So, I was surfing in the Hello!Online a while ago, and found this translation by a fan who posted it there. Since it was Gaki-san’s Q&A about “The H!P member that I like~”, I want to share it to you guys. I just found Hello!Online very useful since there are translations, latest pictures of them, opinions of the fans, and many more without getting bothered by Japanese characters sicne I’m not really good at it.
Anyway, here’s the translation….
1. If you could create your own unit, which other members would be in it and what would be the unit name?
Kamei Eri, Kumai Yurina, Wada Ayaka – Dekobokobokesshu
The heights of the four of us has the dekoboko feel to it, with Kame (boke) and Wada-chan (big boke) combi, and Kumai-chan and myself as the tsukkomi combi (‘shu’ is the sound effect from the sharpness of our tsukkomi), we’re a strong unit with contrast (laugh). Please take note of the consonance (dissonance!?) in the music that the four different members will play for you.
[dekoboko = 凸凹 = uneven]
2.1 Singing and voice you admire?
Linlin
When we go for karaoke together, Linlin is really cool when she sings the songs with English lyrics in them. It makes people think that she’s a foreign artiste. I can’t forget the adult-like voice when she sings.
2.2 Dancing you admire?
Suzuki Airi
I like Airi-chan’s dancing. It’s not too intense and it’s not too exaggerated…, it has a good feeling to it and people feel comfortable when watching her dance. During rehearsals, I will always watch the dancing of Airi-chan that caught my attention.
2.3 Talking skill you admire?
Wada Ayaka
Which country is this person from!? or maybe, which planet did this person come from!? is what she makes people think with her crazier-than-crazy remarks. Even her blog is full of mystery. I really respect her ideas and imagination that even I am unable to have.
2.4 Character you admire?
Fukuda Kanon
I thought that she is the most serious in S/mileage, but she often says “I’m the reincarnation of Cinderella” and other kinds of strange things that I don’t understand. “That is not possible” she says, but in the end it manages to attract her interest (laugh)
2.5 Looks you admire?
Wada Ayaka
I usually talk with the members about how “The kids born in the Heisei Era have totally different leg length from us”. This girl’s legs are really long, and from her face it seems like she’ll become a beauty when she grows older. Though she’s still like a little animal now (laugh)
2.6 Fashion sense you admire?
Tokunaga Chinami
Toku-chan and I like the same characters, and we’ll usually ask each other “Where’d you buy this?” if we see each other wearing clothes with the characters we like. Since we have similar taste in clothes, it makes me take notice of her.
3. I’m the only one that knows “___[The person's name]___ looks like this, but is actually _____”…
Mitsui Aika
Aika-chan is always cool and calm, she will just smile to herself and give off a very cool adult-like feeling and image in any situation. Sometimes at certain places, she’ll suddenly say some words that are really sharp [the tsukkomi kind]. If you separate the Morning Musume members into the boke type and the tsukkomi type, there are more girls that are boke. And she’s a rare one that gives really good tsukkomis to the boke members.
4. The person you want as your elder sister?
Okai Chisato
Even though she is actually younger than me by a lot, Okai-chan somehow has a good oldie feeling and a Showa fragrance to her. Like the Showa kind of warmth that she is giving out. I’m a person just barely born in the Showa Era [she was born on the last year], and I really welcome [want to have] an older sister. I’ll be healed by her smile every day, and I think she’s a very precious girl that has an aura that somehow signifies that she wants to listen to all your troubles.
5. The person you want as your younger sister?
Tokunaga Chinami
We usually have conversations, and we usually send each other mails. I think the way she calls out “Niigaki-san, Niigaki-san” while walking up to where I am is really cute! I think having this kind of younger sister is great. Even as I look at her when she’s dancing, it seems like she’s really shining because she’s smiling so much. With Toku-chan around, even the air starts shining!
