Masuda Takahisa no Master Hits (9/26) Repo
* In this episode: hula hoops, NEWS's winter concert, school skirts, false eyelashes, blood types, a brain master question, etc. ^^
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The usual notice...
* Original Chn repo was done by utak0 @ baidu. She has given me permission to translate her Master Hits summaries into English, so English-speaking fans could know a bit more about Massu ^^ Thanks utako!
* Please don't repost without permission, thanks very much ^^
Masuda Takahisa no Master Hits
2008.09.26
1. Opening: Massu says that there's something he's into recently, and that is hula hoops. He says that he's interested in those very large ones for guys, which he heard that as you play you can also build abs and shape up.
2. Question: Are Massu's shanks hard-muscled or soft?
~ Massu says that it used to be average, now it's softer.
3. This week's NEWS: NEWS's Winter Concert!
~ He mentions that the color "red" is add to the theme of the concert and that it gives off a cool feeling (cool as in kakkoi ^^). Massu says that this time they're going for the "cool" style~ They've given a lot of thought on the song order, so during the concert it would leave the audience thinking what might be the upcoming song. Then he talks about the single again, saying how it's near the release date. He hopes that people would also pay attention of the coupling songs.
4. Letter: The listener mentions the RUSS-K Autumn/Winter ad. and says that Massu looks most handsome on it.
~ Massu says that he is happy (lol). Then he talks about how RUSS-K has clothes for girls too, that even though he has never worn them, he finds them pretty.
5. Letter: The listener says that she has a friend whose birthday happens to be on Oct. 1st. so she's planning on giving her friend "Happy Birthday" single as gift.
~ Massu says that it is a perfect gift (lol). Then he talks about how the photos on the CD jacket have ribbons printed on them. And finally he says it again that everyone has a right time to listen to "Happy Birthday" (or that this song is suitable for everyone at its own appropriate time).
6. Brain Master: The listener says that the question is very easy~~ (note: utako didn't hear it too clearly, but here is roughly what it is) The question: ...(a kind of white bird) is a bird, ... is a mammal, then a Japanese raccoon dog (たぬき tanuki) is what type?
~ Massu immediately answers that it's type noodle**!! (lol) He says that the question is a perfect question. And, he thought he'd give the listener ribbon of the length of the commercial tagline, but it turns out to only have 9 words.. then Massu says that 9cm is too short, so he'll give one with 90cm.
**Tanuki is also a type of noodle dish. The 'green' TU-YU noodle that Massu advertises for is this type of noodle dish. That's how this question relates to him XD.
Additional info: The TU-YU noodles, the red one is Kitsune, which is a homophone to fox; and the green one is Tanuki, homophone to raccoon dog. But as noodles, Kitsune is udon/soba topped with aburaage (in this case, udon), and Tanuki is udon/soba topped with Tenkasu (well in this case, soba). And apparently, Tanuki udon/soba is used in Kanto while it is called Haikara udon/soba in Kansai. [the types of noodle dishes are talked about here: Udon / Soba]
7. Question: Does Massu sit down when he rides on the train? If there is very few people would he stand or sit?
~ Massu says that if there are not a lot of people he'd usually sit down, but when there are a lot of people he wouldn't try to get a seat. Then Massu talks about something that happened not too long ago. He says that he was wearing earphones and listening to music, and he was standing next to the door so when it closed his cloth got trapped in the door, but he was too into the music that he didn't realize it immediately. (lol)
8. Question: The listener asks him how long he likes the school skirt to be.
~ Massu says that if it's for his girlfriend then he wouldn't want it to be too short, because it seems like others can get a pretty good look at her legs, so average length is fine, like a little above the knees.
9. Question: The listener asks Massu what he thinks of girls wearing false eyelashes.
~ Massu says that he actually would like to try (lol).. but there's no chance.. and says that when one pulls it off it must hurt right? He wonders if it would pull off some of the real lashes as one removes the false ones. He thinks they're kind of nice~ Massu says that if he were a girl he's probably the type that wouldn't wear false eyelashes, but in general, he thinks it's okay for girls to wear them. He then continues saying that they would add to the volume and the eyes would appear larger right? He then jokingly says that it might look cool if one wears it underneath the nose right? (XD?!?!)
