My Own Interview
For fun, just answering the same 100 questions all the members did for the calendar.
snowqueenofhoth - 700QUESTIONS & 700ANSWERS
A recent hobby/interest:
Scuba diving, but I haven’t been going since my accident in December. Looking forward to my next trip, though.
Also, lightsaber fighting.
Udon or soba?
Udon
A frequent dream:
Since I was small, I've dreamt of running frantic through the briars around the castle in Sleeping Beauty, chased by Maleficent's goons. Eventually they catch me and hit me in the back with an ax, and then I wake up.
Sweet or spicy?
Sweet. I can't eat spicy things.
How do you get yourself going when you’re low on energy?
Sleep.
A place where you can relax:
My bed.
Something you’re into right now:
Catching up on some TV series. It's been ages since I've watched TV.
What do you do for your health or your body?
Depends on the week. Sometimes go to the gym, swim, avoid carbs at night.
What sport do you like?
To watch, baseball and ultimate. Ultimate is the only team sport I enjoy playing. Otherwise I prefer doing individual sports like snowboarding or rock climbing.
How many hours of sleep are best for you?
Eight. Less or more can give me a headache.
Something you bought in the last year that you really like:
A bag. It's black textured leather with bright splashes of color on it, and I use it most days.
What’s your schedule like on your days off?
Really varies by day, so I can't say.
A time when you recently felt happy:
Going for dinner with friends after seeing Nika and Miyacchi's stage play and eating good food and getting all excited talking about Kisumai.
Top three favorite foods:
3. fruit, 2. proper New York bagel with cream cheese and lox, 1. cheese tortellini
Favorite drink:
Water.
Favorite color:
Green and purple.
Top 3 movies:
3. Titan A.E., 2. Peter Pan (2003 live action), 1. All of Star Wars.
Best trip of your life:
Ooh, really hard choice. I've been fortunate to have been on some amazing trips. The summer I spent in Israel was pretty memorable.
Something you like about your appearance:
My eyes, I guess. People always comment on them.
Something you like about your personality:
I’m very loyal. Friends mean everything to me.
One thing you’d change about your appearance:
Be thinner. How boring, though.
One thing you’d change about your personality:
I wish I procrastinated less.
Shower or bath?
Bath. I generally shower though, for timing reasons.
Somewhere you want to visit:
New Caledonia, for scuba diving!
Something you like about your house?
Everything except the size. I like my custom-built massive bookshelf.
How have you grown in the past year?
No idea, lol.
How would you like to improve in the next year?
I’d like to get into shape and be better about time management and sticking to a schedule.
Something important to you:
My baby blankets.
How do you release stress?
Sleep.
If you could do another job, what would it be?
Nail artist? I really enjoy doing fine, detailed arts and crafts.
Favorite scent:
Something fresh and natural.
Special skill:
I can approach new people easily. Also, Teacher Voice.
Something you want right now:
More storage space.
First thing you do when you wake up in the morning:
Hit my snooze button half a dozen times.
What do you do before going to bed at night?
Take out my contacts.
When do you get excited?
When I’m talking about things I love, like Kisumai, and Star Wars, and scuba diving.
When do you feel down?
When I have PMS, generally.
When did you recently cry?
At MaruMatsu (the NikaMiya play). It was really moving, and Nika crying makes me cry too.
When were you recently angry?
I very rarely get angry. The only time in the last year that I can remember was at three students who have been misbehaving all year and I finally reached my last straw.
When did you recently laugh the most?
My coworker yelled out, "You! Penetrate! You penetrate!" in the middle of the staff room. I know it was about rugby, but... LOL
Biggest moment of panic in your life?
Around the end of my last job, which made me finally decide to quit.
What’s always in your bag?
Wallet, phone, keys, medicine, extra contacts, eye drops, my planner, and a pen.
When do you think, “I’m such an idiot”?
When I show up to physical therapy on a day I don't have an appointment.
Favorite number:
2
What kind of food makes you happy if you’re served it at work?
