T2 | Zwischenfälle
Ein schneckenreicher Morgen empfängt uns am zweiten Tourtag. Yoa zupft einige von ihnen von der Fahrradhose herunter, ein paar hängen am Zelt, andere haben sich in der Müslitasse verkrochen. Nachdem die Ausrüstung einigermaßen schneckenfrei gemacht wurde, gibts Müsli und reichlich Hafermilch dazu. Die Sonne scheint und der wolkenvergangene Himmel von gestern strahlt auch wieder in fröhlichem blau - zumindest zu diesem Zeitpunkt.
Vor dem Aufbruch werkeln wir noch an Yoas Gepäckträger herum, der auf das Schutzblech drückt. Wir improvisieren ein wenig und kombinieren Schrauben, die eigentlich nicht kombiniert werden sollten, aber am Ende hält das Ding und darauf kommt es ja an. Wir verabschieden uns von unserem Gastgeber und rollen geradewegs in Straßburg ein, das hervorragende Fahrradwege und viel Grün bietet. Nur einen Supermarkt finden wir nicht direkt. Auf Umwegen kommen wir aber doch noch zu einer Einkaufsgelegenheit. Wir machen natürlich das, was man in Frankreich macht: Baguette kaufen. Yoa schlägt vor zwei Stück zu kaufen, Simon und Matti meinen, dass drei besser wären und gehen in den Laden. Nach ein paar Minuten kommen sie mit fünf Baguettes in der Hand herausstolziert. Naja, der immense Kalorienbedarf auf einer Fahrradtour will ja gedeckt werden.
Weiter geht es für uns entlang des Rheinkanals. Simon wird das geradeaus fahren langweilig, folgt aber brav. Matti und Yoa hören ein Hörspiel "Rumo & die Wunder im Dunkeln". So lässt sich der Vormittag ganz gut verbringen. Irgendwann sind wir dann auch wieder weg vom Rheinkanal und machen Mittagspause an einem schönen Flüsslein. Pünktlich nach der Mittagspause fängt es an zu regnen, weshalb wir diese einfach ein wenig verlängern. Wir sind ja unser eigener Chef. Nach einer halben Stunde reißt der Himmel auf und es geht weiter. Ungefähr 5km weit, denn dann hat Yoa einen Platten. Und was für einen! Die Glasscherbe steckt noch im Mantel. Ärgerlich, aber deshalb hat man ja Flickzeug dabei.
Abendessen kaufen wir in einem sehr schlecht sortierten Penny ein. Wir finden trotzdem alles, was wir brauchen. Wieder aus dem Supermarkt draußen offenbart sich das nächste Problem. Wieder an Yoas Fahrrad. Wieder ein Platten. Diesmal hinten. Schon sonderbar wie das Leben manchmal spielt. Yoa fährt plattenfrei nach Dublin, St. Petersburg und Istanbul und dann hat er an einem Tag gleich zwei platte Reifen. Hilft ja nichts. Wieder Hinterrad ausbauen und flicken. Diesmal steckt eine Tackernadel im Mantel.
Abends rollen wir dann in den Vogesen ein. Ist das eine herrliche Landschaft. Es tröpfelt noch einmal ein bisschen, aber das ist nicht weiter schlimm. Wir genießen die Natur und die schönen Radwege.
Wir nächtigen in einem schönen Garten in Échiré. Es gibt Chili sin Carne mit - Trommelwirbel - Baguette. Mensch sind wir müde abends. Ein aufregender Tag.
Tageserkenntnisse:
1. Schnecken nerven.
2. Ein Platten kommt genau dann, wenn ein Platten kommen will.
3. Schöne Landschaft macht gute Stimmung.
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Official Website—Member Profiles
Translations of the artist profiles on the ARP website.
Words in blue are taken from the official English translation. Links have been added for context in the Q&As.
SHINJI
Birthday: December 6th (Sagittarius) / Blood type: A / Height: 178cm / Weight: 60kg / Gender: Male
The son of a famous composer and an opera singer, he received advanced education for playing the violin, ballet, and figure skating from a young age. After graduating from middle school, at the urging of his parents he entered the prestigious artist vocational school ISM (International School of Music) in Yokohama, where he’s remained at the top of his class at school since enrollment. Diligent at everything he attempts, he is the de facto “leader” of ARP. He refers to his fans as “princesses” and “knights”.
