#hotei-san

[anime-to-the-t]

[witchofanguish]

When yuri does the somewhere-between-romance-and-friendship thing, it's an intentional literary device, you know? It's generally understood very well what homosexuality is- the point is to explore the ambiguities of the nooks and crannies of love.

[thatsyuribabe]

Ebisu-san to Hotei-san / Ebisu-san and Hotei-san

Story by Satou Nanki, Art by Kizuki Akira

Published 2009-2010 by Tsubomi

English translation by Lililicious

[juiceboxscans]

Date drops!

Manga is still on hiatus but Volume 9 is listed as coming out February 2025. Keep an eye on Amazon or your local bookseller for more news.

New anime trailer was released today: Premiere date is Monday October 7, 2024.

Follow the official anime Twitter and anime website. Anime will be streaming on Crunchyroll and Prime Video (check in your location for availability).

OP is UNDER and OVER by Oral Cigarettes:

EP is Nani Warotonneen by Yoshino

Rounding out our cast of characters

Kirishima Miyama: Akira Ishida Yoshino Somei: Hitomi Ueda

Shouma Toriashi: Koji Yusa Azami Suo: Hiroshi Kamiya

Renji Somei: Youji Ueda Gaku Miyama: Kazuya Nakai

Tachibana-san: Ryota Takeuchi Inamori-san: Hiroshi Shimosaki

Hotei-san: Katsuyuki Konishi Tsubaki: Rina Ueda

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We've gotten busy with life but have been checking back and the mangaka has not posted any updates so we're not aware of them coming off hiatus any time soon.

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Happy (almost fall)! 。.:☆*:･'(*⌒―⌒*)))

[mxbbadperson]

fermat no ryouri: whisper in my ears so it's sweeter than a dream

show: fermat no ryouri ship: Kai/Gaku au: crime notes: - established relationship! very established ;) but i didn't want to say it outright so i hope the hints work - another fermat fic named after a lyric from a KAI song!

Nene cleaned the table as Gaku stood beside her. 'What are you still doing here?' she asked, not even bothering to look up.

Gaku jumped. 'You don't want my help?' he asked meekly.

'Not really, no,' Nene said simply. She finished cleaning the table and went to another one.

Gaku followed. 'Are you sure? I can stay longer to help.'

'Gaku-san, it's ok. I'll clean up.' And Nene knew that Gaku had relaxed.

'Thank you,' Gaku beamed.

Nene shook her head fondly. 'Have fun, Gaku-san.' She kept cleaning.

'I will!' Gaku said eagerly. He crossed the room quickly then went up the stairs. He had to get ready for his date. He picked out an outfit, getting out a jacket from their shared closet. It was a size bigger. He took a bath then brushed his hair. There was the cologne then the black button up. It was an all-black outfit and he hoped Kai would like it. He combed his hair in a side part then he put his face mask in the jacket's inner pocket. He came out of the room.

He went downstairs and put on his shoes. These too were the nicer ones. 'See you tomorrow, Nene-san,' he called over his shoulder.

'See you tomorrow,' Nene called out.

Gaku closed the door behind him. He started walking to the driveway. The sun was starting to set above him. He had closed Kitada and Kitada early for tonight. He didn't have to wait long. A black car stopped in front of him. 'Good evening, Magoroku-san,' he greeted softly.

'Evening, Gaku,' Magoroku greeted.

Gaku slid into the backseat seat. 'Is Kai-san alright?' he asked quickly.

'He's fine, Hotei is always with him.'

Gaku nodded slowly.  He always worried when Kai-san would go on his trips. His experience taught him to worry. He locked the backseat door under Magoroku's watchful eye. The car started a second after. Locking the door wasn't experience, it was something that Kai-san had taught him and insisted on. 'Is he going on another trip?'

Magoroku turned the car. 'I don't know. Only Asakura-san and Hotei know that.' Gaku frowned in worry. 'But he could stay for now,' Magoroku said gently.