Then..........
Massu says that he tried it. (*o*!!) He asked the staff-san if it looked suitable on him (seems like he tried it in the recording room?!) Massu says that girls get to try a lot of things~ He would never say if something is definitely good or bad~ everything has its own uniqueness. If he were a girl, he says he probably would not use make-up, but it's also good if he gets to try.
Then..........
Conclusion: False eyelashes -- it's nice if one doesn't use them, but sometimes it's also good to use them. (lol)
10. Question: Is Massu interested in personality analysis based on blood types?
~ The listener sent in a lot of info from a book that talks about personality and blood types. He says that in Japan, these types of books are quite popular now. For the O-type (Massu's type), the book says: does not like to bring umbrella when he goes out; would get unhappy if he sends a mail but doesn't get a reply immediately; would not leave food unfinished (XD). Massu says that they're all correct for him~ does that mean that he is a very O-type person? Then he says that he doesn't like the feeling that he's seen through, lol. There's another thing about O-type persons, that is they all have bodies that suit or look good in sports outfit. Then Massu comments how sometimes he doesn't wear regular casual clothing and wear sports outfit instead because he finds them better-looking. After that, the letter from the listener also mentions how O-type persons are responsible and don't like to lose, etc. ~~ Hearing all these, Massu says that it's amazing, everything is right about him; it's interesting. He says that the author probably looked at him (as an example/model) when he or she wrote the book (lol). Massu then explains how he's the kind of person who would say that he doesn't believe in these types of analyses yet he would get convinced by what is said (lol). Then Massu introduces the next song, saying that it's sung by a blood-type O and a blood-type B persons.
Music: Ai Ai Gasa
11. Master Beat: Push On!
~ It's the coupling song for the regular edition of "Happy Birthday". Massu explains that the lyrics is about a person in one-sided love calling his crush for the first time~ the nervous feeling wondering if she might not like him. Massu says that most people have tried it right? He hopes that this song can encourage people to call the persons they like/love.
12. Ending: Massu says that "Happy Birthday" will be released soon! ~~ about 5 days, so that means the single will be available after sleeping 5 more times! (lol)
Enjoy ^^
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The usual notice...
* Original Chn repo was done by utak0 @ baidu. She has given me permission to translate her Master Hits summaries into English, so English-speaking fans could know a bit more about Massu ^^ Thanks utako!
* Please don't repost without permission, thanks very much ^^
Masuda Takahisa no Master Hits
2008.09.26
1. Opening: Massu says that there's something he's into recently, and that is hula hoops. He says that he's interested in those very large ones for guys, which he heard that as you play you can also build abs and shape up.
2. Question: Are Massu's shanks hard-muscled or soft?
~ Massu says that it used to be average, now it's softer.
3. This week's NEWS: NEWS's Winter Concert!
~ He mentions that the color "red" is add to the theme of the concert and that it gives off a cool feeling (cool as in kakkoi ^^). Massu says that this time they're going for the "cool" style~ They've given a lot of thought on the song order, so during the concert it would leave the audience thinking what might be the upcoming song. Then he talks about the single again, saying how it's near the release date. He hopes that people would also pay attention of the coupling songs.
4. Letter: The listener mentions the RUSS-K Autumn/Winter ad. and says that Massu looks most handsome on it.
~ Massu says that he is happy (lol). Then he talks about how RUSS-K has clothes for girls too, that even though he has never worn them, he finds them pretty.
5. Letter: The listener says that she has a friend whose birthday happens to be on Oct. 1st. so she's planning on giving her friend "Happy Birthday" single as gift.
~ Massu says that it is a perfect gift (lol). Then he talks about how the photos on the CD jacket have ribbons printed on them. And finally he says it again that everyone has a right time to listen to "Happy Birthday" (or that this song is suitable for everyone at its own appropriate time).
6. Brain Master: The listener says that the question is very easy~~ (note: utako didn't hear it too clearly, but here is roughly what it is) The question: ...(a kind of white bird) is a bird, ... is a mammal, then a Japanese raccoon dog (たぬき tanuki) is what type?
