the theory of flight

I can't help but reminisce about the Golden Age of the juniors when I read the latest Takkiren.  It's filled with good memories from years back.  And it's cute how Arashi went inside Takki's dressing room in an orderly fashion.  Just pure cuteness!  Takki will always be their junior leader.  Awww...*sighs*

Enjoy reading!

Takizawa Rengou Vol. 344

14 May

Otsukarechan

Iya~ Enbujou came to an end and I took a deep breath. Reverberations still remain, but now there’s Takitsuba’s new single!! 「Koi uta」

Feels good I’ll be working on promotions for the release soon Now I’m in the dressing room for Ogosho recording, and Arashi members came to visit me one after another. Furthermore, each one came in orderly I could see everyone after a long time Enbujou ended, I went to Guam, got tanned, and my skin has peeled off. Aiba-chan looked at my tanned body and said in a word.

 
(The sun) licked you

 
This was said by funny Aiba-chan with his subtle expression

 
And Oh-chan was.

silently peeling my skin

Can I just spell A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E? *points at Rida and Aiba*

Thanks so much to http://takki.us and qwe for translating the latest Takizawa Rengou.  Thanks a lot Mich for allowing me to repost it on my vox.  I truly appreciate it. :)

Now, I'm off to read the Con reports.  See you all later! ^_^

Late reaction since I only got to watch VS Arashi last night but the way Aiba mouthed "chotto matte" at the end was a perfect combination of endearing, sexy, funny and entertaining.  Aiba-chan, you have a way with words!  Not only words but facial expressions that will last a lifetime!

The stare!  Enough said.

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The "gomen" factor.  And the apologetic smile...

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The many faces, too of Sakurai Sho.

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The enigmatic newscaster.

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Oh-chan, with the tongue sticking out, the cutest ever.  Plus, Sho...Sho...Sho.

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The look of 3 confident guys waaaaaaay before losing. ^_^

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The look of a sore loser.  The sore loser who I LOVE with all my heart.

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Casper I mean Nino, can I keep you forever? ^_^

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...and I'm so glad. :)

Last year when it was announced that Nino and Sho were starring together in Yamada Tarou, my insides were close to popping out because of excitement.  As an Arashi fangirl, it was one of those dream teams that you wished would work together and it did materialize.  Actually, any Arashi pairing would be a dream come true for me whether it be on the small or big screen.

Now comes the confirmation that Ohno's finally in a drama, thank God that the rumors were true!  We are literally thirsty for a long time for something like this to happen.  And this announcement was more special because it is Rida.  This moment makes me...it's absolutely hard to describe what I'm feeling because we're talking about Rida here!  The enigmatic, lovable and eternally kind leader who lets others shine because he simply is the heart and soul of Arashi. *weeps with joy*

Then, comes news that Toma's with him.  That's another dream come true!  Rida and Toma in one dorama, let's get ready to rumble!  People wanted Toma to debut with Arashi then and he has always been close to all the members.  Talk about things falling into place.  All I can say is, this is definitely a momentous occasion. 

Toma, your new hairstyle literally killed me!  Plus, your army jacket and your black hair.  There's nothing to ask more really.  Except to wish that May would become July and see both of you in action! 

For the theme song, will it be an Arashi and Toma collaboration? *fingers and feet crossed*

INXS:  Nino, can I apply to be your apprentice and let's do magic tricks together?  You were amazing on the latest Himitsu episode and you can have an alternate career as a magician.  A magician who loves berating others with his wit and sarcasm!  Haha!

INXS 2:  Next on everybody's wish list.  An Aiba dorama.  How about an Aiba and Jun together?  Hehe.  Anything's possible. ^_^

INXS 3:  As I was about to post my entry, I realized it was a long one.  Just proves how happy I am with the latest turn of events! XD

I only got to watch the latest Shukudai episode last night and when I logged on this morning, it's heartwarming to know that many have noticed the subtle rabu-rabu moments among members like the one that Ohmiya showed last Monday.

Plus, I haven't capped in a while so sharing these precious little rabu-rabu discoveries is such a fun thing to do.

1.  We all loved it when Nino opened the sketch pad for Rida in such a doting manner.

2.  When the guest uttered a wonderful comment and Sho said "ume" then, grunted...aaah, you know what I mean. ^_^

3.  What I love about Sho is how he laughs because of his baka ways, his hilarious shrieks when he finds his drawings funny.  I could really go on and on about why I love this scene.

