[COSTCO SUBS PRESENTS]

[Interview with a new member]

I'm Kenji Yoshihara. I'm 31 years old.

I'm a musician.

The band I'm playing in is called "SPiCYSOL."

I'm the vocalist.

We're playing a cross between
R&B and surf music.

[WHY DID YOU MOVE IN?]
Needless to say, I hope we become
much popular through Terrace House.

We're just known by stylish people 
who love music so far.

But I hope to become a household name...

I want to play at a legit domed stadium,
not just Budokan.

Also, I hope to fall in love.

[WHAT MADE YOU START MUSIC?]
When I went on a field trip in middle school,
I saw a friend playing the guitar,

and I thought it was cool.

Then my parents bought a guitar for me.

When I went to karaoke
with my friends from high school,

Since a lot of students
in my high school played in bands,

they wanted me to try it too.

They said, "If you can sing with your guitar,
it'd be more fun." That's why I started.

At the beginning, I moved up to Tokyo because
I want to be a singer-songwriter like Jack Johnson.

But 5 years passed where nothing happened.

Then, I got to know the current members
and formed the band.

According to my research, 
Jack Johnson actually...

he's a video director and a surfer as well.

Plus he cherishes his family, 
and also he's a musician.

Music is his last priority.

Since most people in Japan prioritize work,

I really admire his lifestyle.

I want to live like him. 
That's why I started following him.

He’s a big influence in my music.

[ABOUT YOUR PAST RELATIONSHIP]
My last relationship was 3 months ago.

My ex is younger than me.

And she’s gorgeous, like a model.

But we didn’t really hit it off.

I try not to use my singing
as a way to get girls.

So I purposely didn’t take her to karaoke 
before we started dating.

But people around me found out anyway.

She unexpectedly showed up to my live show, 
so at that time I did show off a bit.

Basically, I want to date someone who sees me
as a human, rather than a musician.

[WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL ARTIST LIKE?]
Generally, musicians in Japan can't
be open about their love lives.

The culture in Japan is to keep 
personal life separate from work.

But I’m not like that.

I’d like to be forthcoming
with my love life.

And if I meet someone who is compatible, 
I want to get married soon.

I feel like it’d be a good opportunity for me.

For better or for worse, 
Terrace House is an open environment.

Actually, I want to become a musician 
that's good to his kids.

I might become a unique musician
in that aspect.

It'd be fun if I could be 
that kind of musician...

and if I end up falling for someone.

[Translated and Timed by koma]
[Reviewed by keitodesu]