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This song is a present of blessings. Please grab a lot of blessings and work hard on walking down this moment towards the future.
(J Friends Video 1999)
On feeling lonely
Me, Dohmoto Tsuyoshi, is an extremely lonely guy. Sleeping alone at night is very lonely. But now, with Kenshirou, it's fine. Everyday, I use my arm as a pillow for him. With him fast asleep on one arm, I will fall asleep whilst holding the tiny hand of Kenshirou. Thinking of it, it's the same as holding my mom's hand whilst falling asleep when I was small kid.
(Myojo Date: July, 1999)
On getting 20 (20 is the age of adulthood in Japan)
I don't feel any different being 20. (smiles) For me, age does not change me but this year, I started keeping a dog (miniature dachshund). That gives me a lot of mental effects. For me, he's my son. (laughs) When I have to leave him at home and go to work, I feel horrible. When I come back home, he will get all excited and start licking my face. That gives support to my heart so that I can keep on working hard everyday. That feeling is a big change.
(Seventeen Date: July, 1999)
On being alone in an no man's island
When asked which 3 things will he want if he ends up in a no man's island:
Guitar, Kenshirou and dog food. As for my own food, I can always go fishing. But if this is some sort of TV programme and I have to go there on my own, then I would rather leave Kenshirou in someone's care or else he will be pitiable. In that case, I will bring a guitar, saucepan, and some water.
(Wink Up Date: July, 1999)
On his life recently
Kenshirou (Tsuyo chan's dog) has been left at home these days. In the morning, when I go out, I will put on my favourite music and leave a Tshirt worn by me in bed, so that he won't feel lonely. When I get a break at work, I will think about what sort of bride should I get him. For house chores, my elder sister comes over to help me with it. On mother's day, I bought my mom a pair of pierce earrings. With a letter written together with my sister, saying "Take care of us even from now on". My mom was very happy about it and said "thank you".
(Potato Date: July, 1999)
On cool guys and girls
I think Okada Junichi is a cool guy. He cares about his friends, has a good sense of justice, and is conscientious. He is kind to girls but is shy with girls. He has almost all the qualities I look for in a cool guy. I think it's essential to have some sort of shyness. I don't like guys who can easily hold a girl. If you are shy, you will have to overcome a lot of things. This weakness is good and that makes girls feel safe too.
Also, guys who treasure friendship is good. Someone who will rush to help friends in crisis is so macho. I have always admired that kind of guys and wanted to become such a guy. I am working on becoming such a guy everyday now.
Cool girls? That's girls who love only one guy. No matter what, she believes in him and keeps on loving him. That's in a way very cool. If you can have so much thoughts for someone, that's good. But maybe that's kind of naive.
(Wink Up Date: June, 1999)
On drawings
I can draw OK, but I am poor at painting. So, when I was a kid, I drew with a pencil first and then my sister would paint it for me. It was a division of labour. That way of creating something with my sister made me feel very happy.
(Junon Date: June, 1999)
On animals
Animals are honest and they never lie. Also, when you touch them, you feel happy. These are the good things about animals; they make you feel at peace. From the time I was born, I had always had animals at home, so having animals around for me is but natural. Kenshirou? He is very, very happy. But sometimes I feel sorry for him. I can't play with him often. Recently I feel sorry to him about this. Compared to other dogs, he gets less time to play, also at places where he can't enter, I often have to leave him in the cage. Compared to the average dogs, he also gets less walking time. It's tough for dogs too. They have to adjust their lives to that of human beings. So I try to make up for him by being extra sweet to him when we are together, and I try to live my live centred around a dog. For example, "Sorry, today I have to give Kenshirou a shampoo." (smiles)
(Wink Up Date: May, 1999)
On his ideal girl
I am extremely troublesome, so someone who can take care of me will be nice.
(TV Kids Date: April, 1999)
On USA vs. UK
America and New York, there are so many people and have that business-like atmosphere. Tokyo is the same and there is this feeling of being chased after by time. For me, rather than places like that, I like places like Yoyogi Park in autumn with the trees drying up and leaves all fallen down. Then someone tell me, "Then you probably will like London".
(The Television Date: 27 March, 1999)
On his preference for cats or dogs
Maybe because dogs move in groups, they will come over to your place very often. I am happy when they do that. Cats are more a loner. They often give that feeling of "leave me alone" and that makes me feel lonely. Even if they are called, they often don't respond. When I feel like feeling some warmth, I think dogs will be a better choice than cats.
(Popolo Date: May, 1999)
On his dream life
In my drama (Kimi to ita mirai no tame ni), there was this scene when I have a house by the sea and do a little bit of farming and thereby become self-sufficient. I think that's a great life. People think that since I am doing this kind of work (being an idol), I will be extravagent and active. But I am really down-to-earth. When I can be at that kind of place, I will probably be the most relaxed.
(Popolo Date: May, 1999)
On parks
I like parks very much. When I have time, I often go to parks. Because I like trees and the "green", I like parks that are spacious and rich with nature. For example, places like the Yoyogi Park. I would take my guitar there and think about writing a song there. When I started playing the guitar and did not like the melody, I would just lie down there. I really often do that. Lying down on a bench, or just lying down on the grass with the guitar as my pillow.