4.  When Sho vehemently opposes the guest's drawing that it doesn't look like a praying mantis (or was it a grasshopper?), I loved the manly way he goes about it.  And he doesn't care that the guest is a lady.  Way to go!  Fight for what you believe in, Sho! XD

5.  Aiba's hop, skip and jump moment made me want to hop, skip and jump with him too!  Haha!  If ever I have kids in the future, I want them to have Aiba's disposition in life.  If we all have Aiba's enthusiasm, there will be world peace!

6.  When Aiba pointed something about the hippo with his knowing look on his face, I died!  Then, he smiled.  I died some more!

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7.  Jun, can you listen to my heart too?  Haha!  I know the heart is on the left side but he just looked too cute!

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8.  Ohno, ohno!  You give the most surprised or dead-pan reactions and I love you greatly for it!  When he gave this fleeting glance to the guest, it read of one thing...only one thing.  Oh, no!  This girl has no rhythm!  Love it, Rida!

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9.  Why do I find this pose incredibly sexy?

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10.  Again, why do I find this pose incredibly sexy too?  Nino curling, shaking and shriveling like a snake just justifies why I love him so!

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Just got to get it out of my system.  This week's episode of Himitsu no Arashi-chan rocked big time!!!

Aiba + Lil Tots = KAWAII LOVE x Sho's deadpan expression and making beautiful eyes = MAKSHIMUM LOVE

I was most impressed with Sho's segment.  The interpreter wowed me!  I am still in awe of her greatness!  When she shouted "aarrrggggh" when interpreting Jun's part in HYD 2, I want to be her best friend.  Haha!  I seriously want her job.  If only I get to do what she gets to do everyday...man, it's my dream job!

Happy-chan, I'm reminded of you when I saw Sho's segment!  What you're doing right now is amazing!   Keep it up! *hugs*

Plus, I loved Sho's reaction when the interpreter wasn't able to shake his hands (some sort of confusion materialized) and I further loved it when the other 4 guys patched everything together and the interpreter explained her side.  So so so cute!  And did you notice Nino's sort of shocked reaction when the first shaking of hands didn't occur?  Priceless! XD

It's finally Sho's time to shine! ^_^

Okaeri, Zhe! *hugs*

XDDDD

INXS:  Happy Labor Day!  No work today.  Yey!

INXS 2:  Laine buzzed me on YM and told me that the pictures of her Japan trip were already up in her Multiply blog.  And she took pics of these guys, her other presents for me.  Haha!

Two of my friends went to Japan last week.  Zhe is still in Japan while Laine arrived last Monday.  First off, thanks thanks Zhe for the Arashi goodies!  Thanks too for the text messages and emails that you sent us.  Can't wait to hear your stories when you get back next week especially your Chiba adventure! *hugs*

To celebrate Laine's return, we had dinner last Tuesday and the stories about her Japan experience are funny and refreshing that I had to post some of them here since it involves a group known by the name of Arashi. XD

My friends and I would have dinner normally once a week and we would always talk about our Japanese boys, Japanese doramas, anything Japanese.  Laine at that time hadn't watched any dorama (but she finally started last year) and was totally clueless about who we were talking about.   But being a good friend that she is, Laine would listen to us and ask questions now and then and we would show her pictures about them.

Back to her Japan trip, Laine was going around Asakusa when she came across a street filled with souvenir shops.  She entered one shop randomly and was surprised to see that it was different compared to the other stores because it was filled with JE boys!  Haha!   The moment that she stepped in, Nino's picture caught her eye and said out loud, "It's Nino of Arashi!"  Love her! 

Laine quickly went to have a closer look but the name written was Ninomiya instead of Nino so she sort of panicked.  LOL!  But she saw that there was Arashi written on it and the shop was filled with so much Arashi stuff.  Again, to make sure, she asked their tour guide if it was indeed Nino of Arashi by pointing at the picture.  The tour guide said yes and was impressed that she knew who Nino is.  Me and my friends were now teasing Laine that she's so sugoi for knowing Nino! :p

Then, Laine proceeded to ask about Takki.  The tour guide didn't quite get what she said so she thought she pronounced wrongly.  She said Takizawa Hideaki promptly and the tour guide was more shocked than ever because she knew Takki's complete name!  Laine then proceeded to ask the tour guide about Fujiki Naohito.  Suge, Laine!  You learned a lot from us!  Hahaha!

We were laughing at Laine's other story about seeing lots and lots of magazines with "Matsumoto Jun" on the cover.  Here's what she said in Tagalog.  "Grabe, sikat si Matsumoto!  Panay sya ang cover ng mga magazines na nakita ko.  Si Matsumoto-san and si Shun ang nakikita ko."  It goes something like this in English, "Matsumoto is really popular!  I keep on seeing Matsumoto-san and Shun on the cover of magazines."  She really calls Jun, Matsumoto or Matsumoto-san!  Bwahaha!

