[JWEB] Kawashima Noeru (Travis Japan) - 28 July 2021

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Cross-post from my personal account, where this was initially posted

Translation of the Noemaru J-web entry from 28 July 2021, the day of Naniwa Danshi's debut announcement.

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Noemaru - 28 July 2021, 9pm JST (2nd entry)

Having received such a wonderful announcement, I’m writing this second entry for today in a hurry! 

Thank goodness my blog’s on a non-regular update schedule!

I’m able to convey my thoughts faster this way ^^

First off, to all of Naniwa Danshi, and all of the many fans who have come (on this path) together with Naniwa Danshi, congratulations!!!!!!!

A “debut announcement” on “Naniwa Day” (28 July).... It really is amazing timing! I think that that would have strengthened everyone’s joy ^^

The smiles of those 7 people who shine like diamonds, no, who shine as diamonds, will be seen all over the country in various places from 12 November 2021 - when I think about that, I really think that ‘Japan is really becoming a gorgeous, dazzling place~’, and my heart is filled with joy!

I’m sure that today has become a wonderful day, a day to remember, for everyone (*´ω｀*)

Every year, and for many many years to come, when this day comes around please convey your congratulatory feelings!

Of course, I will also say ‘congratulations!’ from the bottom of my heart! Because they are my comrades who have lived through these (Junior) days together with me!

And we (Travis Japan) will work hard so that one day we, too, will able to receive these heartfelt “congratulations” from everyone, and everyone in Naniwa Danshi, as well!

Ah, it’s such a good timing to contact them, but I’m lamenting that I don’t have the contact information of anyone at all in Naniwa Danshi…

I should have just said “let’s exchange contact details~” without feeling embarrassed~ (T ^ T)

But I’m sure that the other Travis Japan members will help to convey congratulations on my behalf!

I’m sure someone like Shime would surely know all of their contact details! (lol)

Jo-kun (Fujiwara Jouichirou / Naniwa Danshi) is surely being teased by everyone even on this day (lol)

I wonder what kind of smile he’ll have while making a witty retort~ ^^

Next time, when there’s the chance to meet with him, I’d like to ask him about it without hesitating!

To everyone in Naniwa Danshi, this is the fruit of your hard work for these many years, and I am praying for more and more opportunities for you from now on!

Next, from this point I’d like to convey my present thoughts to all of you who are supporting Travis Japan ^^

Um!

Don’t be worried!

I am not crying today!

When I was notified of the debut announcement, the first feeling I had was one of “Congratulations!”!

I was surprised!

If it was the me of the past, I surely wouldn’t have been able to stand it, after all.

And then, and then, I reflexively thought back. On the journey that I’ve taken up till now.

When I did, I realised anew that the reason why I’m able to feel this way now, is because of all of the various people who have supported me up till now, and all of the many things they have taught me.

I’ve been identifying areas where I can still do more, while holding close to my chest both the frustrated knowledge that I’ve already worked so hard, as well as the remorse of not having the bravery to voice out my dreams; and while so doing, I’ve been taking care not to tread the same track as before, and to reinvent myself, in order to pursue a new way of living.

Thats why, I was able to be happy from the bottom of my heart about this debut announcement.

Recently, I’ve only been shedding happy tears, huh.

The tears that I shed from the joy that the members gave me from my birthday surprise, and the joy I felt when we finished our first nation-wide tour with no issues; as well as the tears that I shed when I realised that we have you with us…

Eh? When I think back, I’ve been crying a lot recently…. (lol)

But, all of those tears were tears born of warm feelings.

Tears born of frustration or sadness which can be seen as futile, I haven’t encountered them in some time.

I wonder if it’s because I can proudly say that I’ve been desperatiely living each and every day, making full use of all the time at my disposal, trying to voice my dreams without being embarrassed, and walking along a path that only I’m able to pursue?

If it’s something essential, then it’s okay to spend as much time as you need to on it!

This time is spent to improve yourself, and pursue without hesitation things that nobody else can do, or to seek chances for a new challenge that nobody’s seen before!

While there’s still some work to be done to persuade yourself, this is surely an unmistakable truth.

If the vigour is coming from the west, then the passion must come from the east! ^^

It’s also entertainment, to provide to you all sorts of drama!

My precious members once said the same thing as well, you know.

It’s been around 2 years since the debut announcement of SixTONES and Snow Man.

When I look at these senpai that worked hard together with me, these senpai who built up lots and lots of experiences, and had a glorious debut after their form was perfected, I’m able to believe that all of the experience I’ve accumulated, all of the time I’ve spent working hard, none of that went to waste.

I’m sure that everyone in Naniwa Danshi, and all of the fans who supported them by their side, will surely know already, that they’ve worked so hard, cried so much, and accomplished so much! Because even from where I’m standing, I can see that.

To have been able to know, in real-time, how they would be taking shape and carving their names into history, it must have been really nice.

When I’m able to live in the same moment that someone else’s hard work pays off, it also allows me to keep my motivation high, you know!

We are also gaining lots of different types of experience!

The path we’ve pursued so far, all of it will certainly not go to waste.

There are surely some people who will view this detour as a waste of time, or an experience that they would’ve been unable to do; but I would like to perceive that time and effort as something significant and meaningful. That’s because, I’d like to create and produce a debut day when we’re able to say that with pride.

The me of now isn’t just waiting around; I’ve become someone who can go forth and grasp (the things I want).

It’s all thanks to you. Thank you very much.

If debuting was a race, then I might have had a bit of a late start, but many senpai have said “the true contest comes after debut”, anyway.

If those words are true, then I won’t ever regret spending time and effort during this preparatory period.

That’s the type of person I am ^^

That’s why, I will keep moving forward in the direction that I think is right!

Thank you very much for being by my side up till now!

And then, I really strongly feel that I would like to keep moving forward with you from now on for a long, lo~~~ng time, for many years to come!

That’s because I have no intention of ever leaving your side!!

I’ll hold you close, I’ll hold you close with great care, I’ll hold you close so tightly that it may become painful, but if such a time ever comes please say so without hesitation, okay! (lol)

Until that time comes, I’ll practice adjusting the amount of force I exert, in preparation! (lol)

Ahaha (*´ω｀*)

Because this came pretty suddenly, there are things that I didn’t manage to say, or didn’t manage to write enough about, and I’m sure that there are some wrong or missing characters!

But, please look over those portions with tolerance ♡ (lol)

There may come another day when I will once again write a Noemaru entry for those who have been supporting me! If that time comes around, please treat me kindly again (*´ω｀*)

And then, I believe that you will surely accept these last words, so let me end off today’s 2nd Noemaru entry on 28 July 2021 with these words!

I am here because everyone is here.

I am moving forward, because my comrades are here.

Whether something’s a ‘failure’ or not, it’s up to you.

We are able to live in this irreplaceable time.

Those who don’t feel complacent will surely become frantic.

Let’s survive this world in a head-on contest.

On the way to a longed-for dream stage that nobody has seen before.

[Translator note: In Japanese, the first character of each of these last seven lines corresponds to first letter of the surname of each Travis Japan member.]

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