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Q1. Thank you so much for your work today! To start things off, give us your impressions after the recording.

Rubileo’s workload is expanding quickly, huh! (laugh)

Of course, there’s plenty of talents out there, but the more activities they do, the closer they are to the office - it really felt like it was Gan-chan’s time to shine!

Gan-chan is basically unshakeable, so it was interesting to see how he interacted with Haiji in a way that reaffirmed his maturity over him.

Q2. This is your second drama CD volume as part of Rubileo. Have your impressions of your own character or the band members changed since last time? Were there any points that you were especially conscious of when acting?

Gan-chan himself hasn't changed much, but I got the impression that he had more lines in which he asked Akane and the others to trust in him more than before.

Gan-chan's approach to his talents’ management has become more intimate, and the group is able to respond immediately, without hesitation, which makes me think that this story reinforced the good side of their pride.
The most important part of this role was to create a sense of proximity, even as a manager.

Q3. In this volume, Rubileo shot their CD jacket. Do you have any personal memorable moments from magazine shoots that you'd like to share?

If I’m shooting in groups, the staff will raise the light position to their maximum capacity as my turn comes. ”Komada disrupts the flow of the shoot because of his height” (laugh). If they don’t, they soon realise “Huh! The light doesn’t even reach his face!”, I must apologize for the trouble...

Q4. In the imagine of Rubileo going to a sushi-go-round, what is the first thing you would order at a sushi bar?

As a starter, seared salmon, of course! To finish off the meal, I’d lean more towards steamed shrimps, spot prawns, and tiger prawns.

Q5. Finally, do you have any comments for your fans who are looking forward to the release of the CD?

This is a six-volume series, with CDs being released monthly, carefully created with keen consideration for the story in a way that gives the characters proper development throughout the three volumes. I think this is what makes DIG-ROCK and each of their bands stand out.

I hope you will discover and listen carefully to them, anticipating what kind of ideas they will develop in the future, the kind of work and troubles they will have to face.

Q1. Thank you so much for your work today! To start things off, give us your impressions after the recording.

This time, we got to know Haiji a little better: as Satou-san said, we got a glimpse of Haiji’s way of thinking, his weaknesses, when alone. But most importantly, Mashiro was sexy! We learned a lot about coolness and adult tactics (laugh).

Haiji was a bit more “brother-like” than last time. Cute, wasn't he? I think it was easier to play out as the main talk was about improving together, as a band. I found everyone in Rubileo to be actually very nice (laugh).

Each character was unique and hard to get to know, but it was fun to see how they felt about music and how they trusted each other, even though they may not directly say it!

Q3. In this volume, Rubileo shot their CD jacket. Do you have any personal memorable moments from magazine shoots that you'd like to share?

I'm so embarrassed to be photographed outside... It's alright if it's somewhere with few people, but I've been photographed in the middle of Harajuku before...! I think it's amazing that some people can be pictured without hesitation in the presence of so many people. If possible, I’d prefer indoor studios for next shoots!

Q4. In the imagine of Rubileo going to a sushi-go-round, what is the first thing you would order at a sushi bar?

Tuna... Maybe medium-fatty tuna. I’d finish with mackerel pike or sardines! Maybe that’ll be too much silver-skinned fish.

Q5. Finally, do you have any comments for your fans who are looking forward to the release of the CD?

Like in the first volume, Rubileo is very sexy, with the exception of Haiji, who is more low-key (laugh). I’m sure it’ll help you get a good night’s rest, so I hope you’ll listen to this CD every night, and recommend it to your friends. The music will keep on improving along with the drama, so please look forward to it!

NOTE　光り物 (hikari mono) is a sushi-restaurant term specific to sliced fish, but with their blue-ish silver skin left on. It is more distinguished than regular white meat fish, in Japanese cuisine, and is overall deemed as more delicate.

Q1. Thank you so much for your work today! To start things off, give us your impressions after the recording.

In the previous CD, as it was the first installment, we only got introduced to the members of Rubileo. This time around, we delved deeper into the story, with Mashiro and Haiji under the spotlight.

I think I managed to convey that Mashiro was surprisingly a well-behaved person!

What I felt closest to was Haiji's way of thinking. Even if you work with people you get along with on a regular basis, you may have moments where you compare yourself to those around you. “I totally get that stinging feeling!”, said a certain Satou Takuya, shaken by Haiji’s words (laugh).

I felt that Kurono bickers a lot with Mashiro because they clumsily care about each other.

Also, our King and talented manager working behind the scenes were amazing! They’re a very efficient duo, I think. As for Mashiro, he felt grateful to the members of Rubileo for their acceptance and place they have given him.

The way they understood each other and worked hard to improve one another made it really stand out as a “boys be boys!” moment. I absolutely loved that story.

Q3. In this volume, Rubileo shot their CD jacket. Do you have any personal memorable moments from magazine shoots that you'd like to share?

I’m with Hanae-san in that we both are embarrassed to be photographed outside. I always feel like I need to excuse myself whenever passersby comment “Who is it…!? A celebrity…?” (laugh).

Also, I’m still getting used to being the one photographed. It’s a lot of trial and error figuring out how to act in front of the camera.

Q4. In the imagine of Rubileo going to a sushi-go-round, what is the first thing you would order at a sushi bar?

Mackerel, I guess, and steamed shrimps for the end! I’m one of those who finish their meal on a lighter note.

Q5. Finally, do you have any comments for your fans who are looking forward to the release of the CD?

It’s already our second volume! I’ve seen Rubileo's music video on Twitter, and they were so impactful that it makes it look like they actually exist as artists. I think these kinds of events are fun.