Gaku smiled. It was a small one. 'Thank you for driving me.'

'I already told you, you don't have to thank me. It's my job to look after you.' That's right, Magoroku-san would guard him. Just like Nene-san. Gaku looked out of the window as Magoroku drove in silence.

Gaku felt nervous and giddy. In what state would Kai-san greet him? And to see him after he didn't return home for a week and a half…. It made Gaku emotional. However many minutes later, his phone buzzed. Gaku jumped. He took it out.

There was a new message. Gaku smiled. It read where are you? Who are you with? Gaku answered back, on the way, with magoroku-san. Another message came a second later, be safe. Gaku put his phone back into his pocket. He shouldn't relax yet, should still be anxious but that made him feel better. It was a relief to read that.

Minutes and minutes later, the car slowed. Gaku saw Kai up ahead. He leaned forward. The car stopped in front of Kai. Gaku didn't have to wait long because the backseat door opened as soon as it stopped. Kai sat down next to him. Magoroku closed the window separating the driver and the backseat. He knew to leave them alone.

'Kai-san!' Gaku held onto his forearms. He checked him over.

Kai laid his hand on Gaku's cheek. Gaku looked up at him, hand coming up to curl around Kai's wrist. 'I'm fine,' Kai said softly. He tilted Gaku's head up. Gaku went, eyes on Kai's face. Kai looked him over. His expression was of relief.

Gaku laid his other hand on Kai's  chest. He leaned closer. Kai met him halfway. They kissed, Kai sighing into it. His hands fell. He wrapped his arms around Gaku, his hands on Gaku's back. The kiss broke. I'm home,' Kai whispered.

'Welcome back,' Gaku answered softly. Kai laid his head on Gaku's shoulder. His eyes closed. He took everything in. Gaku was solid and warm in his arms and Kai could smell his soft cologne. He had missed him. He had missed him horribly. They sat in silence for a moment.

Then Kai lifted his head. 'Are you ready?' he asked.

Gaku smiled. 'I am!' he said eagerly. Kai smiled, small and hopelessly smitten. Gaku put on his face mask on. Kai opened the door and got out. He held out his hand. Gaku took it with a smile. He looked ahead. Oh. He knew this place, Kai-san had taken him here out on a date three times already. It was a fancy place, more than he could afford then and now. They walked inside.

Kai didn't have to ask for a table. Because they always had a reservation. The table was in a corner, quiet and far enough away. They sat down. Gaku stared at Kai, taking him in. He didn't look sick, no scratch to be seen. Kai looked back. Under the warm lights, he could look at Gaku properly. 'Is that one of my mine?' he asked, eyes glittering. Gaku blinked. He heard the question. He nodded, smiling. Kai smirked.

Kai handed him the menu and Gaku took it. It didn't take him long to read through it. 'Do you have another trip?' he asked.

'I might, I might not. But if I don't, I might stay for a while,'  Kai answered. Gaku's shoulders relaxed. 'I've heard something from Nene though.'

Gaku frowned. Did something happen. 'Nothing happened,' he said slowly, 'the café's doing well.'

'That's not the problem. I know it's doing well. But that's that what I'm worried about. Nene says you're working too hard.'

'It's weird to hear that from you,' Gaku mused.

'I know but still… You shouldn't work too hard,' Kai said softly.

'It's because I want the café to do well,' Gaku admitted.

Kai's expression softened further. 'I know but I don't want you to hurt yourself.' Gaku reached out from across the table. Kai took his hand, giving it a squeeze. 'Take care of yourself.'

'I'll try,' Gaku promised.

'I'll hold you to that,' Kai declared. Gaku smiled. 'We ordering?' Kai asked.

Gaku nodded. 'I know what I want.' Kai turned around and raised a hand. The waitress saw him. But someone else did too.

