five * one * six: 516 questions with okura tadayoshi
406. What lines were really embarrassing to say in dramas?
-- YASUKO to KENJI was completely embarrassing because it was nothing but things the real me would absolutely never say.
407. According to the “Okura Method,” in what way are lines memorized?
-- They’re memorized in the car on the way to the shooting location.
408. According to the “Okura Method,” in what way are dances memorized?
-- It’s a sense. I think I’m on the better end when it comes to learning dances.
409. According to the “Okura Method,” in what way are songs memorized?
-- I’m really bad at remembering songs. They’re memorized little by little while rehearsing.
410. How did you feel when you wore your very first shiny kira kira glittery☆ costume?
-- This is *so* Johnny’s!!
411. Comment about your first experience in a historical drama!
-- It was my first time wearing a wig. I’ve never worn a kimono like that so it was really new. It was a welcomed lesson.
412. Besides the drums, which instrument would you like to try?
-- The bass...
413. Do you watch your own works?
-- I make sure to watch them. I want to know how everything fits together and such since, while filming, I only know my own scenes.
414. Share the worst failure story you have about a concert!
-- It was during the recent KJ8 tour. While throwing autograph boards, I took a running start to make one fly really far. I ran right off the stage and fell. (;_;)
415. At what moments do you think, “I’m sexy, no?!”
-- I guess, whenever I’m standing on the stage.
416. During magazine photo shoots, what’s your worst look?
-- Smiling. It ends up getting stiff.
417. So, what’s your best look?
-- Doesn’t exi~st. LoL. [TN: Liar!]
418. What do you do on the shinkansen when you’re traveling from Osaka → Tokyo?
-- I read a book or sleep.
419. What do you do on the shinkansen when you’re traveling from Tokyo → Osaka?
-- I know where the bookstore is in Shin-Osaka Station so I can buy a magazine before getting on. However, since I have no idea where it is in Tokyo Station, I end up sleeping.
420. Which shinkansen line do you like?
-- I have no idea. The newest one. LoL.
421. What meal do you have the most when in transit?
-- Obento or onigiri.
422. Which bento do you like?
-- Shumai bento [Chinese dumpling portable meal].
423. Which seat do you sit in when you’re taking a car with the others?
-- The very back one. Ryo-chan and I are usually the ones sitting in the very last row of the tour bus.
424. If you weren’t in Johnny’s, what kind of career do you think you would be cut out for?
-- Production staff. I feel like I have the potential to be an assistant director.
425. What’s the next challenge that you would like to try in your career?
-- I would like to try everything but I wish I could do a movie just once. I’d like to see myself on the big screen.
426. Do you have things to do for yourself?
-- Everything.
427. What’s your forte in the 8 Ranger performances?
-- All of it’s tough.
428. Truthfully, would it be OK to not be Green Ranger?
-- No way! I’m Green Ranger forever and ever!
429. Which KJ8 song do you think is fun to sing?
-- “Energy.”
430. Which KJ8 song do you think is difficult to sing?
-- “Futari no namida ame.”
431. Before a concert, how do you spend your time backstage?
-- I space out. I’ll just hangout by sleeping, when there’s time, or eating.
432. Do you have any pre-concert rituals?
-- I spritz on cologne right before going onstage. It gets me in the mood for some reason. It isn’t one especially for concerts either; it’s the same cologne I always use.
433. What do you do when you aren’t onstage, like during someone’s solo?
-- I sit in the wings, recouping while letting the fan’s breeze wash over me.
434. What’s your tip for MCs?
-- That’s not a question you should be asking *me*! LoL.
435. What do you write on the autograph boards you throw during concerts?
-- Words of gratitude, such as “Thank you,” and my autograph.
436. As of today, what’s the most painful thing you’ve written on an autograph board?
-- “Wish you would make me some miso soup.” So cold! LoL. [TN: Personally would’ve loved that one. Haha.]
437. How much weight do you lose after a concert?
-- About 2kg. I always weigh myself right after.
438. How much time does it take you to prep to leave after a show?
-- I’m super fast. I’m tired. I want to rush back to the hotel and relax so I get ready as quickly as possible. I’m out of the venue about 15 minutes after the concert.
