Klaha Staffers' Questions and 12 Q&As

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Here's another batch of Klaha-related material! The first is 12 Q&As from Cryptogram #2, and the second is a series of questions answered by Klaha's staffers, from one of his live pamphlets.

First off, the Q&A. As usual, my comments in pink

Q1: You said you had a brother, didn't you?
What kind of games did you play together with him when you were little?
A: I didn't have many hobbies/interests in common with him, so we very seldom played together.
Q2: I know you only sometimes see movies, but what's the latest movie that deeply moved you, or that you found interesting?
A: "A Beautiful Mind" is the only one that comes to mind at the moment.
Q3: Tell us what you wear to bed. (you don't sleep... nude, do you?)
A: Pajamas (bigger ones in the winter season)
I hate Klaha's Japanese fans, I really do.
Q4: What's your favorite season, and why?
A: I like the fragrance of early summer; it brings back memories of childhood.
And premonitions of love... NOT
*heh*
Q5: Would you tell us your blood type?
A: I'm a totally awesome B-type, got a problem with that?
Q6: What sports do you play? And which ones do you like?
A: Singing is a perfectly fine sport. Also I do sit-ups.
Q7: Do you go to karaoke? What kind of songs do you sing there?
A: I rarely go. I sing pretty much anything I know. And I also sing enka.
Q8: What's the greatest charm of "Sazae-san" as far as you're concerned?
A: Its charms are immeasurable, so I'll always keep following it.
Q9: The love songs on your album, are they based on real experiences of yours?
A: The songs are based on various things. I leave the interpretation up to the audience.
Q10: How did you get so good at rolling your R's?
A: By training my tongue daily.
Q11: Is there some connection between "Red Room" and "shokoreito", and Kozi and Yu~ki?
A: You're overthinking things.
Q12: At the Like an Edison handshake event, the guy standing next to your desk and smiling, was that your manager? (laughs)
A: There was a certain "self-proclaimed" manager next to me.
Who knows what they're talking about here...

STAFF INTERVIEW about Klaha
You can see all the staffers' pictures on the original scans:
Page 1
Page 2

1. What was your impression upon first meeting Klaha?
Naoki Fukada (Film director, planner / Märchen PV supervisor): He had a mysterious charm about him
Kamejiro Kitakata (Ensemble representative director): A sensitive, naive, good-natured fellow; there was a simpleness about him that didn't give you the "Visual Kei" feeling.
Mitugu Takahashi (hair and makeup artist): What a sensitive guy!
Iwao Hara (Movie cameraman / Märchen PV cameraman): A very steady, reliable guy! That's what I thought. Serious and honest.
Motoshi Uesugi (Film producer / Märchen PV photography producer): A really quiet gentleman. Though really, apart from his presentation, there was something out of the ordinary about him...
Naoki Yamamoto (Klaha Project coordinating producer): Him? A regular guy! And very well-mannered~
Pork miso engineer (Film recording producer / Märchen PV chief producer): A nice young man. Before we met, I wondered if he'd be a self-centered guy.
Don't ask me, the guy really called himself that XD
Tsugutaka Fukuoka (CG Designer, Marchen PV CG): Well mannered. I felt a different "manliness" to him from what I'd seen on CD Jackets and the like.
Aya Watanabe (Ensemble A&R): I thought he was like a doll. From the next star over???
Masatatsu Iwamoto (photographer): He's so thin~maybe he doesn't eat much? But in the end he eats just fine.
Naoki Katagiri (hair and make-up artist): Quiet and gentle.
Natsuko Kajitani (Stylist): He seemed to be a shy person with a gentle personality.
Toshihiko Sukou (Nostal Lab live stage supervisor): I thought he was nervous-looking. But after talking with him, to be frank... Essentially I feel like he's a good guy.
Hisayoshi Aoki (Recording engineer): I was relieved to see that he's not some pushover.
Chiaki Onda (Graphic designer): He has such beautiful eyes~

2. How would you sum up Klaha as he is today, in short?
Naoki Fukada: He's got a chance for his big break, a big chance (soon)
Kamejiro Kitakata: Popcorn before it's been popped
Mitugu Takahashi: A baby bird flying out from the nest.
Iwao Hara: He's a MAN!!
YEAHHHHHH ::foot::
Motoshi Uesugi: A seeker
Naoki Yamamoto: "Naruhodo ne." ("I see.")
Pork miso engineer: ING
Tsugutaka Fukuoka: blade. edge.
Aya Watanabe: Hard worker
Masatatsu Iwamoto: ∞ (infinity)
Naoki Katagiri: Mysterious
Natsuko Kajitani: Sparkling beauty and beautiful lines
This seems to have been some sort of obscure pun in the original, I have no idea
Toshihiko Sukou: A hard worker
Hisayoshi Aoki: F-1 MACHINE
Oh yeah? ::cam::
Chiaki Onda: A childlike adult.

