Wink Up June 2013 - Advisory: How to Handle An Arashi Member
This was too cute to be ignored.
I think there’s a talk segment which has been translated out there, so here’s the rest of the interview! Wink Up drafts an Advisory when it comes to handling each Arashi member. What happens when Sho is besieged with a multitude of fangirls? What should you do when Ohno looks tired or depressed?
Each member also selects his best Arashi Combination and explains the reason behind it.
Selected by Nino: SHO X SATOSHI
That’s because they’re the oldest two. You’re asking why I’m concerned about them? I’m not bothered by their private lives or anything. Our relationship ain’t superficial like that! I just chose them because they were the oldest pair.
Points to note when handling Sakurai Sho
In 2002:
- Do not besiege him with a multitude of girls. (He goes into a panic.)
- Please do not overfeed him. (He eats whatever is dished out to him.)
- Please do not pretend that you don’t know him, whenever you see him. (He has this trait of remembering a person’s face once he has met him or her.)
In 2013:
- Please do not overfeed him. (He has this stance of not leaving any food behind.)
- Once he finds a great deal, he has a habit of introducing it to others and sharing it with them.
- He has this trait of remembering a person’s face once he has met him or her. However… he can’t remember their names, so if you happen to see him, please tell him your name. (He remembers names by looking at the Kanji characters, so if you have a business card, that’s even better.)
Selected by Satoshi: JUN X SHO
I wonder what kind of conversations they’d have if they were left to themselves… I don’t think I’ve really seen the two of them talk to each other alone. I wonder what kind of topic would get the two of them excited…
Points to note when handling Matsumoto Jun
In 2002:
- His energy levels fluctuate violently, so please don’t let it bother you too much.
- Even though you might think that he’s a jerk, he’s really a nice guy, so please take the time to know him.
- He has very distinct likes and dislikes, so if you think that he dislikes you, please do not approach him.
In 2013:
- Although he’s a moody person whose energy levels fluctuate violently, please don’t let it bother you. (Basically, he likes to care for others.)
- He’s a shy boy who normally doesn’t speak much, so he doesn’t know how to express himself. For once, please go drinking with him and take your time in talking to him.
- He’s not that picky anymore. (However, he still has his dislikes.)
Selected by Sho: MASAKI X SATOSHI
I once heard that they went drinking in Ginza; and since then, I’ve always felt that this duo was able to go drinking together. Because there’s this talk about wanting to go drinking together again, I wonder if they did go after all. It’s driving me nuts thinking about it!
Points to note when handling Aiba Masaki
In 2002:
- He goes to the toilet frequently, so please do not take him to a place without a toilet.
- His energy levels fluctuate greatly, so please go along with him.
- Please do not introduce any pollen to him during spring.
In 2013:
- There’s a possibility that he may fall asleep in the bath tub, so please watch out for that!
- Please let him do some sort of outdoor sports, like baseball. (However, please avoid doing that during hay fever season.)
- He basically eats more than 3 meals a day, so please feed him more than 3 meals, to the best of your ability.
Selected by Jun: MASAKI X NINO
It’s got to be AN, hasn’t it? They’ve known each other for so long, since our Junior days. And they’ve always danced in symmetry* too. Although my house was in the opposite direction, I somehow ended up going home together with them. (laughs) Sometimes, we’d have a meal before going home together. Without a doubt, it’s gotta be these two!
*T/N: By symmetry, Jun means the dancers who often line up beside a central dancer.
Points to note when handling Ninomiya Kazunari
In 2002:
- Generally speaking, please leave him alone.
- If he doesn’t receive a proper explanation beforehand, there are times where he doesn’t accept the situation.
- He’s a moderate worker, so everyone, please cheer him on.
In 2013:
- Generally speaking, please let him do what he wants.
- Please try your best to give him time to game. (The more gaming time he has, the happier he’ll be.)
- His favorite foods are Takoyaki and Miso Ramen. (As of April 2013)
Selected by Masaki: SATOSHI X JUN
That’s because they’re the oldest and youngest. Last year, the three of us went to New York. And although Matsujun and I went shopping, I wonder where [Matsujun and Ohno] would go to shop if they were left by themselves.
Points to note when handling Ohno Satoshi
In 2002:
- Please do not leave him in hot places.
- If he’s tired or depressed, please leave him alone.
- If he feels like he has failed in something, he won’t accept it no matter how much you praise him.
In 2013:
- Please do not leave him in hot and cold places.
- If he’s tired or depressed, please let him be.
- He likes his “Me-Time”. (However, if he’s always by himself, there are times when he gets lonely.)
Scans: by the wonderful Satopi. And many thanks to kyraensui, who's the Shishou when it comes to many things.
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