The Tokunaga Chinami Thread (徳永千奈美)

[Ayabie]

Previews from B.L.T U-17.




My favorite shot is the tiny one placed in the interview, but there's really no reason to take a half-assed photo of it. Scans will appear soon enough hopefully.

Edit: Ah, here it is.



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[Aioros]

Scanned the cards I got from the mag:


I was praying that I'd get either Chinami or Maimi when I was opening the pack. Luckily I got both of them.

[Sazaki Ren]

I've translated that B.L.T article with Chinami - so if you want to read it, just go to the post in my blog - here.
(Because it's too long to put it here into this forum I guess...)
And you can read it over in Chinami thread in H!O forum - I just hope they won't ban me for posting such a long text...

So enjoy whichever place to read it you choose.

[ziggurat]

Thanks for the translation Ren A really nice read. Words you bastard. Send me the Maimi card

[Sazaki Ren]

^You're welcome.
I don't think he will send it to you, at least after all the insults - you had to be a bit more tender and polite

[Ayabie]

Ah, I was working on the interview myself. I noticed you had different interpretations so I hope you don't mind me posting my version.

B.L.T U-17 - "This year's autumn isn't really the autumn of sports - rather, I'd prefer it be to the autumn of sit-ups!"

-- "Let's start with your thoughts of today's gravure photoshoot!"

I think this is the first time I'm in a gravure shoot by myself. It's a bit lonely, but as the other members aren't here to watch me I feel like I can show some other expressions. (lol)

-- Let's go with the questions that were pin-pointed to fit Tokunaga-san. "First off, if you were to describe your personality with one phrase?"

I'm basically really cheerful, but whenever I'm feeling sad it's completely obvious that I'm down. I think even a stranger would tell right away. I'm the type that if I start pondering over things troubling me I could go on forever.

-- "You seem like a person to just forget everything after sleeping it off, though."

The burden usually does come off after a day and night's sleep, but then something reminds me again and I feel down again. (lol)

-- "So, what does bring your mood down?"

Just the smallest things, I mean really. For instance lately I bought some new clothes, but I couldn't fit them together with any of my other ones. It made me go: "Why did I even buy these clothes...". Clothes are just clothes and not even such a big deal, right? So, whenever I open my clothing drawers I just start to feel down.

-- "That's quite a cute problem you've got there (lol) Can you tell us about your unexpected sides?"

I might look all happy and positive like this, but I'm actually a really serious person! (lol)

-- "You sure have got a lot of energy (lol). So, for example in what way are you a serious person?"

Let's see... When and how I get serious is a little hard to put in words...

-- "No ability of explaining things I see (lol)"

Ah! I'm pretty quick when it comes to handing in school assignments! Before that I used to think that being a bit late wouldn't hurt, but lately when having thoughts like that I'll go "I have to do this now!". There are times when I do hand it in late, though. (lol)

-- "But, you being a part of Berryz Koubou is proof enough that you're hard-working and serious"

I have so much fun when I'm working that it always works out no matter how hard of a time I'm having. But then, I'm not really a willing person when it comes to things I'm not fond of (lol).
I'm physically weak so I've been thinking of doing sit-ups everyday. And when I do...

-- "You can't continue?"

At first I got pumped up because of the muscle pain. I had "I'm doing so good right now" going through my head (lol). When the muscle pain catches up, though, I lose feeling in my stomach and then I quit. But I really do want to do sit-ups until abs start to appear... So, this year's autumn isn't really the autumn of sports - rather, I'd prefer it be to the autumn of sit-ups!

-- "That has a really nice sound to it (lol). You mentioned having tremendous fun when working, but during which moments do you feel it reaches its maximum?"

Definitely live performances and concerts! I feel like I'm in my prime, or should I say, there's no other moments where I'm really myself other than when I'm in high spirits singing cheerful songs. Live performances is a place that re-confirms your goals and growth as a person.

-- "What song comes to mind when you're being asked about an unforgettable song?"

Let's see... in terms of going through a hard time "Sabori". I couldn't get the notes during the recording so I was sent to the piano with the director, but even that didn't help at all. The really rough atmosphere in the studio during that time is something I won't forget. I just wanted to go home, and by the time everything finished I just broke down in tears because of how mortifying it was.

-- "Times like that are really tough, the feeling of not having a place to escape to... Well then, out of the Berryz Koubou members, is there someone's behavior that you just don't get?"

Momo's pinky (lol). The way it points just keeps getting more obvious, it makes you wonder how far it can go. And the angle when she's holding a mic is like the pinky could move around freely in a 180 degree radius (lol).

"For real (lol). Any member that you would like to say something to?"

Maasa! "We go to the amusement park together sometimes, but please, no more haunted houses!" is what I'd say. The ones where everyone scream and go together is still acceptable, but the ones where you just put on earphones and experience it all by yourself, Maasa seems to like those. I'll pass, though.

-- "What about rollercoasters and the likes?"

I've been able to ride those now ever since I've been going to amusement parks with Maimi. It's not something I look forward to, but more like a duty I have to go through when that I'm at the amusement park. (lol)

-- "Teenage girls sure like amusement parks~ Apart from that, are there any other amusement spots you like?"

As part of a shooting we went to an aquarium. The place was closed during the shooting and the lack of people just made the floating water tanks so much more beautiful, I was totally caught up in the mysterious-like atmosphere. So, during the summer break I went there together with my family, but as expected with all of the people I just thought to myself "I don't remember aquariums being this boring" (lol).

-- "Did that make you lose interest?"

After that incident I just can't help wanting to go to the aquarium at random times. I kind of get calmed down just by looking at pictures of seals and dolphins, and I've noticed it makes my troubles fade away.

