INTERVIEW

[★pitamin]

ABOUT

This is a question-and-answer event where Taiwan's popular celebrity journalist and radio host, Lou Cheng-en, interviews the idols for a Taiwanese-Japanese television special. The interviews will later be compiled and placed in a docuseries special alongside film footage of their travels in Taipei.

HOW TO PLAY

Simply answer the questions Lou Cheng-En asks. You can add his own inserts as well as additional questions if you'd like.

HOW TO WIN

If you liked the way someone completed their interview, 'like' their post to award them a point. These points will later be added as individual / member votes for the AiDORU competition.

[★pitamin]

You walk into a small radio station, greeted by a handsome bespectacled man. He bears a warm grin as he shakes your hand firmly before outstretching his arm, offering you to sit. A translator stands beside him, reciting his fast paced words in your native tongue. You take a seat across from him, a cylindrical mic poking in your face. The crew does a few tests, making sure the balance on the camera was okay, picking at your hair, and checking the sound. Once everything was in check, the camera started rolling and the interview began.

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LOU CHENG-EN: Hello, [YOUR NAME], it's nice to meet you. Do you have any nicknames I can call you by?

LOU CHENG-EN: What did you think of the fan reception when you arrived in the morning?

LOU CHENG-EN: This is your first time in Taipei, right? What are you looking forward to do here?


LOU CHENG-EN: When you were young, did you have many friends?

LOU CHENG-EN: When you were young did you have any hero?

LOU CHENG-EN: If you could be a super hero what kind of power would you want to have?

LOU CHENG-EN: Who or what inspired you to get into the idol industry?

LOU CHENG-EN: What is your greatest achievement so far, or the high point of your career?


LOU CHENG-EN: When are you happiest?

LOU CHENG-EN: Do you have any obsessions?

LOU CHENG-EN: What is the coolest/most impressive thing you own?


LOU CHENG-EN: If you didn't join [YOUR GROUP], what would be your profession?

LOU CHENG-EN: Where do you see [YOUR GROUP] five years later?


LOU CHENG-EN: Thank you for sitting down with me today. Lastly, do you have anything to say to your fans?

And with that, the interview was over. He thanked you for your time once again before signing off in an energetic voice. The cameras stopped rolling and he stood up and shook your hand once again, welcoming you to Taipei and wishing you a great trip.

[Yuki Minase]

