| KinKi Kids Special Interview (Wink up August): "A Date with Doumoto Tsuyoshi" |
| Domoto Tsuyoshi- "Date with Me?" It has been a long time since I last did an outdoor photo shoot. The weather was so hot that I couldn't help taking off my shirt whenever the camera's not on me (laughs). So, today's subject is to talk about dating right? No wonder we have been filming at furniture shops and coffee houses. But if I'm really out on a date, I'll probably not be stepping out of my house at all (laughs). Well, it's definitely fun to be able to have a date like how we are filming it now but I have no strong view as to what a couple should be doing on their dates. Hmm?.maybe just go shopping along the streets! I'm surely be game for this! I can help her choose or give suggestions on what she should buy. In fact, I do sometimes accompany my sister out shopping and we will usually stop by a cafe before going home. However the date should be, I have no objection. Eh, but if my girlfriend is to choose what clothes to buy or wear, I'll want her to go along with my preferences. Firstly, it must not be anything too revealing. Honestly, no man will want his girlfriend to be ogled at. It is just a matter of whether he dares to voice out. A camisole? Definite no-no! (laughs). From the start, I wouldn't let her wear that and I'll probably have trouble dating a girl who likes dressing that way. I wouldn't like complaining to her about it after we start seeing each other, and I bet she'll surely find me a bother also. Hence, I usually get drawn back from girls who dress sexy like that. I know it's wrong to judge a person by the way she dresses but somehow, I can't help to think that such girls and I are in different worlds. Hmm?I still think it's better to be simple in terms of dressing. If considering where to go on dates, most likely it'll be at home for me! Of course, I want to do something different for my girlfriend. But in reality, there are way too many restrictions and considerations to worry about. Naturally, we could do anything if we wanted to but it's a way of protecting her, myself, and making sure that I don't cause trouble to those around us. Anything would be possible if I didn't bother to protect her, but I'm not the type of guy that could have a reltionship like that. I can jolly well choose to disregard all these and do what a guy will normally do for his girlfriend. But it's just not possible as it'll be too tiring having to worry about all kinds of things and I'm sure it wouldn't be fun for her also. If something were to happen, the one to get hurt would probably be her. Thus, when I think about this stuff, I don't wish to date in public anymore. If I'm in a relationship, I'll be very vibrant at work for sure! But that will only happen if the relationship is going well. If things are not looking good, it'll definitely take its toll on my work. Hence, I find myself thinking it's important that I find a partner who will cheer me up. No matter how pretty or charming the person may be, if I ask myself, "Do I feel that I need this person in my life?" and the answer is "no", I will not fall for her. So what kind of person should she be? Well, she has to be someone who can make me laugh a lot, every time we are together. You see, I'm the kind of guy who will see less of his guy friends once he's attached because I want to spend more time with my girlfriend. So she will have to make up for those happy times that I used to spend with my friends! (laughs). Actually, she does not need to do anything special for me. We can just watch TV, play games or even have a go at "mimicking" contests?even if she doesn't do a certain impersonation well, I'll still find her adorable. I will wish for such times spent together to be stretched longer as this is the best way to get to know each other better! This world is full of couples, but I was wondering as to how many couples truly understand and trust each other? They are probably together in order to fill up each other's voids within themselves?.I definitely don't want to go for a relationship that is built on such premise. I am yearning for one that has strong mutual trust for each other. With a relationship like this, I believe it will help give me much inspiration when I write my songs. This will in turn help me mature as a person. I'm not asking for the person to give in totally to my likes and lifestyle, I'll want her to have her own views and lead her own life. I think it's healthy to have a relationship in which both parties have their own personal space. In the past when I was like in my late teens, I would get really jealous easily and would think of controlling the other party. Like for instance, in the past, if I concentrated 100% of my energy on my girlfriend, and she didn't give me her 100% too, I would think "Hey, wait a minute?" Now that I'm 22, I started thinking that I need to start growing up. If I were to be in a relationship, I want to be mature enough to have a relationship that could be called as an "adult" one. I have my own life, and she has her own as well. I'm looking forward to a relationship that is found on trust, respect and maturity. Nevertheless, I still think it's the responsibility for the man to lead a relationship?.well at least for me, I wish to be a man like such. Translated by Pammy |