-- "Wow~ That might be one hell of a aquarium fetish (lol). Kind of like everything you've been wishing for is right there, right?"

Yeah, exactly. The other day I even bought a book called "A guide to the nation's aquariums" or something. (lol)

[Sazaki Ren]

^No I don't mind at all - it's okay - since the more translations - the more aspects the readers can see, because each translator has his(her) own style. And your translation is good.

[nachdenki]

Awesome interview of Chinami.
Thanks for the translations.
Watching the DVD Magazine also made me want to go to that aquarium. Even though I think they are boring too it looked fun when Berryz was there.

There is some "new" (newly posted) phone recording of chinami. I don't like to post that kind of stuff actually but I also post mic recordings so whatever ne.
It's nice because this one is a Berryz song even. Semi.
Chinami - Semi

Just makes me think of the serious Chinami she mentioned in the interview~
Oh and I like Sabori so much, too bad she does not have good memories associated with it.

[Sazaki Ren]

^You're welcome. Thanks for the phone recording. Though I didn't get what is this... Is this something that got copied out together with pictures from her phone and so this is actually what she recorded to her phone? Or is this something that was recorded by someone? I'm sorry for these newbie questions... I just didn't get it

[BigDnm01]

Been watching Yorosen with Risako as sensei.  they all are getting very pretty as well as cute.  But out of all of them, I notice Chinami the most. 

[nachdenki]

^You're welcome. Thanks for the phone recording. Though I didn't get what is this... Is this something that got copied out together with pictures from her phone and so this is actually what she recorded to her phone? Or is this something that was recorded by someone? I'm sorry for these newbie questions... I just didn't get it

Ah, the whole story is on some previous page. Her phone or at least some memory card of it was stolen. A couple of pics and one recording from that phone/card were uploaded (afaik). Now some days ago I got hold of this other recording and another picture that I didn't see before. So it's recorded by herself. Not supposed to be public (that's why I've mixed feelings about sharing it further)
The whole thing is weird, but that's what it's like

[Miyabi]

Finally!!! I've been waiting so long for Chinami's own thread! She's my most favorite H!P kid, and I only like about 5 of those kids. :|

I still wonder why she doesn't get as much attention as the more popular members like Miyabi, Momoko, and Risako. Chinami has the most cutest smile of all the BK members and can be as much fun as some of them, especially Momoko and Risako. :-D

I believe that one of these days, if she stays long enough, Chinami will hit everyone like a tons bricks. Just wait and see, I think it'll happen!

I would like to know what would be the HP Without Chinami-San ...

Because it is the most beautiful  more fun and more of her voice is perfect ....

I wish it were more popular ...

And I wanted to play it a brick at the head of the Risako one of these days!

[Ayabie]

I like how your first post was in the Chinami thread, Miyabi.



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[Ayabie]

Kindai 09/03 - Five Years + Q&A 20

01. What is the origin/meaning of your name?
- Apparently, it's a person that was in an old drama (the role name?)
02. Your nicknames are?
- Chii
03. Your habits?
- I crack my knuckles
04. Your hobbies are?
- Watching DVDs
05. Special skills are?
- Badminton (During elementary school, I got #3 in a prefectural tournament)
06. Favorite food?
- Sushi
07. Most adept meal you're able to cook?
- Curry
08. Favorite color?
- Green, orange and red
09. Favorite word?
- "Egao"
10. Your charm points?
- My droopy earlobes...
11. Describe yourself in one sentence!
- I'm serious
12. If you were to describe yourself as an animal?
- Monkey
13. Which animals are the members?
- Saki: Hamster
- Momoko: Elephant
- Maasa: Panda
- Miyabi: Panther
- Yurina: Flamingo
- Risako: Chick
14. Things you like about each member!
- Saki: She's good at games
- Momoko: She's actually very down-to-earth
- Maasa: Her nails and lips
- Miyabi: Very stylish
- Yurina: Refreshing
- Risako: Kind
15. What did you want to become when you were young?
- A supermarket cashier and a Morning Musume member
16. What job would like to to try out once?
- Supermarket cashier
17. What is Berryz Kobo's charm?
- Cheerfulness!
18. Which Berryz song fits to you the most?
- "Omoitattara Kichidesse!"
19. Your dream is?
- To become a world-wide artist
20. A message to the fans!
- Thank you everyone for your warm support! During 2008 we were able to receive the awards for "Asian Best Newcomer Artist" and "日本有線大賞"! I'll keep on working hard to get even more exposure! Please keep on supporting Berryz Koubou!

*日本有線大賞; I have no idea what they call this in English.

[nachdenki]

Thanks maihaman, haha.

I like how she always says she wants to be a world-wide artist still. And she's the only one who actually said she wanted to be MM member~
btw. this one translator translates 日本有線大賞 as "Japan Cable Radio Awards" but don't know if that's an appropriate English translation for it.
Also thanks for the other members translations.

[ziggurat]

05. Special skills are?
- Badminton (During elementary school, I got #3 in a prefectural tournament)

Didn't she got pwned by captain in the one of the dvd mag?

[shadowstar]

10. Your charm points?
- My droopy earlobes...

I'd say her eyes and her smile

[Ayabie]

You'd be lying if you said you haven't noticed Chinami this past year.

Well, it's her week, so shower her with love!

 

[shirenuファクトリー]

Whoooooooo!!!

I have definitely noticed Chinami more recently! So so cute and pretty. I like her recent style

I want her to release a photobook so I can see a new side of her, like with Maasa xD

I need to watch more Berryz videos so I'll have more to comment on than just looks, duhh x-x

[ShikyoxYaiba]

At last, Chinami's week!!! *celebrates* Definitely one of the prettiest members of Berryz (in my opinion), and she's even got the humor. Can't help but laugh when Chii's on screen. <3