Ready to Rock Yuki would be lying if she said she weren't nervous. After all, she was representing GEM247 in Taiwan right now, a country where they had a high amount of fans who didn't speak Japanese. It was cool and interesting, sure, but definitely a little scary. Still, she'd always been one to plow on forward and do her best to use the nerves as motivation. She'd been surprised at the amount of people at the airport last night to greet them - some specifically for her, too. They didn't stay for too long and were quickly shuttled over to the hotel, but the girl couldn't help but smile all that time. It was amazing that they'd achieved success overseas... that she was known internationally. They had the night to settle in to the hotel, which was truly impressive. Idols may not get paid much, but the company sure goes out of the way to provide services. And overseas trips. It was basically a week - well, five days - of having fun! Sure, there would be a small film crew in tow, but they were expected to act 'natural'. She could deal with that - it was a small price to pay, and she was sure that the more hardcore fans would enjoy it. Oh, and there was the interview. The one taking place now. With a man who didn't speak Japanese. There was a translator next to him, but it was still a little intimidating. If her were next to her at least then she could quietly ask for clarification if needed. At least Lou Cheng-en looked like an approachable sort of guy. It was probably the glasses, really - it made him look like a university student. They shook hands, exchanged a few pleasantries, and shortly after, the tech crew gave the go ahead for The show started, and Lou began his introduction, with the translator doing his job for Yuki's benefit. It wasn't long before they got to the actual interview. LOU CHENG-EN: Hello, Yuki Minase, it's nice to meet you. Do you have any nicknames I can call you by? YUKI MINASE: Ah, it's nice to meet you too. My fans call me Miki, so you can call me that as well! One of them started chanting it in one of my first performances, and it kind of stuck. LOU CHENG-EN: Speaking of, what did you think of the fan reception when you arrived in the morning? YUKI MINASE: It was much bigger than I expected. I'm amazed at how many fans of GEM247 there are here. Thank you all for showing up! LOU CHENG-EN: This is your first time in Taipei, right? What are you looking forward to do here? YUKI MINASE: Yes, that's right! I'm really looking forward to going to Taipei Zoo, and doing some shopping. And... it might sound a little odd, but I'm also interested in going to see some of the temples. I think all those old buildings are really interesting. It took a little getting used to communicating via translator, like not knowing who to speak to, but she settled on talking to Lou - he was the one whom she was talking to, after all. The translator was quite skilled as well, relaying everything quite fast between the two of them. LOU CHENG-EN: When you were young, did you have many friends? YUKI MINASE: Err, well, not when I was in Osaka, unfortunately. I was... a little more introverted then. When I moved to Tokyo, though, I got a few. Haha, it's partly thanks to them that I'm here today! LOU CHENG-EN: When you were young did you have any heroes? YUKI MINASE: My dad, definitely. He's always been there for me, and very supportive.  LOU CHENG-EN: If you could be a super hero what kind of power would you want to have? YUKI MINASE: Haha, you're asking me? Um... all of them? *laughs* OK, OK... hmm... if I could only have one...umm... heh, certainly wouldn't mind a Geass power.  LOU CHENG-EN: Who or what inspired you to get into the idol industry? YUKI MINASE: Well, it was my friends who convinced me to try out, and my family who helped me understand what it would mean, but ultimately I'm not sure if I'd still be an idol if it weren't for my fans. I know, it sounds cheesy, but it's just so amazing to know that there are lots of people looking up to you, and want to see you succeed. LOU CHENG-EN: What is your greatest achievement so far, or the high point of your career? YUKI MINASE: I don't think I've reached it yet. Although, I suppose becoming a full member of GEM247 is probably the best so far. That's something I'm never going to forget. The question about having friends when she was younger caught her a little off guard, but Yuki felt she managed to answer that appropriately. Thankfully Lou didn't ask about her mother. Either he didn't notice the absence, or sensed that it was something she didn't want to talk about. The superpower question was out of left-field, too, but more preferable. She was definitely going to think about that one later, just in case she ran into Kyubey or something. LOU CHENG-EN: When are you happiest? YUKI MINASE: Happiest? Hmm... well, lots of things make me happy... but I think the best is when I create something that I'm pleased with. Like, a drawing, or a model kit, or a tune. That sort of happiness is kinda... different, y'know? LOU CHENG-EN: Do you have any obsessions? YUKI MINASE: Haha, lots! Anime, manga, games, I love them all. I'm definitely a bit of an otaku. Especially for mecha. You can bet that if they build a Gundam, I'll be first in line to pilot it! LOU CHENG-EN: What is the coolest or most impressive thing you own? YUKI MINASE: Hmmm... oh! I got a photo taken with Shuichi Ikeda, and he signed it as well! I'll have to go with that! She couldn't help but grin as she remembered when she got to meet Char Aznable's voice actor. That was definitely something she'd never forget. The only thing that would have made it more perfect was if she had been cosplaying as Char, or at least Sayla.  LOU CHENG-EN: If you didn't join GEM247, what would be your profession? YUKI MINASE: Well, I probably wouldn't have a job right now, would I? Haha, but seriously, I'd be working on becoming a mangaka or a voice actress. I'm working on both of these now, actually! LOU CHENG-EN: Where do you see GEM247 in five years? YUKI MINASE: Going on international tours! I think that GEM247 would be really popular in the West, so I think that'd be a natural progression given how things are going. Of course, that's up to the company to decide. LOU CHENG-EN: Thank you for sitting down with me today. Lastly, do you have anything to say to your fans? YUKI MINASE: Thank you very much for your support! If it weren't for you, GEM247 wouldn't be what it is today! Also, Sieg Zeon!

► Sorry for the length!

