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Minzgruen wrote:
And yeah, you're right! They should give us a private look into their apartment, that would be so interesting ... and we would have something to fangirl about. Is that common in Korea?
I think it's pretty common. A lot of the idol groups show off their dorms on variety shows and stuff. Ironically, I've noticed that a lot of Japanese idols DON'T do that. A lot of Korean idols do things called "self-cams" where they film themselves doing random things, rehearsing, shopping, hanging out at home, etc. (And they're free for everyone to see and don't make fans pay a fee for watching them either!!
)Minzgruen wrote:Mrs.Takagi wrote:I still can't stop thinking about that recent interview where Manpei said he was singing in the shower and Shinpei opened the door to tell him that his singing was horrible, then shut the door again.
Nooooooes! Where did you read it? I wanna read it, too. Sounds promisingHahaha, I really can imagine this scene.
Haha, I posted it on here about a week or so ago actually. It was from an interview with the cast of the "Little Alice" play. And (as usual) Manpei was telling stories about him and Shinpei.
Here it is!
- Spoiler:
- Part 02 of ?? of July 1st’s Little Alice Event
The second segment was “Alice’s Talk Corner”
Each member did a little introduction of their character.
Hayashi-san plays the White Rabbit
Suzuki-kun plays Dinah the cat.
When Manpei introduced himself as a hikikomori (a shut-in, a recluse), it brought laughter to the audience. But then he added that his character name was Alice.
Fujiwara-san plays Alice’s older brother Naito
The first question was “What kind of hardship, difficulties did you guys encounter?”
Fujiwara-san said, before they go into something that was hard, he would like to mention something that would be connected to the question.
There is a reason why I’m wearing a jacket. Yesterday Manpei gathered us around and declared that we should match. So we decided we would all appear wearing jackets. So this morning I found a nice jacket and came here.
Then Manpei arrives and with a rather mischievous tone, “oops sorry I forgot my jacket! So I’ll just wear what I’m wearing now.” (Pointing at Manpei’s silver studded vest) this is why he’s wearing this wild style clothing.
The next person to arrive was (Suzuki) Hiroki. And he’s also not wearing a jacket but wearing this (*points at Suzuki-kun’s clothing). Suzuki-kun tried to defend himself by saying that after they made the decision, he had went out shopping but couldn’t find a jacket that fit well so instead he bought what he was wearing now.
Hayashi-san had come wearing a jacket, but instead he liked Manpei’s shirt so borrowed Manpei’s shirt instead. Fujiwara-san was rather unhappy that now it looks like he’s the only one that’s not matching while everyone else matches. Throughout this whole thing Manpei’s on the side laughing.
Now back to the original question:
Hayashi-san talks about how he has a hard time with the dance moves. And he never really understood why you need those big gestures and singing. He’s not a huge fan of musicals but he will try his best. Right now he’s focusing on the dances and the songs.
Suzuki-kun talks about his role as Dinah the cat. Suzuki-kun talks about his mysterious weapon for the fight scenes. Fujiwara-san was almost about to slip about Dinah’s secret weapon when Manpei covered Fujiwara’s mouth and told him “shss ~ it’s a secret!” They talked a little bit more about the fight scenes, and once again Fujiwara almost reveals the secret weapon. Manpei covers Fujiwara-san’s mouth again and is attempts to throw Fujiwara-san into the little stage pond to shut him up.
The next person to talk is Manpei. He mentions that although this is the second time he has played Alice, the singing part is still very hard for him. He asks people in the audience if they had seen the previous show and what they thought about his singing.
Some people were nodding their heads and mouthing “Daijobu! Daijoubu! (It was alright! It was alright)” Manpei was very happy that they thought his singing was okay.
Fujiwara: But the one think you care most is not losing to Shinpei right?
Manpei: Yes. Shinpei’s been going to watch quite a few stage plays recently
Fujiwara: Oh he’s been preparing
Hayashi: (Explaining to the audience) Manpei has a brother named Shinpei. And this time Shinpei will be appearing as the Mad Hatter. They will have some singing scenes together, so yes I can understand you not wanting to lose to Shinpei.
Manpei: He’s quite threatening! When I take a bath I always sing and Shinpei….
Hayashi: What did he do? What did he do?
Manpei: Well when I started to sing, he opened the bathroom door and told me “That was terrible!” and closed the door again. (Audience erupts into fits of laughter) And it was right before going to rehearsals. I felt really depressed after. I had so much confidence in my singing and he told me “That was terrible”
Hayashi: And it was one of those songs you sang before right?
