other is what makes us grow. When I heard that Snow Man will be doing the live-action adaptation of the movie āOsomatsu-sanā, I had worries like āWill we be able to properly make a live-action adaptation?ā alongside the feelings of happiness. There was pressure to represent the workās worldview without destroying it, but we watched the anime a lot of times and each of the members worked hard to prepare for their characters so I think the work was finished well. Choromatsu, the character Iām playing, has a personality that is the complete opposite of mine. I did a lot of practice saying my lines quickly because itās a role that does a lot of tsukkomi/ quips so the tempo is of the utmost importance. That way, I can follow advice on how to fine-tune it like saying my lines a little slower. The movie is packed with plot twists and scenes that will make you unintentionally laugh. Itās because we are in times like these that I want the viewers to laugh a lot in the theaters and feel happy. I think that increasing the number of times you laugh will definitely bring you happiness.
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āI want to spend a Holy Night with this person!ā
The imaginary date project in the August 2020 issue received a lot of popularity, so we offer a 2nd installment! This time āIf we were to spend Christmas together...ā, from decorating the Christmas tree while listening to Christmas songs, and relaxing in the room...Ā there is a lot to dream about!
Christmas - āDecorate a tree with everyone in the family. Itās one big event in the Meguro household.ā
If weāre a couple then weāll spend it in a romantic way. I admire an adult Christmas date.
Among the events in a year, Christmas is probably within the best 3 and makes me excited. Eating bone-in chicken during Christmas dinner with family is a tradition! When I was in preschool we had a mini-sized Christmas tree; when I entered elementary school they bought a big-sized tree that was taller than my height then and changed the mini-sized one. Once December comes, our family decorates the house and eagerly waits for Christmas. On the morning of the 25th, our presents would be on our bedside, and then weād go to school in high spirits. There was even an instance when I was overjoyed and prayed āThis, wonāt I get another present tomorrow if I make a wish to Santa-san again tonight!?ā (laughs). I only asked inside my heart so, of course, I didnāt receive any present (laughs). Thatās just how much I believed in the existence of Santa.
Iām the type to want to casually prepare what the other person wants so, to a certain degree, I will research for a Christmas present.Ā So I want to always put out my antenna for things she might want or might be interested in! I donāt want us to shop together (laughs). I probably wonāt need to receive a present because I donāt have materialistic wants. Instead of gifting things, receiving stuff like massage coupons would make me happier. Nonetheless, because Iām an adult now, I want to look forward to a Christmas dinner where we can make a toast with champagne. Ā
Winter Fashion - Because I get cold easily, this is a season when a long coat is a must-have!
Iām not good with winter... I find it hard to get out of the futon in the morning, and I donāt want to go out of the house when itās cold! But I like winter fashion because the number of items you can wear increases. My usual style is long coat x turtleneck knit x loose bottoms. I think I probably wonāt make big changes to my style even when I have a date. Even though I get cold easily, I just canāt seem to wear a muffler ever since (laughs). I first bought one when I was in middle school but wearing it felt like I was getting strangled so, in the end, I became unable to wear one. For womenās fashion, it would be nice if her style was similar to mine - a simple and beautiful outfit rather than a flashy one.
I want to try having a natural illumination date - looking at the beautiful stars in the sky
Winter is limited to having house dates! I really like kotatsu ever since so it would be nice to watch movies or play games together while being warm under the kotatsu~. Recently, I bought a mini-kotatsu for one person. I was determined to throw away the sofa I have been using until now and rearranged the space to fit the kotatsu. It wasnāt that cold in November when my kotatsu got delivered but I was so happy that immediately set it up so I could use it. When I did, as expected, I fell asleep under the kotatsu (laughs). If itās a date then at the end we will slip out from the kotatsu and go on a drive to see the night view and illuminations. I am normally interested in looking at the nightscape so I actually have a few favorite viewing spots. Among those, I want to show her my treasured nightscape viewing spots.
I cut my hair short in preparation for my role in the special drama āKyoujou IIā
My whole body trembled when I heard that I will be able to act alongside our big senpai, Kimura (Takuya)-san. Itās with thoughts that the chance of being in an amazing set like this might not come again, that I challenged and digested each scene. The feeling of nervousness that comes with thoughts like āHow much of my abilities can I bring out?ā is connected to the sense of satisfaction! In the set, Kimura-san was always a āteacherā. I think itās thanks to making that atmosphere that we were able to continue in our roles as students. I say my group name and my name whenever we greet each other on set, and when I came to greet him he kindly said āI already remember you!ā and that made me happy.
It would be nice if the Snow Man members decided on a budget together and had an exchange gift
I havenāt had the chance to spend Christmas with all of the members, but I want to do even just exchange gifts with the members. We have 9 members and I give birthday presents was all I could do (laughs). When itās close to a memberās birth month, Fukka (Fukazawa Tatsuya)-san makes a group chat without the birthday celebrant. In there we share information about things the celebrant might want as a gift, and itās a rule in our group to give one present to the celebrating member as a group. But I think it would be nice if we could do something together apart from that (birthday gift giving) for Christmas. Also, please watch Sore Snow Man ni Yarasete Kudasai on the New Year ~!