CODED BY ELECTRIC OF BTN AND GS

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Enra had never been a big fan of people. Be they small people, tall people, skinny people, fat people, Enra didn't care. She hated them all pretty equally.

So one might ask, what was a girl like Enra doing in a profession that required you to sing your heart out for people you don't even like? Well, sometimes the voluptuous idol wondered that herself. But it was always the same answer; being an idol featured risks, and Enra was the queen of risks.

It was a combination of that desire to put herself in situations that made her uncomfortable and her desire to avoid people that had brought her to Taiwan. She was in a foreign country: a risk, which is good. She was also about to be interviewed by a popular journalist: people, which was bad. Still, the onyx-eyed young woman thought it best to answer the questions as naturally as possible--which wasn't really that natural at all, considering the fact that Enra almost never smiled and was rather distant.

The other problem was Ena's unique speech pattern. Not only did she speak a foreign language to begin with, but she had been taught to speak extremely formally, and sometimes even found herself using the old style of the Japanese language, something she'd picked up from her studies. Would the translator that had been assigned even know what she was talking about? Ah, well...if Lou didn't understand her, that was his problem. Stubborn Miss Enra would never yield her own speech pattern to make it easier for the translator to understand. Besides, her formal speech would help make up for her distance, and she needed to be at least a bit approachable during this interview.

Her interviewer smiled at her. Enra didn't smile back. They exchanged a few curt greetings and an attempt at a handshake (which Enra wasn't really in the mood for, but cursed herself for refusing later) before beginning the interview.

LOU CHENG-EN: Hello, Enra Daiyo, it's nice to meet you. Do you have any nicknames I can call you by?

ENRA DAIYO: I prefer to be called by my full name. Please restrain from addressing me any differently. ...it is nice to meet you as well.

LOU CHENG-EN: What did you think of the fan reception when you arrived in the morning?

ENRA DAIYO: I was...pleased, I suppose, and pleasantly surprised. I did not expect to have so many fans internationally. But fans are fans, and admittedly, I would be nowhere without them.

LOU CHENG-EN: This is your first time in Taipei, right? What are you looking forward to do here?

ENRA DAIYO: Nothing. Absolutely nothing. I look forward to spending my days alone and in total silence. Do you have suggestions for a place I could do that?

Enra thought she heard Lou chuckle a bit, but that must have been her imagination. Did he think she had meant it as a joke? How ridiculous. Enra's favorite pastime was sitting alone and doing nothing. Didn't her fans know that...?
Well. They would know after this interview, at least.

LOU CHENG-EN: When you were young, did you have many friends?

ENRA DAIYO: ...no. To be frank, I had none. I spent all my time practicing dance with my parents. There were no opportunities for a...how you say, "friendship", to blossom.

LOU CHENG-EN: When you were young did you have any hero?

ENRA DAIYO: Not particularly. If I saw a man or woman out there doing crazy stunts, I admired them. I admired that resolve to go beyond what everyone sees as "normal" and do something spectacular. Something risky.

LOU CHENG-EN: If you could be a super hero what kind of power would you want to have?

ENRA DAIYO: Invincibility. I could fall thirty stories and survive. But, the kind of invincibility that allows you to quickly heal of any injuries, mind you...I would not want to be cursed with living through years of fatal injuries.

LOU CHENG-EN: Who or what inspired you to get into the idol industry?

ENRA DAIYO: Nothing but my own desire to become...greater, than what I was. I did not want to be "Enra the dancer", or "Enra the reserved", for my whole life. I wished to do something risky. However, I still enjoyed dancing and singing to a small tune. So I pursued an idol career.

LOU CHENG-EN: What is your greatest achievement so far, or the high point of your career?

ENRA DAIYO: My greatest achievement? ...why, I have many. The fact that I made it into Afternoon Delight is in achievement in it of itself, I would say. I am also only a few belts away from 1st Dan in karate. Oh, and I know how to skydive. I'm quite proud of that.

