It's already the adornment of winter huh. The wind is cold, and it feels like there's a complete change in the streets and people.
With such a day around this time, how are you spending it I wonder?
Yesterday was the event for Live DEPT4.
It's been about a year since I've been to the Shibuya AX stage (^.^)
Sure it fast~
Though it was a short time, it sure was fun ♪
I'd like to perform at AX again (^-^)vt

And today, my work was at Ginza but, after it was done, I went to Tsukiji Gindako and act the Takoyaki I haven't had for a while. (*note: If anyone is interested in visiting the store in Tokyo, the restaurant details can be found here.)
As I thought, it was delicious!
After that, I went to the Yabaton Ginza branch and ate Miso Katsudon. (Did I eat too much?) To be able to taste the flavours of Nagoya even here in Tokyo, the times certainly have changed (laughs) I definitely recommend this, so everyone please go and have a try (^-^)/

After that, I was invited by Miyako-san to SOPHIA's live.
kimeru-san went to watch it too ☆
We somehow went there and because it was the first time I had seen Miyako-san play with SOPHIA in the flesh, so it was fresh and cool.
It looked like he had cut their hair, so that too made an impression.
I'd like to work with Miyako-san again (>_<)
... and, I had just gone drinking with kimeru-san and Miyako-san.

Lately with the circulation of colds, it seems to be spreading so, everyone please take care okay. I'll be careful as well.

Notes: First of all, congratulations to Katou for his upcoming Budoukan live!

Second, regarding this blog, I won't deny that I've moved on from the Tenimyu fandom. However, I wouldn't say that I have completely forgotten Katou Kazuki -- who can ever forget this handsome hunk of a man amirite? -- and it's not at all fair to the rest of you if I abandoned this translation diary altogether.

That said, I herely declare A REVIVAL of this blog. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to go through all past entries and translate backlogs as I had intended to, but I will certainly post translations of new entries from here on. Thank you for your patience, all of you.

Last but not least, have Katou's latest entry:

October 13: The best night
My~!
Time truly passes in the blink of an eye.
To think that the Hibiya Nouto live that I've been looking forward to so much is already over...
It really was a dream-like moment.
But because it wasn't a dream but a reality, I shall carve this day on my breast and walk towards the next stage.

To everyone who came today, thank you for the greatest battle!!
Let's meet at the next tour, and the Budoukan!

( Katou's thoughts on nostalgia, his feelings on his move to AVEX, and something that happens only once in a lifetime? )

[note: There should be more tomorrow; I'll catch up again soon, thanks for your patience, everyone!]

( Batch cut here we go )

[note: The store that Katou is talking about is here. Try visiting it if you're in Japan!]

Bambino OPEN!!:
Today is the first day for Bambino!!
WIth that, there's only a few more hours to the actual performance!!!
Right now, I'm so nervous it's awful (T_T)
But, I'm also looking forward to what kind of response will come back to us!
I'm having my meal right now but, I'll soon meet MAX nervousness soon (laugh)

In any case, for the first day, I'll put in my spirit and do my best!
And here's one piece with Micchan and Morimoto-san before the actual performance ☆

bambino2firstday!!:
It has ended without any problems~ ☆
It sure has been fast since the rehearsal till today huh.
There was general probe today as well, but the atmosphere sure changes when the audience enters! [general probe = a full-dress rehearsal that is carried out before the actual performance)
I was really nervous!!
Right before the performance began it was terrible... ←that's usual for me though (laugh)
I wonder what kind of thoughts the people who watched it have?
After the performance ended, there was a drinking party to celebrate the first day but, I think that I've managed to end a fun first day with everyone.
But, because it has only just begun, I can't let my guard down.
I'll take care of the way I manage my health and overcome the long distance.
Yosh! Tomorrow is the 2nd performance.
I'll do my best (^O^)/

Iyaa, from morning onwards, thunder sounded at today's Tokyo, and I was shocked f^_^;
But it's a good thing it turned fair ☆
Finally, the rehearsals are at an end!
We've done run-through rehearsals for countless of times, all we have left is to go to the play venue and try standing on stage... that's how it feels ♪

Even so, the rehearsal venue for Bambino is really fun.
At first, I was the only one one participated in the rehearsal a little late so, I was worried about whether I could get close to everyone but...
Now, we're all completely good friends (laugh)
Today is one photograph with Mizutani Atsushi-san, who plays the role of Master Emura ☆

He's such a refined and cool older brother. This one (^O^)
There's a scene where two of us have a fight but, when those big eyes glare at me sharply, it feels like I'll lose.
It's like, "Manly・Emura!" (laugh)
I feel that I'd like to become an adult man like Atsushi-san. Yes (´〜`；)

Three more days to the actual performance...
Everyone, please wait a little more okay!

