MIZU: This was also true while I was in Takarazuka, but recently the number one source of my energy has been strength training and having my body change.
ASAMI: You’re strength training? Now?
MIZU: I am, I’m doing it. I’ve been doing it since my previous show “Argentango,” but if I do it as much as possible my muscles won’t betray me (haha).
ASAMI: I’ve heard that before (haha)
MIZU: But really, because it’s tied to good health, and it’s tied to being able to get through performances without injury.
ASAMI: Weight training?
MIZU: I don’t use weights, but there’s this thing called a stretch ball, and I do things like raising and lowering my leg on it, sit-ups, etc. Since I sweat so much just from dancing in Chicago too, I’m looking forward to the gratification of the body training I get through Chicago exercise.
ASAMI: Amazing〜!
MIZU: It puts me at ease. It’s reduced the times I feel worn out. Because my base stamina is rising. So it’s become the source of my physical and mental energy. What about you, Komu-san?
ASAMI: The source of my energy is………I guess it’s work, at the moment. When I have that I feel alive.
MIZU: Work and play are the same for you aren’t they.
ASAMI: Yes they are. I really look at Chicago as fun. Because I love it.
MIZU: Well then, of course it’s your energy right now.
ASAMI: So every day is fun! Even just listening to the music and watching the choreography is fun. Of course when I get involved myself, it’s not only fun, but there are feelings and other emotions that I have to put into it. Anyway, work is fun. The thing that makes me the happiest is, since I’ve had the privilege of being called on by a number of different fields, I’m amusing myself in a good way and really enjoying my work. But on the other hand since I’m a workaholic I don’t have any hobbies at all (haha). So just going to see shows is a hobby, I love it.
MIZU: I see a lot of shows for work, but as a hobby, I don’t really do it much.
ASAMI: Ehhh, seriously? Of course I only go see the shows that interest me too, but I love seeing different types of performances, and while I’m there I often think things like, “This play was interesting. I want to try working with that director next time. I want to do this kind of show.” Since that ties back in with work again, it seems like work is the source of my energy. But that’s a little too cool isn’t it (haha).
MIZU: No no, it’s wonderful.