幻の世界へ

お待たせしました～！
皆、宿題君でテンションあげあげだと思うんですけど、よかったら、目を通して下さいね。

p. 86

MASAKI AIBA
The latest thing he bought, was just a tiger hat souvenir for members!?
Aiba Masaki

Q. Last night, what did you do?

The recording for a special program. It ended at about 11pm.

Q. This morning, what time did you wake up?

About 10am.

Q. The first thing you did upon waking up.

I took a bath. When work is at an ungodly hour in the morning on the next day, I take a bath on the night before but, basically, I'm the type to take a bath in the morning.

Q. The time it takes before you leave the house?

About 10 minutes, if I'm feeling good (?)*. But, I usually wake up at about 1 hour before I leave the house. I'll change, pick up my bag, pick up my cellphone too, then sleep for a second time (laughs). When I have a cellphone in my hand, I can wake up instantly.

Q. Lately, something that you've smiled at, that you've laughed at.

For a "Tensai Shimura Doubutsuen" recording, I went to Thailand. For the manager who went, it was her first time abroad. So, after her luggage went pass the X-ray machine, she forgot to take them. She went through immigration like that. Then when she remembered, panicked, and tried to return, she was arrested by the customs people (laughs). She should've just explained the situation, but I guess she must've been really frantic.

Q. Lately, something you had fun with.

When I saw a famous bridge that appeared in a movie at a suburb in Thailand. Just at that moment, they were doing some kind of show there. I was applauding while watching it from an open terrace restaurant, but the people around had a really cold reaction. It was actually a rehearsal, but I still had lots of fun with a rehearsal ♪

Q. Lately, something that that made you happy.

When I rode a Harley that I had been wanting to ride since before, at a photoshoot. It made me want it but, it'd be cold to ride a bike in winter huh.

Q. Lately, something that made you angry, that made you frustrated.

Nothing really.

Q. Lately, something that made you sad, something that caused you pain.

There's an antique clock that I saw in a magazine and wanted to get, and because it's in Kawasaki, I had decided to ride the train over there on my own. Because Kawasaki was in Kanagawa Prefecture, I thought, "It'll take about 1 hour from the city right?" and bought 3 volumes of manga with the preparation for a small trip, but when I took the train from Shinagawa, it arrived in about 10 minutes. "Eh! I've already arrived!?" I was shocked.

Q. Lately, something embarrassing.

It was embarrassing that I lacked so much knowledge of the world, that I didn't know Kawasaki was this close from the city.

Q. Lately, something that hurt.

My wisdom teeth grew in the sides, and I had been saying, "My wisdom teeth hurt," all this time but, it wasn't the wisdom teeth that hurt, but the joint in my jaw. I said here and there, that "my wisdom teeth hurt", but I had made a mistake.

Q. Your latest troubles.

It sure has been cold every day lately.

Q. Your latest off-day.

I went to play golf, something I hadn't done for half a year. It was fun~ I thought, "Golf is a leisure" but, in the period that I didn't go there for a while, everyone around me had gotten better. Because I'm frustrated, I want to get better too!

Q. Something you bought lately.

Souvenir hats to members, from Thailand. It has a tiger emblem on it, and the 4 members have different colours. But, everyone didn't like it and told me, "We don't want them anymore~" (laughs)

Q. Lately, the item you'll definitely carry around with you.

Lip cream.

Q. About how much money do you have in your possession today?

(Takes out his wallet) About 20,000 yen I think.

Q. Lately, an item you're obsessed with, or an incident.

A soccer game with my friends. I always play with a team from England called Newcastle. My favourite player is Martins.

Q. Lately, a delicious meal you had.

Meals are always delicious. For lunch today, I had Chinese with my manager but, the mapo tofu that I ordered was delicious. Because manager-san was eating a normal order of fried rice, I told her, "This is delicious you know? Try it!" and put some of it on, so I made it into mapo fried rice for her. ♥

Q. Something that you want to eat the most.

I'm full (laughs).