I was pretty pleased with the roast beef and egg on rice I got yesterday.
Men’s* fashion that you like?
Slim pants, longer top/jacket, boots.
*Changed from women, since I'm het, and I think the point of the question was about the people you'd be into.
For a lover, would you prefer an older man, younger, or the same age?
No preference, as long as the age gap isn't too much. Maybe up to ten years in either direction.
What type of man* do you like?
Someone independent. I like men who are focused on their work. I think it’s cool if they’re like, “My work is more important than you.”
(I kept Nika's answer, because honestly? Yeah.)
Perfect date:
Doing something fun together. Like scuba diving!
Perfect clothes for a date:
It depends where we’re going, but something I feel comfortable in, like leggings and boots and a long tunic top.
What do you want to eat on a date?
Yakiniku. Someplace casual where we can eat a lot and not worry about it.
(Left this one too, because sounds great!)
Where would you go on a drive?
To the mountains, where we could stop at the different overlook points and take in the view.
What non-Kisumai song have you listened to most in the past year?
Ooh. Uh. Kame's Plastic Tears? And recently some stuff from the Marvel Rising series soundtracks.
What are the conditions for someone you’d want to marry?
Someone who won’t be too controlling. I think I’d be disinterested in someone instantly if they grilled me about where I’m going and who I’m going with.
(I'm with Nika on this. I need my freedom. Honestly, I have zero interest in ever getting married.)
What is something men* do that you find sexy?
Offer a hand for balance in situations where it's necessary.
What is something men* do that you find cute?
Blush.
What would be a benefit of dating you?
You can freely do whatever you want. I don’t get jealous.
(Well, I might get a little jealous? But only if I feel purposely ignored. But otherwise, you do you. I'll do me.)
One thing you’d bring to a deserted island?
Uh… a boat? LOL
(This is an excellent answer!)
Work sempai, kouhai, or douki* that you’re close to?
I get along well with my newer coworker. She's older than me, and French, and very intelligent and hard-working.
*Note: Most people know these words, but sempai are seniors/people higher in rank, kouhai are the opposite, their juniors/people of lower rank, and douki are their equals, in this case the people who joined the company at the same time as, before, or after them.
Something people often get wrong about you?
People think I’m in a bad mood. I have RBF, so when my face is just relaxed, people think I'm upset.
Give your life a title:
Better to Regret the Things You've Done, Rather Than the Things You Haven't. If you don't try, you'll never know. If you try, for better or worse, you will. I hate living with the uncertainty of not knowing what would have happened.
If you had to spend a million yen in a day, what would you do?
Hire a professional cleaning company to come do a full shine on my apartment, buy a new lightsaber and some more scuba gear.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Invest it, probably.
Who do you want to be like?
No one in particular. I'd just like to be a better version of myself.
If the world were ending next week, what would you do?
Visit my family and eat my favorite foods.
Some small thing that’s bothering you right now:
Not sure what to do about travel insurance with the whole Covid-19 thing going on.
Give yourself a score out of 100:
20. I manage, but I always think I could do so much better.
The best compliment someone could give you?
That they think I'm smart/competent/good at what I do.
Dogs or cats?
Neither. Horrible allergies.
Do you believe in aliens?
Yes. This universe is unimaginably large. There's no way our planet is the only place in it harboring life.
When you’ve got free time on your hands, what do you end up doing?
Playing games on my phone or reading a book.
What are the fans to you?*
Potential friends! People to share an understanding with and have fun together with.
*This question is designed for Kisumai, so I'll put my own take on the answer.
Except for work, what are you into right now?
Doodling. Either in my notebook or on my iPad.
Your rival:
Friends? Other people of my generation?
Something you collect:
Anything having to do with Nika. Specifically, his official photos. It's one collection I'm so close to completing!
When do you feel like you’re a proper adult?
Every time I interact with my students.
On the other hand, when do you still feel like a kid?
Whenever I fail at taking care of responsibilities.
What part of you do you feel is sexy?
