Translation: Potato July 2017 - Yabu and Hikaru
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Yabu Kota
My ideal country is a harmonious one where there is a balance of nature and city life, just like Japan. And the name will definitely be “YABOO’S LAND”! It would be great if every prefecture will make an effort to have its own characteristics. Somehow, even if I try to give it a new image, it just seems like Japan. I guess it is because I just like Japan after all.
As for the positions, firstly, Hikaru will be the Chief Cabinet Secretary. Yamada will be my waiter, the person who cooks for me and drives me around. Chinen is the reliable one so he is the finance minister. Keito has language ability so he is the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Dai-chan, the guy who dances (laugh). He is the most popular one in a group who performs so he will show his abilities during events. I wonder what is Yuya. Well, he likes the sea, so I will make him the marine security officer so he can protect the sea. Yuto is the top star who represents my kingdom. Like how is Jacky Chan to Hongkong. Finally, Inoo will be in the Ministry of Agriculture and do his part for the farms and forests. I want him to research on strong trees and such, that are resistant to earthquakes.
If JUMP were to build our own country, I guess even if we are kings, everyone will be walking around the streets freely. And then the staff will be looking all around for us like “King~?!” Such a country that we govern will be normally peaceful but when it comes to festivals, it will be really rowdy. Because we are like that too. Whether it is the national traits or characteristics, it will just naturally follow the king’s behavior right? (laugh). For the national anthem, the members will each think of one phrase. It will feel like how groups celebrate their xxth year anniversary. And when it rains, everyone doesn’t have to work. This will be the law. Because I don’t like rainy days. As long as everyone works hard on sunny days, I presume the country will be fine even if everyone rests on rainy days (laugh)
Someone in the agency who has an image of being a king is Takizawa-kun. He took control of everyone even as a junior, and helped to lead them. He has a strong presence, and everyone will just feel like following him. A king is someone who has charisma and high percentage of people supporting him!
For a king of idols, it is someone who shines on stage. Even if you can do everything from dramas to varieties, I think singing on the stage is the coolest. When you step off the stage, for example, if you walk alone along the streets and no one realizes who you are. But yet on the stage, there is a gap and that is nice. Normally, no matter how you get bullied or teased, as long as you are a perfect idol shining on stage, that is a requirement to be the King Of Idol. Because to somehow hold the fans as your victims, it is when you are singing and dancing in a concert. So we also want to be someone who has a shining presence.
I went to barbeque with my friends. If we must have meat, it will be spare ribs and chicken breast meat. When we had ate a lot of meat, Kitayama called and said “My work ended early” but when I replied “We have already finished the barbeque”, he said “What!!” but after that we still met up to eat (laugh)
Yaotome Hikaru
If a JUMP kingdom is formed… Hmm, just by imagining I think it will become a really absurd country (laugh). Music will always be playing along the streets and residents will live happily when listening to it. I don’t want to create any strict rules but I wonder if I should make a rule where everyone has to carry JUMP goods (laugh). Also, every year on 31 December the residents have to countdown together and once the clock strikes midnight, everyone jumps! This only applies to JUMP’s kingdom (laugh). Such a desire to play is important! Even if I set up my own kingdom, I think I will want my country to become a playful one. Maybe I should set up theme parks along the streets too. In the morning, those going to work will take the roller coasters instead of the train (laugh). The speed is fast so they will reach in a split of a second, it will be fun, that will be great isn’t it? And on the way home, they can ride the ferris wheel and relax. Of course they have to pay to ride the attractions but if you buy an annual pass it will be of good value so don’t worry (laugh).
Also, if you meet someone staying in the same apartment as you in the elevator, you have to give them a high-five as an energetic greeting, that is a rule too. For everyone to be in smiles and for my country to be sparkling, it will be named…. Hikaru’s Country! But I am the king who is a little messed up (laugh), so I need a reliable reserve…. Okay, then Yamada shall be the assistant king. And Yabu will be the policeman who takes care of the streets. But in Hikaru’s Country, the security is very safe and no crime happens at all, so he will probably grumble everyday “I have no work to do….” (laugh) Dai-chan will be the one in charge of the attractions by sends everyone off with a smile and saying “Have a good day~!” Ino-chan is the one at the information desk at the city hall. And because in order to promote this country to many people, advertising is also important. So we will use Yuto as a model, with him saying “Come to this place!” and distribute posters all around (laugh). Chinen and Keito will be working at the convenience stores! And during summer, everyone gathers at the beach so I will put Yuya in charge of a beach house (laugh).