Q. Lately, music that you like.

When it turns into the cold season, I'd want to listen to Hirose Koumi.

Q. Lately, an interesting movie, DVD.

The movie "Die Hard 4" that I saw on the plane was interesting! And Adrenaline" with Jason Statham from "Transporter" was interesting too.

Lately, an incident or a piece of news that you're concerned about.

When you watch the TV, there's a lot of sad news huh.

Q. Lately, a person you want to meet.

The soccer player, Martins.

Q. Now, the item you want most.

Friends.

Q. Now, something that you want to try, that you want to start.

Diving right. At my hometown's ocean (laughs).

Q. Now, something you want to stop.

Going back to sleep again.

Q. Today, when you go home, what do you plan to do?

It depends on my tension. If it's high, I'll go drinking, if it's low, I'll watch videos at home.

Q. About how many minutes, do you take a bath?

About 30 minutes when it's long. I'm fast when I just wash though~ I'm done in about 5 minutes.

Q. When you enter the bath, where do you start washing from?

My head.

Q. Lately, is there something you definitely do before you sleep?

Set water in the humidifier. Because I don't like to have my throat hurt when I wake up.

Q. The way you look when you sleep lately.

Jersey. There are times when I wear shorts for the bottom.

Q. A dream you had lately.

You know, dreams are things that you forget, the minute you wake up and get them.

* even the editor doesn't know what Aiba means XD

足を挫けちゃった。っていうより、偏平足なのに、気にせずに走り回ったからヒールを余計に傷つけたんだ。

ま、いいっか。

今回の翻訳は嵐の人気ゲームオタクです！

それは誰でしょうね（笑）。オタクって言えばすぐ分かると思うけど。

どうぞ、目を通して下さい。

I've sprained my ankle. Rather, although I'm a flat foot, I ran all over the place without a care so I injured my heel.

Well, doesn't matter.

The translation for this time is Arashi's popular game otaku!

I wonder who that is (laughs). I think you'll know with the word "otaku".

Please take a look!

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p. 83

KAZUNARI NINOMIYA
The things he wants are time for game and a high rank. The thing he wants to throw away, are the matches he lost!
Ninomiya Kazunari

Q. Last night, what did you do?

A soccer game. I've been obsessed with it lately. You can play matches on the internet so, I've been playing that all the time.

Q. This morning, what time did you wake up?

About 9am I guess.

Q. The first thing you did upon waking up.

... I turned on the TV, probably.

Q. The time it takes before you leave the house?

It differs every day but, today it was about 4 hours. That was more towards a relaxing day I guess.

Q. Lately, something that you've smiled at, that you've laughed at.

I think laughed while I was watching the TV but, what was it? I forgot.

Q. Lately, something you had fun with.

A game I guess. Because games are the only things I've been playing. Well, that's not something that's recent though. I've been playing it all the time after all. Yesterday, I played for about 6 hours. Because I have nothing to do when I go home, and I have free time.

Q. Lately, something that that made you happy.

Urawa RED's 3rd place in the Club World Cup. My team (in the soccer game) has Tulio player in it too so, I feel a sense of affinity growing.

Q. Lately, something that made you angry, that made you frustrated.

... there really isn't anything. Lately, I'm not doing any individual work so, I really don't go out much.

Q. Lately, something that made you sad, something that caused you pain.

Nothing really.

Q. Lately, something embarrassing.

Nothing.

Q. Lately, something that touched you.

Clearly it's Urawa I guess. I saw the Milan match on TV. I had thought, maybe I should give Sho-chan a call, since he actually went to watch it? But I didn't.

Q. Lately, something that hurt.

When I went to have meals with friends and I pulled out my wallet with the intention to split the bill, there was nothing but Euro in my wallet, so it hurt... I apologized, "I'm sorry!" and was treated by them.