6. It would be great if this person was my mother…
Junjun
Even though I’m a gokki member and Junjun’s a hachiki member, and we’re definitely senpai and kouhai, she makes me forget about that because of her care and concern for others (laugh). “Are we allowed to eat this? Then I’ll bring it over for you” and “I’ll open this bag for you” is what she usually says. Even if we’re of different nationalities, she makes one think that she’s a homemaker from somewhere in Japan.
7. If this person was a pet I want to take care of her… And what animal would she be?
Wada Ayaka
Even though Wada-chan and I are together in the unit ZYX-α, if there is a pet called “Da-wa-”, I definitely want to take care of it. If it’s Wada-chan, it feels like she’ll still go around yapping even if she becomes a pet (laugh). If I take her out and she makes these “guu guu” sounds, it will make me not want to go to work anymore. It’s so irresistable! (laugh)
8. You form a comedy duo with this other person who is a must to have in your group. Who is this person?
Kamei Eri
Since we usually act as the “Gakikame” comedy duo, I have decided that my partner will be Kamei Eri. Also, since “Gakikame” has also been established in everyone’s mind, I think the probability of us forming this comedy duo is very high if we brush up on our boke and tsukkomi act. Please look out for it (laugh)
9. The person you want as your girlfriend if you were a male?
Nakajima Saki
If I have a girlfriend she’ll definitely be Nakki. Even though Nakki and I only became really good friends during the play we did together, she’s a really reliable and honest girl, and she has the best personality of all. She has really cute, sparkling eyes, as long as you’re a boy, no matter who you are, I think you will definitely dream of taking her out for a walk. The kind of pure aura she has around her makes people feel like their souls have been cleaned.
10. The person you want as your boyfriend if she were a male?
Yajima Maimi
If Maimi-chan were my boyfriend, it feels like the soft aura she gives off without saying anything will gently wrap around me. Doesn’t it seem like even if I say really selfish things, and request her to do the impossible, she’ll still say “Alright, I understand, Risa♡”? [I melted] (laugh). Even though this is all my imagination, I still think Maimi-chan’s charm is amazing.
It seems that she really like Wada Ayaka, she mentioned her for like four times, I think. The comedy duo is a great choice, Kamei Eri it is. I really found her very funny when I watch the “Nanchatte Renai” the making; she answered a quiz about the next delicious food aside of mushrooms, and answered “Eri-nge”, the other type of mushrooms(she used her name ‘Eri’ and added ‘nge’), and the other one was when she acted like a villain and tried to shot Ai-chan (but some fans mentioned that she seems drunk that time), she acted weirdly strange
I somewhat not really surprised for Gaki to admire Airi’s dance. Since she’s really flexible and comfortable to watch while she’s dancing. Linlin’s voice is really the best, no wonder Gaki admires her much. I just don’t understand why she really don’t have much solo lines in any singles, she may have in album songs or B-side songs. Her voice is just so powerful.
Nakki for being her girlfriend if she’s a male is a very good choice. Her shining personality, and her cuteness makes her the best. Gaki’s choice for her boyfriend if she’s a boy, Maimi, is a good choice too. Maimi plays a role as a man/boy during of some stage plays, and she’s really good at it. Her personality for being so caring will make everyone melt.
(Well, speaking of stage plays, I just watched a clip of Maimi fighting with a sword)
I’m really glad to read Gaki’s Q&A, she’s really great and amazing. She's making me love her more and more. But I noticed she never mentioned her admirations for her best friend Ai Takahashi. Anyway, her image is the best, I just started to like her new hairstyle. Hopefully, I'll read more of her interviews and magazines.
This time will be “Furusato”, one of my most favorite old songs in Morning Musume. There are five PV for these single, the main released PV, the special shots of Takahashi Ai, Niigaki Risa, Tsuji Nozomi, and Yaguchi mari, and I included some concerts. My favorite shot was Niigaki Risa, she nailed the notes perfectly(in my opinion)
Romaji Lyrics
Toukyou de hitori kurashitara
Kaasan no yasashisa kokoro ni shimita
Toukyou ni hitori de ita kara
Aitsu wo suki ni nareta no
Shitsuren shichatta wa
Naitemo ii kana?
