Momo: Alright! And so it begins~! The “16 STAR SIGNS” interview corner! 🥳

Momo: Hosting today is the genius composer and the world’s most handsome idol, our very own Yuki!  🤴🏻✨ And answering the questions will be Momo-chan! 🫶

Yuki: Hey Momo

Yuki: When you let me into your room just now, you were rushing to hide something weren’t you?

Yuki: Behind that cushion over there.

Momo: N-n-n-n-no I wasn’t!?

Yuki: So there is something you can’t tell me.

Momo: Well yeah… I mean, come on, everyone's got a thing or two they keep secret right!? 🫣🫣 I believe they call that privacy! 🫣

Yuki: Huh. When did YOU start caring about privacy, Momo? You are a walking TMI sign, your car tax info is literally laying right here.

Momo: KYAAAAAAH, YOU PERVERT!!!!

Momo: You can’t just broadcast a sparkly idol’s room like that!! 🥺

Yuki: Momo

Momo: Guh…

Momo: Don’t look at me with those crystal-clear, beautiful eyes…

Yuki: You promised you wouldn’t keep secrets from me. We’re in this together through thick and thin, good or bad.

Momo: “In this together”… you mean that kind of “in this together”? The deep, dramatic kind?!

Momo: Your real-life hottie energy has been too much for my brain to process lately… It’s not even that serious, man… But uh…

Yuki: What is it

Momo: I, uh… was drinking while staring at your Binary Vampire photo and I reaaaaaally didn’t want you (the real-life version) to find out…🥹

Yuki: Oh, that’s it? I really don’t understand what makes you so embarrassed about that.

Momo: Hello!?!?!? That’s a completely normal and reasonable fan reaction?!?!

Yuki: You’re not a fan though, you’re my partner. You literally have a photo of us together up in your room, how’s this different?

Momo: Of course I’m your partner!!! But I’ll always be your eternal fan at the same time 😤 I won’t budge on that one 😤 And, like, sure…I have us displayed together, but that photo is waaaay too sexy~~~~ It’s practically a national treasure

Momo: Like that slightly open mouth… and the languid gaze staring at me… And above all, that outfit suits you way too well. The concept of vampirism itself was invented for you, Yuki… (?)

Yuki: So should I bite your neck, Momo?

Momo: what

Yuki: Kidding. Don’t freeze up.

Momo: Stop teasing me when you look so handsome, you’re gonna give me a heart attack!!!??

Yuki: I carry around a locket with your childhood photo inside and I’m not embarrassed at all

Momo: Yuki… 

Momo: You’re the most thoughtful partner in the world…

Yuki: Problem solved.

Momo: Yeah…😇🫶🫶🫶

Yuki: You don’t have to hide that anymore. Shall we start the interview?

Momo: I’ll keep drinking while staring at that photo every night…😇🫶🫶🫶 Let’s start the interview…

Yuki: Alright, first question. Tell us how you felt when the store event was decided.

Momo: I was super excited! Just getting congratulation messages and letters online makes me overjoyed, but having everyone celebrate together in the same space is way too luxurious! 😆

Momo: And the star theme is really nice too. We always stick foil on ourselves and do our best to pretend to be stars, right? But getting modeled after real constellations makes me feel like what we’re doing is really reaching everyone.

Yuki: Momo, you’re a real, brilliant star. No first-magnitude star could ever outshine you.

Momo: Thank you!! You’re my brightest star!! So dazzling, almost within reach, but always out of grasp… And yet you never allow me to look away 🌟

Momo: So, super handsome Yuki… would you accept to come with me to see my store? 🥹

Yuki: Of course. I was planning on it from the start.

Yuki: After noon

Momo: LOLOLOLOLOL I’ll make sure to wake you up as late as possible 😆 Thanks, I’m really looking forward to it 😆

Momo: Since we’re at it, I’d love to go again with Touma another day. Birthday bros gotta stick together for good luck 😎🤘

Yuki: Hm.

Yuki: Maybe I’ll come along for that too.

Momo: Yuki,,,,😳 Even before noon,,,?

Yuki: You’ll wake me up, right?

Momo: Yup!!! Going with you twice would make me so happy 🤩 I’ll ask Touma 🤩

Yuki: Thanks. Alright, next question. Which photo did you sign as your favorite and why?

Momo: That one’s easy!! The “16PRODUCERS” photo! 🥳🥳

Yuki: That was fast.

