In the Garage: Ohno Satoshi [Iza Now concert pamphlet 2004] (part 2/2)

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

I didn't think I'd be "drowning in feels" from an article, but Ohno's words are just overwhelming. In hindsight, they make so much sense.

In The Garage - Part 2

Ohno talks about the transitions in the members' personalities and his hopes for Arashi in the future.

And then there’s Matsujun… Previously, I mentioned that Aiba-chan is someone who gives various issues a lot of thought, but he [Jun] ponders over them even more. (laughs) All the members do think about what should be done, but he’s amazing. There are just so many things I respect about Matsujun; especially his work ethic, it’s incredible. He is always precise, accurate and detailed. He doesn’t like to wing it, and when something catches his attention he pursues it to no end. He’s a perfectionist! In that respect, I’m totally different. In whatever I do, I’m the type who tends to think, “Isn’t this fine already?” (laughs) I can respect and learn a lot from Matsujun’s dependable nature. And he’s someone who places a lot of importance on the words he uses. He takes responsibility for what he says. He doesn’t say things halfheartedly. Taking that into account, I think he’s just a perfect person.

As for Sho-kun, although he’s a funny guy, the surprising thing is he gets depressed easily. When he was younger, this was especially true. Whenever something didn’t go smoothly, he had this habit of saying, “Ah~ this isn’t going to work.” I’m sure he wanted the people around him to tell him, “Hey, it’ll be alright.” When that happens, I’m sure he’ll cheer up straightaway. Recently, I think he’s become completely positive. However, as a joke, he occasionally goes, “Ah~”. Whenever I hear that, I feel somewhat nostalgic. (laughs) He’s also unexpectedly simple, or rather, someone who’s easy to understand. You can see his mood transitions very clearly. Whenever he’s happy, he has an elated look on his face; when he’s looking at something in earnest, he fully concentrates on that one thing. His face is just so expressive.

In addition, Sho-kun is someone who labors endlessly. I mean, when he was attending university, he had to juggle between school and work. Even though it was really tough for him, he never complained. It was especially tough when [his studies] clashed with the concerts, but he’d just come to rehearsals as usual and say, “I went to school this morning…” And after rehearsals were over, he’d go, “I have an exam tomorrow so I have to work hard tonight.” That’s when I thought, “Oh man, what’s up with this guy!?” (laughs) What’s more, he had a drama filming the next day. I wanted to ask him, “When did you memorize your lines?” but I felt that it was a stupid thing to ask, so I gave up. (laughs) I couldn’t even simply tell him, “Hey, all the best.”

Ah, Nino… The thing about him that hasn’t changed is how he attaches himself to you straightaway. (laughs) He was just like that when I first met him. When I took a seat, he sat down next to me and stared. Back then, I thought, “I have NOTHING to say to you!” but he felt like a dog at that time. (laughs) How should I put this… Rather than being affable, whenever someone catches his attention, I guess he wants to immediately approach the person and talk to him or her. Maybe I’ve been influenced by him, nowadays whenever I see someone whom I want to talk to, I’m able to start a conversation with that person relatively quickly. In addition, although Nino may not seem to be thinking about anything at first glance, he’s actually thinking very quickly on his feet. I mean, he’s so skillful! Whenever goes into his left ear doesn’t come out through his right ear, it stays within his brain.

For example, he can remember very precisely something which I said a few hours ago. It’s to the extent where I’ve already forgotten about it, so I’d say, “Eh? Did I say that?” Furthermore, he heard it while he was gaming… His memory is incredible. It’s the same case when he’s acting. Even though he kept gaming during the filming breaks, he could say his lines when it came to the actual take. Even though I’m shocked, thinking, “When did he memorize his lines!?” but that’s just one more piece of proof that he’s really smart. He’s also well-informed, with an extensive vocabulary. And he’s pretty optimistic. I think I’ve been influenced by Nino in that respect too. There are so many things that I respect about each member, so I think I’ve been influenced by them all.

Talk about Arashi from henceforth? I see… I’d love to hold on to that desire for the 5 of us, as a group, to continually improve. If even one of us lacks that desire, I’m sure everyone would be lost. I often feel that we need to share the common desire to level up. Right now, we aren’t just working as a group, various solo assignments have come in. Amidst all that, our interests would increase… That is certainly very enjoyable, but given that the group was formed in this way, I really hope for the 5 of us to level up together. Right now, we’re pretty close, but I hope for us to communicate even more, to the point where we share a common desire. As long as our feelings remain the same, we can be at ease even though we may be doing different things.

Personally, I feel that I carry out my solo assignments as an Arashi representative, in a certain sense. Certainly, I’m not just doing it as Arashi’s Ohno, but as Ohno Satoshi. That’s especially true for stage plays. However, there’s just this feeling of being a representative… Somehow, whenever I’m working by myself, it feels like I’m off on a journey. (laughs) There’s this place called Arashi, and I’d say, “Hey guys, I’m going off on a journey, I’ll be back later.” That’s the image I have. And when I return from my journey, everyone says, “Oh, welcome home! It’s great that you’re back.” Then the other members would also go on a journey, saying “Hey, I’ll be off and back again.” They’d work as a representative of Arashi, and everyone would welcome them back. In that manner, although each member goes out for a journey, whenever they return to Arashi for a concert or Arashi activity, we’d say, “Aah, so everyone is back. Let’s take a short trip to Hakone, shall we?” (laughs) It’s truly pleasant whenever the 5 of us are together, and when we’re talking, I somehow feel that it’s passionate. So while I treasure that feeling, I think it’s fine for us to aim for the top from henceforth. We don’t have to set things in stone, saying, “This is what we want to be,” right? I’m sure each member has something that they want to do. In any case, in whatever we do, we will go forward as five. As long as we have that, things will be okay.