Friends. What kind of question was that? Thankfully the topic of skydiving and her own self-control kept her from beating up the interviewer, but she wasn't particularly pleased. Enra didn't like to think about her childhood--not because it had been lonely, but because it had been boring. Her parents were probably the strictest people on Earth, and she had accomplished nothing but skills in traditional dance.
How dull.

LOU CHENG-EN: When are you happiest?

ENRA DAIYO: When I am alone. Alone, and practicing. Not my idol work, as one might think, but my karate, or kendo, or even darts.

Darts. Enra loved darts. She loved knife-slinging even more, though, and usually found herself chucking kitchen knives at a target she'd painted on a tree outside her home. She hit the bull's-eye almost every time. But that was probably a frightening aspect of her personality, and Enra preferred not to scare Lou.
Yet.

LOU CHENG-EN: Do you have any obsessions?

ENRA DAIYO: Oh, of course! The shinobi of legend are incredible, and I just adore knives...do you have any idea how many different styles of knife exist in the world? There are the kind for butchering, and the kind for carving, and the kind that fit in your pocket, and I've heard that in other societies, it is possible to poison your knife...isn't that just fascinating?

LOU CHENG-EN: What is the coolest/most impressive thing you own?

ENRA DAIYO: There are many. My prized kunai is one of them. I purchased it online through an anonymous donor. It may seem strange, but I've grown quite attached to it. I can throw a perfect bull's-eye with it.

Ah, yes, her prized kunai, just like the shinobi had used. Enra remembered when she'd found it online; the man selling it claimed it had once belonged to his great-great-great-grandfather, who had been a shinobi when he was alive. That had been enough to sell Enra into buying it. But she was worried; not only had she rambled on about her obsession with knives, which was definitely scary, but she had then admitted into owning and being proficient with a shinobi weapon.
People of Taiwan, you have been successfully terrified by Enra Daiyo.

LOU CHENG-EN: If you didn't join Afternoon Delight, what would be your profession?

ENRA DAIYO: A stunt-woman. ...or a dancer, like my parents wanted. But likely a stunt-woman.

LOU CHENG-EN: Where do you see Afternoon Delight five years from now?

ENRA DAIYO: ...do I look like I can predict the future? ...ah, forgive me, I'm dreadfully tired from the long trip, and it's made me even more cross than usual...in any case, I can only say with certainty that we will only move forwards from here on out. Perhaps we'll gain international admiration, or more important job offers. And we shall start by winning the AiDORU competition.

LOU CHENG-EN: Thank you for sitting down with me today. Lastly, do you have anything to say to your fans?

ENRA DAIYO: Only...that I appreciate your support. Thank you for watching me. I--no, we--would not be where we are today without you.

((OOC: Holy crap, that was long. XDD I'm sorry. But yay, Enra's first post in a real thread! I hope this was good enough.))

[Ayano Takagaki]