Q. Your latest troubles.

What should I do, for my gaming to get better? I think I'm probably at the better end of the scale but, I want to become even better. I haven't really played that many matches so, my rank hasn't risen.

Q. Your latest off-day.

It's completely about games. The longest I've played is for about 15 ~ 16 hours in a day. When it's time to sleep, I was seriously exhausted. Even though the game music wasn't playing, it was ringing in my head.

Q. Something you bought lately.

I haven't bought anything. I'm thinking about going out to buy games today though. When I went to Spain, as souvenirs for the members, I bought neckties, alarm clocks, socks and such.

Q. Lately, the item you'll definitely carry around with you.

Nothing really.

Q. About how much money do you have in your possession today?

(pulls out his wallet) 43,000 yen. Because I was afraid, I thought I'd put some money in. I intend to go buy games today anyway.

Q. Lately, an item you're obsessed with, or an incident.

Games. But, listen! It's because lately, I connect to the internet, and there are people to play matches against. That's the difference. Around this time, I played a match against the guy who ranked about 100 in the world but, he sure was strong, that guy... I want to try playing against the guy ranked number 1. Even the guy ranked 100 was really strong.

Q. Lately, a delicious meal you had.

The mizutaki* that I went to eat with the radio staff.

Q. Something that you want to eat the most.

(While crunching on senbei (light crackers)) "SOUP de Okoge" and, "Tounyuu wo Norikonda Shirataki-men no Soup" (Soup with Shirataki-men soaked in soy milk) **

Q. Lately, an interesting book, manga.

"Ikigami" and "Harunokuni". The one I've been reading since a while back is "RAINBOW" I think.

Q. Lately, music that you like.

I'm listening to Ulful's*** "KEEP ON, MOVE ON".

Q. Lately, an interesting movie, DVD.

Although several people have been telling me, "Watch movies and study," that's impossible now (laughs).

Q. Lately, a program you found interesting.

"NEWS ZERO" and "Arashi no Shukudaikun".

Lately, an incident or a piece of news that you're concerned about.

I was shocked, that anyone could get shotguns that easily.

Q. Lately, a person you want to meet.

Okamoto Kenichi. I have to pass umeboshi to him. A phone call suddenly came from Ken-chan, and I was told, "Give me umeboshi." Did I eat that somewhere!? When I asked, "Why umeboshi?" he said that "Keito wants to eat delicious umeboshi." Now, I have some in my house but, I haven't passed them over yet. Maybe I'll go today? ****

Q. Now, the item you want most.

Time. Time to play games. In any case, I have to raise my rank! I want to become so good to the point that everyone says, "Amazing~!"

Q. Now, something that you want to try, that you want to start.

Nothing. Rather than starting on something, I have to take it up to the top with the things I have now.

Q. Now, something you want to throw away.

The matches I lost. When I played games this morning too, I had a lot of points taken away from me. I had just brought down my percentage of lost points too.

Q. Today, when you go home, what do you plan to do?

Games. But, I do intend to hand over the umeboshi today.

Q. About how many minutes, do you take a bath?

About 10 minutes.

Q. When you enter the bath, where do you start washing from?

My head.

Q. Lately, is there something you definitely do before you sleep?

Games I guess. It can't be helped right now! The game wave has arrived after all.

Q. The way you look when you sleep lately.

Fleece from top to bottom. It's warm. ♥

Q. A dream you had lately.

I had a really erotic dream. I wonder what that was, seriously. Even though I've been playing soccer games the entire time. It's a mystery. I don't remember the content but, with the feel of, why did I have such an erotic dream!? I was surprised.