No clue! My boobs? :P Guys always like them.
Something you want to do in 2020:
Properly figure out drysuit diving.
Something you want to do within the next 5 years:
Buy an apartment.
Something you want to do within the next 10 years:
Get N1 on the JLPT, just because.
What do you think Kisumai is lacking at the moment?*
Recognition. I think they've gotten their name out there, but people still constantly confuse them for other Johnnys groups.
*For them, the questions are an inside view. Mine are obviously from an outside perspective.
Kisumai’s strength:*
Their bonds and their manners. I think the combination of the two will allow them to maintain success in the longrun.
What’s your role in the group?*
A fan, obviously. XD
Your motto:*
PACE yourself: Positive Attitude Changes Everything. Recently it's been harder to live by, but I try. We can never go back, only forward, so it's best to keep looking ahead.
If you were in the Olympics, what event would you do?
Trampoline! (It was the equipment I was best on when I did gymnastics as a kid, plus it's fun!)
Kitayama’s strong point:
Reliable.
Senga’s strong point:
His dance sense.
Miyata’s strong point:
Ironheart. In the sense that he can withstand so much that would break lesser people.
Yokoo’s strong point:
His IDGAF attitude.
Fujigaya’s strong point:
Very thoughtful and conscientious.
Tamamori’s strong point:
Competitiveness.
Nikaido's strong point:*
Gives 120% to everything he does.
*Added him, since it wasn't on his own list.
Kitayama’s weak point:
Seems like he takes on too much responsibility sometimes.
Senga’s weak point:
Way too defensive.
Miyata’s weak point:
Needs to be more assertive.
Yokoo’s weak point:
Has no game face.
Fujigaya’s weak point:
Self-conscious.
Tamamori’s weak point:
Whiny.
What are you better at than the other members?*
English! LOL
A message for the fans:*
Kisumai are an amazing group, and whether you've been a fan for ages or have just discovered them, I hope you stick around for a long time to come. Fangirling is more fun when there are more people to do it with!
*A message to other Kisumai fans, from me. XD
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snowqueenofhoth - 700QUESTIONS & 700ANSWERS
A recent hobby/interest:
Scuba diving, but I haven’t been going since my accident in December. Looking forward to my next trip, though.
Also, lightsaber fighting.
Udon or soba?
Udon
A frequent dream:
Since I was small, I've dreamt of running frantic through the briars around the castle in Sleeping Beauty, chased by Maleficent's goons. Eventually they catch me and hit me in the back with an ax, and then I wake up.
Sweet or spicy?
Sweet. I can't eat spicy things.
How do you get yourself going when you’re low on energy?
Sleep.
A place where you can relax:
My bed.
Something you’re into right now:
Catching up on some TV series. It's been ages since I've watched TV.
What do you do for your health or your body?
Depends on the week. Sometimes go to the gym, swim, avoid carbs at night.
What sport do you like?
To watch, baseball and ultimate. Ultimate is the only team sport I enjoy playing. Otherwise I prefer doing individual sports like snowboarding or rock climbing.
How many hours of sleep are best for you?
Eight. Less or more can give me a headache.
Something you bought in the last year that you really like:
A bag. It's black textured leather with bright splashes of color on it, and I use it most days.
What’s your schedule like on your days off?
Really varies by day, so I can't say.
A time when you recently felt happy:
Going for dinner with friends after seeing Nika and Miyacchi's stage play and eating good food and getting all excited talking about Kisumai.
Top three favorite foods:
3. fruit, 2. proper New York bagel with cream cheese and lox, 1. cheese tortellini
Favorite drink:
Water.
Favorite color:
Green and purple.
Top 3 movies:
3. Titan A.E., 2. Peter Pan (2003 live action), 1. All of Star Wars.
Best trip of your life:
Ooh, really hard choice. I've been fortunate to have been on some amazing trips. The summer I spent in Israel was pretty memorable.
Something you like about your appearance:
My eyes, I guess. People always comment on them.
Something you like about your personality:
I’m very loyal. Friends mean everything to me.