May 1: Shibuya Tower Records
Continuing from yesterday, today was an acoustic live at Shibuya Tower Records ☆

It's been two months since Shibuya Tower Records. Moreover, it's the first acoustic at Tower Records... it was passionate!
It was easy to pull off, yep.
This certainly is the feeling of home! (laugh)
It was really really fun ♪

It feels like the live-related events that I've been continuing for a while has dropped down a step today.

But you know, because a new year starts again from now onwards, I shan't forget my initial goal and work hard.

Everyone, please take of me from now on. p(^^)q

It feels like I'll sleep well today ☆ (laugh)

Good night~ (∪o∪)...

May 8: Until Bambino...
Just 10 more days to the actual performance... it sure is fast.
The rehearsals have also started piling up, so I'm looking forward to the real performance! with about half of this feeling, I also have half a feeling of... anxiety (laugh)
But clearly, I'd like to hurry up and perform in front of audiences, this feeling is strong I guess ♪
Before the real performance I'll keep evolving, and I'll work hard so it'd be a far better stageplay. (^O^)

Notes: Hiatus until finals are over, which is about May 8-ish. I apologise for the wait, but I promise a full batch out by the end of May at the very least. To all who are going through hell week as well, good luck!

I've moved from the south to the north on the tour but, when I realised it, the sakura in Tokyo have already dispersed, and it has become alot warmer huh.
After the live ended at Sapporo, it got about 2° warmer too right? (laugh)

The truth is, the truth is... there's something I haven't told everyone.
The next day after the Sapporo live ended, I had a rest day that I haven't had for a while. ♪
That's why, recently, I went on my traditional journey of "a one-man journay in Otaru"...


That day, the morning had snow... ... ...

"Eh???? It's already April... (sweat)"
is what I thought but I entered the bath anyway, and left the hotel.
Members and staff went home that day but, I went to the train station with everyone, then swayed in a train on my own for about 30 minutes...


The sea was shining and beautiful, and the weather gradually got better. In the blink of an eye, I had arrived~ ☆
The air was moving, and the cold wind felt great ♪

In any case, I went to have a stroll at the waterway park.

... ...

It seemed like it was too early in the season for the waterway park that I saw in pictures, so it wasn't a pretty scene like in the phograph, and there were no people (cry)


After composing myself, I had a stroll down the waterway pass then had lunch ☆
Lunch was my favourite food・ikura don!! (note: ikura = salmon roe)

The actual spot's ikura is different huh!!
There's amazing elasticity and it's thick ♪
It was really delicious~ (>_<)


After that, I wandered down Sakaimichi Doori. I had a classy drink of tea too (laugh)

At about 6pm I returned to Sapporo, ate dinner, then left for a promised meeting in the middle of the night to eat ramen... (laugh)
Iya iya, for a holiday that I haven't had in a while, it was a very fulfilling day.

But, the day after I returned to Tokyo, I went to a Rockahula live and got energy back ☆

Yosh yosh!! Next is Nagoya on the 18th!
I'll bring down the house at my hometown~!!
Everyone, as promised, let's have fun sweating lots and singing in loud voices okay ♪

Ah, a change of clothes as well as towels have been left at the merchandise table~!! (laugh)

April 9: Sendai sure is hot!
I've arrived at Sendai!
It's colder than I expected!


... but

The hall was extremely hot!
To the point that my sweat was dripping all over!
I was so hot but, I wonder if everyone was hot too??

Today's Sendai was the third venue. Fast huh~
The tour is advancing well.
Rhythm is different at various places too, so it's very fun.
Clearly tours are awesome~ ♪ I want to hurry and go to the other places!
Thank you for today, Sendai ☆
I'll come again okay!
Wait for me there!

April 11: Sapporo ＋2 °
I've arrived at Sapporo!
As always, the air is deli~cious ☆
And it's co~lder than I expected (ノ゜O゜)ノ

Bu~t!

Today I've said that I'll bring up Sapporo's temperature by 2°!
I have no choice but to do it right~ ♪
Who cares about that lingering snow!
With the excitement in the hall, it has started to melt right (laugh)
Without losing to the cold outside, Sapporo is, warm you know. But the return home was cold.
Everyone, please take care so you don't catch a cold. (^^ゞ

Yosh! Storing this warmth, I'll transfer it over to Nagoya next ☆
Thank you Sapporo! I'll come again~ ♪

April 7: Fukuoka~!!
The "Kazuki Kato Live "GIG"2007〜FACE〜TOUR" that started today has ended its first day at Fukuoka without any problems!!

