Koyama Keiichirou
I receive power from the fans
When I think of a work-related place, I think of a concert hall! I think that when I'm standing in front of the fans, I'm the most lively. Of course, I get excited. With TV I'm able to go to various locations, which is fun, but but in the end, since the fans are "live" it's very fun. We go to different places for concerts, but because they're watching with the same feelings of support, wherever we go there's always a sense of being deeply moved. I often hear that we give the fans power, but really, I think it's that we're receiving power from them.

I shop for a long time~
For shopping, I like Shinjuku. Rather than liking the environment itself (laugh), it's easy to drop by on my way home after school, and it's a mid-point spot [for meeting] for me and my friends. So the pattern of having tea and shopping in Shinjuku is pretty common. What I like are the "select shops" that have their own individual power. I take a lot of time shopping (laugh). Shinjuku, which has a lot of different shops, is also convenient. Also, in Shinjuku, all my favorite brands are collected together. Normally I like clean, nice clothes. But in the summer I also like surfer-like T-shirts, and brightly colored items.

Just going to the beach is fun
Where I want to go in the summer, it's of course the beach. I've loved the beach ever since I was a little. It's wide (laugh), and it's a place that makes me feel very "open." Also, when I look at the beach, I start to relax. Ever since I was little we'd go to the beach when it became summer, but lately during the afternoon if I have time, I'll drive there. I'll get some fast food along the way, and eat while looking at the ocean. I don't go to swim or anything, I just spend time doing nothing. But just by going to the beach my mood changes plenty. It makes me happy.

NEWS' power will hit you!
Compared to last year, our power is totally different. This year we each have our own separate corners, and and I hope we get noticed from those things as well. We're able to show our distinct personalities. And those parts, we thought up the organization of them ourselves. My aim is to Be Myself! But so that it doesn't become like "Me! Me!" I want to complete "SUMMARY" as NEWS. What should you look out for in my corner? Look forward to it♪ Well then. Please come! I want to hit you with NEWS power, so please feel that power!

Yamashita Tomohisa
When shopping, you need flair!
The places I often shop at are in Shibuya, Harajuku, Shimokitazawa, and Kichijouji. When I go shopping, I spend about an hour wandering around the area. Used clothing shops have various types of clothes, and I like to find one-of-a-kind items. I like shops with cheap, cool clothes. If it's expensive but ugly, there's no point. I like stores with lots of racks that have signs saying "everything's 500Y!" (laugh). When I buy stuff, I'm concerned about the size and silhouette. I like a slightly smaller size. I even wear women's clothes. If I like something, I'll quickly decide. I think that flair is important when shopping!

I like location shoots because it changes my mood
Right now, when I think of a work-related place, I guess it would be the places in my drama. The school and such. The school that appears in "Dragonzakura" was closed down. Rather than studio filming, I definitely prefer outdoor shoots. If you ask why, it's because I like the outdoors better (laugh). Summer is hot, but I'm totally fine with heat. Rather, instead of spending the whole day cooped up in the studio, being outside on location my mood changes. Oh yeah, today, before coming to this photo shoot I went on location in Kisarazu. The filming was done at a spacious, vacant area. Even if the location is distant, I'm totally fine.

Someday I want to live in Hawaii!
For an overseas place I want to visit, I want to go to Hawaii or Sri Lanka. I want to live in Hawaii someday! If I lived there, I think my heart would get bigger(1). Because it seems like the rhythm of my life [over there] would be so slow, I wouldn't get irritated, and I feel like I could be calm. If I lived in Hawaii, I'd probably wake up, then go to the beach. Then I'd eat food, eat ice cream, then sleep (laugh). I'd keep repeating that. I wouldn't work or anything (laugh). Lately I've been going surfing a lot. Hawaii is famous for having big waves. I wonder what it'd feel like riding them? Someday I'd like to experience that feeling.

What I want people to watch is ME (laugh)
"SUMMARY" is burning hot! As usual, I'm doing it at my own pace. This year everyone has their own solo parts, so I think there are a lot of things to look forward to. What do I want people to watch? Well, me of course! (laugh) Of course, the whole thing is the highlight. If you don't pay attention you're going to miss it, so just in case, I want to tell people to watch me. I have drama filming during "SUMMARY" so I think it'll be hard, but I think it'll be fine! There's no problem with physical strength. I'm also not worried about preparing for summer [heat]. Because, I'm strong against summer! I sleep a lot, play a lot, and eat a lot. That way I can overcome [the heat]!