* a boiled nabe meal with chicken meat with skin and bones attached and assorted vegetables (Fukuoka speciality)
** Nino's individual CM work
*** a rock band in Osaka
**** member names:
Okamoto Kenichi: former member of Otokogumi in the Johnny's Jimusho
Ken-chan: ... Nino apparently calls a Dai-sempai Ken-chan.
Keito: Kenichi's son, now present as a member of Hey!Say!Jump in Johnny's Jimusho

この前、日本のスーパーに行きがら、隣の本屋に寄りました。

ということで、最新のMYOJOを手の入れました〜　（パチパチパチ）嵐の皆、めっちゃかっこよくて、最後のページにも大宮ががっつり密着してました〜！んで、嵐が自分たちのおもしろい日常生活について語ってくれたので、一様翻訳してみようと思ったんだ。今は大野のしかないけど、後日に他のメンバーのも翻訳しま〜す。

よかったら、目を通して下さいね。

Earlier, while I went to the Japanese supermarket, I stopped by at the bookstore beside it too.

So with that, I got the latest MYOJO~ (clap clap clap) All of Arashi was really cool, and Ohmiya were attached together on the last page too~! So, because Arashi talked about their interesting daily lifestyles, I thought I'd give a try translating it. Right now I only have Ohno's, but I'll translate the other members' talks on a later date too.

If you'd like, please take a look.

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p. 80 ~ 81

Today and tomorrow,
It's fine like this!?

Their latest likes, and events that have occurred around them, I've asked the five members about their daily lives. From the moment they wake up in the morning, until they sleep at night, right up to the contents of their wallets, you'll find out everything about Arashi's daily routines!

ARASHI: From their joy, anger, sadness and pleasure, up to the amount of money in their possession, we have researched on the members' recent incidents with Q&A!!

p. 85

SATOSHI OHNO
Even if he forgets his wallet when an earthquake occurs, leaving him with 0 yen in his possession, that doesn't matter at all!?
Ohno Satoshi

Q. Yesterday night, what did you do?

I had a meal at a friend's place, then I had drinks. It was pretty deep I guess.

Q. This morning, what time did you wake up?

Because of that, about 12:30pm... I slept too much (laughs). I usually wake up at about 9am so, that was pretty late for me.

Q. The first thing you did upon waking up.

A DS game. It's a puzzle type of game but, yesterday night, I watched my friend play it, and when I tried playing it I got obsessed. I played it this morning too. It's been a while, since I've been obsessed with something like a game.

Q. The time it takes before you leave the house?

Today was about 2 hours I think.

Q. Lately, something that you've smiled at, that you've laughed at.

I'm laughing everyday. Before this, my friend suddenly started "Nou Tore" (short for "Nou wo kitaeru Otona no DS Training"; known as "Brain Academy" in the US), and because he started yelling out, "Red!" and "Yellow!", I laughed at that.

Q. Lately, something you had fun with.

Just a while before I went fishing. That time, from the shore, I couldn't really catch anything but, even so it was fun ♪ From this year onwards, I'll be working on that for real!

Q. Lately, something that that made you happy.

My life everyday makes me happy.

Q. Lately, something that made you angry, that made you frustrated.

When work is dragged out long... wait, I shouldn't be frustrated by that sort of thing, but at myself!?

Q. Lately, something that made you sad, something that caused you pain.

When Asada Mao-chan didn't win the Grand Prix Final I guess. It'd be great, if I could dance as li~ghtly as that too.

Q. Lately, something embarrassing.

There hasn't really been anything.

Q. Lately, something that touched you.

I saw "The Pursuit of Happyness" (in Japanese, it was translated to "The Power of Happiness") with Will Smith as the lead character. It looks like a true story was used as its base and, it depicts the suffering of a man, from his awful state of living, until his employment in a first-rate company for the sake of his child but, when he got the job at the end, I yelled "ALRIGHT~!" and did a guts pose on my own.

Q. Lately, something that hurt.

For the recording of a program, I played badminton with the representative players of Japan, and the muscle ache continued for about 3 days. They were female players but, they were clearly strong~

Q. Your latest troubles.

I've been wondering why I haven't been feeling motivated lately (laughs). No, when this MYOJO comes out, I should be filled with motivation!

Q. Your latest off-day.

I eat meals with a friend, and spend the day peacefully lazing around.