something is wrong with the sum of us that i can't seem to erase how i can i be the only one without a smile on my face Ayano Takagi had just gotten off of the plane, her whole body aching and her mind going numb much like it. Today had been an absolutely hectic day, and yesterday had been no exception either, being no walk in the park itself. You see, the young idol was supposed to have of been in Taipei a long time ago. Two days ago, actually. Her entire idol group, Afternood Delights, all were to be the first group to make it to Taipei, being the first one to be attacked by the press. Unfortunately, Ayano was unable to attend that first class flight, and instead, but flown in early this morning from third class, around a bunch of Americans who mostly didn't have a clue who she was. It was too bad that Afternoon Delights hadn't made it over seas very much, and if they had, none of her fans were in that plane. They all couldn't speak a word in Japanese, except for "Konnichiwa", which about a dozen little children were cheekily saying to her, looking all smart and stuff about it. Tayano herself couldn't speak much English, she just forced a smile and nodded at the American rugrats. At least the plane ride was finally over, and with a deep breath in, Ayano looked around the Airport, trying to figure out where she was going from the middle of the American Tourist mob that she was in. The tany haired girl needed to get from where she was right now and to her interveiw in 30 minutes flat, quite the pull for her. Still, she was determinded to do so. A straight, serious expression acorss her face, Ayano re-adjusted her bag strap slung around her shoulder, and without a moments further hesitation, continued to head out of the airport, being stopped once or twice by some people who actually recognized her. Snapping some photos and smiling at them cheekily, Tayano and Ayano were both on their way, looking around nervously. She was almost out of here, hopefully no one wold have the guts to notice her again. Luckily, no one had, and starting to feel giddy with excitment, the youn idol bolted down the parking lot, heading for the sidewalk.  You see, because of the fact that she was only thriteen years old, she couldn't exactly be triving herself to the interview. It was going to have to be done by foot. The Radio Station for which Ayano would be heading to was a good five blocks away, and with her outfit on, it would be challenging trek. All the same, she needed this. It would greatly help with her reputation if she could pull off this interview flawlessly, and so that was just what Ayano Takagaki intended on doing. She toold some more bold leaps ahead turning streets, dodging other people, and trying to be a swift as a pair of high-heeled boots could make her. Being a fairly fast person, she made it into the Radio Station without a moment to spare, and, with a deep breath, stepped inside head first, calling out to the few people hanging around when she walked in. "Who's ready for some Loli Fever!?" Oh, they had better be.... Upon entering the building, she was greeted by some, but pertty much right away whisked to the recording station, where she would be getting her interview by a man. He looked very friendly, offering a wide smile and his hand to shake upon her entering. She grinned back in the sweet Tayano way, sitting down quickly. They needed to get this thing going, because she sensed that all the same, she had been running a little bit behind. Fixing up her hair for the camera, Ayano put on the microphone, as prepared as she would ever be for this. Within moments, the camera had begun rolling. The interview had begun. LOU CHENG-EN: Hello, Ayano, it's nice to meet you. Do you have any nicknames I can call you by? AYANO TAKAGAKI: Yup! Go ahead and call be Tayano if you wanna, that's what I usually go by! It's nice to meet you too, Lou! LOU CHENG-EN: What did you think of the fan reception when you arrived in the morning?: AYANO TAKAGAKI: -frowns slightly-  Well, ya see, I came in on a late flight, so I was travelling with people from the West, Afternoon Delights has yet to debt over there, but I assure you, we plan on it! LOU CHENG-EN: This is your first time in Taipei, right? What are you looking forward to do here? AYANO TAKAGAKI: EVERYTHING! I really love what I have seen of this place already, Lou, from the lights to the people, and some of the food stands smell soooo good! I can't wait to see what I get to do and what memories I can make of this place -insert Tayano wink here- LOU CHENG-EN: When you were young, did you have many friends? AYANO TAKAGAKI: -giggles- Well, I guess I still am young, aren't I?! But honestly, I didn't do a whole lot of handing out around other people. I absolutely LOVE people, but when I was really little, I was very well, hyper, and not many kids seemed to like that -blushes- LOU CHENG-EN: When you were young did you have any hero? AYANO TAKAGAKI: My hero growing up with none other then Fujiko Tegumi from my own group Afternoon Delight! Considering how new I still am to the group, I group up listening and dancing around my bedroom to some of the current members. Fujiko was one of them, and the one I idolized the most. She was sweet, a great singer, and plus, her purple hair is so cute!  LOU CHENG-EN: If you could be a super hero what kind of power would you want to have? AYANO TAKAGAKI: I would want to be able to fly! It always seemed like the absolute coolest power! Who wouldn't want to be weighless and be able to soar across the clouds!? LOU CHENG-EN: Who or what inspired you to get into the idol industry? AYANO TAKAGAKI: Like I said before, Tegumi Fujiko-chi had a huge impact on my interest, as well as Afternoon Delights as a whole. But also, I have always wanted to do something to really -pause-, WOW my mom and and my papa, and considering how interested in this industry I was, I thought I would give it a shot. I do this not only in honor of my parents, but also, in honor of all my fans out there -yet another Tayano wink here- LOU CHENG-EN: What is your greatest achievement so far, or the high point of your career? AYANO TAKAGAKI: When I become Soloist, of course! I was, by far, one of the greatest moments, and I still get super-duper excited when I just think about it. It was really exciting, and really shocking. Who would have guessed the youngest and newest member would replace the old Soloist!? I sure didn't! LOU CHENG-EN: When are you happiest? AYANO TAKAGAKI: -thinks- Well, I think that, to the honest, I am the happiest when I get to be up on that stage alone, with a small crowd watching me. I feel that when I only have a small audience, I can get more personal with those few fans. I like to be able to get as close and friendly with my fans as possible, so the smaller, the better! LOU CHENG-EN: Do you have any obsessions? AYANO TAKAGAKI: Obsessions? Well, I really, really like Italian food!  LOU CHENG-EN: What is the coolest/most impressive thing you own? AYANO TAKAGAKI: -laughs slightly- One of the coolest things I own is my absolutely HUGE selection of Harujuku clothing. As you guys all know, I am one of their top models, so I always get the latest fashion from them. And aren't they adorable!? LOU CHENG-EN: If you didn't join Afternoon Delights, what would be your profession? AYANO TAKAGAKI: If I didn't Join Afternoon Delights, I don't actually know where I'd be right now, Lou. I can't think of anything that I like more then being what i am, or anything else I'd really like to be doing.  LOU CHENG-EN: Where do you see Afternoon Delight five years later? AYANO TAKAGAKI: I see us going completely global! One of my dreams for Afternoon Delight is to get it to be a group that millions of people, no matter where they live, will know who we are, and that we will be able to entertain them all! -twirls- LOU CHENG-EN: Thank you for sitting down with me today. Lastly, do you have anything to say to your fans? AYANO TAKAGAKI: One thing that I have to say to all of my fans out there is first, thank you thank you thank you for being there for me, I don't know what I would be without you guys. And also, never forget what tine your flight takes off!  With one last thank you Lou, Ayano grins with a nod. "Glad to have been able to be here, Lou! Hope you have a good day!" She grins, giving one last of her signature winks to the camera just before they turned it off. Upon it's turning off, Ayano at last felt a weight lift off of her shoulder that she felt would never be gone. At least she did good. Or at least, she hoped that she had. Smiling at the man, she stood up, taking off her microphone. Bowing to him, she stepped out of the room, and into the main lobby, where the television was showing her own interview, tough just the very end was showing. It looked pretty good, though she wished she wouldn't have been so exhausted. If she hadn't been, it would have been perfect. Or at least as perfect as it could be. Crashing on one of the chairs, Ayano Takagaki watched the screen, waiting for some of the other interviews. There were supposed to be a few more today, right?  1712 words, made by akemi of btn