(1) I think that means "become more kind/caring."

Maruyama Ryuhei
Summer is about mosquitoes! It's like they get smarter every year, cause even if you use a screen door, they still come in. I know, cause I've seen them twisting their bodies and coming in. That's definitely something that they all discussed when they were larva, like "If we twist ourselves, we can do it--." Also, when they specifically fly by my ear and buzz, it makes me mad! (laugh)

Yabu Kouta
When I was little, I was playing in a sandbox in the summer, and I got bit so many times by mosquitoes that my whole body was swollen, and I was hospitalized for two weeks. So even now, I have the image that summer=mosquito season, and because I get bothered by mosquitoes, I use insect repellant, but by the time I notice, I've applied too much (laugh). Everyone, it's better if you don't underestimate mosquitoes~.

Miyata Toshiya
Basically, I'm not fond of hot weather. It feels like my body is melting bit by bit (laugh). But I don't have an air conditioner in my room, so it's hard... So, when summer starts, I look for cool places like department stores to loiter at (laugh). So I guess, when I've started spending all day sitting on a bench at a department store, it means that summer has come (laugh).

Fukasawa Tatsuya
A long time ago, I watched a TV show about ghosts and I got so scared that I couldn't sleep, so I crawled into my mom's futon (laugh). Since then, I've been scared of ghosts... Lately I haven't felt as afraid as I used to, but of course, I can't watch horror movies, and I'll still have trouble sleeping. But if J.J.Express had to do a "Tour of Haunted Places," I'd prepare myself, and do it (laugh). Also, I'm afraid of heights....

Takaki Yuya
My grandma said she saw a ghost a long time ago! Just from hearing that story, I got scared...I'm really a coward (laugh). Even now, if I listen to a scary story, I'll remember itbefore I go to sleep and get scared...but I'm the kind of person who can't sleep unless the lights are off, so I have to just endure it, and turn the lights out (laugh). If I had to go on a ghost location? No way (laugh). I might just scream "fwaaaa--" the whole time.

Morimoto Ryutaro
This might not count as a "secret talk", but I'm a crybaby. When I'm teased by Kamei-kun or junior high students, I get really frustrated, to the point that I feel like crying (laugh). Even if I don't cry on the spot, there are times I've cried once I got home... I know that they're just playing, but it's still frustrating (laugh). I guess that means I hate to lose? I don't really understand it myself...but sometime I may get my revenge on Kamei-kun!? (laugh)

Nakajima Yuto
Before, I was a real crybaby, and I was really scared of ghosts! When I'd go into a haunted house at an amusement park, I'd even ask the ghost "are you real?" (laugh). But my mom told me "as long as you don't think scary things, it'll be fine" and I've been pretty much fine since then. Except, when I go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, I'm still a little scared, so I dash to the bathroom (laugh). I've never actually seen a ghost, but if I saw one...I'm sure I'd be scared (laugh).

Kamei Taku
I'm unexpectedly quite considerate towards people. Though I may not look it (laugh). For example, if I see a little Junior dancing by himself, I'll talk to him. It's sad for him to be by himself. For me, I was also happy when the Juniors around me spoke to me, and I want to show others the same consideration. Really, it's good to be able to act like that anytime, but sometimes when I need to, I can't do it (laugh).

Note: For the Idol Theme Park corner in Potato, 30 or so idols talk about a specific theme. I read them all, but I only translate the ones that are interesting to me, regardless of who it is. If you're interested in knowing what a specific person said, feel free to request, but keep in mind that not everyone participates every month.

Joushima Shigeru
July 7th is Tanabata, but for me it was a fateful day -- surely, an "anniversary." After I sent in my application form, the first time I got a call from the [Johnny's] office was July 7th, 1986, so it was the day I was able to join the entertainment world. I don't do any kind of celebration, but every year I think "It's been ___ years since then, I have to keep working." For me, this is the 19th year, and next year is the 20th.