What's a secret about Klaha known only to yourself?
Naoki Fukada: The truth is, he likes pork miso.
Kamejiro Kitakata: The truth is, Klaha's a space alien.
Mitugu Takahashi: He’s regularly very attentive of those around him. From his facial muscles to his neck and shoulders, he’s really tense.
Iwao Hara: The truth is, he's a little mischievous!
Motoshi Uesugi: We ought to have met previously, I think.
Whatever that means. Maybe there was a time in the past when Klaha really could have used a good videographer? XD It happens.
Naoki Yamamoto: There are a lot, more than I could fit in this space. This and that, and some of the other...
Pork miso engineer: He likes pork miso.
Trust me, that's no secret anymore XD
Tsugutaka Fukuoka: Nothing really
Aya Watanabe: For some reason he's really bad at comment recording
Masatatsu Iwamoto: At night, I know how he sleeps. On his tummy.
Naoki Katagiri: His hair's thin like a cat's. He's really quite playful.
Natsuko Kajitani: Nothing in particular
Toshihiko Sukou: At first glance he looks like a cool indifferent guy, but he really gives it his all.
Hisayoshi Aoki: He prefers strong flavors
Chiaki Onda: When he eats at a restaurant, he has this (crossed out: "abnormal") remarkable ability to remeber what people ordered there months ago

What are your hopes for Klaha in the future?
Naoki Fukada: That he'll come to love not only pork miso, but tom yum as well! ... just kidding. Keep on putting out those Klaha pheromones.
Kamejiro Kitakata: I want Klaha's style to make a strong impact. As for his sound, I want Klaha to establish himself and become more skilled. Go for it!
Mitugu Takahashi: I want him to make it BIG as an artist, but I think there's also something about Klaha now that I like. Even if you become BIG, don't change your personality!
Iwao Hara: Well, he should go for it!!
Motoshi Uesugi: Take it to the max.
Naoki Yamamoto: Let's do a bunch of stuff together, more than can fit in this box. And finish your homework quickly.
... homework? ::meev::
Pork miso engineer: Don't try to imitate other people's ways, become a nationally recognized artist as "Klaha".
Tsugutaka Fukuoka: I want to see him on the big screen
Aya Watanabe: Please keep your [sincere] feelings towards your music and fans forever. I'll try to make sure more people understand your kindness. Tear up the guiter, k?
Masatatsu Iwamoto: Let's get some photos out there! NY locations!
Alas, it was not to be...
Naoki Katagiri: Take a break every once in a while to refresh yourself, and write a lot of good songs.
Natsuko Kajitani: He could maybe stand to bulk up a little...? (just a stylist's opinion)
Toshihiko Sukou: Stay positive. Like the positive Klaha I first met.
Hisayoshi Aoki: That he POWERS UP his equipment
Chiaki Onda: From here on, continue your music and passionate love; I'm looking forward to you making some awesome music.

THE END
Thanks to Faith for helping with a few trouble spots and for doing the translations for Tsugutaka Fukuoka, Aya Watanabe, Masatatsu Iwamoto, and Naoki Katagiri because she was bored XD
 

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I think this was the best part ::squee:: I loved everyone's answers (Klaha's are nerdy as usual) about Klaha :3 I think they really give a good insight on what Klaha's personality is like ::kisaki::
He's a gentleman~ *swoon* XD


flowers wrote:
Whatever that means. Maybe there was a time in the past when Klaha really could have used a good videographer? XD It happens.
::cam::

I feel kinda bad though, it looks like everyone had big expectations and hope for him and look what's going on now. :/ Makes me more curious about what happened... His staff seemed to really care about him though ^^

But yeah, thanks AGAIN ::batsu::
 

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Mods: please change my name to "Pork Miso Engineer." Thanks in advance.
 

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PureElegance wrote:
I think they really give a good insight on what Klaha's personality is like ::kisaki::
He's a gentleman~ *swoon* XD
I also hear he may like pork miso. Not sure though XD
 

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Thanks for the translations, flowers :) Seems that everyone has a good impression about Klaha. Now I wish someone would find and interview one of those staff members about what's really happened to him... hmmm :roll:
 

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:'D I think I like him more now. <3
 
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