[nagisa chiyo]

You're enclosed and in love, Your little white dove, She flutters and mutter your name

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If someone had told Chiyo a year earlier that she'd be going overseas as an Idol, she would probably tilt her head in confusion. Even now she questioned her potential as an Idol, even though she was the soloist of sheeP. The fact she was already visiting Taiwan, a foreign country where she actually had fans, was overwhelming for her. She hadn't gotten much sleep in the past few days, mainly from being excited and ill at the same time. She had gotten better enough to travel, but she still wore a surgical mouth though. She didn't want to spread her illness around.

SheeP had gotten to Taiwan safe and sound, though Chiyo was feeling rather dizzy from the flight. She was greeted by a large amount of fans on her way out of the airport, which caught her off guard. SheeP was getting that famous? She was still a student and an amatuer vocalist yet people had waited to greet her and the others. She shyly waved at them, avoiding physically contact as she really didn't want to spread her illness to people that liked their music. Chiyo was comforted by the fact they would stay in a four-star hotel. This meant for a proper amount of relaxing and getting better. Maybe even an awesome bed to sleep on compared to her own mattress.

The interview was the most important part of the trip. Chiyo had practiced in front of a mirror as much as she could before the interview. She walked onto the stage looking odd in the surgical mask, although people would understand. She'd rather not give the Lou Cheng-en and give nosy reporters something to embarrass her over. She smiled at Lou Cheng-en as she took her seat. Just treat this like any other normal conversation, Chiyo. Be interesting and happy.