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-- YASUKO to KENJI was completely embarrassing because it was nothing but things the real me would absolutely never say.
407. According to the “Okura Method,” in what way are lines memorized?
-- They’re memorized in the car on the way to the shooting location.
408. According to the “Okura Method,” in what way are dances memorized?
-- It’s a sense. I think I’m on the better end when it comes to learning dances.
409. According to the “Okura Method,” in what way are songs memorized?
-- I’m really bad at remembering songs. They’re memorized little by little while rehearsing.
410. How did you feel when you wore your very first shiny kira kira glittery☆ costume?
-- This is *so* Johnny’s!!
411. Comment about your first experience in a historical drama!
-- It was my first time wearing a wig. I’ve never worn a kimono like that so it was really new. It was a welcomed lesson.
412. Besides the drums, which instrument would you like to try?
-- The bass...
413. Do you watch your own works?
-- I make sure to watch them. I want to know how everything fits together and such since, while filming, I only know my own scenes.
414. Share the worst failure story you have about a concert!
-- It was during the recent KJ8 tour. While throwing autograph boards, I took a running start to make one fly really far. I ran right off the stage and fell. (;_;)
415. At what moments do you think, “I’m sexy, no?!”
-- I guess, whenever I’m standing on the stage.
416. During magazine photo shoots, what’s your worst look?
-- Smiling. It ends up getting stiff.
417. So, what’s your best look?
-- Doesn’t exi~st. LoL. [TN: Liar!]
418. What do you do on the shinkansen when you’re traveling from Osaka → Tokyo?
-- I read a book or sleep.
419. What do you do on the shinkansen when you’re traveling from Tokyo → Osaka?
-- I know where the bookstore is in Shin-Osaka Station so I can buy a magazine before getting on. However, since I have no idea where it is in Tokyo Station, I end up sleeping.
420. Which shinkansen line do you like?
-- I have no idea. The newest one. LoL.
421. What meal do you have the most when in transit?
-- Obento or onigiri.
422. Which bento do you like?
-- Shumai bento [Chinese dumpling portable meal].
423. Which seat do you sit in when you’re taking a car with the others?
-- The very back one. Ryo-chan and I are usually the ones sitting in the very last row of the tour bus.
424. If you weren’t in Johnny’s, what kind of career do you think you would be cut out for?
-- Production staff. I feel like I have the potential to be an assistant director.
425. What’s the next challenge that you would like to try in your career?
-- I would like to try everything but I wish I could do a movie just once. I’d like to see myself on the big screen.
426. Do you have things to do for yourself?
-- Everything.
427. What’s your forte in the 8 Ranger performances?
-- All of it’s tough.
428. Truthfully, would it be OK to not be Green Ranger?
-- No way! I’m Green Ranger forever and ever!
429. Which KJ8 song do you think is fun to sing?
-- “Energy.”
430. Which KJ8 song do you think is difficult to sing?
-- “Futari no namida ame.”
431. Before a concert, how do you spend your time backstage?
-- I space out. I’ll just hangout by sleeping, when there’s time, or eating.
432. Do you have any pre-concert rituals?
-- I spritz on cologne right before going onstage. It gets me in the mood for some reason. It isn’t one especially for concerts either; it’s the same cologne I always use.
433. What do you do when you aren’t onstage, like during someone’s solo?
-- I sit in the wings, recouping while letting the fan’s breeze wash over me.
434. What’s your tip for MCs?
-- That’s not a question you should be asking *me*! LoL.
435. What do you write on the autograph boards you throw during concerts?
-- Words of gratitude, such as “Thank you,” and my autograph.
436. As of today, what’s the most painful thing you’ve written on an autograph board?
-- “Wish you would make me some miso soup.” So cold! LoL. [TN: Personally would’ve loved that one. Haha.]
437. How much weight do you lose after a concert?
-- About 2kg. I always weigh myself right after.
438. How much time does it take you to prep to leave after a show?
-- I’m super fast. I’m tired. I want to rush back to the hotel and relax so I get ready as quickly as possible. I’m out of the venue about 15 minutes after the concert.
More to follow... (.^_^)v
When did it become May?! (>_<)
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