[2011.05.20] Sakurai Sho: Otonoha Vol. 81: Khorosho!

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Many years ago, I translated Sho's J-Web entry, Otonoha Vol 96. The man has a gift with words and an excellent sense of humor, so I hope he blogs more regularly when he's older and has more time to himself.

A friend directed me to the entry below, where Sho talked about his vacation in Russia and his encounter with a Russian fan. It's hilarious reading this in hindsight, after watching all the spartan vacations he takes.

I present to you... Otonoha Vol. 81.

Khorosho!

[T/N: It’s the Russian word for “Great!” or “Alright!”]

Hello.

It’s me.

The other day, I suddenly received some time off…

And I went to Russia.

…huh?

Well.

For real.

I decided it at the last minute, 5 days before the trip.

Contacted a friend who was staying in Russia.

Made a reservation with the tour guide, everything was going as planned.

Bought more than 5 guide books and got down to doing my research.

But, you know…

I would usually cram all the information into my head.

However, because my friend over there is attending to me, the information isn’t really going in.

It’s sort of like an open book exam.

Rather than a vacation, it felt like a training camp. The trip was a pretty Spartan one. (<-- Main culprit: Me)

Boy, did we have a fulfilling time!

The most memorable part of the trip was at the home of a friend’s girlfriend, where we were treated to authentic Russian cuisine by her grandma. m(_ _)m

Well, now.

One day.

I had a chance to meet a Russian friend of a friend who was very into Japan.

According to my friend, that Russian lady very much wanted to speak to me*.

[T/N: Sho literally uses the term, “my humble self”.]

It was a rare opportunity, so I met her and spoke to her.

Sho: Which Japanese celebrity do you like?

Russian friend: Umm… At first, I liked Arashi’s…

Sho: Arashi’s…!?!?!?

Russian friend: Matsujun.

Sho: (￣▽￣)

Japanese friend: And now? Who do you like now?? (whispers) It’s Sho.

Sho: And recently? Who do you often watch?

Russian friend: Gackt-san.

＼(~δ~)／

Yay~

A storm of incorrect information!!!

And beside all this.

In the home video that I was filming, my friend’s girlfriend took the liberty of adding her own message.

Girlfriend: Satoshi! Satoshi!

(≧▽≦)/

Sakurai, caught in a random onslaught of being ignored by others!

Truly, it feels good!

Or rather.

Enough of me.

I’m truly glad that she knew of Arashi. (<-- sour grapes)

That’s the way it is.

It was a bullet train tour, but…

A very fulfilling time off. [T/N: The Japanese phrase reads: Jujitsu no Kyujitsu]

(Oh. I made a rhyme.)

Spasibo!!!

[T/N: That’s the Russian word for “Thank you”.]

20 May 2011

Sakurai Sho

Source: amnos118

This post is dedicated to Uri and Kyra, between the two of them I have 95% of my Arashi fandom material down pat. Also, I know zero Russian, all the phrases there are courtesy of Google Translate. Native Russian speakers, kindly correct me if I'm butchering your language.

Comments

[clara-maria.livejournal.com]

this is pure love ♥

his way of laughing about himself & his own correctness is just *kyuuu*

Thank you!

[gremsk.livejournal.com]

Thaaaanks!

[niji-11.livejournal.com]

This is hilarious! Thank you so much for translating!

[akakame-pi.livejournal.com]

Reading this... make me laugh a bit... well... at least that russia person knows Arashi, right. haha but that was amazing how Sho-chan had everything planned out somehow.. hope he had fun when we went there ^^

[qonyta.livejournal.com]

wonder how spartan it would be his trip to Russia at that time...and did his friend complain to him at least once :D
and lol-ing his conversation with the arashi fan :D
spasibo!!! :D

[akhikaru]

Oh God xDDDD I loved reading this!
He's just so funny and adorable~ x3
SPASIBOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[juchi-kazunashi.livejournal.com]

lol poor Sho-chan. I love his Otonoha as it's interesting.
Yo Sho! I'm your no.1 fan here so come to me! haha (though that has been like, 4 years ago, but I also was a fan at that time until now)

P.S.: Recently, I've been looking for older Otonoha as I've been thinking to translate them, but I translated only one recent entry. So, can I have the source? Thank you!