One thing you’d change about your appearance:
Be thinner. How boring, though.
One thing you’d change about your personality:
I wish I procrastinated less.
Shower or bath?
Bath. I generally shower though, for timing reasons.
Somewhere you want to visit:
New Caledonia, for scuba diving!
Something you like about your house?
Everything except the size. I like my custom-built massive bookshelf.
How have you grown in the past year?
No idea, lol.
How would you like to improve in the next year?
I’d like to get into shape and be better about time management and sticking to a schedule.
Something important to you:
My baby blankets.
How do you release stress?
Sleep.
If you could do another job, what would it be?
Nail artist? I really enjoy doing fine, detailed arts and crafts.
Favorite scent:
Something fresh and natural.
Special skill:
I can approach new people easily. Also, Teacher Voice.
Something you want right now:
More storage space.
First thing you do when you wake up in the morning:
Hit my snooze button half a dozen times.
What do you do before going to bed at night?
Take out my contacts.
When do you get excited?
When I’m talking about things I love, like Kisumai, and Star Wars, and scuba diving.
When do you feel down?
When I have PMS, generally.
When did you recently cry?
At MaruMatsu (the NikaMiya play). It was really moving, and Nika crying makes me cry too.
When were you recently angry?
I very rarely get angry. The only time in the last year that I can remember was at three students who have been misbehaving all year and I finally reached my last straw.
When did you recently laugh the most?
My coworker yelled out, "You! Penetrate! You penetrate!" in the middle of the staff room. I know it was about rugby, but... LOL
Biggest moment of panic in your life?
Around the end of my last job, which made me finally decide to quit.
What’s always in your bag?
Wallet, phone, keys, medicine, extra contacts, eye drops, my planner, and a pen.
When do you think, “I’m such an idiot”?
When I show up to physical therapy on a day I don't have an appointment.
Favorite number:
2
What kind of food makes you happy if you’re served it at work?
I was pretty pleased with the roast beef and egg on rice I got yesterday.
Men’s* fashion that you like?
Slim pants, longer top/jacket, boots.
*Changed from women, since I'm het, and I think the point of the question was about the people you'd be into.
For a lover, would you prefer an older man, younger, or the same age?
No preference, as long as the age gap isn't too much. Maybe up to ten years in either direction.
What type of man* do you like?
Someone independent. I like men who are focused on their work. I think it’s cool if they’re like, “My work is more important than you.”
(I kept Nika's answer, because honestly? Yeah.)
Perfect date:
Doing something fun together. Like scuba diving!
Perfect clothes for a date:
It depends where we’re going, but something I feel comfortable in, like leggings and boots and a long tunic top.
What do you want to eat on a date?
Yakiniku. Someplace casual where we can eat a lot and not worry about it.
(Left this one too, because sounds great!)
Where would you go on a drive?
To the mountains, where we could stop at the different overlook points and take in the view.
What non-Kisumai song have you listened to most in the past year?
Ooh. Uh. Kame's Plastic Tears? And recently some stuff from the Marvel Rising series soundtracks.
What are the conditions for someone you’d want to marry?
Someone who won’t be too controlling. I think I’d be disinterested in someone instantly if they grilled me about where I’m going and who I’m going with.
(I'm with Nika on this. I need my freedom. Honestly, I have zero interest in ever getting married.)
What is something men* do that you find sexy?
Offer a hand for balance in situations where it's necessary.
What is something men* do that you find cute?
Blush.
What would be a benefit of dating you?
You can freely do whatever you want. I don’t get jealous.
(Well, I might get a little jealous? But only if I feel purposely ignored. But otherwise, you do you. I'll do me.)
One thing you’d bring to a deserted island?
Uh… a boat? LOL
(This is an excellent answer!)
Work sempai, kouhai, or douki* that you’re close to?
I get along well with my newer coworker. She's older than me, and French, and very intelligent and hard-working.
