[translation] October 2006 Winkup - Ueda's "Recommend/Not Recommend"

[acchikocchi]

So I did this tonight instead of writing. Whoops. What can I say, all those posts about Ueda on kattunlove were making me feel guilty.

Original scans by emeree at boys_paper. :D



[Recommend]

Going to see an artist live. Recently I went to a live for the first time. It was awesome. The feel of our concerts is of costume changes and dancing, right? There's a huge stage and sets. But it wasn't like that, it was songs and lighting. The quality of the lighting was incredibly high. There was no set on the stage, just the band, so the lighting was the only decoration. They really were cool. I got goosebumps several times. When I noticed, it was because I was leaning so far forward I almost fell over. Up until then I'd never seen another artist's live, so I had thought I'd go to study one. I was hoping I could absorb a few things. Far from just 'absorbing', there was almost a revolution in my thought. It became a really good stimulus. Everyone should go to different lives. Something new might come to mind. Like for me, something I want to do became clear. At the next concert, I'll be able to dazzle you with the lighting. With songs and lighting.
Speaking of things near to me, how about boxing, everyone? (laughs) I've been sparring lately, but I can't hit my opponent at all. I only get punched, and then crumble. (embarrassed smile) But that's also a kind of studying. Of course it's an experience, no matter what. Both going to lives and boxing. As a result of that, I've added "road work" to my training menu. I was getting tired after just two rounds, so I asked "What can I do to improve my stamina?" and was told "All you can do is run". The distance is about 5km, I think. I do that once every three days. The next day my muscles are sooo sore. Even that is lessening little by little, but still. There's boxercising for girls, too. You should try it.

[Not Recommend]
Badmouthing people. As a human being I can't recommend that. It's easy to do when the person you're talking about isn't around. Complaining or whatever. But that kind of person can't say anything to the other person's face. I think the people around you will also like the ability to speak directly to the person in question more. I say things straight out, too. I think for humans having things said behind one's back is the most disagreeable. The people around me are all guys who say things straight out, so I've never had a bad experience because of that. But my friends have had times when they've been troubled about stuff like "This and that was said behind my back". I've talked over things with those friends. I don't think it would be strange for people who have things said about them to be stressed.


T/N: ...he'd never been to a non-Johnny's concert before. Is this the norm for Johnny's idols? If it is, it explains so much.

Comments

[winged-kame.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the translation! Ueda should release a boxercising video for girls and then we'll be sure to get to shape, ne? ^_~

[acchikocchi.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh, that would be hilarious. And awesome. XD

And you're welcome!

[emeree.livejournal.com]

Is this the norm for Johnny's idols? If it is, it explains so much.

LOL ♥ I only know a whole bunch of them (including Jin and Jun and I'm sure many others :D) went to see Madonna not that long ago XDD

Man, I love your translations. And ummm.. are you possibly, maybe, even just a little related to, or the same person ascerisier? *hides*

[acchikocchi.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I heard about that. XD Wish I had been there - "I see you like American singers! What a coincidence!"

Why thank you! ♥ And yes, yes I am. I had to make a separate account due to RL bleedover, but it's no secret. :D I could have *sworn* it was in my userinfo... well, obviously not. ^^;

[emeree.livejournal.com]

Heh not that I'm a stalker or anything I saw the other translations at your LJ at I was like... 'damn I swear I've read these before' and decided to ask before I accused you of stealing your own translations. Um yes, hello :D

[acchikocchi.livejournal.com]

I appreciate the thought! XD

[chibi-hime.livejournal.com]

He should slowly ease into running 5km (I think that's a little over 3 miles?). That would help instead of just killing himself o_O But I do agree with his reasoning about bad mouthing people.

I would hope that JE members get a chance to go to lives of other bands. The atmosphere in certain groups are amazing and the total opposite of what they present.

Thanks for the translation ^_^

[acchikocchi.livejournal.com]

You're welcome!

Yeah, it made me wonder if they realize that the concerts they give are not exactly normal. XD

[x-tsuyame-x.livejournal.com]

Thank you for this~ ^^v I just recently bought this magazine, and I was really curious as to what their reccomends/not reccomends were... haha, i do buy japanese magazines without knowing much japanese, yes. ^^;;

[acchikocchi.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! And hey, there's always the pictures, right? *_*

[x-tsuyame-x.livejournal.com]

^o^ My thoughts exactly!~<3 xD

[xo-kannie.livejournal.com]

5KM?.. i can't even run half a mile ROFL. seriously sad.

T-T CHYEA UEDA, LIKE I'LL EVER GET THE CHANCE TO GO TO A LIVE CONCERT. maybe hongkong artists but theyre boring >_>;..

lol i love his [NOT RECOMMEND]. i see more of KAT-TUN that way. they all speak their bad thoughts to each others faces and not hiding it. maybe thats why sometimes they dont get along, but since the problems are out, they'll be trying to work peace into it. loveee them ♥

THANKS FOR YOUR HARDWORK ^^

[xo-kannie.livejournal.com]

seee i know magazine articles are very interesting and precious but too bad i can't read them. if i could, i would be hyper and high 24/7. just one article from a page can get me thinking so much already ;o.. if only theres a site/place where girls translate every part of every KAT-TUN magazines :X but that'll be too much to ask for LOL x_x

[acchikocchi.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! :D

And that's an interesting idea, if someone could organize it. Hmmmmm. :D

[kurai-yume.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the translation. :D It made me happy reading it. 5km *dies* ugh. just ugh. I don't blame his muscles for being sore. >_

[acchikocchi.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! ^_^ And yeah, I totally agree about the running. I mean, I know I'm a wimp, but still. @_@

[acchikocchi.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! And I was wondering the same thing. XD

[bunengshuode.livejournal.com]

OMG. I just read all the snippets that you posted of your bodyswitching fic on darkeyedwolf's crack pin drama post and can I just say you are genius? ♥ Do you mind if I friend you?

[acchikocchi.livejournal.com]

XD I swear, that place is better exposure than jent_fanfics.

And sure thing! New friends = ♥! :D :D :D

[bunengshuode.livejournal.com]

LOL. Because she's somehow collected all the really dedicated crack fangirls in one place? XD

[acchikocchi.livejournal.com]

Apparently so. All I know is that there's something in the air that makes the most cracked-out concepts suddenly seem like the best ideas ever. ^^;;;

[bunengshuode.livejournal.com]

XD. Crack is always the best idea ever! ♥

[hydeist-wannabe.livejournal.com]

"But it wasn't like that, it was songs and lighting. The quality of the lighting was incredibly high." zomg techiegeek! *raburabu!*

thanks so much for the translation, i've been really wanting to know what his recommend/not recommends were (and yes ueda, most concerts are about the music more than the showiness...plz call me when i get to japan in 4-ish years and i'll take you to many many concerts) ...though that makes me think...so that means he's never been to a gackt concert even though he idolises the guy? ...for shame, gackt's an amazing concert producer...