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Translation & Subtitles: thoseguiltyeyes | scandal-heaven.com
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Starting part 2 of my Q&A!
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"Q. While doing your musical activities, did you naturally pick up on things like writing songs?"
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Ah, okay.
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All of us are self-taught musicians.
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There's no other way but to do things yourself, even if you mess up.
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We still think that now.
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It's a repetition of that.
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"Q. I have no self-confidence and have gotten pessimistic. How can I have confidence in myself?"
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I see.
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Not everyone is the type of person who's super confident in themselves.
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People have many complexes about themselves,
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snd there are many times when you think you could do something better,
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but you can try to improve yourself,
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or try to find out why people say something's good when you yourself don't think it is.
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I think it's about having the strength to acknowledge yourself.
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You might not know what to do if that lessens,
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but as for me, I've been a drummer for 14 years,
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and the more I do it,
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the more profound it gets.
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There's no endgoal at all.
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Because that's how I've been spending my life, I do lose confidence,
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and I've always played believing that there are sounds that only I can make.
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But...
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I absolutely think each and every person has their own kind of charm.
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Don't hate or blame yourself.
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"Q. I've been obsessed with Honshibori Chu-Hi [alcoholic drinks] recently. RINA, do you have evening drinks at home?"
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I don't drink at home at all.
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Occasionally,
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when we have after-parties or when we go out to eat,
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I'll have one umeshu soda,
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but I'm weak with alcohol.
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Well, rather than weak, I'm not good with it.
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So yeah, I don't [have an evening drink].
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"Q. I'd like to do band activities in Japan. Can you give me any advice?"
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This is from someone in South Korea.
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I see. So they formed a band in Korea and they want to do activities in Japan.
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At this point in time,
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I think it's pretty difficult to go between countries.
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We go overseas every year to play shows, which is important for us,
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and instead of creating a different side to us shown only to overseas audiences,
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we let people overseas see what we've completed in Japan. That's our stance.
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It may be better to first solidify your style in your home country.
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Good luck.
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Next one.
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"Q. I've fallen for someone of the same sex for the first time. What should I do?"
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People fall in love someone because of the person they are, not because of their gender,
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no matter what kind of love it is.
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First try talking to them and ask for their contact info,
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nake plans to go out to eat,
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find common topics,
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and shorten the distance little by little.
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I think it's the same as with anyone else.
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I hope it works out!
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"Q. What should I do when someone forces their sense of values onto me?"
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When your ways of thinking differ?
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Well...
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Make sure to listen to what that person's saying,
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and be like, "This is what I think."
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Perhaps it's better to mention how you have a different way of thinking.
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Even if the other person denies your opinion, don't deny theirs.
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Be like, "I see,"
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and make sure to state your own opinions too.
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"Q. I've had a complex about my body hair for a long time. I'm wondering if men should remove their body hair as well."
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A lot of men are removing their body hair these days.
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If it's something you yourself want to do, then go ahead.
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If it'll help you feel more self-confident, I think it's better if you do it.
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"Q. Do you like cake? I work at a bakery and want to make your favorite cake."
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This is from someone in France.
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That makes me happy. A bakery? How nice.
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That's lovely.
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What kind of cake do I like?
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I often choose chocolate cakes.
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I've really liked them since I was a kid.
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I also like fruit tarts.
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"Q. SCANDAL gives me energy every day. RINA, what is most important for you when playing a concert?"
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That makes me happy. Thank you!
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I wonder... Maybe going all out!
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Expressing myself using my entire being.
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Perhaps.
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"Q. I'm 20 years old and have never had a boyfriend. I'm worried about my prospects in the future too."
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I think that's completely fine.
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One will appear at some point,
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and since it's never too late to fall in love,
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don't feel rushed. It's completely fine.
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"Q. RINA, are you the type of person who thrives on praise? Or are you the type that's driven by regret?"
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I was once the type to be driven by regret,
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but I'm not anymore. I get hurt very easily.
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I'm pretty weak in that respect.
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I want to be praised.
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But it's normal to want to work hard after being told that it's okay.
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Well, I'm grateful when someone calmly points out that something could be better if done in a certain way,
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but I started to think that maybe I'm not the type that grows when I'm told something I don't like.
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Please praise me.
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"Q. Did you have any worries about being a band when you first started?"
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None at all.
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We didn't have time to worry.
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It really was sink or swim.
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We weren't level-headed about things,
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and I'm glad for that now.
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It's important to take the plunge, and I still think so.
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"Q. Is it okay to consider getting remarried even though I have a son?"
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I see.
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Although you have a son, you also have your own life to live,
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so I think it's very important to value your own feelings.
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A mother's happiness means happiness for the child as well.
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I think it's necessary to think about whether or not you can stay in a good relationship for a long time,
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but it's not necessary for you to cut back on your life while taking care of your children,
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so think hard about it.
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I think it's fine [to get remarried].
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"Q. Has anything changed in your life after starting your YouTube channel?"
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I wonder.
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Like, I always have a camera with me to record videos now,
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and before I go to sleep, I now wonder what videos I should make next.
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Also, I read comments and like them.
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They make me go, "Ah, these opinions exist too."
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I really think a new form of communication [with our fans] has been established for the first time by talking about things not related to music.
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This exchange of conversation is so much fun.
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"Q. What should I give my girlfriend as my first birthday present to her?"
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I wonder. Given the season, how about a scarf?
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"Q. I want to teach my kindergartener how to play an instrument. Which should they be taught: guitar or drums?"
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Ah.
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Is your child saying they want to play an instrument?
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If they don't want to do it, that would make it very difficult for them to enjoy playing it,
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or improve in their playing.
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If they don't like it but have to practice every week,
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the best parts about having a child who plays an instrument will be gone.
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I wonder if they want to have their kid like music.
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Playing music is a good thing,
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and it'd be great if they took an interest in it.
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Both guitar and drums are good.
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All right.
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So I've finished reading all of the questions I picked out.
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Wow, I've been talking for more than an hour.
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(Thank you so much for all of your questions☺)
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That was so long.
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That was a lot of content, but I hope you enjoyed it.
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If there's something you'd like to say in response to a question, feel free to leave a comment.
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I answered all kinds of questions this time.
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See you in my next video.
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Bye bye!