Momo: Of course it was!! I always sing alongside you as your partner, but you specifically thought about me for that project, from the melody to the outfits?!

Momo: It was totally different from our usual Re:vale songs. It felt like you specifically introduced me to the whole world as your partner, you truly gave me a once-in-a-lifetime gift.

Yuki: Momo

Yuki: You can cry today if you want. I’m laying right here next to you. (1)

Momo: Y-you’re so crazy I can’t even cry anymore!?!?!? Seriously, you’ve become way too perfect, Yuki…🥹

Yuki: You’ve given me so much ever since I met you, Momo. I wanted to give something back to you.

Yuki: Thank you for accepting it. I’ll make another song for you, and only you.

Momo: Yukiiiiii~~~~ 

Momo: Every day feels like a gift for me since I get to sing, dance, and be Re:vale with you! The old me might've felt a bit overwhelmed by this, but… I am way too greedy now. I wanna stay by your side and receive your presents forever!

Momo: Forever and ever, okay Yuki?

Yuki: Obviously. For an eternity.

Yuki: Next is an original question, but since we’re on the topic, tell me something you’d like to do with me from now on.

Momo: Wha-

Momo: So like, anything is fine…?

Yuki: Of course.

Momo: Then, I want you to live a long, healthy life… 

Momo: If possible, I want you to outlive me even by a day…

Yuki: That

Yuki: Sounds more like something you want me to do, not something we do together.

Momo: I knooowwww~~~~ but I can’t help iiiit~~~!! My desires took priority~~😭😭😭😭

Yuki: Well, I’ll take care of my health since you’re asking

Yuki: But I don’t want to outlive you.

Momo: No way!!!!!!! We need regular exercise and social activity to extend our healthy lifespans!! I’ll coach you then!!!

Yuki: 

Yuki:  Let’s leave the distant future aside for now, is there anything you’d like to do with me in the near future?

Momo: Then… I wanna travel all over the world with you, Yuki! I wanna meet as many fans as possible!! Not just across Japan, but across the world… Across the planet!! 🌈

Momo: There’s something I realized thanks to this store event, though. There are so many people who want to come see us but can’t make it for different reasons. Maybe because of scheduling, distance, life stuff. So instead of waiting for everyone to come to us, I wanna go to them! Imagine sparking little bubbles of joy everywhere in the world, expanding everyday, until they pop and the whole planet fills with happiness!

Momo: That’s the kind of big dream only the legendary Re:vale could pull off, right?

Yuki: That’s wonderful. Just like you, Momo.

Yuki: It’s exactly the kind of grandiose, universal wish that only Re:vale could make. Let’s make it come true.

Momo: Yeah!!! Even when we’re old grandpas! 👑👑

Yuki: Last question. Give us a message for your fans.

Momo: Okaaaay!! Everyone who’s reading this, I love you so, so much! And you love me, Yuki, and Re:vale too, right? Just that alone makes Momo-chan super happy!

Momo: But I’ve never once taken your love for granted. You all take time out of your busy schedules to come see us, to dress up, to share a piece of your heart and positive energy with us. 

Momo: It’s not easy, I know that. Even when you’re busy, tired, or struggling, you still send us smiles from the audience.

Momo: If you ever feel worn out, it’s okay to take a break. Re:vale will always be right here by your side. May our music add just a little color to your life!

Yuki: Thank you. Your words always sink right into my heart, Momo.

Momo: R-really!? So does your music! ✨ No matter the genre, I always think “yeah, this is definitely what Re:vale’s all about!” ✨✨

Yuki: Let’s keep delivering that feeling together, Momo.

Momo: Yeah!! Today’s been full of so many wonderful promises 🥹✨

Yuki: Including the promise to clean up all the stuff you shoved in the closet before inviting me in.

Momo: Y-Yukiiiii~~~~

Yuki: That cute face of yours won’t save you. Here, I brought cleaning supplies.

Momo: Ugh… even holding a rag, you’re still too handsome…🥹🥹

Torao Mido:

Haruka Isumi: What's with that all of a sudden? lmao

Torao Mido: It's a picture of the guy lying flat on his back on my couch, messing around on his phone right now

Haruka Isumi: That's literally me right now LMAO, am I getting too comfortable?

Torao Mido: No, that's not what I meant. I was just thinking about how much you've changed. Back when you first started coming over, you'd always sit so properly

Haruka Isumi: Maybe it's 'cause I've been here so many times

Haruka Isumi: Your couch is super soft and comfy, and it's big enough to lie down on. I always thought it was awesome

Torao Mido: So you like it that much, huh

Torao Mido: Want me to pull some strings and have one custom-made for you?