Tsugi no yasumi ni
Sukoshi kaeru kara
Namida tomaranakutemo
Mukashi no you ni shikatte My Mother
Namida tomaranai kamo
Wagamama na musume de gomen ne Mother
Toukyou de hitori kurashitemo
Watashi wa mukashi no watashi noi manma
Okeshou suru no oboeta wa
Anmari umakunai kedo
Tanoshii hi ga atta
Aitsu ga ita kara
Koi wa suteki ne
Samishikunakatta
Namida tomaranai no wa
Anshin shita sei da yo My Mother
Namida tomaranai kedo
Mata koi suru keredo ii deshou Mother
Nagareboshi wo mitara
Nani wo inorou kana?
Sha la, sha la la la, sha la la la la la la la…
Namida tomaranakutemo
Mukashi no you ni shikatte My Mother
Namida tomaranai kamo
Wagamama na musume de gomen ne Mother
English Translation
Living alone in Tokyo
Mom’s kindness permeated my heart
Because I was alone in Tokyo
I was able to fall in love with him
It was an unrequited love, is it okay if I cry?
Next vacation
I’m gonna go back home for a bit
Even if my tears don’t stop
Scold me like you used to, Mom
My tears might not stop
I’m sorry I’m such a selfish daughter
Mother
Even if I lived alone in Tokyo
I’m still the same person as before
I remembered to put on my makeup
Even though I’m no good at it
I’ve had fun days because he was there
Love is wonderful
I wasn’t lonely at all
My tears won’t stop because
I’m so relieved, my mother
My tears won’t stop, but
It’s okay if I fall in love again, isn’t it?
Mother
Seeing a falling star
What should I wish for…
Sha la
Sha la la la
Sha la la la la la la la
Even if my tears don’t stop
Scold me like you used to, my mother
My tears might not stop
I’m sorry I’m such a selfish daughter
Mother
This is a five-minute song which have a short lyrics. weird, huh? when you listen to it, the music in the end is a minute long. But totally love this one.
This single was one of the song which I really understand most. It’s seems to be about a daughter who regret about something; maybe she regret of falling in love to the person she met when she moved in Tokyo. She decided to move and live in Tokyo all by her own and her mother supports her decision. But as the time goes, without her mother’s guide or something we call limitations maybe, she fall in love to a guy and just easily broke her heart. It is common for a girl who just broke her heart to cry for a very long moment, you fellow girls have experienced these things too, right? then it’s a good song to listen(for me^_^). She thought of her self of going back home (which seems to be the meaning of the title “Furusato” ‘hometown’) and heartily said “It’s better to live at home” since she can still hear her mother’s advice about things like love.
I can still understand more deeply about this one, but I think this is the better explanations so far, it’ll just confuse you more. Anyway, click those links of you want to watch the videos of Furusato sang by the different artists.
Sayumi Michishige solo version in MMs08 Haru ~single Daizenshuu!!~
Junjun, Linlin, Aika and Koharu’s version during H!P 10th Anniversary concert in 2007
When I was thinking earlier today if what topic will I post in this blog, music comes into my mind, and calmly said “Hey! I can share them what I understand about these songs!”. So, starting today, I’ll share you about my favorite songs and my understandings about them as much as how I can tell.
This has been one of my favorite song in C-ute, since their beat suits their vocals, and the choreography is the best, no wonder they’re called to be the best dancers in H!P.
Anyway, as how you listened to the beat, you may understand something without knowing the English translations. It’s all about a girl who wants to tell her true feelings to a guy whom she loves. She’s telling him like no other girls can, so it is something meaningful, just as the music starts. this girl is someone who don’t tell her feelings in words but in action or something: Like leaving some hints as she goes by through his way. The English translation don’t seem to tell the exact meaning of it, but I can seemly understand by watching the PV. The “passing by” thing was already interpreted in the PV, it’s the walking part in a very long road while they sing. The main topic (in my opinion) is may be the girl’s pure heart’s feeling that no one can ever felt but seems to be wasted.
