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It appears that some TV officials have stated to Josei Seven that ARASHI is planning to continue their stable programs during the hiatus. It is said that although Ohno will not appear in the broadcasts of VSArashi & Arashi ni shiyagare, the other four will continue to appear there. During the hiatus press conference the five said they would protect Arashi and the leader affirmed that Arashi is a treasure he wants to protect. It is also known that members will remain active individually only Ohno will not participate in their activities. It is said that Aiba Masaki (37) has proposed that each member be MC of the programs individually and take turns with each other and also a weekly random combination.

In addition, since it will be difficult to form a team like the current VS Arashi to face off, it may be possible to change it to a panel talk or town location that invites guests. (People related to TV stations)

The four members decided to continue to take on challenges even after the activity was suspended.
In this way it seems that the members of Arashi will prepare the ground for the return on their 25th anniversary. The sources assure that they intend to continue with presence on the screen in such a way that create a fertile field for the return of Ohno.

Author Note: Really? that would be excellent news *** by A~san

Arashi suspends group activities throughout the year. It’s remaining 5 months, Pleasant information comes…

The members of Arashi have been discussing about the future while the limit of activity was approaching. As a result, they will continue to run with five people in 2021. Behind the decision to “postpone” is a big event that everyone wants to participate in.
“It seems that they are thinking of continuing their activities for the next year. It seems to be the conclusion made by the conversations between five members ”

Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the event scheduled for last year has been forced to change.
“The February performance in Beijing, China was canceled, "Arafes 2020” scheduled to be held at the new National Stadium in May will be postponed. In July, I was supposed to serve as “NHK Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Broadcast Special Navigator,” but the Olympics itself has been postponed.“ (Sports reporter)

However, there are still possibilities for the Olympic Games. The  International Olympic Committee announced that games will postpone one year and Arashi will not be in but NHK announced at a press conference they “are not thinking about any changes” Fans are expecting to see the Arashi next year as well.” (Sports reporter)

There was an option to use four people as navigators, just considering the Olympics…

They aren’t thinking about extending the deadline for suspension. “Suspends as planned, Ohno  Satoshi will also stop performing. However, if the Olympics will be held next year, he is thinking of working as a group for a few weeks during the period. “they will be active for a certain period of time.” “ they didn’t want to show to fans "Arashi without Ohno” at the big event such Olympics.“ However, if the corona is not over, there is no guarantee that we will be able to do it next year, so we will have to make a decision based on the situation."  

 Although it is only for a limited time, it is a pleasure for the fans that all 5 people are together. However, when it is postponed, Ohno’s emotional state becomes a concern.

"From around September 2014, Ohno wants to leave the entertainment world. In June 2017, he consulted with the other four people that he wanted to live a free life and had many discussions. As a result, Ohno came to the conclusion that it was a pause.” (wide show official) After the crisis, Ohno chose to become an “ordinary person”. That idea has not changed.

This big event was what Ohno wanted.
"From September 9th of this year, we will hold a solo exhibition "FREESTYLE 2020 Satoshi Ohno” at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo. Ohno has been producing paintings in parallel with his entertainment activities. and it will be the culmination of his creative activities.“
However, the idea seems to have changed as the situation in which he could not stand in front of his fans continued.

• "Great opportunity” to stand in front of fans

“Some media reported that we’re talking about holding a postponed new National Stadium performance in October. But Corona isn’t on track to finish by the end of the year. Then, next year. The Olympic Games will be a great opportunity to stand in front of many fans.”

“As a result of discussions over and over, I understand that I have agreed to return to the condition for a limited time. Arashi has a rule that "If I don’t like I don’t do”. The bottom line is that no one finally opposed it,“ said a TV station official.

*Activities as Arashi will decrease drastically from next year.

Two regular programs, VS Arashi and Arashi Ni Shiyagare, are likely to end this year.
It’s hard to think that four people without Ohno will continue the program.
Next year each member will be active in their respective specialty fields.Ninomiya and Matsumoto will be only actors, Sakurai will be a caster, Aiba host variety shows,
“That’s why the Olympic Games are a valuable opportunity for everyone to come together”

If the “postponement plan” is realized, it will lead to a new legend.

“Even though it’s been a few weeks, if all of us are together, we will be given the image of "Arashi is still alive.” Even if the Olympics are over, fans should think “someday will come back.” If you do, it will become a legend that will remain in Johnny’s history.“

If the corona is over, the five people will show their fans a “endless dream”.