Haruka Isumi: If something like that suddenly got delivered to my place, my grandma would keel over LOL. Besides, there's nowhere to even put it!

Haruka Isumi: It's fine, I'll just come over to your place

Torao Mido: Now you've sat back up. What's that about?

Haruka Isumi: I just figured it'd be kinda weird if I was the only one lying down while we were doing this interview

Torao Mido: Then should we both lie down?

Haruka Isumi: Well, it is big enough for both of us to lie side by side lmaooo but it's easier to type sitting up, so this is fine!

Haruka Isumi: Oh yeah, Utsugi-san sent us that intro we're supposed to say first, didn't he?

Torao Mido: Yeah, I remember it so I'll do it

Torao Mido: This time, it's the "Buddy Rabbit Chat Interview Series: Kiryuu Edition," released in conjunction with BUDDY NIGHT NARRATIVE, the omnibus drama series starring the sixteen idols.

Torao Mido: I'll be interviewing Haruka, who played the young heir detective Kiryuu Haruhiko, master of the taciturn yet highly capable bodyguard Torajima, whom I portrayed, about all sorts of things from the shoot.

Haruka Isumi: Oooh, as expected of someone so capable 😏

Torao Mido: Naturally

Torao Mido: Alright, first question. What was it like playing Haruhiko?

Haruka Isumi: The way he's so confident and acts all high and mighty toward everyone made him super easy to play

Haruka Isumi: I think it also helped that the director watched ŹOOĻ's performances before writing the script

Torao Mido: He did say that after seeing us, he had a solid image of Haruhiko and Torajima in his mind

Haruka Isumi: Yup

Haruka Isumi: That made me kinda happy too 😄

Torao Mido: Watching Haruhiko overcome his trauma despite still carrying it with him… that was really powerful

Haruka Isumi: The ending, right? That was my favorite part too!

Haruka Isumi: I get what it's like to hesitate over whether it's okay to give it everything you've got, and I also know how good it feels to break through that hesitation

Haruka Isumi: So I feel like I was really able to pour my emotions into that scene

Torao Mido: Both you and Haruhiko suit looking straight ahead and moving forward rather than dwelling on the past

Torao Mido: That's one of the things I liked about him

Haruka Isumi: Hmmmm

Haruka Isumi: 😏😏😏

Torao Mido: What?

Haruka Isumi: Nothing!

Haruka Isumi: Besides, you know

Haruka Isumi: I was able to give it everything I had because you were there watching over me, Torao

Torao Mido: Now that's a compliment I'm happy to hear

Torao Mido: Alright, next question. Tell us a behind-the-scenes story from filming

Haruka Isumi: After we got the scripts, I said I wanted to practice the stunt work, so Torao booked a studio and put me through special training, but

Haruka Isumi: Man, his action coaching was seriously hardcore!

Torao Mido: Was it really? But you kept up without looking like you were struggling at all

Haruka Isumi: I wasn't about to just say "I can't do it" that easily!

Haruka Isumi: I still vividly remember you drilling breakfalls into me for a solid hour in the practice studio

Torao Mido: I was just thinking, "Wow, that's Haruka for you"

Torao Mido: You're light on your feet, and anything I showed you once, you could reproduce right away. I guess you're just naturally talented

Haruka Isumi: Yaaay!

Haruka Isumi: There's simply nothing I can't do 😤

Haruka Isumi: That, and you're just genuinely a great teacher, Torao

Torao Mido: If you ever need my coaching again, just let me know anytime

Torao Mido: Alright, final one. Leave a message for everyone looking forward to watching the drama.

Haruka Isumi: To everyone who's been looking forward to Torao's and my double-lead drama, thanks for waiting. It's a comedy about a cocky young heir, but it's also packed with suspense and action, so it turned out to be an incredibly fun drama. You're not allowed to blink.

Haruka Isumi: And be sure to check out the action scenes Torao and I took on too!

Torao Mido: That's right, we guarantee we won't let you be bored for a second

Haruka Isumi:

Gaku: Today, we’re doing the Buddy Rabbit Chat Interview Project: Yamato Edition which is released in conjunction with the omnibus drama series “BUDDY NIGHT NARRATIVE” featuring 16 idols. The two co-stars will ask each other questions about character development and behind the scene stories, and our first installment is “BEAST COP!”.

