Ichinose Tokiya 5th Anniversary Interview
[Translation Event Release: ICHINOSE TOKIYA]
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Interview: Ichinose Tokiya (CV: Miyano Mamoru)
Translator: Admin Yamashina
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ICHINOSE TOKIYA SOLO INTERVIEW
-- A future created with what has been cultivated --
The Ichinose Tokiya with a past that brings him to where he currently is, he'll be here to talk about how he has made his career up to this moment, and his future prospects.
Q1: When did you become conscious that you should be working in the entertainment industry? What brings you into the industry?
A: I think it's when I actually placed my mind into it. When I was young, I have learnt many things under my mother's suggestion. I believe it's my natural interest in the entertainment industry as well as the built up experience cultivated from the things I've learnt in the past. When I think about it right now, it hits me hard to know that so many skills are required in the industry. Asides that, I also have strong interests in music, I enthusiastically took up music lessons. With that, I was able to play many kinds of instruments. Although I could play many instruments, but I couldn't play it in a professional level.
Q2: So you had your musical talents from the past, your singing is great too!
A: Not really, my singing is a misery. I would rather to say that I'm bad at it. That is why I had to work several times harder than anyone else so that I could reach a level where it's good enough for hearing. Even up till today, regardless which songs I've sung, I have never thought that it's perfect. However, I think that it is also why I feel attracted to keep improving. For my accumulated effort into all these hard work, I am praying that I could stay alive (bitter laughs). To write 'vocals' as my specialty in my profile, it's also a commandment to myself. Besides a way to give myself some embarrassment, it also motivates me to work harder for improvements. For the songs that I currently couldn't perform, I hope to be able to perform it someday.
Q3: Let's hear about your work in your previous agency before joining Shining Agency.
A: When I was little, our family moved from Fukuoka to Tokyo, so I was having a schedule busier than a normal primary school kid. Due to my work nature, I did not have enough of time to play with other kids of my age. There were many adults around me. However, I did not feel lonely and had a lot of fun at work. I also worked with our current president back then. At that moment, I have never thought that our current president will invite me into his agency. As someone that has given me a lot of impact, there are so much that I can remember about him.
Q4: How about HAYATO?
A: I think he's someone with a lot of reviews, someone desired, and someone loved a lot. When I said I wanted to work as Ichinose Tokiya, I wanted to be honest to myself. Because I went against my heart as HAYATO, I also wondered if I would be betrayed by those supported me. With a lot in mind, I have made my decision. Because there was HAYATO, I am here now. Because of his activities in the previous agency, I have learnt a lot and received a lot of experiences. Because I am able to express myself better now, I am very thankful to him.
Q5: Are you satisfied with your current work?
A: I think I am working in a blessed environment. I don't feel dissatisfied with any activities itself. However it is also strange when you realize that the more you work, the more the people would ask you to do for their greeds. You would be asked to try something more each time, and soon you will realize that it would seem like you never had enough of time to do everything. Although it is also a proof that I have enjoyed work, it is also one of my greatest troubles now (bitter laughs) because I besides music, I wanted to challenge myself in many other ways.
Q6: Now, please let us know about your visions.
A: Regardless what happens, it brings me personal growth and I hope that I could show everyone on my progress. Furthermore, I also do not with to have only an image, as I'm hoping to look into newer ways to portray myself. I want to exist in a way where you won't have your eyes away from me. I hope that everyone would stay with me throughout the process. In response to everyone's expectations without forgetting what I initially wanted, I believe I can achieve my goals so please support me.
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15 Questions with Ichinose Tokiya
Q1: Anything changed compared to your past self?
A: I became more accepting towards different kinds of personalities. If it's in the past, there are things that would be absolutely intolerable.
Q2: What's your treasure?
A: I do not really have something that I specifically treasure, but I always have the books that I am interested to read around me.
Q3: How many hours do you sleep on average?
A: I try my best to keep it at 6 hours. Days ago my workload has started to be more intense, so I wanted to wake up earlier for jogging.
Q4: If you have a pet, what is it?
A: I have never thought of seriously having a pet up till today. Since my house is also empty most of the time and a life is really important, I think having a pet is a very heavy responsibility.
Q5: Which of your body part do you like the most?
A: I guess it would be my ears. Not talking about it in a sense on its looks, but more of its function. It's easy to compare people by hearing. Also, for my job, my ears are very important.
Q6: If there were a time machine, would you prefer to travel to the past or the future?
A: The past. Anyone would love to know what would happen if he or she did something else, no? I would give my past self advices on how to work more efficiently.
Q7: If you have a day to turn into anything, what would you turn yourself into?
A: I wanted to be someone with a completely different job scope as mine. Maybe as an office worker, I could accumulate some work experience in an office. I would be happier to work in a job related to music.
Q8: How do you spend your time waiting for somebody/ something?
A: I'll check my work schedule. Although it is a break, it is not good to waste time. I would perform image training or things that keep me motivated.
Q9: If you are an animal, what would you be?
A: I do not know that very well about myself. I do not like to be stuck with an image just because of a speech. I want everyone to picture about it themselves.
Q10: What is your own recent trend?
A: I am currently collecting items that are said to be good for the throat. Especially honey, I have different types of them. I sometimes use them based on my own condition.
Q11: What's your favorite attraction in theme parks?
A: I don't have something that I specifically like, I'll go along with the person that I am going to the amusement park with. I also think that allowing your other half to choose their rides will improve the atmosphere.
Q12: What is the item that you really wanted that would heal you?
A: I always have half-body soaks, I guess bath items would be good. I always have a stock of scented bath wash. It is important to relax.
Q13: Is there a place that you would like to go now?
A: Although if there is time overseas would be good, but there are also many places in the country that I have yet to visit, so it might be a good idea to start within the country itself.
Q14: What's work to you?
A: It's my life. Since I have been placing myself in the entertainment industry since I was young, even when I think about the past, many of my memories are related to work. Half of my life has been taken by work itself.
Q15: What are fans to you?
A: They are existing as the ones that have given me the push at the back. With their support, I have been able to move forward. Please also take care of me in the future.