'Hey!' a voice called out, 'what's this?' Gaku saw Kai tense. Two men came over, in suits as nice as Kai's. 'Asakura! Haven't seen you in a while and it's here, just my luck, huh?' Gaku put his hands under the table, covering the ring with his other hand.

'I don't care what you want, leave,' Kai said coldly.

'Aww, don't be like that! Haven't seen you in a while, we can catch up!' One of the men leaned against the table. He looked at Gaku.

'I said leave,' Kai repeated.

The man ignored him. 'Who's this? Finally got have another one after two years?' The man behind him grimaced, at least he knew this was a mistake. He grabbed his companion's arm. The man shrugged it off. His eyes turned considering. 'You don't look half bad, ' he reached for Gaku, Gaku flinched, 'why don't you take that off so we can have a look at you?'

His hand stilled in mid-air. Kai tightened his grip on the man's arm. He slowly rose out of his seat. He was radiating fury. Gaku's stomach clenched. He knew what was going to happen to the man. Kai-san and everyone around him has this well of cruelty and violence. Even Nene-san. But he knew that already, had said yes years ago despite that.

Magoroku appeared beside him. 'Let's go,' he said quietly. Gaku stood up.

'Hey, where are you going?' the man drawled. He stepped forward.

Hotei blocked his way. 'Back off,' Hotei said coldly. Magoroku led Gaku out of the restaurant and back to the car, opening the backseat door.

'Will they be ok?' Gaku asked quickly.

'They'll be fine,' Magoroku answered, 'they can handle themselves pretty well.'

Gaku slumped into the seat with a sigh. Even if he knew how dangerous Kai was, he was still more worried about him. What did that say about him? He waited anxiously. However many minutes later, the backseat door open. 'Are you ok? Are you hurt?' he asked breathless.

'Gaku,' Kai said, he looked into Gaku's eyes, 'I'm ok,' he said softly. Gaku nodded jerkily and Kai pulled him close. He wrapped his arms around Gakui. 'I'm ok.' Gaku slumped against him. 'Drive us home,' Kai ordered, not even turning to Magoroku.

'Yes, sir,' Magoroku answered. The car came to life a moment later. It started moving.

'I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought you there.' Kai's fingers shook as he smoothed down the back of Gaku's jacket. 'I won't happen again,' he said softly.

Gaku thought about it for a moment. 'No,' he said. He leaned back, looking up at Kai. 'It's not your fault,' he laid his hand on Kai's arm, 'I like that place and I don't want to stop going there because of this.'

Kai's gaze was intent. 'Ok,' he murmured, he kissed Gaku, 'ok.' He said it against Gaku's lips. He leaned forward, pinning Gaku against the seat.

'Magoroku-san and Hotei-san are here,' Gaku mumbled.

Kai smiled. 'Later,' he promised. He held Gaku on the ride home, Gaku tucking himself to his side. 'I'll cook for tonight,' Kai promised.

'I missed your cooking,' Gaku said softly.

Kai nuzzled his cheek. 'And after?' he said playfully.

'Anything you want.' Gaku answered simply. Because it was true. Kai could have anything he wanted, Gaku would give it to him, he'd already given himself after all.

Kai's smile widened. 'Then,' his dark eyes glittered, 'why don't I take my jacket off of you?' he whispered. Gaku blushed. He nodded. Kai's smile was pleased. The car stopped.

They got out. 'Be safe, Magoroku-san, Hotei-san' Gaku called out. Kai took his hand.

'I will,' Magoroku answered. Hotei nodded in agreement. Gaku waved as the car drove off. They turned to the café and started walking towards it.

When they went through the door, Kai pulled him closer. Gaku laughed, the edges of his eyes crinkling. He took off his face mask. Kai wrapped his arms around Gaku and leaned in. Gaku wrapped his arms around Kai's neck and met him halfway. They kissed. The kiss broke. 'I missed you,' Kai said. He kissed Gaku again. They kissed slow and sweet, the moment stretching on. The moment was too short when they parted.

