Blooming Interviews - Ueda Keisuke (Japan)
Facing the series culmination in the live, what sort of things did you think about?
With the feeling that the crowning glory was graciously watched over by everyone, for us, I really felt that it was a truly blessed ending.
And I was facing it with strong feelings like, so long as I do it and display the absolutely finest thing, since it’s the last one, I don’t want to regret it.
In rehearsals, I’m sure the chance for you to think about the productions and company up until now has increased, but if you have one, please tell us about an episode from within that which left an impression.
I cause a lot of trouble for everyone by being unsure if I’d be able to perform in this Final Live, having difficulty schedule-wise, and being unable to participate in many of the actual rehearsals.
That why I only have feelings of gratitude towards everyone of the staff and cast that continued to support me.
Everyone felt it was the ending in their hearts, but on the surface we didn’t show that kind of behavior until we were standing on the stage.
The one who showed the most sadness on the surface was probably Yoshitani-san, I guess?
He frequently wiped tears away as he pretended to wipe off sweat from the training with a towel. (Lol)
Everyone feeling the corners of our eyes get hot from seeing that state probably left the deepest impression.
On the day of the live, what was the scenery you saw from the stage?
At any rate, from the start, I was extremely nervous.
Standing on the Makuhari Messe stage, and despite needing to give the best performance, honestly speaking, I was worried thinking that I was lacking preparation.
However, gradually, I was able to calm down and feel that everyone brought me to this wonderful place.
I felt from the bottom of my heart that I’m glad I was able to meet Hetamyu and Hetalia.
In the live, numerous songs were presented, but what was your favorite song or a song that left the most impression?
That I was able to sing “One, Two, and Three, Japan, Germany, and Italy” together with Ryoki and Yusuke. And that we were able to sing “Christmas Arrives Anywhere”.
Please tell us about a backstage episode that happened within the live (actual day/rehearsal period).
Yoshitani-san playing the role of Japan and singing several of the songs all the way through on the days I was unable to attend the rehearsals. (Lol)
In order to practice on my own, I’d receive those videos and check them at my home, but Yoshitani-san’s performance that was overflowing with love would unintentionally have me laughing, and it was a bit of a hindrance during practice. Lolol
For about three years, you played the role of Japan. What were those three years like?
‘Japan’ as a character is a polite person, doesn’t bring himself out to the front, and is nothing but modest; so through playing that sort of role which honestly seems to be the exact opposite from me, I prepared for the role while thinking of things like ‘just how exactly will I portray this role to the guests?’.
I feel like I’ve also surely become kinder by coming in contact with ‘Japan’ during those three years! Lol
During the time you played Japan, what was happiest moment for you?
Let me see, the happiest moment was when, as the Axis Powers, we said “We will drink delicious beer!” while toasting, and when we toasted with everyone underneath the sakura tree. There was a story, and the theme was very peaceful.
For myself as an individual and for Japan as well, it was a very happy moment.
Please tell us what ‘Hetamyu’ is to you.
For me as a human and as an actor, Hetamyu is a place where I can become very affluent.
It was a place where everyone in the company respected each other’s good points, and conversely, clearly pointed out each other’s lacking points, and were able to lift everyone up together.
It would be nice if, once again some day, we were all able to meet and laugh while under a tree.
Finally, please give a message to all of the fans.
Thank you for all the love
Hetamyu Forever ♡
Once again, some day…
Keisuke Ueda
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