Q. Something you bought lately.

I bought an electric bicycle. I just bought it yesterday so, it hasn't arrived yet. I'm thinking of riding on this to go fishing so, I'm looking forward to it. ♪

Q. Lately, the item you'll definitely carry around with you.

Today I'm empty-handed though. ... ah, I didn't bring my wallet either. Oh well (laughs).

Q. About how much money do you have in your possession today?

Because of the earlier reason, 0 yen of course.

Q. Lately, something you've been obsessed with.

Fishing. Because you'll see it in the newspapers and such too.

Q. Lately, a delicious meal you had.

Today, I have plans to go eat fugu (pufferfish) with my friends so, that's probably it. Well, I think I'll end up getting a treat though (laughs).

Q. Something you want to eat most right now.

It's fugu.

Q. Lately, music that you like.

Last year, when we appeared for the "FNS Popular Song Festival", I heard Tokumizu Eimei-san's "Kowarekake no Radio" ("Broken Radio") live but, he certainly had a wonderful voice~

Q. Lately, a program you found interesting.

I watched it yesterday but, it's "Seek for the romance of fishing". I was really excited.

Lately, an incident or a piece of news that you're concerned about.

Lately, murders and such have been reported everyday, haven't there. There's far too many sad news. I'd like the world to become peaceful.

Q. Lately, a person you want to meet.

Kacchan, my close friend when I was in elementary school. He created the reason for me to start drawing art. Because I haven't met him for so many years, I'd like to meet him again.

Q. Now, the item you want most.

There's nothing I think. I'm asked this when my birthday comes closer but, I'm always troubled by that.

Q. Now, something that you want to try, that you want to start.

Because I've started on fishing, I'm satisfied right now. I'd like to catch different kinds of fish.

Q. Now, something you want to throw away.

I get the feeling that I don't have that many things, that I can afford to throw away.

Q. Now, something you want to stop.

There isn't, really anything.

Q. Today, when you go home, what do you plan to do?

In February, a book of my art collection will be released, and I'll be holding a personal exhibition as well but (take a look at P 142 for the details okay), there are pictures that I'm drawing for the personal exhibition itself. I'd like to finish that but, after I eat fugu tonight, I'll think about what to do then (laughs). But, I was shocked when I heard that I would actually have a book of art collections released~ At first, for a moment, I had thought, "Isn't that impossible?" (laughs)

Q. About how many minutes, do you take a bath?

I always only take showers so, about 5 ~ 10 minutes. I don't like baths. It immediately goes to my head, and I start feeling nauseated. That's why, even if I go to the hot springs, I won't use the bathtub. Because I'd think, "I'll feel nauseated so I don't want to~", I'm scared of hot springs.

Q. When you enter the bath, where do you start washing from?

Basically, my left arm I guess.

Q. Lately, is there something you definitely do before you sleep?

No. I just sleep. Ah, something I definitely do is from the futon, I'll push out only the tips of my feet. Somehow I can't relax if I cover my whole body with the futon. That's why, lately, when I wake up in the morning, only the tips of my feet have become cold. Because I don't wear socks either.

Q. The clothes you wear when you sleep lately.

Red pajamas. When it's winter, I'll pull it out every year but, I've been wearing it for around 5 ~ 6 years.

Q. A dream you had lately.

I had a dream of an earthquake occurring while I was fishing. But, because I was concentrating on fishing, it looked like I didn't really care. It felt like, "Man, it's so dismal that an earthquake occurred," I was completely unshaken. Lately, I've been having fishing dreams a lot. ... wait, I've been talking a lot about fishing huh (laughs).

p. 87

Q. How is Arashi lately?

As always, it's fun! (Matsumoto)

Doing great! We're the best!! (Sakurai)

As per usual, we're at peace~ (Ohno)

Everyone seems busy but, we're doing great ♪ (Ninomiya)

Lively and raring to go!! (Aiba)