'You're here now,' Gaku said. Kai looked at him for a moment before kissing his cheek. They untangled themselves and Kai made his way to the kitchen. Gaku watched him with a smile.

-----

Kai opened his eyes. He turned to the door. Gaku made a sound. Kai smiled and kissed the top of his head. He turned to the door again, he was waiting. And he didn't have to wait long. He heard footsteps coming towards it.

Kai tensed, even if he was hoping it was who he thought it was, he still had to prepared when it wasn't.

'Kai-sama,' it was Hotei's voice, 'we have him.'

Kai smiled and this was vicious. 'Thanks, you can go.' The footsteps retreated and Kai turned to Gaku.

He wrapped his arms around him and pulled him even closer. ''re 'pose t' be 'eepin',' Gaku mumbled.

Kai grinned. 'I will,' he murmured. He kissed Gaku's shoulder. His mind flashed to the hand reaching for Gaku and Gaku's flinch. He'll deal with the man later, he had time and he'd take his time. He was looking forward to it. He closed his eyes.

Gaku opened his eyes. There were bells ringing in his ears. He turned to it. It was his alarm. A hand came to rest on his wrist. 'Go to sleep,' Kai ordered.

''e 'fé,' Gaku protested.

'I'll take care of it,' Kai declared, he kissed Gaku's cheek. He leaned back and looked into Gaku's eyes. 'Go to sleep,' Kai repeated.

Gaku frowned. ''k,' he mumbled. Kai smiled. Gaku lied back down.

'I'll bring you food,' Kai promised.

And as he promised, there was food on their bedside table when Gaku woke up. He ate with a smile, he missed Kai's cooking. He took a bath and got ready. When he went downstairs, there was Kai. He was in the kitchen, hair carefully tucked under a bandana and a face mask on his face.

Gaku sat down by the counter. Kai turned to him as if automatic. 'You're only helping Nene today,' Kai declared.

Gaku thought it over. 'Ok.'

'And for the rest of the week,' Kai added.

Gaku stared at him. He smiled, 'Ok,' he said warmly then quietly, softly, 'welcome home.'

'I'm home,' Kai answered. And it was with same softness.

[lonelypond]

Doujin Suggestion List

Okay, so a question rolled across the dash and my one real vice is answering questions and we all need more yuri, here's a quick list of some of my favorite manga reads new and old.

Notes From The Garden Of Lilies -- all time fave

The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't A Guy At All -- fun, love the green

Kase-san just frikkin' adorable

Candy -- angsty but love it

Edible Flowers cute

Their Story I LOVE these goofs, so much fun

Collectors Adult life, amazing, work of art in communication dynamics

Crescent Moon And Donuts Nicely done, two characters probably on the asexual spectrum

Like, Share, N Subscribe slow but interesting

Office Romance Just cute

Takemiya Jin, author many many flavors, some not my speed but quality very high

Fluttering Feelings sadly unfinished, but so so good

Ebisu-san and Hotei-san two coworkers friction their way to helping each other

Accept My Fist Of Love Different, but worth it, by one of my favorite NicoMaki doujin artists

The Sea, You, And The Sun Who doesn't need a tropical vacation

From Aiu Station On The Hiragana Line I love a good opposites attract

Koigokoro Metronome Musicians mad crushing

Lily Love This and/or Pulse. Ratana Satis is a must read

My Dear Lass As sweet as the peaches on so many pages; lovely art

There you go.