(Popolo Date: May, 1999)
On the importance of his family
I felt it (the importance of having his family around) especially when I am down with a cold. In January, on my only day off for the month, I got a cold and had to sleep the day away. That was tough. Alone, I was saying, " My head is painful" and opened the refrigerator. At the end, there was nothing special in the fridge, I just heated up some frozen food. I was seriously thinking, "Would I be unable to have the cold bug cured and die?" When I was with my family, they would make some congee for me and give me an ice-pack. I took that for granted. When I had them around, I did not notice the importance of their existence.
(Myojo Date: May, 1999)
On his life with a puppy
This puppy has enriched my life, but I become more and more an "indoor" type of person. Because this guy (the puppy) is at home, I almost don't go out at all. I am always with him. I can't imagine life without him now. Now, rather than girls, it's all about this guy. I won't say that with this guy, I won't need a girlfriend. But you understand my feelings. I think, "Just having this guy around is great." I don't even take the initiative to call anyone these days. I receive one or two phone calls these days only. For presents, rather than me receiving presents, I will be happier if this guy gets a present. I feel like a dad now, really. (laughs) At the age of 19, I am rehearsing as a daddy with a kid. (smiles)
(Wink Up Date: April, 1999)
On slipping back in time
When asked if he could born again, what time does he want to return to:
Return to my 5th or 6th year at primary school, go to a secondary school and then a high school as normal. Then, become a comics writer. Or maybe, become a writer. If that doesn't work either, I want to do a job that is related to design. I don't know what exactly do I want to do, but it will be towards that direction.
(Popolo Date: April, 1999)
On things he wants that cannot be bought with money
When asked what does he want that cannot be bought with money:
People, sometimes for the sake for self-protection, have to tell lies to others and to one's own self. To live in such a world, maybe this is inevitable, and although I do it sometimes too, I think that this is bad. If it's possible, I don't want to do that. Among friends that I trust, I don't have to do that. So, if it's possible, (I want) a world where lies are not needed, an environment where people don't have to tell lies and deceive each other.
(Popolo Date: April, 1999)
On dating rich girls
In "Kimi to ita mirai no tame ni" (For the sake of the future where we once were), Tsuyoshi plays a guy who dates a rich girl in one of his many "lives". When asked if he wants to date a rich girl and if there is such a girl around him:
No, no, no such a girl around me. But even if there is one, I will be poor at dealing with rich girls. (smiles) Totally impossible. I will feel suffocated. (smiles) I don't think I want to date a rich girl. I will feel that I have to be exceptionally careful when I am with a rich girl. That's not good. For girlfriends, it will be better if I can just be myself around her.
(Popolo Date: April, 1999)
On his dog, Kenshirou
About one and a half month ago, Tsuyo chan started keeping a miniature dachshund (Kenshirou) as a pet:
I had always said that I wanted a dog as a pet. But I gave up because I thought that it was impossible. But one day when I walked into a pet shop, I saw Kenshirou and I thought, "No, I couldn't do this". Then he had this ugly face and gave me that look that says "Take me! Take me!" I changed my mind thre and then.
This guy (Kenshirou) looks really awful when he is asleep. He doens't remember how to use the toilet. Recently, when I put him on my bed and I went out to brush my teeth, he passed some excretion on my bed. I had to change the bed sheets, blow-dry the wet bits with a hair-dryer. But it was still stinking a little bit. Of course, I got angry, but I hope that he will remember how to go to the toilet earlier so that life will be easier for me.
(Myojo Date: April, 1999)
On "breaking up"
On the subject of "breaking up", Tsuyo chan thinks of a memory on a road back home back in his secondary school days:
On that day, I had tears coming up in my eyes, whilst waking the road back homw. I thought, "Today might be the last time I walk here", whist I slowly, slowly walked this slowly upward slope. My heart hurt; depressed; but there was nothing I could do; even now, I still remember the regrets. I left the city where I was brought up without even saying goodbye properly to my friends.....
The road that I picked for chasing after my dreams was a dangerous one. Beginning to live in this big metropolis called Tokyo, the first half year, I was damaging my tummy everyday. I was weak, so I began to think too much. Very quickly, I began to dislike myself and became troubled.
But that was myself, and that's why there are people like my family, my friends, my colleagues who support me.
This is what I take pride of more than everything else. I am a much blessed man.
People, when they are chased after, have a habit of misunderstanding that they are all alone. Even for someone like me who is supported by so many people, there were times when I felt the same way.
But that's not true.
Thinking this way is when one only takes notice of one's self. That's because when he gets so completely hurt to that level.
In such times, now I think, "let's take a look at the scenery around us". I feel annoyed by the way I depend on others. But even the way I sound weak, the way I cry, these are all myself, so let's love myself at all these different times. People, alone cannot get hold of dreams, hope or love; we are but weak beings.
It will be great if fights will become extinct and people will help each other out.
Then, it will be great if tomorrow turns out to be a fine day....
(Myojo Date: April, 1999)
On "Yamenaide Pure"
It was difficult. It's an unpredictable song. But at the end, we sing it the "Kinki Kids" way. If it gets a good reception, then it will be great.
(Monthly The Television Date: April, 1999)
Will add in some more later. So please come back later.
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