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—Both of you would also know each their personalities during off days

Toshiya: What do you want me to say (laughs). Things that everyone doesn’t know? But simply, it’s the same with the members. They are different people once they step off the stage (laughs). As for Shinya, well, he is an interesting even from before. His private life seems interesting (laughs).

Shinya: It’s not interesting (laughs).

—There’s a bit of an objection (laughs).

Toshiya: I didn’t mean for interesting to be weird, there are a lot of times when I think that I am glad that Shinya is part of this band. I am praising him, not really (laughs). My way of saying it might be a little weird but, Shinya isn’t a mascot character but he has that aspect right?

—Speaking that way to Doctor Nemunemu is rude (laughs).

Toshiya: No, as you become more and more serious with music, there are of course times when we get unsociable/cold. What is needed during those times is, though he’s not a warm and fuzzy useless character (laughs). Anyway when it becomes awkward, as long as you bully/tease Shinya, it feels like everyone would come together/join together (laughs).

—Like a remedy. Is it like using a herb in TV games (laughs).

Toshiya: It literally feels that way. It’s like recovering from hit points. Honestly it’s like a shot of adrenaline. He really saved us. Probably a major reason why DIR EN GREY continuous on is because of his existence. That’s why if there’s any trouble, thanks in advance (yoroshiku).