Manpei: Yeah… Well right now he’s doing Code Geass and there’s quite a lot of singing in it. Well I went to watch it, and he’s pretty good.
Fujiwara: Oh his singing got better!?
Manpei: Yeah, and when I went to see him after the end of the show, he told me “GANBAREYO!” (Good luck!)
Fujiwara: Oh, he was rather condescending huh?
Manpei: Yes he was!
Fujiwara: Well then oniichan, you need to give it your best!
Manpei: He also told me, “You need to have more confidence!” Therefore I’m practicing really hard right now so I can show the audience a great performance!
Fujiwara-san talks about his lack of sword fighting experience because last time he played a different character in Little Alice and only got a small dagger but this time he has a real katana. He said the sword fighting teacher told him, to not be afraid and put more passion into it. Manpei turns around and tells Fujiwara-san that the teacher told him the same thing too. So they joked, that the brothers got the same talk.
Manpei talks about how before their prop arrived, they had to practice with rolled up newspaper but they practiced so much that the newspaper became limp. And every time that the newspaper went limp, Manpei would start laughing despite the fact that it was supposed to be a very serious scene.
The second question was if there was any behind the scenes stories.
All four said there was nothing, but recently there’s been something that they all like. Recently, they’ve discovered that frozen ChocoPie is very delicious.
One day, Fujiwara-san had brought in boxes of ChocoPie to rehearsals. Another cast member mentioned that if you chill the ChocoPie it tastes better.
Hayashi-san comments that it’s true ~ On the box it does say that when chilled it tastes better, so they decided to leave it in the freezer so that it will chill faster. But they started to rehearse and totally forgot about the ChocoPie. Hayashi-san remembered that they had left the ChocoPie in the freezer so he took them out and started passing them out to the members that were taking a rest. With a rather uneasy feel, they took a bite into it and realized how heavenly it was.
Fujiwara was mad that they had started eating the ChocoPie that HE brought in without inviting him. And he was busy rehearsing too. He got mad at Manpei because he said Manpei was reading his lines next to me while I rehearsed and then he disappears. I found him eating ChocoPie in the corner with the rest of you guys. (*Manpei is red from laughing) What sucks even more is that you guys didn’t leave one for me. T_T
The fans are then asked to swear to go to the store right away, buy ChocoPie and freeze it.
Oh, and I've read those blog entries you've posted before.
They are so sweet aren't they?
The twins frequently talk about each other in blogs and interviews, usually when they aren't together in the first place lol I love it.
Mai, did you read the one where Shinpei had gone back to their parents house and left Manpei in Tokyo and Manpei was missing him but didn't want to say anything?
It was so cute. . .^_^
Manpei says in words online the things he wouldn't really say outloud. . .I love that.
Especially the one about looking very much like Twins.
It's so unfair that I won't be able to see them on stage! SOMEDAY, I'll go to Japan and will see them! 
and yet they're so sweet at the same time! To think that those two came up with a surprise within a surprise is just..Hikaru and Kaoru style, get what I mean? 
If only we were to know them or at least workk with them..maybe they'd do this for us during our birthdays.. But sigh..that's just a dream.
I don't know, if I should cry or smile. So gorgeous ... I just watched the fifth episode of ouran and cried happily, BECAUSE IT WAS JUST SO arw! And now I'm feeling the same over your fanfiction 
The inspiration was a little bleary and I couldn't really get a hold of the plot and I thought the fluffiness would be too little to the point where you can't even feel it down your spine.
He looks so cute when smiles like that.
in admiration. Well done.
(Manpei too).
Thank goodness! Because you see, I thought I didn't have enough fluff in there or that I'm not really sending 'fluffiness' through the story, but guess I don't have to worry about that anymore, do I?
I completely agree! Shin-shiba-inu is definately the one at the front, smiling like crazy and of course Man-shiba-inu is at the back, a little shy and secluded but still smiling 
) leash is bright pink.
I would've gladly volunteered to carry Shinpei's unborn child. . . 
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(I hope that's okay).
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I've read about a dozen blogs and news stories online saying how a large number of Japanese men under 40 prefer to be in the company of other men as opposed to the opposite sex (which to me, sort of explains why Japan's birthrate is plummeting right now. . . 
) and look so cute on camera. It's like..everyone loves him, even the camera!! 