[fotosdebuenosaires]

Un juego de acercamiento en 3 puntos distintos de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Parado en un punto, se acerca el objetivo y entre toma y toma va cambiando el movimiento, la gente, las luces y sombras, hasta el cielo. . Los testigos del momento, cada edificio y yo. . Imágenes 1 a 4 - HoteI NH Collection Lancaster en la esquina de Avenida Córdoba y Reconquista. Barrio de San Nicolás. . . Imágenes 5 y 6 - Fuga por la calle Dr Ricardo Rojas, de espaldas a la Plaza San Martín y viendo hacia Catalinas Norte. Barrio de Retiro. . . Imágenes 7 a 9 - Palacio de Aguas Corrientes desde la esquina de Ayacucho y Avenida Córdoba. Barrio de Balvanera. . . 📷: @ferraribsas . . #likebuenosaires #ig_buenosaires #igersoftheday #igers_argentina #loves_united_life #ig_argentina #argentina_estrella #argentina_greatshots #argentina_ig #loves_united_argentina #loves_united_southamerica #asi_es_argentina #total_argentina #loves_buenosaires #loves_argentina #great_captures_argentina  #buenosairesoftheday #argentina_illife #buenosairesve #wow_america  #bairesgrams #fotosdebuenosaires  #igersargentina #argentina #buenosaires #mimiradaporteña #visto_en_buenosaires #streetphotography (en Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj6SXsvvnQS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tokyoshrine]

Japan that no one knows. Don't kill them

Sakurada Shrine 　 3 2 17 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo Near Roppongi Hills

This shrine is located near Roppongi Hills, a building that symbolizes the city.

From the anecdote of Minamoto no Yoritomo, it seems as if cherry trees have been planted to connect with the people of the past. Upon entering the shrine grounds, it is very quiet. The events of the Heian period seem to come back to life today. A small Inari-san sits to the right of the main shrine and I almost overlooked it. This is also an important deity. I hope you will visit and like this comfortable shrine.

Sakurada Shrine Neighborhood 1 minute on foot Roppongi Hills　 2 minutes on foot Jyodo Sect. 7 minutes on foot Izumo Taisha Tokyo Branch Shrine 10 minutes on foot Asahi Shrine 11 minutes on foot Tatsudo Shinmyougu Tenzo-jinja Shrine 13 minutes on foot Juban Inari Shrine (Minato Shichifukujin Houshin Houshin) 14 minutes on foot Haseji Temple (Azabu Dai-kannon) 14 minutes on foot Azabu Hikawa Shrine 15 minutes on foot Hiroo Inari Shrine (Hiroo Inari Shrine) 17 minutes on foot Nogi Shrine 19 minutes on foot Akasaka Hikawa Shrine 19 minutes on foot Zempukuji Temple 20 minutes on foot Hisakuni Shrine (Minato Shichifukujin Hotei Shrine) 21 minutes on foot Motojinmyogu Shrine (Tenzo Shrine) 24 minutes on foot Iikura Kumano Shrine (Ebisu, one of the seven gods of good fortune in Minato) 24 minutes on foot Kokugakuin University Temple 25 minutes on foot Nishikubo Hachiman Shrine 25 minutes on foot Shibuya Hikawa Shrine 25 minutes on foot Akiba Shrine (Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku) 26 minutes on foot to Jodoshu Shinkoin Temple 29 minutes on foot Thatsuki Inari Shrine

[hikikomoriheadphonegirl]

[anime-to-the-t]

[witchofanguish]

after reading four manga in a row where I initially read the light-colored hair character as blonde and then later realized the hair was meant to be light brown, maybe I'll finally start getting the hint

[kamisenpai]

[offbeat-manga-ships]

EBISU-SAN TO HOTEI-SAN / エビスさんとホテイさん / EBISU-SAN AND HOTEI-SAN by Satou Nanki / サトウナンキ (story) & Kizuki Akira / きづきあきら (art) • chapter 3

[yuri-caps]

Adult lesbians? Wasn't there an old Yuri story about two office ladies? One of them was like a spoiled girl and the other was a single mother (but the bay is actually her sister's) and so at the beginning the spoiled girl dislikes the mother but ends up falling for her? It's quite short, about five chapters only.

so, i was looking around in dynasty’s OL tag and found this one:

and it seems to match up w/ ur description pretty well :00 (OLs, one of them has a niece, softcore enemies to lovers, 5 chapters)

it’s called “ebisu-san and hotei-san”!

