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Olympic gold medalist exercises "Kato Ryohei" and Sonar Pocket "eyeron" talk! vol.3 "Zone state absolutely not failing"

Gymnastics "Kato Ryohei" players were able to shine the best in the world at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. Sonar Pocket "eyeron" has done a lot of hit songs after doing major debut. However, nothing is good for life. There is always a time to fall. The conversation between the two people who have had various experiences so far has evolved into a hot one.

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vol.1"Two people's bonds born with futsal"

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――A turning point that changed my life

Kato: From the time of primary school students, the top players at all Japan's tournaments will be strengthened designated players. I received a screening test at the time of my first grader in high school, but it fell. It was pretty tough as it was chosen by only about 4 people at the same age.

eyeron
: That's a pretty narrow gate.

Kato: Really strong athletes will pass without taking the exam. I received an exam at the time of my 2nd grade in high school, and finally I became able to act as a designated competitor. When I was in 3rd grade, I was able to become Japan's strongly designated player as I could jump over high school and become number 8 in Japan.

eyeron
: That is a great leap.

Kato: So it was chosen as a substitute for the world championship.

eyeron
: That time was the turning point of life? That's because I will carry the country called Japan.

Kato: The world championship is in Tokyo, I was watching from audience seats as a substitute. I thought that acting in this pressure is impossible for me.

eyeron
: I imagined the time when I participated and it felt so.

Kato: Although I did not leave a good result at the high school competition, there was a time when I got out of my head at the same time and became a substitute for the Japanese delegate and I could not understand the translation.

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――Reason for making a big leap forward 
 
eyeron
: What happened at that time?

Kato: Anyway, I got a lot of skills. Rather than being beautiful, I practiced skills with a high level of difficulty until the second grade. Because of that, I was only failing, but I became stable when I was a third grader.

eyeron
: You aimed at the top.

Kato: As soon as the image and body movements match, I can gradually perform beautifully. Since the third freshman began to lose failures, it was really a turning point.

――I, the strongest!!

eyeron
: Wow, that is amazing !! "Do you have the time to think" I, the strongest !! "?

Kato: After the London Olympics, there was. At that time I also participated, I could play without mistakes, and I was able to win the silver medal at the group. I gradually improved with that momentum.

eyeron
: At that time all the more confidence that "failed" will grow and it will be strong feelings. I guess there is a feeling that it is missing than others, just by having this.

Kato:is not it. When I am feeling really well or in the zone state, I feel like I will never fail. Also, when I was young I was doing it with a momentum and it was pretty good.

However, as I grew older, the opportunity to participate in the big stage increased, and when I make mistakes, my fears got mixed and became cautious.

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――Life hardly goes wrong 
 
eyeron
:確かに、それはあるよね。俺たちSonar Pocketもブレイクした時って、ある曲の配信で1位になって、新曲を出す度に1位になることがあったんだよね。それで上手くいかずに、1回落ちてしまった時に、自分たちの甘さを痛感して振り返ってみると、反省すべき点が出てきたりしたからね。だから1つ1つをより大事にするようになったし、「人生って不思議だな!!」って思う瞬間でもあったよね。「曲を出せば1位だろ!!」みたいなノリもあったし、人生なかなか上手くいかないなって本当に思ったよね。

Kato: That is right. I think there is no mistake.

eyeron
: People think that you can grow only when you think that you fall little by little. When I am going up, I think that "I am the strongest! ︎" and you will not listen to what people say. Sometimes I strongly think that "We did this because we did this." When it did not go well and it was sluggish, I began to ask questions to myself, and I began to think about listening to those who support myself properly. It seems to be thought that it is a period that one can grow when it is losing a bit.
  

――Mental recovery method   

Kato: Is there a way to recover mental?

eyeron
: For those people I recommend Sonar Pocket live (laugh). Since the whole country tour will begin from October, please come. There were some couples who came to our live and got married, some of them named "Sona chan" for their children.

Kato: Sounds good, that

eyeron
:ライブってさぁ、非日常的空間じゃん。自分たちが溜め込んできたものを発散する場でいいと思うんだよね。音楽やCDで聴くのとは違うからね。観衆と一緒になって、空間を作り出すのは最高だよ。Sonar Pocket10周年記念アニバーサリーツアーに来てください!!


Kato:to go!

eyeron:Thank you

Kato: In the case of gymnastics, I do not know if I can get stress even if I come to watch a game.

eyeron
: I think that it will become "Wow !!" if a technique with a high degree of difficulty is decided.

Kato: Well, of course, if a player who supports it succeeds, it will be very messy! Of course, I want many people to come see the gym!


I can separate gymnastics and private from myself by playing with friends, playing golf, games, futsal. Even if I go play on a day without practice, I can practice firmly the next day. Well, I think that there are various types, so it would be better to take a rest when you can rest. I think whether stopping once is also important.
  

 
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Kato Ruheira(Kato · Ryouhei)
1993
Born on September 9th year, born in Soka city, Saitama prefecture.
I belong to the Konami Sports Gymnastics Competition Division.
2016
In the Rio de Janeiro Olympics of the year, he contributed to winning a male group gold medal with stable performance.
The special event is "Yuka".
 
5I participated in "The 57th NHK Cup Gymnastics" to be held at Tokyo Gymnasium from Sunday 19th (Sat) to 20th (Sunday). 
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【Sonar Pocket】 
名古屋出身のko-dai(Vo.)、eyeron(Vo.)、matty(DJ)による3ピースユニット。等身大でリアルなラブソングは、若者を中心に絶大な支持を誇る。 3月28日には映画「honey」の主題歌として書き起こされたシングル「108~永遠~」をリリース。 2018年9月にメジャーデビュー10周年を迎え、秋から10周年を彩る全国ツアー「Sonar Pocket 10th Anniversary Tour flower」を開催する。    

【Eyeron.Vo】 
His words grasping the hearts of many listeners with a straight lyric and a hot singing voice filled with souls strangely naturally and mindfully come to mind. In the Osaka marathon held last November, we have completed the full marathon with an amazing time of 2 hours 43 minutes, which is the fastest record of the artists.

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Interview cooperation / Konami Sports Club Co., Ltd. 
Interview picture / Kei Nagata