#moekare

[Communication Ability]

My communication ability isn’t high. If you ask me if I’m shy or not, I’d say I am shy! That’s why I don’t really proactively approach people on our first meeting. It was also like that on the set of the movie “Moekare”. It will definitely be like that at the set of my upcoming musical “Catch Me If You Can” too. There will be a lot of people that I will be meeting for the first time. Until I find a common topic (between me and my costars) I will be in my wait-and-see mode (laughs). I’m not really good at actively trying to get close to others. I’m going with the stance of gradually closing the distance with someone through conversations about my hobbies like training or sauna.

[Stamina]

Moving your body is also part of “stamina”. I go to train after finishing 2 performances of the play “Takizawa Kabuki ZERO” in one day. Even with that, I haven’t really gone to the point of exhaustion. Well, similar to SASUKE, it might also be because there isn’t enough time. There is a time limit but I don’t really have anything that I can call a “limit” with regards to my stamina (laughs).

[Charm]

I guess rather than a charm point I’d consider “not being alone” more as a strength. In our single “Grandeur”, there’s a catchphrase “It’s great that we’re not alone”, and I do agree. Members, family, friends, and training buddies - it’s amazing to have a lot of people who share the same goals as me.

[Boyfriend Ability]

I’ll treasure you! I won’t let you feel lonely, and if you say “I want you to do it like this”, then I’d act with the intention of wanting to respect your thoughts. It (romantic feelings) is probably not too far from the love you have for family or the camaraderie you feel for friends. Each relationship is special but my attitude and way of responding to her probably won’t be that different from how I interact with other people. I also want to surprise her. Ah, but I don’t really react well when I’m the one being surprised so please keep that in mind (laughs).

[Analytical Ability]

I do have analytical ability regarding how people move their bodies. For example, for a dance I choreographed, I analyze the movements of all 9 members instantly by watching a video recording once. We watch the video together so everyone can see how they danced, and while talking to the members I tell the members stuff like “Ah, the angle of this person’s hand was different from before” or “I want everyone’s movement here to be more like this”. I don’t think of this as my special skill but it’s probably something that not everyone can do.