Please do not repost this translation elsewhere!

Scans were graciously provided by ll13jl. I LOVE this pamphlet and would gladly buy it off anyone.

Comments

[angel8991.livejournal.com]

for some reason, this is one of my favorite interviews! it's just so warm and simplistic, but with an insider-eye that only Ohno has. i chuckled at Nino's description hehe. thanks so much for translating :)

[chuline.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for translating this, Oh-chan is just ♥ It's so sweet the way he describes the other members, and you can perceive a lot about him too. And the last part was the best, I couldn't understand in the beginning, how could they work in solo projects and at the same time be Arashi, but I think they are great at conveying that feeling, that they are only in a journey as an Arashi representative. There is something great when they are together indeed

[thepanicinghush.livejournal.com]

Thankyouu! :D:D

[cutselvage.livejournal.com]

Thanks for this translation - as always, it's wonderfully clear and easy to read. I really enjoyed Ohno's perspectives on the other members, particularly given Arashi's incredible success. Thanks again!

[arashifann.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much ^_^

[jh-rhea.livejournal.com]

thank you so much for sharing and translating <33
I enjoy reading this very much ^^

[choco4me.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the translation! I love reading what Ohno has to say and I love the pics that went along with the translation. :D

LOL at "When I took a seat, he sat down next to me and stared. Back then, I thought, “I have NOTHING to say to you!” but he felt like a dog at that time. (laughs)"

[nichoxd.livejournal.com]

Thank you :))
They are sugoii ne
Love them so much

[kimmy1996.livejournal.com]

Tks 4 ur hard work!!!!
Oh chan is so carigh toward arashi and each members!!!

[mochipan.livejournal.com]

this is so touching Q^Q i cried reading it... <3 their bond is so strong !
thanks for the translation ; u ;

[kazue19.livejournal.com]

FEELS.
Thank you so much for sharing this translation - so precious.
Riida is amazing - I could feel how much he really KNOWS each member. All the jokes about him being relaxed and "lazy" do not matter - he IS a great leader.

What he says about Arashi in the last part is so true. The part about going on a journey and coming home to their place called Arashi. Ahh, I LOVE IT. LOVE THEM.

[ys-jnr.livejournal.com]

many thanks dear for this^^
*no doubt from Arashi's riida~~~

[hoshinayuki.livejournal.com]

Arashi land where they will all come home too <3

[zorapple-sky.livejournal.com]

thanks for your translating and sharing :)...love u leader

[inachan89.livejournal.com]

This was seriously a beautiful interview!!I always like when they talk about the other members but this was really detailed=) I'd love to see Nino just stare at Leader lolz

Thanks for sharing^^

[i-am-zan.livejournal.com]

I love his words so much! It's lovely to have an insight on his loveliness and how that is reflected in each of them and in turn is reflected for the rest of us to see. The friendship, the bond, the closeness, their love for each other ...OT5!!!!

So much heart and love for this!

Thank you so much for sharing. It made me teary eyed.

[yurie-lovedayz.livejournal.com]

the way ohno thinking about arashi really touching me :)
aa..yappari, arashi ga daisuki desu...<3

thank you so much for sharing ^^

[pame-31.livejournal.com]

Thanks for this translation!!
My favourite part is definitely the last one. I love how he considers Arashi as his/their home.
"In any case, in whatever we do, we will go forward as five".
This is practically what he said last year during 24hrTV. You can see how he still keeps the same feelings after 8 years <3

Again, thank you so much!♥

[eufry.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for this, it's such an amazing interview ;^; Ohno is somewhat quite vocal in this, it's such a pleasure to read.

Thank you *so* much for sharing, as always - you do such an incredible job.

Also, the pamphlet is available at ara-shop.net, although it is somewhat pricey :/. Happy to help share the cost if needed, as a thank you; I think you deserve all the Arashi goodness for sharing so much with the fandom. :) hope it helps!

[emee25.livejournal.com]

Omygawd i LOVE this!!! Thanks for translating this *hugs*... I told u, ifell in love with riidaa bcoz reading his interview..at ur journal XD and this interview makes me fell in love more! His thought abt arashi is sooooo...*lost in words* hahahaha

[elmundodesumire.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the translation.
I can use it to translate into Spanish, giving the corresponding credits.

Greetings from Chile

[andinarsj.livejournal.com]

aah~ riidaa is sure realy loves arashi <3

so heartwarming :)

thank u for translating this, dear :)

[c-alen.livejournal.com]

awesome awesome interview :)
agree with sho's expressive face.
thank you for translating.

[amivie.livejournal.com]

this is very amazing and beautiful...
ohno-san words is amazing... thank you so much... I have great time reading this~

[ohmiyaplz.livejournal.com]

my goodness, I adore his words, and Arashi. ♥♥♥

thank you so much! c: