The two people who are familiar with me might already know that I've been really into Andy for a while now, and a few months back, I finally took the plunge and bought some of his merch. His debut photobook, Utopia, includes a 4-page interview, and today I thought I'd share part of it.
I'll probably get around to translating the rest when I have a bit more free time.
Enjoy! (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)
1. Current hobbies/Things I like
Shopping.
I love buying clothes, accessories, and things that improve my QOL (Quality of life). Lately I've been especially interested in beauty products, I've been enjoying trying new things, getting advice from people.
2. What I’m working hard on
Singing and interpersonal skills.
Out of acting, singing, and dancing, I still feel singing is where I have the most room to grow. As for relationships, I try to think carefully about how I interact with others and how I'm perceived, and act and speak accordingly.
3. My personal principle
Enjoying my work.
I think this applies to any job, but people who genuinely enjoy what they do are incredibly strong. Things others see as effort become enjoyable, and when someone like that does put in effort, it becomes twice as effective. They absorb so much more. I want to be that kind of person, so I approach my work with that mindset.
4. Type of woman I’m drawn to
Someone with a beautiful presence
Because I'’'m conscious of my own attitude, I'm naturally attracted to people who carry themselves beautifully.
5. Where I'd like to go on a date
A café.
I often go eat cake alone or visit cat cafés, things people say “men don’t usually do alone.” I’d be happy if someone would join me for that. Staying home and playing games together is also the best.
6. If I were to be reborn...?
A cat, a meerkat, or a wombat.
I listed these three, but what I mean is: "I want a slow, peaceful life." I'd love to be a pampered indoor cat, worshipped like a little deity, cuddling only when I feel like it, living my whole life without ever knowing the hardships of being a stray.
7. A recipe I recently tried
Pork belly rolls with myoga.
I love dishes that use myoga. They'’'re delicious, please give it a try!
8. Something I’m not good with
Shiitake.
I'’'ve tried many times, but I just can'’'t do it... I love other mushrooms though.
9. How I spend my days off
Going to cafés.
I can walk into any shop alone, even cute pancake shops that mostly have female customers.
10. My favorite time
Café time after shopping.
Whenever I go shopping, I always stop by a café on the way home. I love relaxing there and discovering new places.
11. A gesture I find attractive in women
Gentle gaze.
Even if there'’'s no romantic intention, when someone gives me a kind, affectionate look at an unexpected moment (not during conversation), it makes my heart skip a beat.
12. Do I want to get married?
Not right now.
I'm doing my best just taking care of myself at the moment, so even if I met someone wonderful, I'’'d want to focus on my work. Still, I imagine having kids would be a happy thing.
13. My first love
Someone who went to the same dance school when I was in preschool.
My memory is fuzzy, but there was a girl I was closest with back then. Being with her was simply fun, but over time I started acting cool around her… Looking back, I think that was my first crush.
14. A movie that left a strong impression
The Notebook and La La Land.
The Notebook is the movie I cried the most at, and La La Land is the one that made my heart dance the most. I recently watched a musical for the first time in a while and it made me want to do it again.
15. Something I can’t live without
My fans.
I am who I am because everyone supports me. I feel that every day.
16. A recommendation from my hometown, Osaka
America-mura.
You'll find that the employees love to strike up conversations, making it a place where you can really feel Osaka.
17. An unexpected truth about me
I carefully weigh my options before doing anything.
I don't know how others see me, but I always try to be genuine. Even if I look carefree, I'm really putting a lot of thought into my actions.
18. What I'’'d like to do if I had time off
Travel (within Japan).
I want to visit different places around Japan and eat lots of delicious food. I'd love to go to hot springs too.
19. If I weren't in entertainment…?
A dancer or a barista.
I've been dancing since I was little, so I'd be a dancer. If I hadn't picked dance either, I think I'd want to work at a café. Apparently when I was in preschool, I said I wanted to be a "necktie shop owner."
20. If I could have one superpower
Teleportation.
I love sleeping, so I'd want to sleep until the last minute. And more importantly! I could visit the cats at my family home in Osaka anytime! I'd go cuddle them every day.
