Koki Yamashita expressed his joy as he welcomed guest actors Tsuna Keito, Nishigaki Takumi, and Kashiwagi Yu at the recent Homipuri Cultural Festival, titled "Homipuri: Shine Bright! Our Cultural Festival." Yamashita shared, "I am really happy the three of them came!" as they engaged in delightful conversation about their experiences.
For the actors, this occasion allowed them to reconnect and share laughter. Nishigaki noted it was their first time meeting, saying, "Today is our first meeting," to which Kashiwagi chimed, "I feel happy when I can buy my favorite items." This playful banter highlighted not just camaraderie but also the nervousness among them, as they all admitted to being somewhat shy.
Yamashita and his guests reflected on their experiences with each other outside of professional engagements, which included mutual acquaintances and previous performances. Tsuna noted their prior meeting during TGC, expressing how it felt like they were revisiting old friends, even when sharing their experiences from the television world. "We are all familiar faces from TV," he complimented, pointing to their common ground.
The theme of the festival was centered around cultural festivals, igniting ideas on what they would do if they could organize one together. Yamashita proposed setting up a takoyaki stall, encouraging the group to brainstorm alongside him. Nishigaki raised his hand to volunteer saying he could make takoyaki, whereas Kashiwagi and Tsuna offered support roles like serving and organizing.
"I am going to coordinate everything," joked Yamashita, setting the mood for their cultural festival planning. The group laughed as they discussed their roles. Tsuna added humorously based on his experiences, mentioning he loved haunted houses and would love to scare people as part of their festival attractions.
The actors also discussed what makes them happy during their respective performances. Nishigaki revealed, "I feel happiness when I keep my day’s expenses at zero," explaining how financial awareness brought him joy. The light-hearted conversation turned to Kashiwagi, who drew laughter with his love for watches, especially when the numbers have four ones lined up. Yamashita shared his joy in experiencing the current festival's rich history, recalling how the initial Homipuri saw only four guests present.
With laughter filling the atmosphere, Yamashita concluded, "I hope to create opportunities where we can all perform together someday," capturing the essence of their gathering—friendship and aspirations for collaborative efforts. Through this playful dialogue filled with personal reflections and shared experiences, the hope for future projects where they can sing, dance, and act together rings true.
Overall, the Homipuri Cultural Festival served as not just entertainment but also as a platform for reconnections, shared laughter, and dreams among the rising stars of the entertainment industry, showcasing how collaborations can blossom from these heartfelt interactions.
