SCANDAL’s RINA; “It’s me RINA” Style Book Translations Part 4 of 5 - RINA 10

SCANDAL’s RINA; “It’s me RINA” Style Book Translations Part 4 of 5 - RINA 100 Q&A From here onwards, it’s where it gets personal with RINA. (I’ve chosen 50 questions that I found most interesting / informative to translate! Now, without further ado…) 1: I want to become better friends with Rina♥ Where shall we go for our next meal? (laughs) (From Funayama Kumiko, model): “Since there’s a delicious teppanyaki (iron grilled food) store that I know of, let’s go together the next time♥” 2: Since the photos you upload onto Twitter etc., always look so great, I hope you’ll teach me some photography skills next time! (From Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, singer): “I use the mirrorless camera, OLYMPUS PEN Lite E-PL7! Recently, I’ve taken a liking to filtering them to make them look warmer♥” 3: We’ve often gone on movie dates, but if RINA could be cast as the main lead, what sort of role would be good for you? (From Kanno Yui, model): “Waa…that’s tough. (laughs) Since I’m too great with speaking in standard Japanese, a mysterious role where I have few lines will be good, I suppose?” 4: How do you spend your off-days? (From Kondo Chihiro, model): “Hair salon, nail salon, French language school. And then on my way back, I’ll do some shopping or go to the cinema. However, I also have days which I spend at home sleeping.” 5: What’s the most scandalous thing that RINA has ever done in history!? (From Wakita Keiko, model): “Releasing a style book!!” 6: What are areas of yourself that you like and dislike? (From HARUNA, SCANDAL member): “Like = I try hard at things. Dislike = That I’m too stubborn.” 7: I’ve always been secretly wondering, but 10 years ago, when the 4 of us had thaat training camp together, you slept with your hair all pulled back and in a bun. Is it still that way now? (From HARUNA, SCANDAL member): “You remember so well…(laughs). I’ll pin my fringe up and sleep like that. But when I had long hair, I hate that my hair gets damaged when there’s friction against the pillow, so I’ll tie it up.” 8: When we were on tour, we regularly hit various vintage shops in all the different places. Which vintage shop is the one you enjoyed the most? (From TOMOMI, SCANDAL member): “Takamatsu’s 81/2! I had such good memories talking about girl bands with 2 of the shop’s staff, so it’s a recent place that I enjoyed the most. Since the shop name was a movie title, that drew me in, and is one of the enjoyable points about it.” 9: What is your favourite French word? (From MAMI, SCANDAL member): “‘Allo?’ It’s like, 'Moshi moshi’ in French. It sounds cute, and was the first word I took in when I started learning and watching movies.” 10: What was the first CD you ever bought?: “Morning Musume.’s 'Best! Morning Musume. 1’.” 11: What is your favourite SCANDAL song of all?: “I always like the new songs best! So for now, it’s 'Take Me Out’!” What’s the artist you listened the most to up till now?: “Chatmonchy” 12: Are you not tired from waving your neck about so much during lives?: “It’s OK even if I’m tired!!” 13: Which song gets you feeling the most excited when performing it?: “SUKI-SUKI” 14: Have you ever been frantic during a live?: “Not really. Even if anything happened, I will think, 'It’s okay!’ and just do it.” 15: Out of all the lives you’ve done up till now, which live left you with the greatest impression?: “Our first-ever Osaka-jo Hall one-man live. It was our greatest goal that we’ve always aimed for. When we performed the song, "one piece”, which was written for the day when wr fulfill our dreams, I could see many people crying and breaking down, and I was really happy. No matter the number of times I get up there, it’s a place that gives me special feelings.“ 16: When you first came to Tokyo, how did you enjoy yourself?: "Since those were streets that I’ve looked up to ever since I was a kid, I was happy enough just by going to (Shibuya) 109 or (Harajuku’s) Takeshita-dori. I’m really happy to be able to live in Tokyo!” 17: What are some pointers to take note of in order to get slim?: “Generally, I don’t really bother! 2 weeks before a shoot or something, I’ll just not eat sweet or fried foods. But I don’t think being slim = cuteness!” 18: What’s something that fans have said to you before that made you the happiest?: “I love you!” 19: Are you able to speak standard Japanese?: “I think I’ve naturally gotten better than before!” 20: What dish are you good at making?: “Gyoza!” 21: What dialects do you like?: “Fukuoka dialects!” 22: What sport do you like, or a sport that you often enjoy watching?: “Tennis! I did soft tennis as my extra curricular activity from when I was in the 1st to 3rd year of middle school. But I still like it even now!” 23: Dogs or cats?: “Cats” 24: Words that you like?: “Welcome home” 25: What’s the most important thing to you?: “My mother” 26: Do you listen to your own songs usually?: “Yeap, I do sometimes! When a new song is done, all the members and I will also gather together in the car to listen to it together.” 