~ Massu immediately answers that it's type noodle**!! (lol) He says that the question is a perfect question. And, he thought he'd give the listener ribbon of the length of the commercial tagline, but it turns out to only have 9 words.. then Massu says that 9cm is too short, so he'll give one with 90cm.
**Tanuki is also a type of noodle dish. The 'green' TU-YU noodle that Massu advertises for is this type of noodle dish. That's how this question relates to him XD.
Additional info: The TU-YU noodles, the red one is Kitsune, which is a homophone to fox; and the green one is Tanuki, homophone to raccoon dog. But as noodles, Kitsune is udon/soba topped with aburaage (in this case, udon), and Tanuki is udon/soba topped with Tenkasu (well in this case, soba). And apparently, Tanuki udon/soba is used in Kanto while it is called Haikara udon/soba in Kansai. [the types of noodle dishes are talked about here: Udon / Soba]
7. Question: Does Massu sit down when he rides on the train? If there is very few people would he stand or sit?
~ Massu says that if there are not a lot of people he'd usually sit down, but when there are a lot of people he wouldn't try to get a seat. Then Massu talks about something that happened not too long ago. He says that he was wearing earphones and listening to music, and he was standing next to the door so when it closed his cloth got trapped in the door, but he was too into the music that he didn't realize it immediately. (lol)
8. Question: The listener asks him how long he likes the school skirt to be.
~ Massu says that if it's for his girlfriend then he wouldn't want it to be too short, because it seems like others can get a pretty good look at her legs, so average length is fine, like a little above the knees.
9. Question: The listener asks Massu what he thinks of girls wearing false eyelashes.
~ Massu says that he actually would like to try (lol).. but there's no chance.. and says that when one pulls it off it must hurt right? He wonders if it would pull off some of the real lashes as one removes the false ones. He thinks they're kind of nice~ Massu says that if he were a girl he's probably the type that wouldn't wear false eyelashes, but in general, he thinks it's okay for girls to wear them. He then continues saying that they would add to the volume and the eyes would appear larger right? He then jokingly says that it might look cool if one wears it underneath the nose right? (XD?!?!)
Then..........
Massu says that he tried it. (*o*!!) He asked the staff-san if it looked suitable on him (seems like he tried it in the recording room?!) Massu says that girls get to try a lot of things~ He would never say if something is definitely good or bad~ everything has its own uniqueness. If he were a girl, he says he probably would not use make-up, but it's also good if he gets to try.
Then..........
Conclusion: False eyelashes -- it's nice if one doesn't use them, but sometimes it's also good to use them. (lol)
10. Question: Is Massu interested in personality analysis based on blood types?
~ The listener sent in a lot of info from a book that talks about personality and blood types. He says that in Japan, these types of books are quite popular now. For the O-type (Massu's type), the book says: does not like to bring umbrella when he goes out; would get unhappy if he sends a mail but doesn't get a reply immediately; would not leave food unfinished (XD). Massu says that they're all correct for him~ does that mean that he is a very O-type person? Then he says that he doesn't like the feeling that he's seen through, lol. There's another thing about O-type persons, that is they all have bodies that suit or look good in sports outfit. Then Massu comments how sometimes he doesn't wear regular casual clothing and wear sports outfit instead because he finds them better-looking. After that, the letter from the listener also mentions how O-type persons are responsible and don't like to lose, etc. ~~ Hearing all these, Massu says that it's amazing, everything is right about him; it's interesting. He says that the author probably looked at him (as an example/model) when he or she wrote the book (lol). Massu then explains how he's the kind of person who would say that he doesn't believe in these types of analyses yet he would get convinced by what is said (lol). Then Massu introduces the next song, saying that it's sung by a blood-type O and a blood-type B persons.
Music: Ai Ai Gasa
11. Master Beat: Push On!
~ It's the coupling song for the regular edition of "Happy Birthday". Massu explains that the lyrics is about a person in one-sided love calling his crush for the first time~ the nervous feeling wondering if she might not like him. Massu says that most people have tried it right? He hopes that this song can encourage people to call the persons they like/love.
12. Ending: Massu says that "Happy Birthday" will be released soon! ~~ about 5 days, so that means the single will be available after sleeping 5 more times! (lol)
Enjoy ^^