Contradict, Suzuki Ryouta x Satou Takuya. Firefighters, rivals to lovers. [x]
Ai no Ondo wo Oshiete yo, Satou Takuya x Chiba Shoya, Sugar daddy x sugar baby. [x]
I read both manga in preparation (hopefully I'll get to listen to both BLCDs).
The firefighters one was super hot. At first I thought I'd prefer a reversed (seiyuu) couple, but after reading the manga I realized it's perfect the way it is. Can't wait to hear Ryouta in this *-*
The sugar daddy one was quite sad but also cute. I'm always happy to get more ChibaSho in BL <3
Satou Takuya J:COM Interview (short ENG translation)
Original interview: 声優・佐藤拓也ロングインタビュ(Please excuse any mistakes/errors, as I am not a professional translator. I'm just doing this to practise my Japanese reading skills! If there are errors, feel free to let me know. You may read this through GDocs as well.)
On IDOLiSH7, the 1st Live Concert, and Tsunashi Ryuunosuke
― You play Tsunashi Ryunosuke from TRIGGER, who are a group from the hit series IDOLiSH7, a series which has seen success through several media like games, concerts, movies. What are some of your fondest memories of the series, now looking back at it?
SatoTaku: Ever since I was little, I thought, “When I become a seiyuu, I want to sing lots.” However, I never in my wildest dreams would have ever imagined that I would sing at a huge venue such as the MetLife Dome (currently the Belluna Dome).
SatoTaku: Well… All of the cheers were so powerful that it felt like the venue was shaking. It was such a big deal, I couldn’t even bring myself to sleep the night before the 1st [IDOLiSH7] Live.
― It makes me nervous just thinking about it…
SatoTaku: Of course it would.
SatoTaku: Honestly, when the IDOLiSH7 members started singing, behind the scenes, I was completely overcome with thoughts like, “Am I really going out there and singing, now?!” But once I went out on stage, I was able to feel the support and everyone’s expectations [of us] through their voices. I felt it all while on stage. It hit me like a tonne of bricks, I shudder just thinking about it.
― How does one even get over those kinds of nerves and all the pressure?
SatoTaku: When I perform with TRIGGER, I’m together with Gaku and Tenn. When I’m with the two who play them, Hatano Wataru-san and Saito Souma-kun, their presence is always reassuring.
SatoTaku: But still, even more than that, I found strength in Tsunashi Ryunosuke, the character I play. In those times, I think to myself, “Ah… Honestly, I’m really nervous… Tsunashi-san, how is it that you can stand on [a] stage [like this]?”
(note: The original wording is 拠り所. To me, it has a bit of a deeper nuance... it feels more like "foundation/something that keeps you grounded")
― [That 1st Live] was the first time Satou-san had to step into Tsunashi Ryuunosuke’s shoes. Did it feel like being taught a thing or two from the idol you played?
SatoTaku: That’s right. He’s one of the three top idols in the story, so he always has to be on the top of his game while performing on such a big stage. Because I had Ryuunosuke to help me, I felt like I was able to stand on stage properly.
SatoTaku: During that time, I remembered something that Ryuunosuke said during the first part of the story, “I… I don’t need to be loved by everyone. I want people to love my singing, my dancing– the me who is a part of TRIGGER.” I thought, “I need to be like that. I wish to be like that.”
(note: this is from Part 1 Chapter 18.2)
SatoTaku: When I’m on stage, I simply act as Tsunashi Ryunosuke. To the people who are watching the concert, they are there to see TRIGGER, they probably want to see Tsunashi Ryuunosuke. So, there’s no need for Satou Takuya to be there. With that in mind, it makes me feel more at ease and concentrate on the performance.
― It seems that Tsunashi Ryunosuke has taught you some really impactful things.
SatoTaku: That’s definitely the case. Ryuunosuke’s lines that I mentioned earlier are those which describe his own pride as an idol. However, they also guide me as a seiyuu.
SatoTaku: For me, I don’t need to be loved as Satou Takuya.
To make people love the characters I play, and the work that I’m in– as a seiyuu, that’s what makes me the happiest.
I'm afraid of how much it may cost me if this turns out to be the next banner..... but when he says not to leave him and then pulls MC on his lap? Yep. My resolve went right out the window.... help....
Edit:
Yep, it's the new banner and I'm so screwed... Here's the same vid with EN dubs for those who are interested ~
