barbosa2007 | NINO - December MORE 2008 interview (part 1) (Reply)

Here I am back with more translations again...

This time, I did one on Nino in MORE, Dec 2008 issue.

The things he feels. The things he expresses.

Always calm and composed. In other words, a poker face.

“I rarely cry or get angry. Even if I’m moved by something, I forget about it immediately.”

Even as he’s muttering those clever lines, he is able to paint a portrait of vague emotions as well as complex personalities. He does this light heartedly or in a poignant manner.

The actor, Ninomiya Kazunari.

As a man, how does he incorporate what he experiences in daily life into acting?

Joy, grief, love, hatred – what does he hide inside of his heart?

A person who does not express his emotions in front of others – within his vague expression lies his true intention.

When I was a child, I don’t usually say how I really feel. I probably wasn’t interested in myself. I didn’t care how others saw me. No matter what I said or felt, I thought that other people around me were probably okay with it. Perhaps I was a poker face way back then. I was a rebellious kid, really. (laughs)

For a person to lose his temper, be joyful, cry and express his feelings in front of others, it would require utmost consideration. For example, when Arashi goes for a meal with the staff, Aiba-kun or Jun-kun would go “This food is awesome!” This requires them to be able to read the atmosphere of the people around them. Well, I do think that they probably thought the food was great. However, for them to verbalise their thoughts, it takes a certain gentleness.

The people around them would be happy to know that they found the food delectable, and I think it requires thoughtfulness of their part. I’m not someone like that. Although that can be attributed to my lack of interest in food. (laughs)

I do have various emotions and thoughts inside of me. I enjoy spending my time gaming and doing magic tricks. The inexpressible feeling I get whenever I’m in a live performance. However, I think it’s important that I don’t become emotional during these instances. If I let myself be carried away, I will become self-conceited.

It is precisely because I restrain myself before I’m carried away by my emotions that I’m able to attain a higher level. For example, a live performance may have went well, but since my satisfaction is not derived from the success [of the performance] I’m not moved. In my times of joy and sadness, I do experience those feelings common to everyone. However, because I’m able to pull myself together quickly, I’m able to move forward.