Thanks! I love Hiro. ♥♥ If I have time later or if no one else wants to do it, I can try to translate it. :D

Warning: Some parts might not be entirely accurate, but I do what I can.

Q: The school’s number one playboy: Nanba Minami. Since it’s obvious that it differs greatly from Mizushima-san’s image, what kind of attitude did you adopt when portraying this character?

A: In any case, Nanba loves women. Of course, I like women too, but I’m not as skillful [as Nanba], nor am I a playboy. I don’t try to act cool either. His character is totally different from mine, so as I portray [Nanba], I’m constantly thinking, “With what kind of feeling should I say my lines?” As dorm head of dorm 2, he has the role of invigorating the scene and creating a lively atmosphere. With regards to that, I have to make sure that I’m enjoying myself. Therefore, I have to take the initiative in doing silly things so that everyone will consciously follow after me.

Q: The other face of the playboy [Nanba], is a person who’s chivalrous and admired by many a kouhai. [Kouhai is a student who is a junior.]

A: That’s the case, isn’t it? You get the feeling that the dorm heads of dorm 1 and 3 gather everyone, and the kouhai follow after them, shouting, “Ryouchou! Ryouchou!” [Ryouchou is the title given to the dorm head.] However, irregardless of who he’s speaking with, Nanba communicates with others on an equal level. Comparatively, I can portray the character more freely, and personally I don’t have to be too nervous, I just do it in a relaxed manner.

Q: When you’re envisioning the character do you consider Nanba from the manga?

A: From the manga, you can only get an idea of the type of person that Nanba is. As a result, I acted out the character according to my own interpretation from the script, and I also discussed with the director whilst filming on the set. With regards to the character’s movements, I observed the “authentic” people in Shibuya, and used them as a reference. (laughs) For them, they gestured with their hands as they spoke, and they moved airily as though they had no center. That’s the aspect that I wanted to take in.

Q: Even so, as you repeat that, the film set becomes increasingly lively.

A: Initially, there were too many people [on the set], so there were times when I felt bewildered. But because everyone was able to act without reservation, and put their whole hearts into portraying their character, that we were able to create the current atmosphere on the set. Certainly, because of the nori [don’t know what this could mean] of a boy’s school, there is much energy on the set, which makes it enjoyable. There’s also the nervousness that comes from wanting to perform really well, which I think is good.

Q: What kind of conversations come up in between filming breaks?

A: Understandably, a lot of the conversation revolves around girls. But I can’t go into much more detail than that for this interview. (laughs) It’s really like a boy’s school.

Q: Lastly, please leave a message for the fans of the show and also fans of Mizushima Hiro.

A: Ohsaka Institution is the kind of school that makes you go, “Can such a school really exist??” In many ways, I think it’s an amazing school. However, the institution is nothing more than the preface. What’s really amazing is the fact that the students in the institution (us) and the things we create. Everyone exhibits their idiosyncrasies to the extent we hope the viewer will think, “You’re willing to go to that extent?” Because we’ve set our minds to do our best for the show, I think it will turn out to be more interesting than the script initially intended. Therefore, in a certain sense, you can’t really tell what will happen next. I think that’s the main selling point of the drama. Speaking for myself, whilst there are points where I’m cool, this is a role where I can show a side of myself which I haven’t acted before. If you would continue to take notice of the show, this would make me very happy.

thanks for the translation!

hontou ni arigatou!!
i cant read hiragana/katakana/kanji.
so i really thankful for the translation.x)

Lol, just skimmed... somehow the Q&A made me laugh. XD;

1st set deals with comparing Namba's personality to Mizushima's.
2nd set deals with how Namba treats everyone.

I love hiro!!
his nanba minami is just so cute lol

Hiro is very interesting :)

arigatou to the both of you!

hiro is my next love to toma XD hahaha~ kakkoi :D arigatou for sharing :D