Someone who has a “king” image in the entertainment industry is Matsuoka (Masahiro)-kun. During special events on television and many artistes gather together, the way he doesn’t feel nervous at all and interacts with everyone always makes me feel how awesome he is when I see that.
For me, a “King Of Idol” is someone who can be both a leading character and a comedian. The traditional coolness is definitely important but because I have many chances to work in variety shows jobs, I feel strongly that it is important to look at those who provide the comical relief too. I am happy to see the fans laughing. Recently they always tease me about my balding on School Kakumei, and although I say things like “Oi!!” (laugh) but actually I think it is fun and important.
I bought a baseball glove for the Johnnys Baseball Match 2017, but the leather was still hard and I couldn’t use it. So I just left it lying at home (laugh) Thanks to that, it has now become soft! Just recently, Jesse came over to my house and so I made him play catchball with me.
Yabu’s kingdom: YABOO’s LAND
“Firstly, Hikaru will be the Chief Cabinet Secretary. Yamada will be my waiter, the person who cooks for me and drives me around. Chinen is the reliable one so he is the finance minister. Keito has language ability so he is the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Dai-chan, the guy who dances (laugh). He is the most popular one in a group who performs so he will show his abilities during events. I wonder what is Yuya. Well, he likes the sea, so I will make him the marine security officer so he can protect the sea. Yuto is the top star who represents my kingdom. Like how is Jacky Chan to Hongkong. Finally, Inoo will be in the Ministry of Agriculture and do his part for the farms and forests. I want him to research on strong trees and such, that are resistant to earthquakes. ”
Arioka’s kingdom
“Yabu-chan is in charge of management and accounting. It is something I am bad at so I need someone to warn me "If you waste too much money, the residents will get angry at you”. I will ask Hikaru-kun to design the kingdom flag, and produce goods like T-shirts.“
Takaki’s kingdom
He wanted to put Yabu in charge of the budget. But Takaki’s kingdom rule is kisses in the place of money. Every item’s amount depends on how wonderful you can kiss. So since there is no money in the country, Yabu is the manager, the butler and his right hand man. Hikaru will be on his left and both of them are the two people to put his thoughts into action.
Yamada’s kingdom
"Yabu-chan and Hikaru-kun will be partners, they will patrol around at night while shouting "Beware of fire!” (laugh) It sounds old fashioned but unexpectedly this requires people who have proper rhythms and people who can’t work together smoothly won’t be able to do it well! “
Okamoto’s kingdom
His kingdom will have alot of performances on the street so Hikaru and the rest will perform with their instruments. But other than musicians, politicians to control the country are also needed so Yabu is the cabinet minister.
Hikaru’s kingdom: "Hikaru’s Country”
“I am the king who is a little messed up (laugh), so I need a reliable reserve…. Okay, then Yamada shall be the assistant king. And Yabu will be the policeman who takes care of the streets. But in Hikaru’s Country, the security is very safe and no crime happens at all, so he will probably grumble everyday "I have no work to do….” (laugh)
Chinen’s kingdom
Yabu will be the one who is always near him and helping him by telling him “King Yuri, this is xxx”
(TN. scan is blur at the part he talks about Hikaru)
Inoo’s kingdom
“Firstly as a country, the most important thing to protect is the safety of the residents. For that, a policeman is necessary. I will leave that to Yabu. I will feel at ease with his kindness and sense of justice. So when the policeman catches criminals, a judge is also necessary to decide on their sentence, so that will be Hikaru.”
Yuto’s kingdom
His kingdom is one that is made up of musical instruments. Hikaru is in his rhythm team and the one who performs with him. And when enemies come to attack, Hikaru will use his bass slap skills to defeat them! Yabu is the doctor. He listens to the patients singing to determine their illness.