That’s how I understand, I’m not really good with explaining but hope these things help you, even just a little bit. I can may be improve my explaining skills by doing this here daily (randomly). Sorry if something made you a little bit confused in my ‘understanding explanations’ (if any)
Romaji Lyrics
Sunao ni honshin wo hanasu nante
Onna no ko kara dekinai kamoshirenai
Demo ne watashi kodomo ja nai
Ikkyo ichidou anata no subete ga itoshii
Kotoba ni imi wo
Sotto shinobaseta
Kidzuite hoshii
Mune no uchi
Aruiteite mo
HINTO dashiteru
Hashitanai ko ja
Nain da yo
(Don’t stop)
Watashi Kodomo ja nai
(Don’t stop)
Demo ne Demo ne Dakedo
(Junjou)
Hajimatta kesshin
Mou tomaranai
(Don’t stop)
Tatoe Kono chikyuu ni
Uragirarete mo
Meiwaku nante kakenai wa
Yume wo miteru
Kokyuu shiteru
Shokuji shiteru
Anata ga iru
Mie hatte mo
Iji hatte mo
Sono zenbu
Itoshii
Shisen wo sorashi
Kinchou hodoita
Iza to nattara
Furueru wa
(Don’t stop)
Aki wa yo ga nagakute
(Don’t stop)
Demo ne Demo ne Dakedo
(Junjou)
Kokoro wo doushi shite
Nodokitai
(Don’t stop)
Gaman dekisou ni nai
Itami ni taete
Wagamama nante iwanai wa
Doryoku shiteru
Hanashi shiteru
Akubi shiteru
Anata ga iru
Oresou demo
Fuzaketete mo
Sono zenbu
Itoshii
Yume wo miteru
Kokyuu shiteru
Shokuji shiteru
Anata ga iru
Mie hatte mo
Iji hatte mo
Sono zenbu
Itoshii
Doryoku shiteru
Hanashi shiteru
Akubi shiteru
Anata ga iru
Oresou demo
Fuzaketete mo
Sono zenbu
Itoshii
Kokoro no naka wo minuite hoshii…
Kokoro no naka wo minuite hoshii…
Kokoro no naka wo minuite hoshii
English Translation
I’ll tell you my feelings honestly.
You might not have heard this from another girl.
But you know, I’m not a child
Everything you do and everything about you,
Is dear to me.
I secretly hid my
feelings in my words.
I want you to see
Whats in my heart.
Even as I’m walking
I’m dropping you hints
I’m not an immodest,
kind of girl really.
Don’t stop!
I’m not a child.
[Don't stop!]
But, but, but really.
[Pure Heart!]
I’ve become determined
and can’t be stopped
[Don't stop]
even if the earth betrays me
I won’t be bothered much.
While dreaming
and breathing
and eating
You’re there.
Even when you’re vain
Even when you’re stubborn
All these things Are dear to me.
Turning my eyes away
I feel my nerves unravel
Whenever its something important
I can’t stop shaking.
[Don't stop! ]
The nights are long in autumn
[Don't stop!]
But, but, but really
[Pure Heart!]
Seeing through my heart
Just like a peeping tom.
[Don't Stop!]
I don’t think I have the perseverance
to endure the pain
Its selfish of you not to say it.
When I put in much effort
And speaking out
and yawning
You are there.
Even when it seems we’re breaking up,
Even when you’re flirting again.
All of this is dear to me
While dreaming,
and breathing
and eating,
You are there.
Even when you’re vain.
Even when you’re stubborn.
All of this is dear to me.
When I’m putting in effort
and speaking out
and yawning,
You are there
Even when it seems we’re breaking up.
Even when you’re flirting again,
All of this is dear to me.
I want you to see through to my heart.
I want you to see through to my heart..
I want you to see through to my heart..