LOU CHENG-EN: Hello, Chiyo Nagisa, it's nice to meet you. Do you have any nicknames I can call you by?
CHIYO NAGISA: Hello, It's nice to meet you too. Nicknames? Well my stage name is Chigiri-e, but some people think that's a mouthful to say. My best friend calls me Chi-chan, but I don't mind if you want to call me that.

LOU CHENG-EN: What did you think of the fan reception when you arrived in the morning?
CHIYO NAGISA: Kind of.. overwhelming, honestly. I know it's normal to have a lot of fans when you're involved with this kind of work, but I didn't except that many for me. But it makes me really relaxed that people like to hear us sing.

LOU CHENG-EN: This is your first time in Taipei, right? What are you looking forward to do here?
CHIYO NAGISA: I haven't been feeling well lately and haven't gotten much sleep either, so I'd like to rest a little. If I can, I would like to see the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall!

LOU CHENG-EN: When you were young, did you have many friends?
CHIYO NAGISA: I played with my neighbors a little, but there weren't many other kids at the apartment complex I used to live in. My best friend was probably the person I hung out with the most when I small, honestly.

LOU CHENG-EN: When you were young did you have any heroes?
CHIYO NAGISA: I have a few actually. There was a man from the local fire department who saved my life. Without him, I wouldn't be alive and breathing today. My best friend is one of my heroes and a really big influence in my life, she comes to all of my performances and interviews on her own time. And..

Chiyo paused for a short moment, looking down at her lap before managing to bring herself to look at Lou's eyes. She tried her best to force back any expressions that were sad, although it was probably obvious something troubled her.

CHIYO NAGISA: My.. m.. mother is another hero in my life. She's the reason why I have such a big passion for music and cares for me like one of her own. I have a lot more and I wish I could name them all, but they know who they are.

LOU CHENG-EN: If you could be a super hero what kind of power would you want to have?
CHIYO NAGISA: I think I'd prefer to be a super hero without powers, really. Sort of like Bruce Wayne or Jason Todd. Having a real power sounds too stressful, to be honest.

LOU CHENG-EN: Who or what inspired you to get into the idol industry?
CHIYO NAGISA: Well, my mother used to sing me to sleep since I have problems falling asleep. Her voice was really angelic and soothing to me, and it helped calm me through all of the stress. I could say she was the biggest influence, though my best friend's support helped me along the way. The deciding moment was when my friends and I signed up for a talent show. Though, most of them didn't show up because they had stage fright. I have stage fright too, but someone heped me believe in myself. I went out there and sang for the audience, even got first place too, which surprises me to this day.

LOU CHENG-EN: What is your greatest achievement so far, or the high point of your career?
CHIYO NAGISA: I don't think I'm there yet, honestly. I still have a lot in front of me, but I would say my current greatest achievement is becoming a soloist for my group.

LOU CHENG-EN: When are you happiest?
CHIYO NAGISA: When I'm with my best friend or out on the stage singing!

LOU CHENG-EN: Do you have any obsessions?
CHIYO NAGISA: N-not any I would like to share.

LOU CHENG-EN: What is the coolest/most impressive thing you own?
CHIYO NAGISA: I own every Metroid game in existence. That's probably the most impressive thing I own at the moment, despite it being kind of embarrassing.

LOU CHENG-EN: If you didn't join sheeP, what would be your profession?
CHIYO NAGISA: I'd probably still be a student. I'm not sure what I'd like to be other than my current job. though.

LOU CHENG-EN: Where do you see sheeP five years later?
CHIYO NAGISA:I'm not sure where I see sheeP in the future. With our current success, I can see us rising to the very top if we wanted to. But I think we'll be singing to bring happiness to others, even five years from now.

LOU CHENG-EN: Thank you for sitting down with me today. Lastly, do you have anything to say to your fans?
CHIYO NAGISA: Get lots of rest and take care of yourself properly, or your life's manager-san will get very upset with you.

LAIKA OF GS!