[kyotodreamtrips]

Statue of Hotei (布袋) in the Ten'nō-dono of Manpuku-ji (萬福寺) in Uji City, Kyoto-Japan.

[nopperabounet]

Time to spread some drummer love for B-T’s dashing rhythm man, Yagami Toll on his 60th birthday~! 🎉🎉🎇✨🥂🎉🎉

May he grace us with many more years of drumming, charm, and always be our Aniki~ 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

Enjoy his FT 103 interview below.

Fish Tank 103 Interview with Yagami Toll Reporter: Okubo Yuka Translation: Lola

 Apart from what's going on currently, how have you been spending your time since New Year's?

Since New Year's it's been nothing but meetings. And as you know just recently I was a judge for "TAGO STUDIO TAKASAKI MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022." Was my third time judging. I got to meet with Hotei Tomoyasu-san for the first time in about six years since he was a guest.

How did judging the auditions go?

I didn't get to see the preliminary rounds, only the final one but there were several categories like karaoke, singer/songwriter, and band, and for the karaoke part, there was a woman who sang MISIA's "Everything." It was incredible. Ultimately though it was a band group that took the top prize. They were a band of senior high school students, around like 17 or 18 years old I think, called "Maguro Nikan." They were pretty good. The drummer and the vocalist were women, and the young drummer was so good, it surprised me. From what I heard they'd only been drumming for like three or five years or something. That's some gifted learning. And when they were asked, "But can you sustain this level of drumming for twenty songs?", she answered, "I've done it. Also, not to be rude but I've even done one man shows." *laughs*

I look forward to seeing more about them in the future. Didn't you also take some leisurely time in your home town?

During that period, I did return to Gunma. It had been a long time. I hadn't been back since the start of corona. So it'd been like two years. I caught up with old friends, local live house people, and we all drank and rekindled our friendship.

Now let's look back to last year's Budoukan performance, while it was once again broadcast as two parts, it was a new version of the "Misemono~" show wasn't it?

I pretty much left the song choice and structure of the show up to the others. But I think the idea of it being in two parts, was also to try to give some consideration to Imai, and let him have a bit of a break. Meanwhile he was out there walking around anyway *laughs*. Because we were told his recovery would take a full year, but by the point of that show it would have only been like seven months right?

I'm glad it ended without incident. Was there anything in particular that left an impression on you?

At the end of "DIABOLO", Imai was on lying on his back on the sofa with his legs going in the air *laughs*. On the whole, I was really happy with how things went from the beginning of "DIABOLO" to the end of "Alice in Wonder Underground." It had the right feeling for the "Misemono~."

It did. Also it was your first time performing "Koi" and "Go-Go B-T TRAIN" so how did that go?

We didn't change it from when we recorded them so I was able to play them as usual I guess.

I also noticed at a later streaming of the show on WOWOW that during "Maimu maimu" you had a tiny cymbal above the snare.

I had that there to have the same kind of jingle as like a tambourine when I hit it. That way it makes the right sound.

And you've been doing that since recording?

Yeah. I did have it during the recording too, and I've had it there for every performance of "Maimu maimu."

Really? Do you use it for other songs too?

Nah, it's purely a "Maimu maimu" thing.

As for costumes, you had two different colors, a green one, and a pink one.  The shade of green of the jacket is really pretty you know.

Well actually I had requested it to be Tiffany Blue *laughs*. But I've always loved green so I'm quite happy with the color.

You also have quite a lot of events coming up don't you Yagami-san?

I do, yes. I've got KEITH-san's 70th birthday event, Kagawa(Macoto)-kun's event in Gunma, and then there's SHIME-san's charity live. I'll be appearing with Blue Sky for the charity live.