Yamato: Woah, that’s one heck of an explanation there. Did you basically just copy-paste that from your manager’s message?

Gaku: You caught me lol. We’re the first ones up so I wanted to get it across clearly. 

Yamato: So that’s why you kept frantically scrolling on your phone next to me before we started. Oh and for the record, we’re sitting next to each other in the Rainbow City lounge right now. 

Gaku: Do you really need to say that?

Yamato: We don’t know how much will make the article so it’s just in case. Well then, let’s start with the introductions. I’m Nikaido Yamato, playing Yamato Izuna—the mysterious and delinquent detective. 

Gaku: I’m Yaotome Gaku, playing Saotome Mami. I play the serious, stubborn, and hot-blooded detective.  That reminds me, Nikaido recently bought me a tanuki netsuke related to my character’s name. (1)

Yamato: You’re gonna bring that up now? Haha, it’s not that important. I just happened upon it at yesterday’s filming location and thought, “That’s so like Saotome-chan.”

Gaku: Well, Izuna’s name is based on a fox and Mami’s is on a tanuki after all. I've already added it to my car keys.  Well then, l’ll start our interview now. Firstly, could you tell me your thoughts on playing the role?

Yamato: I thought that it was a pretty quirky role when I first read the script.

Gaku: His first appearance did have quite an impact. He shows up to the tense First Investigative Division in flashy clothes, and right when you're questioning what kind of guy he is, he hits you with a totally laid-back greeting

Yamato: I felt a lot of pressure acting out that scene. But its impact was important so I decided to go all out and let loose 🤚

Gaku: We worked with the director a lot on breaking it down in the beginning. Yamato isn’t just a guy that goofs around, he has some actual depth to him. (2)

Yamato: That’s right. His usual way of acting is his way of guarding himself from others getting too close to his inner self. He’s the type who can’t voice out his true feelings so he bottles up all his trauma and anger by himself instead. I figured since he got into the habit of bottling up like that then he’d probably be afraid of asking for help, and acted with that in mind. 

Gaku: It was fun at first, seeing the single-minded Saotome get thrown off-course by Yamato. The way he forcibly closes the distance between him and Yamato once he realizes what Izuna’s truly like is a key point too, or something close to that.

Yamato: Guys like him really need someone pure and passionate like Saotome to tear their walls down.

Gaku: It’s difficult to play him because of his shifting personality. He has the ability to make you think that there’s something more even when he’s acting playful, and even in serious scenes there’s this sense of cynicism still felt so it turns into this complex acting. I don’t think it could have this much depth if it wasn’t for Nikaido.

Yamato: Thanks.

Gaku: What? You’re so cold.

Yamato: You wouldn’t be able to say anything either if TRIGGER’s Yaotome Gaku started praising you with a straight face. Ah whatever, just ask the next question already please 🙏

Gaku: Alright, so the next is on any behind-the-scene stories. Give me your best. 

Yamato: Hmm, what can I say… I guess I’ve gotten slimmer because of the tough filming?

Gaku: Ah, I figured. You asked the stylist to take in the waist of your costume,didn’t you?

Yamato: You even noticed that? 

Gaku: I was with you all the time during filming so it’s natural to notice.

Yamato: But wait, on the other hand, haven’t you gotten bulkier? I’ve been thinking your physique looks better.

Gaku: Yeah, I started to slowly bulk up before filming started. I thought it’d look better on screen for the role if I looked more muscular. With some advice from Ryu, I added tofu, chicken meat, and broccoli to my diet for a while.

Yamato: But like, TRIGGER’S training looks super tough. And with Kujo there watching nearby, there’s practically no way you could slack off.

Gaku: He’s the most Spartan of us lol Yamato:

Gaku: 

Gaku: Lastly, please give a message to the fans.

Yamato: Have you watched BEAST COP yet? It was a nice experience co-starring with Yaotome and breaking the barriers between our group. Since we played buddies, we worked closely on everything—from script reading to acting plans. There’s lots of scenes unique to detective stories.  Best of all, I’m not the culprit this time lol I hope you enjoy all the different expressions Onii-san had. That’s all for the “BUDDY NIGHT NARRATIVE” Interview Series: Yamato Edition!

Translator’s Notes: 1.) Mami’s name is the same kanji as a tanuki (狸) and a netsuke is a small hand carved sculptures traditionally used to fasten a container to an obi using cord! 2.) In case you've forgotten, their names are Saotome Mami and Yamato Izuna! So the Yamato here is referring to Izuna using his last name.