*Note: Most people know these words, but sempai are seniors/people higher in rank, kouhai are the opposite, their juniors/people of lower rank, and douki are their equals, in this case the people who joined the company at the same time as, before, or after them.
Something people often get wrong about you?
People think I’m in a bad mood. I have RBF, so when my face is just relaxed, people think I'm upset.
Give your life a title:
Better to Regret the Things You've Done, Rather Than the Things You Haven't. If you don't try, you'll never know. If you try, for better or worse, you will. I hate living with the uncertainty of not knowing what would have happened.
If you had to spend a million yen in a day, what would you do?
Hire a professional cleaning company to come do a full shine on my apartment, buy a new lightsaber and some more scuba gear.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Invest it, probably.
Who do you want to be like?
No one in particular. I'd just like to be a better version of myself.
If the world were ending next week, what would you do?
Visit my family and eat my favorite foods.
Some small thing that’s bothering you right now:
Not sure what to do about travel insurance with the whole Covid-19 thing going on.
Give yourself a score out of 100:
20. I manage, but I always think I could do so much better.
The best compliment someone could give you?
That they think I'm smart/competent/good at what I do.
Dogs or cats?
Neither. Horrible allergies.
Do you believe in aliens?
Yes. This universe is unimaginably large. There's no way our planet is the only place in it harboring life.
When you’ve got free time on your hands, what do you end up doing?
Playing games on my phone or reading a book.
What are the fans to you?*
Potential friends! People to share an understanding with and have fun together with.
*This question is designed for Kisumai, so I'll put my own take on the answer.
Except for work, what are you into right now?
Doodling. Either in my notebook or on my iPad.
Your rival:
Friends? Other people of my generation?
Something you collect:
Anything having to do with Nika. Specifically, his official photos. It's one collection I'm so close to completing!
When do you feel like you’re a proper adult?
Every time I interact with my students.
On the other hand, when do you still feel like a kid?
Whenever I fail at taking care of responsibilities.
What part of you do you feel is sexy?
No clue! My boobs? :P Guys always like them.
Something you want to do in 2020:
Properly figure out drysuit diving.
Something you want to do within the next 5 years:
Buy an apartment.
Something you want to do within the next 10 years:
Get N1 on the JLPT, just because.
What do you think Kisumai is lacking at the moment?*
Recognition. I think they've gotten their name out there, but people still constantly confuse them for other Johnnys groups.
*For them, the questions are an inside view. Mine are obviously from an outside perspective.
Kisumai’s strength:*
Their bonds and their manners. I think the combination of the two will allow them to maintain success in the longrun.
What’s your role in the group?*
A fan, obviously. XD
Your motto:*
PACE yourself: Positive Attitude Changes Everything. Recently it's been harder to live by, but I try. We can never go back, only forward, so it's best to keep looking ahead.
If you were in the Olympics, what event would you do?
Trampoline! (It was the equipment I was best on when I did gymnastics as a kid, plus it's fun!)
Kitayama’s strong point:
Reliable.
Senga’s strong point:
His dance sense.
Miyata’s strong point:
Ironheart. In the sense that he can withstand so much that would break lesser people.
Yokoo’s strong point:
His IDGAF attitude.
Fujigaya’s strong point:
Very thoughtful and conscientious.
Tamamori’s strong point:
Competitiveness.
Nikaido's strong point:*
Gives 120% to everything he does.
*Added him, since it wasn't on his own list.
Kitayama’s weak point:
Seems like he takes on too much responsibility sometimes.
Senga’s weak point:
Way too defensive.
Miyata’s weak point:
Needs to be more assertive.
Yokoo’s weak point:
Has no game face.
Fujigaya’s weak point:
Self-conscious.
Tamamori’s weak point:
Whiny.
What are you better at than the other members?*
English! LOL
A message for the fans:*
Kisumai are an amazing group, and whether you've been a fan for ages or have just discovered them, I hope you stick around for a long time to come. Fangirling is more fun when there are more people to do it with!
*A message to other Kisumai fans, from me. XD
Please comment at the original entry.