L'Arc~Compendium

This is a translation of the talk segment that aired on Pop Jam’s final episode, March 16, 2007.　The talk was hosted by Takanori Nishikawa and was aired between the two song performances.　This translation was done without an official transcript and so may contain errors.

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Takanori: And now for tonight’s Pop Jam, I’ve been given some truly wonderful guests. Here are the members of L’Arc~en~Ciel!

(Applause, greetings)

Takanori: So how about it? This is the show’s final episode.

hyde: Hmm.

Takanori: You know? It’s sad, I just think it’s so sad.

hyde: Hmm hmm. It is. You know, this was the first program we ever came on.

Takanori: Yeah yeah yeah! Me too, actually. Me too. The first program I was ever on was this one, Pop Jam. To think this program… Well you know? There are lots of other music programs now, but the one that started it, for a lot of people, a lot of artists working right now, it was Pop Jam. I think a lot of people would say that. Remember the nervousness?

hyde: I was on pins and needles.

Takanori: Right?! Back then it was like… Well I’m sure that all of you were mystified and amazed at the thought of going on TV, but…
(L’Arc laugh)

Takanori: It changes with time.

hyde: Oh but it hasn’t changed.

Takanori: NO WAY.

hyde: It’s still amazing.

Takanori: It barely registers!

hyde: No no, no no.

Takanori: So, do you have any memories to share? Any last message? One last thing to say on this show?

hyde: It was always fun to see people’s hair half-done.

Takanori: That was fun. It IS fun.

hyde: Yeah.

Takanori: You like it?

hyde: Yeah, like “Hey look at that idol!” (laughs)

Takanori: Yeah yeah, um (laughs)

hyde: No makeup!
(Everyone laughs)

Takanori: Oh and, seeing what they wear, normally.

hyde: Yeah.

Takanori: Know what I mean? Sometimes, their casual clothing was nicer.

hyde: Yeah, I know.

Takanori: And um… Ever since I got to be the host of this show, I’ve wanted to do something about this distance. Let’s close the distance. If that’s alright. I want to be a member of L’Arc~en~Ciel, too.

(hyde nods, the others laugh)

Takanori: Why are you laughing? I want to, you know! Let me in!

(more laughter)

Takanori: Just call me and I’ll come on tour with you.

hyde: Really?

Takanori: Yes really. I always meant to do it, but I never could.

hyde: So, should I be afraid?

Takanori: No no no no! I’ll just take up a tambourine or something, in the back. Yeah, yeah, yeah!!

(Link performance, the end)

2010.01.20 – TETSUYA PREMIUM LIVE REAL TIME REPORT

– Clothing –

(Picture of a rack holding lots of pink and black clothes)

What should I wear tonight?

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– Today –

(Picture of a dressing room sign marked THE SPIN)

Today’s opening act is THE SPIN!

——–

– Who is this? –

(Picture of Hoshiko Seiichi wearing one of TETSUYA’s Union Jack scarves)

He’s my special guest!
Thanks, Grandpa Hoshiko!

(Picture of a rack of clothes, mostly black jackets and pants)

Tomorrow is tetsuya day!
I have a photoshoot to do today!
What should I wear?

Note: He is punning here on his name; tetsuya also means “to stay up all night working; to pull an all-nighter; to go without sleep”.

(Picture of a tower under construction)

It’s the SkyTree! It’s so cool when you see it up close!

(Picture of the city skyline from across water)

It’s pretty far and small but what can you see ahead in the distance?

From Staff – Out Front!
(Picture from across the goods booth at Budokan.)

The atmosphere is already so intense here!
Everybody, have fun today!!

—–

From Staff – Goods
(Picture of the sign displaying TETSUYA’s goods. The pink towel is already SOLD OUT.)

Just look for the pink.
The new scarf looks like it’s going to sell out soon!

—–

From TETSUYA – Right now
(Picture of the road he is being driven down)

I’m on my way there~

—–

From TETSUYA – Almost
(Picture of the water out front encircling the park where Budokan is located)

I’m getting closer to Budokan!

—–

From Staff – The Dressing Room Door
(Picture of a door marked “CAST DRESSING ROOM”)

This is the door that leads to the dressing room.
Everyone preforming tonight is in there right now, getting ready!

—–

From Staff- Outfit
(Picture of lots of TETSUYA’s clothes on a rack.)

Out of all these outfits, which one is he going to wear tonight?
Look forward to finding out~

—–

From Staff – Almost his turn
(Picture of TETSUYA from behind, getting his hair fixed)

He’s about to start!

(Picture of the Budokan main entrance)

I just arrived at Budokan!
It’s almost time for my set!

(Picture of a spacious rehearsal studio)

It’s almost JACK day!
Right now, I’m at rehearsal!

(Picture of a VERY THICK book: the MSSL script)

This script book is a lot thicker than it was the other years!

(Picture of a dressing room sign labeled “L’Arc~en~Ciel”)

We’re about to go on stage at M-Station!