Q&A
Favorite international artists: Dirty Loops, Pharrell Williams, Michael Jackson
Favorite Japanese artists: Hibari Misora
Instruments you can play: Violin, piano
Pre-show rituals: Huddling and doing a group cheer
Favorite subjects: Music
Least favorite subjects: None
Favorite school lunch: Omurice (at ISM, they draw a musical note on it with ketchup)
Favorite ISM teacher: I don’t like or dislike my teachers
Hobbies: Online shopping, cooking, running, and researching Japanese confectionery
Talents: Whistling, Internet research
Animal you’re most like: Dog
Animal you want to have as a pet: I currently have a Boston Terrier named Mimi
What you wanted to be when you grew up: Ballet dancer, Takoyaki chef
Favorite season: Beginning of winter
Favorite movies/animation: Kingsmen, and I’ve also recently gotten into American superhero and sci-fi movies
Favorite ramen flavor: Salty
Favorite sweets: Freshly ground convenience store coffee, chocolate mint frappes, and handmade traditional Japanese confectionery
Favorite onigiri filling: Eggs and ground beef
Favorite oden ingredient: Eggs and radishes
Favorite type of girl: Someone who likes me, and adores me more than anyone else in the world
Least favorite type of girl: I can’t think of anything
Favorite hairstyle on girls: Whatever suits them
Favorite clothing for girls: Whatever suits them, and also long knit sleeves during winter
Gifts you give to girls: Bouquets of roses and dahlias
How you spend your days off: Cooking, taking Mimi for walks, going home to my family
Favorite amusement park rides: Merry-go-rounds and spinning teacups
Events you often go to: Any sort of opera
Everyday clothing: GUCCI, YSL, Ron Herman
Sleepwear: Silk pajamas, though sometimes I fall asleep in my bathrobe
Cologne used: CHANEL No5 L’eau
First thing you do after waking up: Take a shower
What you would bring to a deserted island: A chef
First love: A girl in my ballet class
DAIYA (REBEL CROSS)
Birthday: August 7th (Leo) / Blood type: O / Height: 187cm / Weight: 71kg / Gender: Male
A member of the duo “REBEL CROSS.” His real name is Daiya (大哉). DAIYA was raised at an institution after losing his parents at a young age. While in elementary school, he was invited by his close friend RAGE to form the indie band CROSS BONE. In addition to being the vocalist, he was also the band’s guitarist. He won 1st place at the International Street Dance Competition. He personally designs ARP’s clothing, accessories, and merchandise. He is good at all sports, and serves the role as the team’s “older brother”.
Q&A
Favorite international artists: Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Qemists, Eminem, Jazzy Jeff, and many more
Favorite Japanese artists: I don’t really listen to them
Instruments you can play: Guitar
Pre-show rituals: Polishing my costume's accessories
Favorite subjects: PE, Art, Calligraphy
Least favorite subjects: Math, anything related to history, Japanese
Favorite school lunch: Don’t care, I always just choose curry
Favorite ISM teacher: My calligraphy teacher
Hobbies: All types of designing
Talents: Dancing, doing backflips
Animal you're most like: A cow (according to RAGE)
Animal you want to have as a pet: An otter or a cat
What you wanted to be when you grew up: A superhero
Favorite season: Summer
Favorite movies/animation: Marvel movies, The Matrix, John Wick
Favorite ramen flavor: Pork bone and soy
Favorite sweets: I rarely eat sweets, although sweet red bean soup is alright
Favorite onigiri filling: Pickled plums
Favorite oden ingredient: Konjac
Favorite type of girl: Girls with some volume (softness is important)
Least favorite type of girl: Girls who use too many fake eyelashes
Favorite hairstyle on girls: Long and glossy hair
Favorite clothing on girls: Vintage accessories with denim, shorts, short skirts in general, fishnet stockings
Gifts you give to girls: Handmade accessories
How you spend your days off: Going to instrument stores, shopping for jeans, cleaning and doing laundry, playing video games (WWE/Spiderman)
Favorite amusement park rides: Rollercoasters and haunted houses
Events you often go to: Pro wrestling and martial arts matches, though lately I've also been watching basketball games
Everyday clothing: T-shirt with jeans
Sleepwear: Jersey (although I sleep in my underwear during the summer)
Cologne used: If worn I use Verveine by L’Occitane
First thing you do after waking up: Gargle
What you would bring to a deserted island: A fishing rod and Rage
First love: My kindergarten teacher
RAGE (REBEL CROSS)
Birthday: August 23rd (Virgo) / Blood type: AB / Height: Private / Weight: Private / Gender: Private
A member of the duo “REBEL CROSS.” Their real name is Reiji (怜士). At age 14, they teamed up with their best friend DAIYA to form the dual-vocalist indie band CROSS BONE, considered to be the predecessor to REBEL CROSS. They became known as the “prize winner” after they won various contests. They were then scouted by AR Productions and signed under the condition of attending ISM. They earn excellent grades in school. They are vehemently opposed to losing. They also work on song production. They refer to their fans as “sub-members.”