生きてます。

もう何月ぶりに最新してないが、

生きてます。

誰も気になってくれないと思うけどね。（笑）

早くも２００８年か。。。いろいろあったな、２００７年。

でも、今年一番ほしいモノと言えば、やはり恋です。恋が桜のように咲けるといいな～、と。短くてもいい。せめて恋の切ない味を味わせてくれぇぇぇ～！

って何馬鹿なことを言ってるか、自分もよく分からない。

ま、ということで、そんな私でも、今年も嵐と共によろしくお願いしま～す！

あ、あと、新しい友よ、私のブログにようこそ！歓迎します。（何目線かよっ）　できれば、嵐のこととか、もっと面白いモノを下記しようと思いますので、暖かい目で見守って下さい。m(_ _)m

I'm alive.

I haven't updated for months but,

I'm alive.

I don't think anyone cares though. (laughs)

It's already 2008 huh... lots happened huh, in 2007.

But, the thing I want most this year is clearly, love. It'd be great if romance can bloom like the sakura blossoms. It's fine even if it's short. At least let me taste the bittersweet flavour of love~!

--no, I don't really know what crazy nonsense I'm talking about either.

Well, in any case, please take care of me and Arashi this year too!

Ah, and, to my new friends, welcome to my blog! You're all welcome here. (What status do I have??) If possible, I'd like to write down more interesting things, like Arashi talks and such, so please be kind to me. m(_ _)m

久しぶり～

ホントに長い間に書き込んでないな。最近言うことあんまりないからさ。。。っていうのは、ウソ。ぶっちゃけ、最新したのはLJのブログしかないんです。

あ、そうだ！LJと言えば、英訳のSTORMY teamって知ってる？嵐のビデオを中心に英語にサッビングしてる、メチャすてきなチームですが、うちのリーダーYuckieちゃんは、なんと、私が英訳した「大阪ドームMC」を皆にサッビングしてくれました！よろしければ、ご覧になって下さい。あと、感謝のコメントも忘れないでね！彼女が一生懸命作ったんだから。

Arashi's Osaka Dome Concert (fancam) MC has been hardsubbed by Yuckie-chan from the STORMY team, with my translations on livejournal! If you're interested, please go here to grab it:

http://yuckie-chan.livejournal.com/46410.html

It includes Sho talking about an accident in the shower involving Aiba, the different ways members give each other treats, and finally, Sho's anger management problems when it comes to food. Please enjoy, and don't forget to thank Yuckie-chan for the sub, she worked hard on it. ^^

By the way, is anyone already planning to get the Dome DVD? *praying hard for $$$ to fall from the sky T^T*

っていうのは、櫻井翔さんの言葉だけど。（笑）

My one regret regarding the one year I spent in Japan is that, I never knew about Arashi then. And, one of the reasons why I never really bothered to find out more about them or the Johnny's in general, is that almost all my friends (including my host family) had nothing good to say about them. "Oh, they're male idols, but they can't really do what they say they can do." or "Oh... Johnny's." My host mom likes one or two of SMAP's songs, but she doesn't have many good things to say about them either.

Now, Arashi has me thinking - the entire group is filled with members that completely throw off people's bad opinions of the Johnny's.

Johnny's members can't sing or dance.
Ohno Satoshi, any and all of his solos, period.

Johnny's members can't act.
Ninomiya Mr. Hollywood Kazunari begs to differ. So does Clint Eastwood, I'm sure.

Johnny's members aren't smart.
Sakurai Sho has a Keio degree in economics and will soon be a presenter for the election show.

Johnny's members are just putting on a show for their idol image.
Aiba Masaki doesn't call himself the "commoner idol" for nothing.

Johnny's members don't do anything for themselves - they're just a bunch of pretty boys.
Matsumoto Jun voluntarily arranges Arashi concerts, and I don't think that's a simple task at all.