I hope that the drama CD made you feel closer to Rubileo and, if things go well, we can get the King to sing two or three more songs, portray their daily lives, so please continue to support us!

Q1. Thank you so much for your work today! To start things off, give us your impressions after the recording.

I always struggle with this question, so if you’re asking what I’m thinking right now, I guess “We’re finally done…!” (laugh).

Compared to last time, I was more confident as Kurono. I didn't have a bad impression of Mashiro to begin with, but since he was the focus of this story, my opinion on him only improved.

The part where you see the change in Mashiro's seriousness about music was very heartwarming and, thanks to this story, I realized that Rubileo's career was taking a new step forward.

Q3. In this volume, Rubileo shot their CD jacket. Do you have any personal memorable moments from magazine shoots that you'd like to share?

I'm not very good at being photographed, so I'm doing my best from advice photographers and editors give me.

The most important thing, for me, is to “have fun and joke around with the staff”. Thanks to NG cuts, I get to make weird faces and just as strange poses: I get scolded by my manager, but at least the photographer is delighted (laugh).

Q4. In the imagine of Rubileo going to a sushi-go-round, what is the first thing you would order at a sushi bar?

Depends on the time and place, but I generally get white meat fish. I feel like if I eat red meat or something with a strong flavor first, I won’t be able to appreciate the delicate taste of the white meat ones… As mentioned in the drama CD, I too try to pick something light, like squid. Even if I’m full already, I’ll wrap up dinner with an egg! (laugh)

Q5. Finally, do you have any comments for your fans who are looking forward to the release of the CD?

This is Ishikawa Kaito, playing as Tokito Kurono. The previous volume has helped you to get to know Rubileo, however this story is about Rubileo's musical activities, how they deepen their bond and learn about each other's personalities, which makes me look forward to their future a lot. I hope you will as well, and will enjoy Vol.2. Thank you very much!

Q1. Thank you so much for your work today! To start things off, give us your impressions after the recording.

This story was about deepening the members’ relationships. Rubileo is such a powerful band, but their relations were very business-like… They don’t have a very deep bond, except for Kurono-kun, he’s a whole different story (laugh).

It didn’t particularly change compared to the first volume. It dug deeper into each of the members’ stories, especially Mashiro who was the middleman of it all: he made me go “As expected, he has that kind of thing going on…!” (laugh).

I feel like Kurono-kun took a turn in his music career, and Haiji-kun is just a really nice kid.
Akane-kun is the type of person who works hard behind the scenes, but never entitles himself of it. I think it's cool that he's not so much of a show off: it's something I think I can relate to when I play him.

Throughout the drama tracks, you’ll see that not only Akane-kun, but all the members of Rubileo are good people!

Q3. In this volume, Rubileo shot their CD jacket. Do you have any personal memorable moments from magazine shoots that you'd like to share?

It was pouring outside, as we went to the shooting location...! As expected, it was still raining when we got there, so we waited for about 20 minutes to see if it cleared up, and what we would do if we had to cancel the shoot… But it did clear up, and real fast!

As we wrapped up the last cut, we didn’t even get to congratulate each other for the work as it started pouring all over again. Clothes and bags soaked, I was like “You were waiting for your me, huh, gods!”. I’m glad we got to finish that photoshoot, though (laugh).

Q4. In the imagine of Rubileo going to a sushi-go-round, what is the first thing you would order at a sushi bar?

I can’t think of anything at the top of my head, though I used to get a lot of salmon back in the days. Sushi rolls are also really good. Shellfish are trendy these days too! There’s a sushi restaurant near the studio, and the abalone there was so delicious…! I felt luxurious just eating it (laugh).

Q5. Finally, do you have any comments for your fans who are looking forward to the release of the CD?

The story is full of each member’s different appeals. If you listen to the new song, which is also a love song from the drama tracks, I think the story will strike you even more.

We hope that you will enjoy the rest of the story along with Vol.1. Currently, Vol.3 has yet to be released, but with your support, there’s always room for more!

We hope you will keep on listening to our songs as Rubileo, so please continue to follow DIG-ROCK and Rubileo!

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♪ When recording for「Chained to You」

Q1. What were your first impressions when you heard the song and read the lyrics?

The song was very technical, so I had the impression that it was written by a senior band with a lot of experience. That's why I thought it would be a good song for our second album as Rubileo.

Also, compared to Answer, I found the lyrics to step more into one’s boundaries, and expressed a very “adult-like” appeal, which is something I think only Rubileo can do.

Again, I hope you will read the lyrics and enjoy it along with the drama.

Q2. What was it like to actually sing it? Tell us what you were the most conscious about and what we should look forward to.

It was super hard! So, instead, I sang without paying attention to the pitch in some parts (laugh).

I often got struck, like “I have to go lower here!? Ah, I have the rise up now!”, and I sang with a delay of half a tempo. It’s probably one of the most technically difficult songs, rhythm-wise, I have ever performed.

However, I couldn’t afford to lose the momentum and impression Answer had left: I wanted to convey that not only are we unbeatable technically-wise, but that we could increase our power enough to encourage the audience to come to their shows.

I think I was more conscious of the emotions at stake than last time.

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Cast Comment : Komada Wataru (as Iwahara Shiki)

Cast Comment : Hanae Natsuki (as Sumizome Haiji)

Cast Comment : Satou Takuya (as Fuyuki Mashiro)

Cast Comment : Ishikawa Kaito (as Tokito Kurono)

Cast Comment : Furukawa Makoto (as Higurashi Akane)

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