Here's what she gave me.  Though it's not official, it's kinda expensive and the quality's good. :)

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Nino_back

It's so good to watch Shukudai with Mel-chan, my officemate who I keep on mentioning in my Vox entries because she really loves Jun!   Plus, I appreciate her enthusiasm each time I show her Jun and Arashi clips.  I can see her face light up with excitement!  Just last week, I showed her Jun's Yabai Yabai Yabai peformance and she can't help but blush and utter saikou over and over again.

We watched the latest Shukudai episode together awhile ago wherein Jun was harassing the guest and we both said afterwards, Jun is definitely SHIAWASE!  The intensity of Jun's eyes killed me!  Mel even added that she wished she was the girl instead.  Haha!  Mel-chan, I can see your red cheeks until now.  You're blushing all over! ^_^

INXS:  Saw Aiba's bare back (the part near the waist area) and hmmm...XD

INXS 2:  Aiba's stare is a killer in last week's Himitsu episode!  I just had to show this cap in all its glory!  I didn't cut the screencap at all.  The Aiba stare in its unadulterated form!  *diessss*

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I'm pretty sure that most of us have watched the Odoroki 4 Special but I can't help notice something.  Pray tell, how can you not fall in love with this little boy dressed in a tuxedo with matching goggles and cymbals to boot???!!!  This is THE look of a very very hot man!  Plus, this little boy decked in a very spiffy outfit will be dunked in a big tub of water!  What more can you ask for? XD

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Look at him hit the cymbals.  That's fierce! *winks*

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Of course, he has to do the peace sign no matter what!  Haha!  Even if you throw him off a plane or a boat, I'm positive beyond positive, he'd still do that. *peace back*

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God, I really love this boy!  Brings a ray of sunshine everyday in my life!  He never fails...

INXS:  2 posts in a day.  Second time I did that ever.  I'm on a roll!  Haha! ^_^

Okay, I'm at work but my mind's blank.  Zilch.  Why you may ask?  Because the Time Con DVD is on my mind!  Wanna go back home, lounge comfortably on my bed and watch it nonstop.  I wasn't able to properly watch the DVD last night since I started around 11 pm.  I arrived at home past 9 pm and immediately RAN towards my room at lightning speed.  Believe me when I tell you that I don't run.  I even don't like walking!  This is what Arashi does to me.  Haha!  My dad even commented that I arrived early considering that by other people's standards, it's already late.  The perils of work.  Only Arashi can make me go home early.

My hands were shaking because I didn't want to ruin the pamphlet (folded accordion-style) and I didn't want to scratch the 2 DVDs.  While I'm doing this, my dad's looking and laughing at me.  I just had to laugh along with him because I looked hilarious.  I was close to actually wearing gloves for this task.  Kidding!  Bwahaha!

I don't know if these are really spoilers but it's up to you if you want to read it.  So far, what I've noticed were the following as I was scanning the DVD:
1.  The DVD quality is different in the sense like you can grab Arashi if you reach your hand and put it inside the screen.  It looked like you were watching it in real-time.  Hmmm, how I wish I could describe it in detail.  But you can see it especially during the Fight Song numbers.  It felt so real.  If you thought that the AAA + in Dome DVD was so clear, think again.

2.  They didn't focus on Sho's hips in "Can't Let Go" seriously!  Hahaha!  Because I remember reading posts from way back from people who have seen Sho live (and I have seen the fancams too) and THE hips were grinding!  This is one number that I had to rewind lots of times! ^_^

3.  Aiba is unbelievably genki!!!  He can light up the Tokyo Dome and all the other domes combined all by himself.  And man, he runs fast.  Really fast!

4.  Rida running after Nino is LOVE.  His peaceful demeanor amidst screaming fans is undeniably admirable!  Plus, to copy what the fangirls are doing like fixing their hair etc. is again, love.

5.  Lots and lots of Jun.  Yeah, lots and lots of smiling Jun that makes you go awwww.  His Yabai-Yabai-Yabai is amazing.  He really perfected it.

6.  Aaahhh, Nino and Niji.  Aaaahhhh...to say that he sang it heartfelt would be an understatement.  When you see his head throbbing back in utter surrender to the song and sweat dripping down his face and neck, you just have to believe that Ninomiya Kazunari is everything that is good in this world.  That's no exaggeration. XD

Glad to get that out of my chest and share why Arashi is worth it.  Simply.  Absolutely.  Now, back to work. :)

INXS:  They made everyone do 2 giant waves inside the Dome - one slow and one that involves jumping, I think, thanks to Aiba's suggestion.  Loved it!