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- Arika, you're wearing the loudest colors among all the people I shot this week.
Thank you (laughing).
- You're originally from Osaka, right?
- Where in Osaka?
I'm from Hirano, in Osaka.
- Ah, Hirano-ku!
Yes, Hirano-ku.
- So, about in the middle of the city.
Yes, in the center.
- So, you're a real Osakan. Naniwa-jin (local word for born and bred Osakan).
Naniwa-jin!
- What was you reason for moving to Tokyo?
I moved to Tokyo because I wanted to paint.
That's all.
- So you came all the way to Tokyo just for painting?
That's right.
- Where did you study?
I studied in Osaka. By myself.
I don't have formal training.
- What about university?
I didn't go.
- So straight from high school?
I graduated from high school, went to vocational school...
started work...
and then started.
- What did you study at vocational school?
At vocational school I studied hairstyling and make-up...
- So you're doing your hair all by yourself?
Completely by myself. The way I like it.
- I'm always impressed by how you do your eyes and hair.
Thank you (laughing).
- You've created your own brand, right?
Yes.
- Please tell me about it.
It's called 'Love a Lot.'
This is a painting I created recently that I really like.
- This you sell, too?
Yes.
- And clothes. It's really a brand for clothes, right?
Yes, you are right. I also paint on clothes.
- This is not the label of your own brand, right?
Right.
It's just a sample.
- Cute
- And, is it selling?
Yes. I create everything on order.
- What does fashion mean to you?
Mmm, what can I say?
Everything that's in my head.
- So the things you see and feel in your head you translate into something tangible?
Yes, that's right. I make it tangible as a painting.
- That's fashion for you?
Right.
- How did your designs become this colorful?
Maybe... I don't really know.
- From when?
Slowly, or all at once?
Slowly, since about high school.
- High school?
- But school is very strict...
Yes, school was strict, but...
I did it anyway (laughing).
- Didn't you get into trouble?
No, I was OK.
- OK, let's tell people your URL, so they can access your site.
- Thank you very much for today.
Thank you.