Domoto Tsuyoshi
When I think about the future, I think that my wedding anniversary will be an important day. I don't have a wedding anniversary now~. Right now, if I were to make an anniversary, it would be "first of all, rest on Wednesday!" day. You'd work on Monday and Tuesday, take Wednesday off, and work Thursday and Friday. Saturday and Sunday would be off. If there were three days a week off, I'm sure that I'd be able to concentrate and work better on the other four days (laugh).

Nishikido Ryo
Anniversaries? Of course, that would be today. Because today is the day I have an interview with Potato! (laugh) Every month, I look forward to the Potato interview so very much that I wait, counting on my fingers till it happens (laugh). (Potato: Thanks for looking out for our feelings, but what's the truth?) Hmm, I guess it's like every day's an anniversary? (laugh) I'm just that satisfied, right now.

Tegoshi Yuuya
I want to make a day celebrating my beloved ikura! [salmon roe] What's good about ikura is that when you bite it, the insides come bursting out. On Ikura Day, you'd eat ikura-don, with ikura spread alll over rice! Ikura sushi is also okay. Also, the price would be cheaper than usual. And especially for me, because I'm still a student, I'd like to get it for 30% off!

Akanishi Jin
For anniversaries, of course it's July 4th. Cause that's Independence Day in America... No, really, it's because it's my birthday (laugh). But still, I think I'd like to keep my independent spirit (laugh). By the way, in KAT-TUN, three members were born on the 4th [day of a month]. It's strange...

Nikaido Takashi
About half a year ago, during concert rehearsals Kawai-kun [Kawai Fumito from ABC] said "Here, you can have this" and gave me a pair of jeans. I had respected Kawai-kun as a senior from before, so I was deepy moved. So that day is my important anniversary. But when I tried wearing them, they ripped... (cry). Of course, even now they're an important treasure!

Warning: This is a terrible translation ^_^;;

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Arioka Daiki
There are a lot of moments when I have warm feelings. When I see an old man watching his grandchildren play in a park, the feeling comes and I want to cry. Yeah, I'm pretty easily moved. Also, I hate to lose. During short distance running or dodgeball, I get pretty into it (laugh). In the game hide-and-seek, even if you're found, if you can run away you won't become 'it'. If I'm found, I run with all my might. I'm really serious! Although, I have a sensitive tongue. So I can't eat hot food. I have to let everything cool before I can eat it. Even ramen and gratin. 'Eh, isn't that gross?' you ask? It's good! By the way, in the fifth episode of "Engine" I was the main character, did you watch it? During filming, I was told by the director not to talk to the other kids on the set so I could show loneliness in my acting. It was really hard not being able to talk! I was so lonely I called up Asaka (laugh).

Shibutani Subaru
For this performance, I was able to play the boxing champ role that Yakushiji (Yasuei)-san did last time, so for that I went to the gym and struggled with remodeling my body, and was able to perform with enthusiasm. The content of the performance is hard, but I think I'm doing it in a fun, hot, positive way. Also, this time all the performers are from Johnny's, so backstage feels like it's become a "Country of Men" that's very carefree and fun. Basically, I'm the type of person who takes two or three years to get close to someone (laugh), so I'm really happy about being able to get gradually closer to everyone as we do this performance every year. If "Dream Boy" continues on, maybe I'll go past friendship and fall in love with Tsuka-chan (Tsukada Ryoichi)!? (laugh) That'd be a surprise! It's a lie, that we're that close (laugh). Incidentally, lately I'm always going to KAT-TUN's dressing room to play. And as for the biggest surprise in my life, it's something I've never told anyone before, but the truth is..I've warped (laugh). I'm serious! When I was a kid, I was riding my bike and going up a really steep hill, and thought "I wonder if I can't warp." In a really loud voice for some reason I yelled "MOMONGA!" (flying squirrel), and I warped to the top of the hill! I don't know why it was 'flying squirrel' (laugh). I tried to do it again, but I couldn't. I bet the system is that people can warp only once, during their childhood when they had a pure heart. (Potato: Couldn't it be that the hill was so steep that you lost your memory of it?) ....That's probably right (laugh).