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It's my 9 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

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I want to share this here because I'm glad that I managed to participate... I didn't sing (obv.) but contributed my memories related to Arashi. TBH, there are many precious memories with Arashi (personal and not-so-personal) but I guess one of the biggest things of knowing and liking Arashi is that I was able to meet with many fellow fans around the world, either here in tumblr, twitter, livejournal, line, and we even had meet-up while I traveled to Japan. So, hey, hello fellow fans!!!!! Would like to know more of you!!!!!

Watch "[Virtual Choir] The Music Never Ends - an ARASHI Fan Project" on YouTube

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Playzone 2001 Shinseki Emotion, 2001.08.16

This was Ohno’s final day/performance for Shinseki Emotion. And this is also the final year that Ohno participates in Playzone. Also the last time he’s on stage with MA in a musical/stage play. 

Very very emotional final day.

And before I attempt to narrate/translate what went on during that final speech, just recall for a moment that this is 2001 and Ohno still felt insecure about being Arashi, that he lagged behind Arashi, and the most vocal fans questioned why he debuted and not Tackey. 

This was his first stageplay as lead with Shonentai, while carrying the title and name of being Arashi’s leader. He also said he had worried a lot for this musical, because he couldn’t give his all during practice and thought Shonentai despised him because of it even if they said nothing. Inohara’s (V6) encouraging words gave him strength. I’ve always said he’s a Shonentai baby. This is among the reasons why.

Now you can look at that crying face again. And this is what happened:

He actually said “Goodbye! Ohno Satoshi!” in this just before the final song/performance for Show Time. Jokingly, of course, and the crowd laughs. Then a huge cake was presented of Playzone saying goodbye to the 20th century, and welcoming the new century. The cake was delivered by MA (with 2 from MAD, I think). MA’s been reduced to 4 people at this point: Machida, Yara, Yonehana, Akiyama.

Curtain went down, and the next time it went up, Shonentai and Ohno stepped forward. And it didn’t take long before Ohno started bawling. I’d love to translate Ohno’s entire speech but I could only pick up very little (and he barely talked, what with all that bawling…)

Other than repeatedly saying his gratitude, he also said, “I did my best.” And, “It was good to be in Playzone.” And, “I’m really grateful to Shonentai and MA.”

The entire time, people were clapping and cheering him on, shouting “Ganbatte!” and “Kawaii!” at the same time. All the while, Ohno kept on bawling on his arm while Shonentai (Nikki, I think) yelled at him “Ohno! Don’t pretend to cry (or something along this line)!“ 

At this point, Ohno can barely speak and just said something like, "I can’t stop my tears anymore. Thank you everyone. Thank you very much” in a jumble of words.

Shonentai took over because Ohno’s incoherent. Not sure if it was Higashiyama talking, “I think that was one big step.” Cue laughter. 

And then Nikki said, “Arashi fans can buy at least two Shonentai singles/CDs. I’ll check at the office! In this industry, it’s called give and take.” Cue laughter again.

Shonentai then asked the entire crowd to give Ohno a banzai cheer. The whole auditorium gave him the traditional Banzai cheer (3 times). 

Trivia: Banzai isn’t actually a war cry. It’s more like a cheer for victory, favor and enthusiasm. 

I think this moment was when Ohno won the hearts of an entire auditorium/theater. You know that phrase, “Bring the house down” ? I also like to view this moment as the stage in Ohno’s life where he finally began to build that momentum (and confidence) to take on the industry as an Arashi member with pride. It sure felt like watching his whole past support his future endeavors. 

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[Translation] Monthly TV Guide 2019-02 Special Talk (original scan: nsnsns_mmm@twitter)

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[Translation] WiNK UP 2019-01 12/December. (original scan: nsnsns_mmm@twitter)

When it comes to December, you think of Christmas✩ For this month, the photoshoot of the five of them gets you in the Christmas spirit. The conversation gets lost in the theme of a Christmas date!

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cr: 兔子派特

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[Translation] QLAP 2018-12 HiHi Jets x (元)東京B少年: Our Noël (Part 2 - Cross Talks) (original: nsnsns_mmm@twitter)

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igari “wants-to-get-in-the-frame” soya

+ hihi jets

part 2 || part 1

//thank you hashimocchan for noticing him <3//

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TOKIO X ARASHI <3

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[Translation] QLAP 2018-12 HiHi Jets x (元)東京B少年: Our Noël (Part 1) (original: nsnsns_mmm@twitter)

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[Translation] MYOJO 2018-05 Everything Is New & Exciting! (original scan: yoshiko-mama@LJ)

The members share what they do before the start of the new school year. Plus, the the four members (Mizuki, Ryo, Soya, Yuto) all have messages to share to Sakuma, the newly added member. Likewise, Sakuma shares his message to the other members. 

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[Translation] Myojo 2018-11 Autumn Fashion (original scan: yoshiko-mama@LJ)

Understanding Their Fashion Situation | Autumn Styling BATTLE!!

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what do we call this trio?

- Kamen Butokai, Shounen Club 2018.04.06

part 1

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[Translation] The Television 2019-01 (Part 3 - Crosstalk) (original image: nsnsns_mmm@twitter)

In January, HiHi Jets started off the year with “JOHNNYS’ Happy New Years IsLAND.” Further, they incredible amounts of experience through the numerous stages they stood on this year—from the first independent performance at Theater Creation in the spring, to their first independent concert at EX Theater Roppongi in the summer, to being a part of the main cast alongside Kis-My-Ft2 in the stage show “DREAM BOYS” in the autumn. All that culminates to the opening of the stage show “JOHNNYS’ King & Prince IsLAND” on 12/6 (Thursday) at the Imperial Theater

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[Translation] The Television 2019-01 - Wild Sexy (Part 1–Rankings) (original scans: nsnsns_mmm@twitter)

Mizuki: Hashimocchan (Hashimoto) [95 points] is a wild one—with his hair slicked back and wearing tank tops during rehearsals. He’ll definitely get full marks when he gets older. Gari-san (Igari) [70 points] is more sexy than he is wild. He’s the youngest in his family so he still has some childish cuteness to him. Saku-chan (Sakuma) [50 points] can be anything. Someone who can take on any shape. I also gave myself 50 points—I aspire to be someone who can take on any form. I gave Yuto the lowest score [5 points]—I think not having a wild side is his appeal.

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November 26th, 1980 | Ohno Satoshi’s Birthday

Because Arashi isn’t Arashi without its calm leader 💙 Happy 38th birthday Ohno Satoshi 💙💙