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iridesenescenceThe following is only one part of the interview and not a full translation.
— The unit name "Double Face" is apparently a reference to having different 'faces' that you use publicly and privately. Do you think this applies to you?
Toriumi: Well, I'm different in my personal life and when I'm doing work. Whether or not I'm in a position of responsibility changes, so in that sense, I do have different faces publicly and privately. I'm probably more serious when working... By a lot! (Laughs) Of course, I think that's universal for all types of work, but especially with the sheer number of people involved in a single creative project, I feel a sense of responsibility when being part of that. I've also been doing this for some time now, which means I have a good understanding of my position, so I think I take my work even more seriously with every passing year. I've come to realise things I didn't when I was younger too, so with the ability to discern "that's good, but this isn't", my horizons have definitely broadened. That's why (the me when I'm working) is different from my usual spaced-out self. I think it might be more about "on and off modes" rather than "public and private faces". When I'm in off mode, I'm so spaced-out that I can even trip on flat ground. I'm probably not even lifting my feet when walking. (Laughs) Lately I've been trying to lift my feet and make sure my muscles don't weaken, living my life while being conscious of my age. (Laughs)
— What was your attitude towards your work when you were younger?
Toriumi: I wouldn't get so nervous. When I first debuted, it was precisely because I didn't know anything that I didn't get nervous. If anything, my lack of nervousness might have been a bad thing. From there, as I slowly felt myself climbing the ranks, my position in my surroundings changed, and I guess I slowly developed a sense of responsibility. Oh, but a sense of responsibility and nervousness are definitely different things. I've always known the limits of my own abilities, so I probably don't aim too high. (Laughs forlornly) Even when writing my dream in my elementary school graduation album, I wrote something like "pro baseballer" while looking at what everyone else was writing, but I didn't think I would actually be able to reach a professional level. I think nervousness is proof that you have the ideal of "doing something properly", so I don't expect too much from myself, and as I grow older I think I've gotten even better at setting that bar for myself. In fact, sometimes, I'm so not nervous that I even wonder, "I'm about to go up on stage, is this really okay?" But the moment I'm up there, my switch will somehow flip. Turning that switch on is something that comes to me a lot more naturally now. Even without consciously thinking "Alright, I'm gonna turn it on!", I'm able to focus. I think everyone's impression of me is that I'm all "Weheh~", but I'm actually making an effort to be proper whenever I speak. (Laughs)
— Please leave a message for your fans.
Toriumi: I've been doing solo work as MaM, but now I'm also going to be part of the pair unit Double Face. MaM has always operated as MaM, so (Double Face) has a different appeal from that. I hope you'll enjoy this too.
Off Shot: Extra Shooting Report
The senior who did his photoshoot first sends a tough pass to his junior!
Toriumi-san kick-started the shoot in a very relaxed manner, and between taking photos, he asked Kaito-san questions and checked on how the outfit felt for him, livening up the space with casual conversation. When asked for a pose that expresses movement, he does something that raises the hurdle for Kaito-san, who will be doing his shoot next...?! For more details, check page 16 ☆
The junior nervous about his gravure photoshoot! Despite that, he still does his best to deliver ♪
In contrast to Toriumi-san, Kaito-san appears nervous. But that sight is reminiscent of Kohaku's innocence, and the manager and staff all comment, "Cute!" When taking photos sitting down, he brightens up the atmosphere of the room with his way of sitting, dubbed "Self-discipline time".
— The unit name "Double Face" is apparently a reference to having different 'faces' that you use publicly and privately. Do you think this applies to you?
Kaito: I think there are probably lots of people who do that without realising it. I don't intentionally use different faces when interacting with different people, but I might be less careful with my words when speaking to childhood friends. I might not intend to be harsh, but because I trust that they'll take it as a joke, I think some improper language does slip out. So when I'm with particularly close friends, and when I'm not, I'm probably subconsciously controlling the parts of myself that I show. If we're talking about swapping between on and off mode, then I don't have a switch that helps me switch between private life and work yet. I've only just started working as a seiyuu, so I think I'll naturally develop one as I grow. Since I don't have that switch right now, I end up being nervous the whole time I'm working. Like right now. (Laughs) I've always been someone who gets nervous easily, so I want to be able to switch between the two.
— Double Face's activities are centered around justice and judgement. What is your image of "justice"?
Kaito: That's a pretty tough question. It differs from person to person, and if someone says their opinion on the definition of justice, you can't really dispute that. But I think justice to me is "being able to sacrifice yourself for someone else's sake, not your own". I think that's the kind of justice that would be loved by everyone. Ah, but it's not like I have a particularly strong sense of justice or anything. (Laughs) I do think I have a strong sense of duty where I feel "I should do this", but I think that's different from a sense of justice. I've never encountered a situation where my sense of justice was put to the test, and I don't think it's something you know for sure until you actually face that. But I think if it was for my family's sake, I wouldn't mind sacrificing myself. I moved to Tokyo at age 22, and they've supported me in a lot of ways, so I want to repay them for that someday. So my sense of "if it's for family" might be pretty strong.
— Please leave a message for your fans.
Kaito: I think being part of both Crazy:B and Double Face will allow me to show off different sides of Kohaku. By working in two units, I think Kohaku's 'two faces' — both bright and dark — will make themselves evident, so I hope you'll watch over his emotions and his way of living.
