NINO MORE interview - Beginnings (1/?)

[barbosa2007]

Nino talks about his views on the ocean, acting and directing.

“I hate the ocean…” (laughs)

 

This kicked off what should have been a commemorative issue on a clear and windy autumn day in Yokohama. These were the first words that came out [of Ninomiya’s mouth] as he gazed at the glittering water surface.

 

“Well, I’m not comfortable with objects bigger than myself or wide spaces! (laughs) I feel calmer in narrow spaces like closets and stuff, rather than in the ocean.”

 

He basks in the sea breeze and quietly focuses on the cameraman.

 

“As I’m being photographed, right now, I feel that there’s only the two of us.”

 

Regardless of the situation around him, he blends into the atmosphere with a nonchalant and casual air.

 

“It’s precisely because it’s the ‘Beginnings’, that’s why I don’t get worked up. The same attitude applies when I film on the set of “Ryusei no Kizuna”. Well it wasn’t that I didn’t get excited on purpose; there were other big events like the Asia Tour that was happening simultaneously and the drama [Ryusei] also something important to me.

 

“Even if I hadn’t thought of being the one to pull people forward, everyone exhibited their efforts in their own right. However, I probably was the one who enthusiastically initiated communications with the staff and co-actors. Even though I was playing a rivalling role [to someone on the set], if we could converse naturally it would definitely have a good influence on the script.”

 

I didn’t think that forming the group Arashi would change my life

 

From the opening of a new game to the crank-in of a movie. Everyday, there are various “beginnings”. However, the greatest Beginning that started the ball rolling in Nino’s life has got to be the moment when Arashi’s debut was determined.

 

“Even so, I didn’t think that the formation of Arashi was such a big deal. Even though I was 16 at the time, I had the privilege of acting in various roles and was more interested in directing than in acting. Just when I had plans to go to America to study to become a director, I was suddenly told in September that very year I would be debuting. (laughs) Although I thought that the group would probably be disbanded rather soon after its debut, in the blink of an eye, it’s almost been 10 years…

 

“At that time I was seriously considering being a director. Although it was my dream to direct my own stage play by the time I was 22 or 23 years old, I’m already 25. Right now I’m just enjoying my acting job. I don’t comment on the script nor directing. Although I do enjoy creating something, I don’t like to comment on jobs [like scriptwriting] which I was not involved in from the very beginning.”

 

That being said, as he’s immersed in various jobs, he does have his likes and dislikes. As he thrusts himself into [various jobs], there are also times when that was not the case.

 

 

“It’s alright. There are jobs and people which I prefer, but the dislikes decline as the years go by. Well, I’m a Johnny after all! (laughs) I’ve done all kinds of jobs under the sun so that’s trained me quite a bit. I can just take about everything that’s thrown at me. Rather, I’m thinking that to be fussy [over the jobs I take] is boring. I could live up to expectation A, whilst doing B and C, rather than taking the easy way out and just doing the things that I like. And I’m enjoying that. Although I’d like to try my hand at directing, I’m alright with putting it off for now. I’m happy where I am."

Comments

[angy85.livejournal.com]

Thanks for translating!!^^
Is this from november month?

[amyrose92.livejournal.com]

I think these are one of the few interviews where he is genuinely sincere (instead of being cynically funny) so I enjoyed reading it A LOT! :D
Thanks for sharing the translations! :D

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Cynically funny indeed. I feel that Nino conceals a lot of his thoughts behind his verneer of sarcastic wit. Expressing his feelings take a lot out of him, I guess.

[kyraliagal.livejournal.com]

Thanks for translating this.

[tippyrose.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for translating and sharing.

[pi-hiatus.livejournal.com]

Well, I’m a Johnny after all!

that's such a nino thing to say, but i really do want to see a mr. director nino...cough cough johnny should thing about that. thanks for translating

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Actually I think Nino has a rather strong creative streak. I like the songs that he's written so far (Niji, Kako, etc.) and think they are wonderfully evocative.

[helloshamone.livejournal.com]

thank you very much for the translation ooh me and nino bot hate the sea well i only hate because the sand is itchy :/ but i would like to watch the sunset on the beach and i lol'd at "i feel calmer in narrow spaces like closets and stuff," XDD kinda seem emo nino :DDD

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, perhaps try a beach with smoother sand?

I think he feels calmer in narrow spaces because the boundaries around him seem more tangible.

I get freaked out when swimming in the ocean too.

[violomana.livejournal.com]

Blunt as always xD
Thanks for sharing!

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

I love how he's so unapologetic for hating the ocean. Rather unidol-like, don't you think?

[c-alen.livejournal.com]

thank you for translating.

[hiilovetoma.livejournal.com]

Awww, I'm glad that he's happy where he is (: Thanks for the translations!

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

I'm glad that he's happy too. Arashi FTW.

[waku-waku.livejournal.com]

thank you for translating! very very interesting!

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Nino's personality isn't like the typical idol, flamboyant and outgoing. I guess that's what intrigues people when they read about it. Glad you enjoyed :)

[xxsweetpiexx.livejournal.com]

thanks for translating.. ^^

[jadeswallow.livejournal.com]

Thanks,,,i'm in my Nino phase and it's nice to read his interview...i love it when nino being a little more open :)

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed.

Your icon's filled with awesome, by the way.

[pebblegosling.livejournal.com]

A serious interview...
This is great. Thanks!

[strwberry-muse.livejournal.com]

Thank you for translating!

[brandybelle.livejournal.com]

aww nino i can hear his remarks and even imagine how he says certain things. nino just has a way of talking and speaking that even if its a little on the dark side, it comes out natural and doesnt sound bad at all. thank u for the translation :D

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

I think it's because Nino's comfortable with being an introverted idol. He doesn't make any excuses or apologies for it. That's probably why fans find it intriguing.

[nepheliads.livejournal.com]

Thank you for translating.

[rurusuza-xoxo.livejournal.com]

thank you for translating
i hope you'll translate all the more article, i always curious about that two page article

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed :)
Part 2 is up!

[toramasu.livejournal.com]

Thanks for translating.
He feels calm in closets...and I thought Jun was the Harry Potter fan. He should just ask Johnny if he wants to direct.

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

It's fun when they reveal little details like this don't they? I think being in a closet is a way of physically ascertaining the environment around you. There's nothing scary about a closet because you know where it starts and where it ends.

[inay91.livejournal.com]

thanx 4 sharing n translating(^^,)

[hanaismail.livejournal.com]

thank you for this ^^

[tudorqueeny.livejournal.com]

I like nino in this kind of interviews!!!:D THANKS!!!

[nuin27.livejournal.com]

Wow.I'm totally moved by his words.
It feels like his big dream to become a director was crushed just as Johny announced Arashi's debut that very year.
I wonder if he feels stuck just being an actor and not being involved with the 'backstage' stuff regardless how much he says he enjoys it.
He'd put off his dream for 10 years didn't he?
That's quite a long time..

Thank you for translating and sharing! ^__^
This really makes me appreciate Nino more.

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Your comment made me wonder if being a director was The Dream for him or just one dream. Nonetheless, all the stagework and acting he's been doing would lay wonderful groundwork if he finally chooses to direct a film. Clint Eastwood started out the same way ;)

[purple-pe.livejournal.com]

Nino should consider directing/write a script for a play or movie!!
he could convey his deep thoughts into something real,,,

[varziel.livejournal.com]

just read this part after reading the second part :DD

first of all, thanks for sharing! this one made me teary-eyed a little. he's seriously amazing for me.

thanks again, great job on translating it. ♥

[r34lpr1nc3ss.livejournal.com]

thanks for sharing...