What do you guys think? Have you heard of any other bad things people have said about the Johnny's? Do you have any other Johnny's groups you love that you think can fight against such beliefs? ぜひ聞きたいね！

Last of all, I just watched Music Station 2006.05.12, and well.

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This is right after a "Kitto Daijoubu" performance. Jun picked a ball up, threw it to Nino, got it back from Nino, then at the very last second, handed it to Ohno.

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Poor Oh-chan posed with a, "I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON BUT I'LL TRY TO LOOK SEKSHII WITH A BALL" look, and Jun... he's got the face of a person who knows what he has done and is extremely proud of it. Look at that grin, the doS.  I was wondering if it was planned or not, but I think Sho actually said, "Eh??" when he turned around to look at Ohno, s-so yeah.

I love these boys. <333

嵐のSUMMER　TOUR　２００７

シンガポールで要約したチケットが、落札できなかった。　

ま、そうなると思ったんですけど、いくら覚悟したって言っても、悔しくなるのはしょうがないっすね。　今、Yahoo　Auctionでチケットを買えようとしてるが、流石に高いし、落札の競争も厳しいし...　正直迷ってます、買うべきかどうか。だからね、一つだけ言っておきたい：

コンサートに行く皆さん、私の分まで楽しんでください！

... unless someone has extra tickets for the Arashi summer concert in late July or early August? ^^;;

In any case, have a translation for a magazine article Arashi Gekkan Summer 2007--

Ninomiya & Sakurai star in a high school drama, and the remaining three member's true feelings are...

Matsumoto: Aiba-chan's solo, "Friendship" really shows his character. It overflows from his song.
Ohno: It fits with Aiba-chan's vocals. For me, when I listen to this song, I get so touched.
Matsumoto: That friends are great?
Ohno: Yeah. It makes me reflect on things.

Sakurai: It's a great song that touches the sleeping lion right. Nino's "Rainbow" has a bitter last [ending] in it.
Ninomiya: Ah~, that's true.
Matsumoto: If you listen till the end, you'll explode.
Ninomiya: Is that the kind of set up we've got (laugh)
Matsumoto: In a way, it makes you spark!
Ninomiya: Yes well. I'd like everyone to listen from the start, right to the end of the end.
Sakurai: Right right. If you ask why the ending makes your heart jump, it's because of the flow from the beginning right.
Aiba: In the song, there's a story right.
Sakurai: A mini-drama.
Ohno: Nino's vocals are good here too.
Sakurai: Was the lion touched?
Ohno: Yes! It was touched!
Ninomiya: The second touching moment has entered for the sleeping lion! (laugh)

Sakurai: What about my "Can't Let You Go"
Ohno: I was touched.
Sakurai: Oi! No matter how you think of that, it was an attempt to end the conversation wasn't it!
Ohno: I did think that it was a song that only Sho-kun could sing.
Aiba: This one's cool too.
Matsumoto: For me, it was fresh. It's a song that brings out a different part of Sho-kun, other than his RAP image.
Aiba: I wonder if they're looking forward to a calm Sho-chan?
Ninomiya: It's about time huh.
Sakurai: (laugh) I thought it was about time for me to calm down.
Ninomiya: Sho-chan has been heavy on that after all.
Sakurai: You know, it feels like we unravelled our songs at a good time huh.

Even though you just finished your Dome performances successfully, along with a new album in July, you're having a national tour. Clearly, this year's Arashi is amazing!

Sakurai: For that, if you want to know why, it's because our sleeping lion has awakened.
Ohno: !! (raises his head in shock)
Sakurai: See (laugh)
Matsumoto: For our concerts too, we'd like to liven it up in this manner. We haven't been to the regions. It's already been about one year hasn't it.
Aiba: As a newly produced concert it's been a year too huh.
Matsumoto: I'd like to make it an interesting thing that gives off Arashi's "Now". Although that's the usual thing, it'd be great if we can create a concert that, with far more importance than words that linger in the heart, brightens everyone who's in the same space as us... Ah, I sure said a good thing huh. That's right! It's a concert that takes "Now" as important.
Ninomiya: We're really excited about it aren't we.
Ohno: That's very true. At places we've never been, at halls we're familiar with, I'd like to have fun at all of them.
Matsumoto: For Arashi's summer, we have to announce dramas too.