27: What are some must-sing songs for you during karaoke?: “Hamasaki Ayumi’s ’STEP You’, Otsuka Ai’s ’Planetarium’, and aiko’s ’Andromeda’” 28: Up till when do you think you will continue with SCANDAL?: “Until my body and heart is unable to go on anymore.” 29: When putting on make-up, what’s the most important point?: “The base make-up” 30: What do guys do that make your heart race?: “The expression on their faces, when they talk about the things they like.” 31: Since when did you start putting on make-up?: “Since the Summer holiday of when I was 15. After getting together in a band, and also with the influence from the older members, I felt like I wanted to do my make-up properly.” 32: Are you the type to confess your feelings to the person you like?: “I think, surely, I’ll be the type to confess.” 33: If you were a guy, what sort of job will you have?: “I can’t imagine it (laughs). But, a hair stylist or something seems nice.” 34: I heard you went to a language school previously, but why’s that?: “Right now, I’m going to a French language school. Midway through our 2015 world tour, we visited Paris’ Bataclan venue for a live, and 7 months later, there was an unexpected terrorist attack there. I thought, 'The next time when we go to Paris for a live, I want to speak my thoughts in my own words’, and that was the chance for me. 35: Anything that made you panic recently?: "When we participated in a marathon at the event in Hawaii, midway, I got the route wrong, my cap flew due to the wind, and when the moment I reached the goal-line, I was instantly interviewed so I was shocked. Is such a small panic incident okay?” 36: If you were alone on a deserted island, what’s the one thing you’ll bring?: “Camera” 37: What is one thing you want to do before you die?: “Bring my family to Hawaii.” 38: What is your dream right now?: “To rewrite the Guinness world record, as the girls band with the record of having the longest activity.” 39: Do you have a goal for yourself, 10 years later?: “To go to Europe on my own, and have the language ability to communicate myself.” 40: I heard you’re poor with liquor, but how much is your limit?: “Cocktails 3 glasses, champagne 3 mouthfuls, umeshu (Japanese liquor) 3cm.” 41: What’s something you’ll definitely bring along during live tours?: “Since I don’t wipe my face with anything other than my own towel, I definitely will bring that. I want to be less of a clean freak, but I can’t.” 42: When something bad happnes or when tough times come along, how does RINA move forward?: “I’ll think of how I’m going to die someday. I won’t overthink it, but I’ll think, 'I really only have one life!’ Everything is fine to me, and I want to try doing anything I can, and this helps me move forward.” 43: What’s the most fun about your life up till now?: “Being a part of the band.” 44: Recently, what has made you happy about your private life?: “Discovering wonderful vintage shops down at Takamatsu.” 45: Other than Japan, what our countries do you want to try living in?: “Paris (France), Los Angeles (USA)” 46: What licenses or certifications do you have interest in?: “Driver’s license or a nail stylist certificate.” 47: What sightseeing spot do you recommend in Nara?: Yoshino Lake. When I was a grade school student, I often went there with my family to do barbeques or swim in the water.“ 48: Is there something that sits at the back of your mind everyday?: "Updating my SNS everyday.” 49: What are you into recently, or something that you’re starting to take an interest in?: “Flea markets and markets abroad. They sometimes have it in Japan too, and I recommend checking out rare and retro goods! 50: You’re the indoor type on your off-days right? To be more specific, what do you do?: "I haven’t been staying home all the way during my off-days lately, but sometimes, when I’m home, I’ll be watching movies I suppose.” This section also sees Rina introducing a bunch of her favourite vintage shops. They include: Grimoire Almadel: A must-check for one-piece outfits that I want!! DEPT@VACANT: Great for large-sized logo T-shirts♥ SLOW DAIKANYAMA: Very popular with the ladies, and full of accessories or little trinkets♥ vintage Qoo Omotesando: Can’t go wrong with this place when you’re searching for a vintage bag!! birthdeath: Filled with silk or satin vintage wear. Translations & photos by fyscandalband. To purchase, click HERE. For my “It’s me RINA” tag, click HERE. As I’ll only translate what piques my interest, this is only a part of the interview and not a full translation. 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