Kamiyama Tomohiro - 50 Questions (from Johnny's WEST's 1st photobook "Ookini.")
Hi! I hoped I would've finished this earlier, but obviously I didn't. So, here they are, Kamichan's answers to 50 interesting questions! If I recall, this is my first time translating something big. Thus, if there are any mistakes in the translation or if the English I used sounds weird, please tell me/suggest a change. Actually, just tell me what I can improve in it, since I'm doing this not only for the joy of the fandom, but to gain some skills in translating. Reposting etc. is fine but I'd like some credit. Depending on how well this will be received, I might translate the rest of these, that is, unless someone else is already working on them. Anyway, enjoy. :D
1. It’s been almost 9,5 year since your first appearance in Wink Up. What’s a thing about you that has matured?
My face. My way of thinking.
2. On the contrary, what’s a thing that hasn’t changed at all?
My childlikeness.
3. What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s happened to you since you’ve started this job?
The kiss-face shooting. I’m still embarrassed by it. (lol)
4. On the contrary, what’s a thing that made you feel you’re getting feedback?
When my friends or acquaintances tell me “I saw it.”
5. What’s a food you can eat even after you’ve exceeded your limit?
Meat! Sweets!
6. What’s a smell you like so much you want to smell it over and over again?
The sweet smell of fruits etc. The smell of fabric softener.
7. What’s a thing you like so much you can’t resist it?
Games, guitar. And sleep.
8. What’s your favorite sound to listen to calm down?
Medium ballads with an emphasized beat. Kanjani8’s songs.
9. What’s your favorite flour product?
Takoyaki!
10. What are 3 things you like about Kansai?
Its friendliness, the service spirit, kansaiben!
11. What’s a thing that makes you think “I’m glad I’m a person from Kansai”?
Being acquisitive of laughter!
12. What’s your hometown’s pride?
Even though it’s a rural area, there’s everything. From mountains to the night sky, everything is pretty!
13. What’s your favorite part of your body and its size?
My hands. My left hand is 19.2 cm.
14. What’s a karaoke song people praise you for?
The ballad ones!
15. What’s the No.1 thing you’re told by the people around you?
That I’m eccentric!
16. What’s a thing you were often told as a child?
That I look like a girl.
17. How big is your impersonation repertoire?
Around 20~25 impersonations, I guess.
18. Which of your impersonations is the most popular?
Takeda Tetsuya-san!
19. Do you have any one-shot jokes?
Of course it’s impersonations.
20. What’s your favorite moment of the day?
When I lie down to sleep.
21. What’s a thing that would cause you a problem if you lost it now?
Clothes! But first and foremost, the fans, the members and the people around me.
22. What’s the memory of the last time you cried?
I cried after watching a drama~
23. “I want to return to that time!” What’s the thing you’ve thought you want to return to?
The 6th year of primary school! The atmosphere surrounding my class’ teacher was nice!
24. How many times have you thought you want to return?
So many I can’t count.
25. Please express the moment you get exhausted in an onomatopoeic word.
Nu~n.
26. What are the words you want the girl you like to tell you?
“Fashionable!”
27. What are the words you’d like to try saying to the girl you like?
“Stuuupid ♡ (lol)”
28. Are you weak to a girl’s smile or her crying face?
Smile!
29. What’s the thing you look at first when looking at the opposite sex?
Hair and eyes!
30. What do you reminisce when you hear the words “first love”?
My too pure youth (lol).
31. You can’t meet the person you like. How many days would be your limit?
2 seconds (lol). That’s a lie! Seriously answering, 2 weeks I guess?
32. Can you say “I love you” straight?
Hm~ It depends on the atmosphere. But I guess I can.
33. What’s a 1 song to sing when rejecting a girl?
“Osaka Romanesque.” Because it’s my specialty!
34. Have you had a period when you were popular so far in your life?
I have! In nursery school and during the upper years of primary school!
35. The words you’ve firmly hold onto so far in your life?
“Those who say “I’ll do it tomorrow” are stupid!”
36. What are the greatest words of praise to you?
“Fashionable!”
37. Among the members, who’s the one you spend a lot of time with?
Junta-kun or Non-chan!
38. Do you look for advice in members? Or do they seek advice in you?
I think there are more times when I’m the one giving advice!
39. Who often asks you for advice?
Junta-kun!
40. Who do you often ask for advice?
Everyone!
41. Who’s the member who doesn’t want to ask for love advice?
There’s none, I guess!
42. What was your first impression of the members?
Shigeoka → A kid good at talking, huh~
Fujii → …Is he awake?
Kotaki → Big!!
Kiriyama → A person who’s like an older brother!
Nakama → A halfie?
Hamada → His acrobatics are amazing~! Or rather, he’s kind!!
43. What’s a memorable day since you’ve started this job?
21st February 2004. The day I joined.
44. What’s a memorable day to Johnny’s WEST?
5th February 2014. The day our debut was announced.
45. If not Johnny’s WEST, what do you think you’d be doing now?
Something related to music. Or being a dance teacher.
46. “I’m glad to be in Johnny’s WEST.” When do you think so?
When I can’t stop laughing, when we dance and make noise together at concerts and such.
