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Post-sale #6

For Margarita, whose fave member is Sho-kun:

[2000.06] duet

[2000.06] duet

scan: mellowdee

When I heard that we'd be doing a concert, I immediately thought about how my solo would be. Among the songs I've always wanted to have a go at, I decided on Can't Take My Eyes Off You, since I figured it'd be more fun to do a song that everyone knows. Also, I wanted to do something fun together with the audience, so I suggested we do Para Para. MatsuJun wanted to do a Japanese-style number, and with that it was decided that we'd do one with Japanese drums. We practiced for around five hours, with all of us getting blisters on our hands. As for Ohno-kun's solo, it was decided that we'd dance backup for him. It was my first time to dance backup for a fellow member, but I was really happy to be able to support Ohno-kun. Anyway, I think our concert was kinda like our debut single A.RA.SHI, with its many different elements. It's a different kind of intensity compared to when we were Jrs.

Post-sale #5

For Angela and Jamielou, whose fave members are Nino and Sho-kun, respectively:

[2005.11.21] oricon style

[2005.11.21] oricon style

scan: shinigamitabris

Questions for Arashi from oricon style readers

PART I: Solo edition

#3 NINOMIYA KAZUNARI

#5 SAKURAI SHO

Q1 How do you relieve stress? (24, male, Fukuoka)

A I don't build up stress. As my mom was fond of saying: "If you're going to save up stress, save up some money instead" (laughs).

A Hang out with my friends and just goof around.

Q2 Who is the fastest learner during dance lessons? (21, male, Mie)

A Sho-kun......'cause just right now Sho-kun was pointing to himself. Well, but of course it's me. I don't think I'm fast myself, but I'm the one who takes breaks the most during lessons. 

A Nino. He learns quickly, and forgets rarely. He can also still remember correctly the moves to songs from several years ago.

Q3 Is there anyone among the members who make you go, "I honestly do not know what the heck this guy's thinking"? (29, male, Osaka)

A If I have to give a name, I guess it'd have to be Aiba.

A For the most part I pretty much get them. Ohno-kun sometimes says and does crazy stuff. If you mean the one whose next move you can't guess, I guess it'd have to be Ohno-kun.

Q4 How do you spend your days off? (22, female, Kanagawa)

A Depends on the day. There are times when I play video games; other times I compose music and write stuff.

A If I get a break of around two and a half days I'd travel, but if I have only a day I do almost nothing. The most I do is go shopping.

Q5 If you were to tell us three latest big news, what would they be? (18, female, Chiba)

A (1) Aiba-kun's stage play has ended. (2) Matsumoto-kun's drama series has started. (3) Leader's stage play has ended.

Q5 Tell us three latest big news. (22, female, Aichi)

A (1) I went to Thailand. (2) I went to Beijing. (3) I'm doing a movie!

Q6 If you were to compare the other members to weather, what would they be? (18, female, Niigata)

A I can't possibly compare the five of us to weather!

Q6 If you were to tell us something about a member that you and only you know, what would it be? (22, female, Aichi)

A I've been to Ohno-kun's favorite restaurant. It's a great place. Just as expected!

Q7 What's the first song you want to listen to in the morning? (17, female, Kanagawa)

A Acacia by Remioromen. It's refreshing.

A Something by, say, Jack Johnson would be nice, don't you think?

Q8 Are there times when you feel, "I sure am getting old..."? (22, male, Nagasaki)

A Nope. I don't live that recklessly!

A Nope. I'm still 23, and still want to have a go at it (laughs).

Q9 Among stuff you've bought recently, what has been a definite hit with you? (25, male, Yamagata)

A My notebook and mechanical pencil, 'cause I've been writing a novel lately. 

A I bought a laptop to use on breaks during the movie shoot. I do stuff like compose songs and exchange e-mails with friends abroad with it.

Q10 What's the one thing you really want to do this year? (20, female, Osaka)

A I think I've done what I wanted to do. If I have to say, well, in planning to do something, you have yet to actually do what you have to do, so I want to do that!

A I want to buy a bicycle! After filming for the movie ends, I'm going to start commuting with a bike to stay healthy. What? Hey, I'm not getting old (laughs).