I know a little Russian because of Sochi lol So yeah... spasibo Bol'shoye (which means 'thank you very much')

[dhannylyn.livejournal.com]

I read this being trans way before but this never fails to bring smile into my face..
this guy is a genius in story telling! love Sho-kun and his trips (not to mention selfie photos in anywhere he goes.lol)

thanks for translating this <3 <3 <3

[deelovesryo.livejournal.com]

Poor, Sho! He has so many fans, why does he always have to end by meeting fans of the other members!?
This was very cute and funny, thanks for sharing!

[steffiindrajana.livejournal.com]

Sho should be a writer. He has a great skill at writing. I always enjoy his blog, really personal and he can explain or describe it really well. Hoping he will write a novel or a book in the future

[dinnalver.livejournal.com]

This makes me remember there was once Jun said he met a friend of friend (foreigner) who said she/he liked Arashi but kept asking only about Sho-chan XD

[hellmiri.livejournal.com]

Thank you for this translation!

[aistorm3104.livejournal.com]

OH GOSH SHO-CHAN!!
i didnt know about this xD
sho-chan, dont worry, im here to love you <3 xD

[ruri-08.livejournal.com]

He is so adorable!!! <3 I remember when he spoke in Russian on one AnS ep. So good! Thank you for this! :)

[nakahalu.livejournal.com]

thanks!
;-)
^_^

[chuline.livejournal.com]

He is so cute, and he always seems to find something interesting to do and to tell. He should wrte more. Thank you for traslating! :-)

[nunuuu.livejournal.com]

THIS NERD. FOREVER. <3

[mjaytona.livejournal.com]

this is really funny! never thought Sho being ignored by a fan would be this funny. hahaha. love Sho's story-telling!!!

Spasibooo!!!! XD

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed!

Just click on the source to access the blog where I got the Japanese translations from.

[katzsong.livejournal.com]

Thanks for translating and sharing this! It's amusing to know Sho's definition of last minute is 5 days before D-day :P

[simopimo.livejournal.com]

I really love Otonoha. Sho is always so funny! We the J-web translated in english I have the opportunity to read it by hand but, in some way, I had the feeling that they translate not as well as a fan could do. I don't know if you can understand what i mean.

By the way... He talk about is russian meeting with a Matsujun fan in a Music Station. I remember it was hilarious! Also Jun was at a party andover there were fan of Sho. XD

[animecook.livejournal.com]

thank you for sharing!

[ajengduddy.livejournal.com]

Fail!Sho to get ignored xD omg I love this guy and his writing, I love his otonoha entries. Sometimes it can be very funny and entertaining but sometimes it can also be deeply sad. I'm thankful that you translated this one (and the other one)!<3333

[astrangerenters.livejournal.com]

What a goofball, I love when we get to see this side of him. Thanks for translating :)

[amnos13.livejournal.com]

waaaa sho is smart, and his choice of words are so interesting :)
and thank you for translating :) you are really good too
i hope i can read the original too for improving my japanese

[megamisama-ann.livejournal.com]

HAHAHAHA

It's really nice if your boyfriend is arashi's close friend. I mean it was pretty much a very private fangirling session.

[higure-san.livejournal.com]

Thank you for translating and sharing! <3
Really enjoyed reading on his visit to Russia XD

[ky09.livejournal.com]

thank you so much for translating! :DD

[finanwen.livejournal.com]

Thanks a lot for the translation! I haven't really been reading Otonoha but I see that I have some catching up to do :D This is great!

PS I'm Ukrainian but Russian is my native language. That sounds perfectly all right to me :)

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Thanks for commenting on the translation. I think Google Translate does a decent job for short, simple phrases but you never know.

I've read Otonoha in bits and pieces but now that I'm hooked, I'm trying to get my hands on every article there is.

Have a great day!

[sky-fish7.livejournal.com]

XDDD This was so hilarious, thanks so much for sharing! XD

Poor Sho! *pats him*

Sometimes, Arashimembers often have the "luck" to encounter fans of those they aren't the ichibans, ne? Reminds me on Nino while doing Nippon Chousa when he came into that flower shop and the women freaked out and he asked one of them who's her favorite, she was like "Ohno-san" *all shy* and he turned around faking he would leave lol XD

[dyan1219.livejournal.com]

Ooh I remember this story from their MSte appearance in 2011..to perform Mada Minu Sekai e, I think.
Thank you for translating and sharing!

[hirogime.livejournal.com]

Hhhh his traveling stories never fail to make me jealous. I want to travel around the world tooo :v
Thank you~! ♥