47. What do you do with all your might in order to become interesting?
I watch shows and materials celebrities appear on.
48. What do you do with all your might to be an idol?
I properly take care of myself.
49. What do you think is necessary to be an idol?
A heart to establish fans and sympathize with those around you.
50. How many years do you think you can continue as an idol?
Until I die.
1. It’s been almost 9,5 year since your first appearance in Wink Up. What’s a thing about you that has matured?
My face. My way of thinking.
2. On the contrary, what’s a thing that hasn’t changed at all?
My childlikeness.
3. What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s happened to you since you’ve started this job?
The kiss-face shooting. I’m still embarrassed by it. (lol)
4. On the contrary, what’s a thing that made you feel you’re getting feedback?
When my friends or acquaintances tell me “I saw it.”
5. What’s a food you can eat even after you’ve exceeded your limit?
Meat! Sweets!
6. What’s a smell you like so much you want to smell it over and over again?
The sweet smell of fruits etc. The smell of fabric softener.
7. What’s a thing you like so much you can’t resist it?
Games, guitar. And sleep.
8. What’s your favorite sound to listen to calm down?
Medium ballads with an emphasized beat. Kanjani8’s songs.
9. What’s your favorite flour product?
Takoyaki!
10. What are 3 things you like about Kansai?
Its friendliness, the service spirit, kansaiben!
11. What’s a thing that makes you think “I’m glad I’m a person from Kansai”?
Being acquisitive of laughter!
12. What’s your hometown’s pride?
Even though it’s a rural area, there’s everything. From mountains to the night sky, everything is pretty!
13. What’s your favorite part of your body and its size?
My hands. My left hand is 19.2 cm.
14. What’s a karaoke song people praise you for?
The ballad ones!
15. What’s the No.1 thing you’re told by the people around you?
That I’m eccentric!
16. What’s a thing you were often told as a child?
That I look like a girl.
17. How big is your impersonation repertoire?
Around 20~25 impersonations, I guess.
18. Which of your impersonations is the most popular?
Takeda Tetsuya-san!
19. Do you have any one-shot jokes?
Of course it’s impersonations.
20. What’s your favorite moment of the day?
When I lie down to sleep.
21. What’s a thing that would cause you a problem if you lost it now?
Clothes! But first and foremost, the fans, the members and the people around me.
22. What’s the memory of the last time you cried?
I cried after watching a drama~
23. “I want to return to that time!” What’s the thing you’ve thought you want to return to?
The 6th year of primary school! The atmosphere surrounding my class’ teacher was nice!
24. How many times have you thought you want to return?
So many I can’t count.
25. Please express the moment you get exhausted in an onomatopoeic word.
Nu~n.
26. What are the words you want the girl you like to tell you?
“Fashionable!”
27. What are the words you’d like to try saying to the girl you like?
“Stuuupid ♡ (lol)”
28. Are you weak to a girl’s smile or her crying face?
Smile!
29. What’s the thing you look at first when looking at the opposite sex?
Hair and eyes!
30. What do you reminisce when you hear the words “first love”?
My too pure youth (lol).
31. You can’t meet the person you like. How many days would be your limit?
2 seconds (lol). That’s a lie! Seriously answering, 2 weeks I guess?
32. Can you say “I love you” straight?
Hm~ It depends on the atmosphere. But I guess I can.
33. What’s a 1 song to sing when rejecting a girl?
“Osaka Romanesque.” Because it’s my specialty!
34. Have you had a period when you were popular so far in your life?
I have! In nursery school and during the upper years of primary school!
35. The words you’ve firmly hold onto so far in your life?
“Those who say “I’ll do it tomorrow” are stupid!”
36. What are the greatest words of praise to you?
“Fashionable!”
37. Among the members, who’s the one you spend a lot of time with?
Junta-kun or Non-chan!
38. Do you look for advice in members? Or do they seek advice in you?
I think there are more times when I’m the one giving advice!
39. Who often asks you for advice?
Junta-kun!
40. Who do you often ask for advice?
Everyone!
41. Who’s the member who doesn’t want to ask for love advice?
There’s none, I guess!
42. What was your first impression of the members?
Shigeoka → A kid good at talking, huh~
Fujii → …Is he awake?
Kotaki → Big!!
Kiriyama → A person who’s like an older brother!
Nakama → A halfie?
Hamada → His acrobatics are amazing~! Or rather, he’s kind!!
43. What’s a memorable day since you’ve started this job?
21st February 2004. The day I joined.
44. What’s a memorable day to Johnny’s WEST?
5th February 2014. The day our debut was announced.
45. If not Johnny’s WEST, what do you think you’d be doing now?
Something related to music. Or being a dance teacher.
46. “I’m glad to be in Johnny’s WEST.” When do you think so?
When I can’t stop laughing, when we dance and make noise together at concerts and such.
47. What do you do with all your might in order to become interesting?
I watch shows and materials celebrities appear on.
48. What do you do with all your might to be an idol?
I properly take care of myself.
49. What do you think is necessary to be an idol?
A heart to establish fans and sympathize with those around you.
50. How many years do you think you can continue as an idol?
Until I die.