Ah~, I was so nervous~ (´〜`；)
But it was definitely fun~ ☆ Everyone was so warm, really.
Clearly, it's the most fun to be able to meet everyone at a LIVE!!
Thank you. Gratitude from my heart.
But, the tour has only just started right!
Today was fun, and I'll be happy if everyone had a great day.
Tomorrow yet again, I'd like to display my greatest.
Wait for me, Hiroshima~!!

April 8: It's the Hiroshima LIVE!
I've arrived, Hiroshima-!!
Today was great weather~ ☆
And the LIVE was so fun!!
Like the last tour, because my distance with the audience is closest at Hiroshima, somehow my tension was up all the way (゜▽゜)
Everyone who came to Namiki Junction, thank you for looking after me!
Please take care of me again (laugh)
Iyaa, it really looks like I'll see good dreams today.
But!
The tour has only just begun, I'll sprint forth without letting my guard down!!
Next is Sendai! Wait for me~ (^O^)/

[note: Katou likes to type in the accent of the city he's in, it's a pity that can't be translated well into English. >:]

April 3: Face
Sorry to keep you waiting!
Finally tomorrow "Face" will be released!

Iya~, I'm looking forward to finding out which one everyone likes the best in the 13 songs (＃^.^＃)

Even with that, the tour begins on the 6th too.
Everyone in Fukuoka,I'm sorry but, please remember the songs in 2 days okay ♪ (laugh)
Everyone in Hiroshima has 3 days huh (laugh) Just kidding ☆
But, I'll be happy if everyone can really sing together with me ♪

Today, at the end of rehearsal, it was decided that Hida-san will be sent to Fukuoka first.

The arrival is 7pm on the 6th. (laugh)

If you find Hida-san at Fukuoka, please contact me okay. ☆ (That's a lie.)

The rehearsals are truly in order.
I want to meet everyone soon ♪

April 6: Fukuoka rehearsal is over!
Just now, the rehearsal was over.
In just about one hour, it'll be the real performance. Honestly, I'm nervous!
But I'll do my best to make it a fun live!!
In any case, I'll have fun.

To everyone in the whole nation, thank you for waiting!
Finally~~!!
That Jigoku Shoujo has turned into a DVD and returned!!!

Or, has everyone already seen it?

Not just the drama, it's packed full with special videos too, so if you don't watch this Ojou will bring you down to hell!! (laugh)
I'll bring you down to hell too!!
Look, behind you...


On the ceiling, Ichimoku Ren's eyes are...



Anyway, please try watching it. (^O^) (laugh)

Sakura are gradually blossoming on Tokyo's streets. It looks like they'll be fully open by this week.
Maybe it's about time to go view sakura blossoms~ (´Д`)
As there are only a few days left to the tour, I'm in the midst of rehearsals now!!!
I'll do my best!!

Today was an in-store event ☆
Despite it being a day of celebration, alot of people gathered for me ♪ Thank you~ (^_^)

Yesterday, I finally found sakura that were blossoming!
Even while thinking, "It's already spring~...", I guess it's still a little cold huh ↓
I could hear the announcements of the opening of the sakura blossoms on the news too but, I'd like it to become warmer when sakura blossoms open fully (゜▽゜)
And then during breaks in my tours, I can go see blossoms and such (laugh)
Ah, walking will become fun too huh~☆ (laugh)
Ah, night sakura are great too right (>_<)
Ah~, I wish the sakura blossoms will open fully soon~
In any case, there are alot of fun things that occur in spring!
A far, far warmer spring, hurry up and get here!!

It's Spring~!... is what I thought... what's with the cold weather!!
It's too impossibly cold (´Д`)
I hope everyone hasn't caught a cold??

At work today, I went to Yamanashi Prefecture's Motosuko ☆

I rocked on the train for about 2 hours...

On the way, I could see the extremely white Fuji Mountain, and my tension grew high for no reason (laugh)
I could see Fujikyuu High Land too, and it's been a while since I've thought of going there again.

During the time between work, I tried taking a photograph of Fuji Mountain but, the sky was cloudy and Fuji Mountain's white snow was covered, so it turned into a situation that was hard to tell what it was... (cry)
I wanted to show it to everyone↓So with that, please bear with the image of Motosuko for today (^_-)-☆

I'd like to go to Yamanashi and relax there one more time f^_^;