Spending a day off alone with Snow Manās Meguro Ren-kun
A special imaginary date with Meguro Ren, who is experiencing a sudden rise in popularity
Renās afternoon - Relax Time
āI will absolutely not make use of strategies when I have someone I like. I will directly convey my feelings and approach them in a straightforward manner.ā
Iām the type to get completely absorbed in love. I can work harder when I have something to protect!
I only live once so when I meet someone that I think is nice, I want to approach them in such a way that my feelings will be properly conveyed.Ā I donāt want to use strategies or tactics for someone I like; thereās also no need to hold my feelings back. Of course, I will do my best to make them look at me! I am also confident that I can entertain them (laughs). Iām the type that instinctively moves my body before I think something through. The feelings of ālikeā will be obvious through my facial expressions and behavior so I think the people around me will definitely notice.
If the person I like notices me after doing my best to make them look at me, then will put in more effort to make them enjoy themselves more. Not just in the beginning, but having a version upgrade because I want them to be happier! It's precisely because itās a time when Iām busy with work that I want to prioritize the times we can meet and contact each other even if I have to carve out time from my sleeping time.
āA breakfast full of love. I am healed from the morning, so I will eat this with gratitude.ā
Not through telepathy, but I will immediately convey my feelings of love through words that are easy to understand!
My requirements for my girlfriend are 1: being good at cooking; 2: being tolerant; 3: being someone who kindly gives compliments. I started cooking for myself during this self-restraint period and became aware of how hard it is to cook. Iām not used to cooking so my skills are bad, and itās maybe because Iām bad at it that Iām attracted to women who know how to cook. I definitely wonāt eat something indifferently without saying a word, and I also wonāt complain about the flavor or doneness. After all, it would be rude to criticize someone who took the trouble to make the preliminary preparations and clean up. I have to thank them first. I want to properly express my love. I think itās not something to be embarrassed about, and there are a lot of times when the other person wonāt understand it unless it is put into words.
āAs expected, Iām the type to want to lead the date. I want to bring them to the places I like and have fun together.ā
I will definitely not be disillusioned by her behavior during the date.
I will bring her to a candy shop for our first date. Itās a place I know well so Iām confident that I can entertain her there (laughs). It would be nice to buy a snack with a winning ticket and get excited about it together. Of course, I will go to a place with her if she requests it, and I will lead her a lot. The reason why I wonāt research beforehand is that it seems like it wonāt happen according to plan once we both start to enjoy the date (laughs). I definitely want her to wear sneakers because we will likely be active during dates. Rather than discovering a new side of her during the date, becoming closer to her is ideal. I definitely wonāt ask her out again if it ends up disappointing.
āIāll listen to all her complaints. I want to lend her an ear, and I also want to know the changes in her feelings.ā
I will also welcome her into my territory.
I usually take about 5 minutes to get dressed in the morning! I wonāt change that during the day of the date, and just choose my outfit based on what I want to wear. I wonāt wake up earlier either; on the contrary, I have strong feelings that āI wonāt be able to entertain her for the whole day!ā if I donāt get a lot of sleep (laughs).
As for the frequency of contact, I want us to mail each other a lot. I will probably send a message like āWhat are you doing?ā if I get curious, I also wonāt let you wait for too long for my reply. It wonāt be good to go into too much detail, but I donāt mind letting you into my territory! If anything, I want to introduce her to my good friends at an early stage. Iām the type to keep things to myself and not ask others for advice about my worries, but I probably would talk to the person I like about a lot of things. I donāt want to spend our time together feeling down, so I will do my best even if I have to be obstinate.
I am greatly healed by the time I spend playing with my beloved dog!
Playing with my dog at home has become my healing time. Also, lately, Iāve been studying the Chinese language. I canāt concentrate for a long time so itās really only for about 20 minutes... (laughs). But I think being able to continue diligently is what counts!
Q2 - Do you have a preferred style for loungewear?
T-shirts and a tracksuit. Itās very normal (laughs).
Loungewear is like what I wear for lessons; I spend my days in comfortable clothes. Iāve become able to wear pajama that has buttons in front when itās time for me to go to sleep.
Q3 - Do you wake up well?
I wake up really really bad... In the first place, I havenāt woken up in one try.
I set a lot of alarms 1 hour before I have to go out and I keep hitting snooze and falling back to sleep... I donāt set alarms on my days off, and there was even a time when it was already evening by the time I realized it... (laughs).
Q4 - What is the frequency of contact between you and the members?
I contact our youngest, Raul, every day.
This morning too, I received a message saying āDo your best at BAILA shooting today!ā from Raul. We keep having childish conversations and sending silly pictures! I also generally know the timing of when a message is coming.