Q&A
Favorite international artists: RAGE (REBEL CROSS)
Favorite Japanese artists: RAGE (REBEL CROSS)
Instruments you can play: Guitar
Pre-show rituals: Touch an Ise Shrine charm
Favorite subjects: Japanese
Least favorite subjects: Cartography
Favorite school lunch: Pancake plate (with bananas)
Favorite ISM teacher: The lunch lady
Hobbies: Living
Talents: There’s nothing I’m bad at
Animal you’re most like: Cat
Animal you want to have as a pet: Any animal
What you wanted to be when you grew up: RAGE
Favorite season: I'm not a fan of hot weather
Favorite movies/animation: The Harry Potter series
Favorite ramen flavor: Super carb-heavy ramen (primarily for its cost-effective performance)
Favorite sweets: Awkeotsang figs, convenience store sweets, Chinese almond jelly, Japanese parfait
Favorite onigiri filling: Red rice and red roe (because they're red)
Favorite oden ingredient: Eggs and kelp
Favorite type of girl: All girls who love me should be my lovers
Least favorite type of girl: Girls who won’t admit that they love me
Favorite hairstyle on girls: Pigtails
Favorite clothing on girls: Short pants and miniskirts with slit leggings
Gifts you go to girls: Ladurée macarons and Échiré candy
How you spend your days off: I’m on 365 days a year, I don’t take holidays
Favorite amusement park rides: Bumper cards, labyrinths, solving riddles, escape rooms
Events you often go to: Musicals
Everyday clothing: Nothing looks bad on me (Daiya says jerseys are fundamental)
Sleepwear: In my birthday suit (though sometimes I'm in clothes)
Cologne used: Cotton candy
First thing you do after waking up: Open my eyes
What you would bring to a deserted island: Guitar
First love: Everyone who loved me
LEÓN
Birthday: March 1st (Pisces) / Blood type: B / Height: 176cm / Weight: 60kg / Gender: Male
LeOn was born in Kobe, Japan to a Japanese father and Brazilian mother. He left home to enter Yokohama’s ISM, where he lives in the student dorms. It wasn’t long before his remarkable 4-octave vocal range and model-like appearance caught the attention of AR Production. He wrote the lyrics and music himself for FANTASISTA. Part of his appeal comes from the stark contrast between his reserved off-stage demeanor and high-energy performances. He refers to his fans as “tantan” and “tantan men”. He is in charge of the “Brief Glimpses” on ARP’s official Instagram account.
Q&A
Favorite international artists: Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson
Favorite Japanese artists: Chris Hart, Seiko Matsuda, Mr. Children
Instruments you can play: A little bit of guitar, digital music
Pre-show rituals: Singing and dancing by myself
Favorite subjects: Music, PE
Least favorite subjects: Art (I have no artistic sense)
Favorite school lunch: Fried pork with ginger (good for the throat)
Favorite ISM teacher: My PE teacher
Hobbies: Dancing, daydreaming, watching soccer
Talents: Knowing trivia about staying healthy, singing girls’ songs
Animal you’re most like: Meerkat
Animal you want to have as a pet: Turtle (I used to have one)
What you wanted to be when you grew up: A soccer player
Favorite season: Summer
Favorite movies/animation: Toy Story, soccer manga and anime
Favorite ramen flavor: Pork bone
Favorite sweets: Sofuol yogurt, Country Ma’am cookies, cream puffs, key lime pie
Favorite onigiri filling: Chicken mixed with vegetables
Favorite oden ingredient: Glutinous rice inside fried tofu
Favorite type of girl: Nearby girls
Least favorite type of girl: Crude girls
Favorite hairstyle on girls: Energetic hairstyles and ponytails
Favorite clothing on girls: Anything fluffy
Gifts you give to girls: Clothing
How you spend your days off: Clothes shopping, watching soccer on TV, visiting Rebel Cross, debugging Furefure
Favorite amusement park rides: Freefall rides, haunted houses, carts or segways that go fast
Events you often go to: Any sort of concerts, soccer matches
Everyday clothing: A parka over a t-shirt
Sleepwear: Fleece in winter and a t-shirt with shorts in summer
Cologne used: Ultramarine
First thing you do after waking up: Stretch in bed
What you would bring to a deserted island: DAIYA—he can cook and fight animals
First love: The girl who sat next to me in elementary school
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