週刊女性 (2020.08.04 next issue)

Author note: Read this gossip with the image of new MV "In the summer” when all members points to Ohno and support him… I should upload the screencap but sorry I’m lazy. "reunite for Olympics" sounds good for me!  It’s better  than nothing! - If any mistake - sure there are- Don’t hesitate to pm me. by A-san

From Kaeremonday and Quiz sama! It was revealed that “Johnny’s highly educated corps” will appear on a SP Quiz show.
The educated faction members are:
Snowman Ryōhei Abe (Sophia University), 7MEN Kaktsuki Motodaka (Waseda University), Aぇ! group Taisei Fukumoto (Public University), Travis Japan Noeru Kawashima (Aoyama Gakuin University), Bishounen Hidaka Ukisho (Rikkyo / Sain’t Paul University) & Yuto Nasu (Keio University).

During the stay home period with the new coronavirus, the six members were assigned to the Johnny’s Jr. quiz videos on the official site “ISLAND TV”. And then moved to tv broadcast.

It is said that Sakurai Sho (38) is interested in the “Johnny’s Quiz Club”.  He already has the “aniki-kai” the faction formed by juniors who love Sakurai. The members are  Ueda tatsuya (36),  Masuda takahisa (34), Fujigaya Taisuke (33) Senga Kento (29), Nakama Junta (32), Kikuchi Fuma (25)
Sakurai, the leader of the group, is a genuine Keio boy from a kindergarten also Kikuchi is a graduate of Keio University.

Even Sakurai don’t like to increase the members of Aniki kai, but he looks “Johnny’s Quiz Club” closely.
In particular, Sakurai celebrated the graduation of Abe with champagne and meals. And Abe received a commemorative watch from him. Abe’s “big brother love” will pass the test without complaint, and he is Johnny’s top class in terms of intellect.

In other words, Abe send a solicitation to join to the “big brother’s society” (aniki kai). Furthermore, Sakurai needs to solidify his foothold inside the Johnny’s office in anticipation of Arashi’s activity suspension.” (Entertainment reporter)

After the group activities are suspended, Sakurai is expected to continue performing activities centered on the caster industry. Also, according to “FRIDAY Digital” on July 17, it is only a matter of time before Sakurai gets married to Ako, a former classmate.

“When Ninomiya (37) announced his marriage, although some fans screamed and bashing hard, it seems that Sakurai’s popularity has declined as well, because scandals such as premarital trips are  a strong blow.

If Arashi stop and get married, it’s no secret that its popularity will plummet even more. But as Sakurai’s main business is casters, it may not be necessary to be popular as an idol.  There may be a desire to increase the size of "Aniki Kai” in order to secure a firm position within Johnny’s office.“
It may not be so long before "aniki kai” absorbed “Johnny’s Quiz Club” and become Johnny’s greatest intellectual faction!?

*TAISHU 2020.07.25

Author note: "takeover plan" haha Sakurai sama is a businessman after all. By A-san

Found this video on IG about Satoshi birthday!!! I don’t know which year, doesn’t really matter, still an amazing moment. So nice of them to celebrate it by surprising both the fans and him.

Frist of all none of the following translations belong to me, I found them on this blog  https://denise-dinc.livejournal.com/372888.html. I will just copy some of them to have them here on my tumblr. I just like to witness such kind of mutual support between them. I can see why Ohno stayed with Arashi for 20 years before finding the right time to talk about the hiatus. These guys have always supported each others. 

I°: AAA Concert pamphlet 06’

Sho:” When we were filming our movie, Ohno-kun showed me his works. I was surprised… they were so good. Recently he’s been reading books, they’re all art-related, this guy… he’s really an artist. Ohno-kun has been saying that he wants to have an art exhibition, I hope he gets to do it soon. I want more people to see what he’s got.”

II°: Orista 2008.02.25

“Is it true that Sakurai suggested to the jimusho (= office) for you to have this exhibition?”

Ohno: “Apparently so. I didn’t even know. Sho-kun has been very interested in my works since long before, taking photos of what I made and making them his phone wallpaper, things like that. So I was really happy when I heard. During that time, Sho-kun was practically the only person who saw my works.”

III°: TV Pia April 08’

Matsujun: “On the first day of Leader’s exhibition, we were supposed to send flowers but there’s been a problem, Sho-kun immediately ordered 4 new sets on our behalf and sent them there. Just like our mom.”

IV°:  Wink Up January 09’

Sho: “This… well didn’t we say that the 4 of us would send flowers for the opening of Freestyle so it would look interesting? But, in the morning, when I entered the venue, the flowers which were supposed to be there were missing. So I texted everyone, “the flowers aren’t here”, “this isn’t fun at all, shall I order new ones?”
Matsujun: Then it was “I’ve ordered them”, “we won’t make it in time if I don’t order now, so I just went ahead and ordered” like that.
Sho: I was annoyed about flowers (laugh)
Aiba: I can’t imagine this. Sakurai-kun who got annoyed over flowers (laugh)
Nino: But thanks to Sho-san! The flowers from the 4 of us got there in time!