— The unit name "Double Face" is apparently a reference to having different 'faces' that you use publicly and privately. Do you think this applies to you?
Toriumi: Well, I'm different in my personal life and when I'm doing work. Whether or not I'm in a position of responsibility changes, so in that sense, I do have different faces publicly and privately. I'm probably more serious when working... By a lot! (Laughs) Of course, I think that's universal for all types of work, but especially with the sheer number of people involved in a single creative project, I feel a sense of responsibility when being part of that. I've also been doing this for some time now, which means I have a good understanding of my position, so I think I take my work even more seriously with every passing year. I've come to realise things I didn't when I was younger too, so with the ability to discern "that's good, but this isn't", my horizons have definitely broadened. That's why (the me when I'm working) is different from my usual spaced-out self. I think it might be more about "on and off modes" rather than "public and private faces". When I'm in off mode, I'm so spaced-out that I can even trip on flat ground. I'm probably not even lifting my feet when walking. (Laughs) Lately I've been trying to lift my feet and make sure my muscles don't weaken, living my life while being conscious of my age. (Laughs)
— What was your attitude towards your work when you were younger?
Toriumi: I wouldn't get so nervous. When I first debuted, it was precisely because I didn't know anything that I didn't get nervous. If anything, my lack of nervousness might have been a bad thing. From there, as I slowly felt myself climbing the ranks, my position in my surroundings changed, and I guess I slowly developed a sense of responsibility. Oh, but a sense of responsibility and nervousness are definitely different things. I've always known the limits of my own abilities, so I probably don't aim too high. (Laughs forlornly) Even when writing my dream in my elementary school graduation album, I wrote something like "pro baseballer" while looking at what everyone else was writing, but I didn't think I would actually be able to reach a professional level. I think nervousness is proof that you have the ideal of "doing something properly", so I don't expect too much from myself, and as I grow older I think I've gotten even better at setting that bar for myself. In fact, sometimes, I'm so not nervous that I even wonder, "I'm about to go up on stage, is this really okay?" But the moment I'm up there, my switch will somehow flip. Turning that switch on is something that comes to me a lot more naturally now. Even without consciously thinking "Alright, I'm gonna turn it on!", I'm able to focus. I think everyone's impression of me is that I'm all "Weheh~", but I'm actually making an effort to be proper whenever I speak. (Laughs)
— Please leave a message for your fans.
Toriumi: I've been doing solo work as MaM, but now I'm also going to be part of the pair unit Double Face. MaM has always operated as MaM, so (Double Face) has a different appeal from that. I hope you'll enjoy this too.
Off Shot: Extra Shooting Report
The senior who did his photoshoot first sends a tough pass to his junior!
Toriumi-san kick-started the shoot in a very relaxed manner, and between taking photos, he asked Kaito-san questions and checked on how the outfit felt for him, livening up the space with casual conversation. When asked for a pose that expresses movement, he does something that raises the hurdle for Kaito-san, who will be doing his shoot next...?! For more details, check page 16 ☆
The junior nervous about his gravure photoshoot! Despite that, he still does his best to deliver ♪
In contrast to Toriumi-san, Kaito-san appears nervous. But that sight is reminiscent of Kohaku's innocence, and the manager and staff all comment, "Cute!" When taking photos sitting down, he brightens up the atmosphere of the room with his way of sitting, dubbed "Self-discipline time".
— The unit name "Double Face" is apparently a reference to having different 'faces' that you use publicly and privately. Do you think this applies to you?
Kaito: I think there are probably lots of people who do that without realising it. I don't intentionally use different faces when interacting with different people, but I might be less careful with my words when speaking to childhood friends. I might not intend to be harsh, but because I trust that they'll take it as a joke, I think some improper language does slip out. So when I'm with particularly close friends, and when I'm not, I'm probably subconsciously controlling the parts of myself that I show. If we're talking about swapping between on and off mode, then I don't have a switch that helps me switch between private life and work yet. I've only just started working as a seiyuu, so I think I'll naturally develop one as I grow. Since I don't have that switch right now, I end up being nervous the whole time I'm working. Like right now. (Laughs) I've always been someone who gets nervous easily, so I want to be able to switch between the two.
— Double Face's activities are centered around justice and judgement. What is your image of "justice"?
Kaito: That's a pretty tough question. It differs from person to person, and if someone says their opinion on the definition of justice, you can't really dispute that. But I think justice to me is "being able to sacrifice yourself for someone else's sake, not your own". I think that's the kind of justice that would be loved by everyone. Ah, but it's not like I have a particularly strong sense of justice or anything. (Laughs) I do think I have a strong sense of duty where I feel "I should do this", but I think that's different from a sense of justice. I've never encountered a situation where my sense of justice was put to the test, and I don't think it's something you know for sure until you actually face that. But I think if it was for my family's sake, I wouldn't mind sacrificing myself. I moved to Tokyo at age 22, and they've supported me in a lot of ways, so I want to repay them for that someday. So my sense of "if it's for family" might be pretty strong.
— Please leave a message for your fans.
Kaito: I think being part of both Crazy:B and Double Face will allow me to show off different sides of Kohaku. By working in two units, I think Kohaku's 'two faces' — both bright and dark — will make themselves evident, so I hope you'll watch over his emotions and his way of living.