Tsumugi: Mido-san, congratulations on the release of Sugao!

Tsumugi: I learned a lot from that interview article!

Torao: Oh, you’ve read it? I hope that it was helpful.

Option 1: I loved the part where you talked about your charms!

Torao: You mean that part of “know yourself first before knowing how to charm”? I think there are many people in the world who don’t realize their own charm.

Option 2: Your interview about your sex appeal was wonderful!

Torao: If you have confidence in yourself and stand tall, it will come out naturally. My manager told me that he would like to try out what I was saying.

Option 3: You look wonderful on the cover!

Torao: Thanks. Come to think of it, Izumi Mitsuki also sent me a Rabbitchat with his impressions. It’s typical of him to compliment me straight up, saying that I was really cool.

Torao: You also have good charm.

Tsumugi: How do you mean…?

Torao: You look like a small animal, but you’re actually bold and unpredictable. 

Tsumugi: 

Tsumugi: Can you read what’s on my face?

Tsumugi: Everyone in IDOLiSH7 says it’s easy to understand because it’s often on my face, so if that’s the case, I would be happy about it!

Torao: It’s just that they don’t understand. 

Torao: Even if I can read simple emotions, I feel like I’m caught in your pace before I know it. 

Tsumugi: Me!?

Torao: It’s my first time with such a woman (laughs)

Torao: You can be proud. It’s because I’m praising you. 

Tsumugi: 

Torao: Does the fact that you messaged me mean today is your day off?

Tsumugi: Yes, I have a day off in the afternoon today!

Torao: I see. I got a call during my long-awaited break; Touma scheduled himself to come to see a movie with me in a little bit.

Torao: It’s a pity that we just missed your schedule. 

Tsumugi: Ah, that’s wonderful…! There’s something different about watching at a movie theater and watching at home!

Torao: Well, we do have a theater room.

Torao: Touma said he wanted to see it on the big screen anyway, so I had no choice.

Tsumugi: That sounds like a lot of fun! What movie are you watching?

Torao: It’s a mystery story recommended by Minami. He said that the audience can also speculate about the culprit as they watch. It seems that it gained popularity from the drama and was derived into a movie. 

Tsumugi: Oh, I think I know that movie!

Tsumugi: It was advertised with the catch phrase, “In which scene will you find out who the real criminal is?”

Torao: Oh, that’s right. Minami figured it out in 32 minutes. Touma is excited about surpassing Minami’s record. 

Torao: I’ll tell you what time he got after. Please look forward to it.

Tsumugi: It’s going to be a hot match…!

Tsumugi: I’ve never seen it myself, so I’m curious, but I heard that it has quite a few horror elements!

Torao: Eh

Torao: Is that so?

Tsumugi: It seems that it was once talked about as a horror mystery with thrilling elements; I remember vaguely that there were some haunted parts that appeared.

Torao: Isn’t the mystery the main thing?

Torao: I see

Torao: That sounds like a totally different story

Torao: It looks like Touma came

Tsumugi: Please enjoy it!

Tsumugi: 

End of Part 5

*T: If you would do it again, which season would you want to choose?

Y: Anything but summer and winter. ^ ^ I’m fine if it’s indoor, but I want to be in as comfortable an environment as I can.

Y: Oh right, I liked the lighting that was used during the shoot so I bought some.

T: Perhaps, was it the lamp that was in the photo?

Y: Yeah yeah. It’s round and cute.

Y: When I only turn that lamp on, it looks like stars appear in the room.

T: That’s wonderful huh! Just looking at it would heal you huh.

Y: Momo said it was nice when he came over yesterday.

T: You invited Momo-san immediately huh!

Y: Yeah.

Y: As a return for the plate he gave me, I treated him to dinner.

T: I see!

T: That’s a Yuki-san like return!

Y: Maybe. ^ ^

Y: Momo was also happy and he was relaxing after eating as if it was his own house. lol

T: Maybe it was really comfortable for him.

Y: If so I’d be happy.

T: [Sparkling Kinako Stamp]

V2:

T: I think the fans will surely obsess over it!

T: If we featured other things, what do you think would be good?

Y: Maybe an interior article? I like interiors and I want to try seeing more.

Y: Oh right, I liked the lighting that was used during the shoot so I bought some.

V3:

T: I think the fans will surely obsess over it!

T: How was the bridal project?

Y: It was the first I’d heard of a forest wedding but there are a lot of others huh.