Member love has entered! In the drama "Yamada Tarou Monogatari" (TBS channel) Ninomiya and Sakurai's first co-star drama has been decided!

Aiba: I'm looking forward to it~
Ninomiya: You liar! You're definitely not looking forward to it!
Matsumoto: You thought that he'd be doing "Dokaben" right? (*Dokaben is a baseball anime with a chubby character called Yamada Tarou in it.)
Ninomiya: "This time's Yamada Tarou sure has slimmed down huh," is what he said to me.
Aiba: I get it now, really! "Yamada Tarou Monogatari" right? Sho-chan is the cool role right.
Ninomiya: Cool, smart, athletic, and he's a great person too.
Aiba: Ohh~ that means, he's taking on the challenge of an impossible character huh.
Sakurai: Excuse me Aiba-san, but could you not say that here please.
Aiba: I'm really looking forward to it~ Right, Leader?
Ninomiya: Are you anticipating it?
Ohno: Yeah. I'm wondering whether the two of you are being good friends with your co-stars...
Matsumoto: What kind of worry are you having (laugh)
Sakurai: I wonder if it looks like we have the hope of being loved?
Ohno: Nino has it I think.
Sakurai: I won't do? (laugh)
Ohno: It's because Nino's cute ♥ [let me just add that this heart was in the article.]
Sakurai: Ee~to, wha'bout me~~?
Ohno: ..........
Sakurai: IS MY FUTURE BLEAK!
Ohno: I wonder. Well, I want Sho-kun to work hard!
Matsumoto: You sure treat it like it's someone else's problem~ (laugh)

Arashi Around Asia DVD

皆、もう見たかな？

リーダーの真っ白な姿、かっこよくて、たまんねぇ！*_____* ニノも言ってたんだけど、本当に社長っぽく見えるね。

What does everyone think of it?

I think the cameramen and editors must really like ShoxNino. XD That, I can't stop replaying Ohno's Top Secret. Mmmmm, hips.

So, like everyone else, I've been antsy about getting my AAA DVD, but I hope I can ask this question without sounding like a complete tool. ^^;

Long story short, I pre-ordered the DVD on YesAsia with Super Saver shipping. It was shipped on 22 May. Now, I'm aware that it takes about 5 to 9 days for orders on Super Saver to arrive. However, here's the problem:

The USPS tracking code that YesAsia gave me does not seem to work on the USPS site. It keeps saying, " No information is available for this item. Please contact the sender." That could either mean that there's no tracking service for this order, or well, that it's lost out there somewhere. I don't see why YesAsia would provide a tracking code if I couldn't track it though.

If anyone has any experience with this at all, is this normal? Should I wait it out, or should I contact YesAsia asap?

マジ不安だけど。。。

あと３日で卒業式。

速いな、また。ついさっき大学に入ったばかりみたいな感じがしてますね。

それに、卒業してから、休まずに仕事に入る予定なので、まだ何も知らないまま入るような気が...　ま、一様頑張りたいと思います！

それより、皆、嵐の宿題くん、見た？鈴木さんの格闘技ってすごかったね！このシーンを見たら、たぶん世の中の相葉ファンが、「私もやってみたい！！」って 叫んでたじゃないかな、と　（笑）あと、これも見たんだけど、相葉くんがちゃんと、リーダーのことを思ってくれてるなぁって、すごく感じました。

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Isn't it sweet how Aiba quickly adjusts Leader's jacket out of his jeans for him? (If you watch Ohno get off the couch before this, you can see that the jacket was tucked into his jeans.) It's these tiny subtle gestures that make me adore Arashi. <3