Really? What songs were you planning on performing for KEITH-san's event?

For KEITH-san's, I was hoping to try some twin drumming action and play some ARB.

Twin drumming? Have you ever even shared a stage with KEITH-san  before?

This will be the first. We've drunk together and stuff but this will be the first time sharing a stage. See, my sneaky strategy is to have him next to me so I can watch him and take a page from his style book *laughs*.

*smiles* As for Kagawa-san's event "Macoto Kagawa Presents 'A thousand and one nights of Rock & Roll'", it is being hosted by Takasaki Club JAMMERS on (Saturday) June 18th.

I mean until now I've done "GBGB" events in Gunma but this year because many venues were being used as vaccination centers, they couldn't host shows. So I feel like this is making up for that a bit you know.

Perhaps it is? As far as the lineup goes, it's looking to be a gathering of distinguished people.

Yet I haven't had a word about what I'm supposed to be doing *laughs*. Like am I going to be doing covers of European music? What? I haven't even heard what kind of menu it's going to be, so I'm not really sure what to do *laughs*.

How long have you known Hiroishi Takehiko-san for?

Some twenty years. I guess since our Victor days?  But we haven't been with Victor in like twenty-six years right? So since about that long I guess. There's Ikehata Junji-san too from The Roosters. I haven't seen him in a long while either so I'm looking forward to being able to do that too.

It's hard though isn't it, since you'll have to be practicing so many different songs.

Well you know I don't really feel like practicing though *smiles*. I've already got the start of BUCK-TICK stuff while that's going on. So I don't know. Maybe if I practiced every day I'd be able to come off looking like a pro *laughs*.

You've been a pro for 35 years! *laughs* Still, despite not knowing what songs you'll be doing for some of these things, I imagine you're looking forward to the performances, and meeting up with everyone.

Yeah, I mean that's what interested me about it.

Starting in July, you have the start of the fan club and mobile members only lives. It's been a long time since you've toured in live houses right?

That's why I'm going to be so busy. I've been wondering if I'll be able to manage given that ( my body) has grown soft.

I think you can manage to squeeze in some ten minute warm ups before all the business sets in. I've also heard that there's been some song creation since the new year?

You're asking about recording? I just heard the demo tape myself.

I thought you'd already begun working on the songs.

Yes. But the recording itself hasn't begun yet, though it is progressing bit by bit.

What kind of feeling did the songs on the demo tape have for you?

At this point there's been about five I think. I'd say they have a completely different feeling than anything we've done till now, and from what I've heard there's a lot of potential there. Imai's been working, and it's like revving the engine to get things going but the final thing is writing a song that can be used as a single. Because as of now none of the songs really fit for a single. They feel more like a lead in.

I thought you had some songs from Hoshino-san as well?

Yeah. Hide's stuff is always good. As for Imai, nothing of his is really single worthy yet but then again when Acchan sings, that does make it different too right. Like when Acchan sings, it completely changes the songs that they made. So as of right now, nobody can really tell where things are going.

But it seems you've got the foundations of an album. That's exciting. As for the contents of the fan club and mobile members only lives, what kind of tour would you like it to be?

Right now what I'm wishing for is for people not to have to wear masks you know? Because of course I'd like to see people's reactions right. I wonder if that will be possible by the time we have the lives, and I hope that everyone will be able to enjoy themselves. But I have no idea what the situation will be like by then so I just hope we can get people into it.

With the start of the tour is the beginning of your 35th anniversary year.

We started when I was twenty-five, and this year I'm turning sixty, so that's how I know it's 35 years *smiles*. Makes it easy for me to remember.

Yes *smiles*. I hope you have a magnificent 60th birthday celebration. Would you please say something to everyone who is looking forward to it?

We already announced our plans for our 35th anniversary at the end of the year in Budoukan so I'm hoping  we get to do all the things we had planned for it. As the time draws nearer, I absolutely hope you will all come to see us live.