MEMORY Web Release Q&As

In June 2026, to commemorate the release of Memory volume 1 for free and the upcoming release of Memory volume 2, short Q&as were posted on the official twitter sequentially. They are archived and mirrored in text here!

BAE

Q: What do you think is the biggest difference between past you and present you?

I guess... that I've gotten a bit better at talking to people? I mean, I could always talk to anyone about hiphop, but now I feel like I can start conversations about other things, too!

The type of smiles I have. In the past, I only ever had superficial smiles. Now, there are some genuine smiles mixed in as well. I will leave it to your imagination as to when and what evokes those. (lol)

Compared to before, I think my perspective has gotten way wider! In the past, I was so caught up in my own problems that I couldn't see anything else. Allen and Hajun accepted me for who I am, so I've got a lot more room to breathe.

The Cat's Whiskers

Q: What experiences do you think shaped the person that you are today?

There was a time that I lost someone important, and I withdrew from everything. But when I saw my companion continuing to watch over that place, I felt like I could face music again. If it weren't for that night, The Cat's Whiskers would not exist as it does today.

Someone important taught me music. If it weren't for that chance encounter, I wouldn't be the me I am now. Those memories of back then still form the backbone of my music. That's one thing that ain't ever gonna change.

Meeting Boss and Master and Shikki! Oh, and Kurobuchi Maou DX and the Irimote wildcat, too! Ryu-kun was able to become Ryu-kun 'cause he met everyone!

I used to think that I had done something unforgivable in the past, and that I shouldn't get close to anyone. Even when I was alone, that thought never left me, and I was constantly in pain... but after the Owner took me in, and I was able to connect with people through music, I finally felt like I had a place I belonged.

cozmez

Q: What's something that makes you think that the place you live now is very different from where you used to live?

Nothing in particular. I guess, gun to my head, I'd say it's the fact that we've got a room to put our equipment in and an actual proper place to sleep. That's all we really need.

The bathroom and bath are separate and we've got frying pans that aren't warped. And also we've got a microwave. Haven't fully mastered it yet, but we're definitely gonna get it figured out.

Akan Yatsura

Q: What's the one thing you want to protect the most right now?

Gotta be their smiles. There's been way too much that I've failed to protect, so the smiles of the ones who're still here are all that matters. No matter what happens, that's what I'm gonna wanna protect.

For me, it's the meals we eat together. I realize that may not sound like much, but for me, the times that I can truly appreciate the joy of spending time with family are precious.

I guess... the happiness of living together. When I was alone, I didn't really understand what it meant to protect someone. Now I do. So I absolutely don't want to lose anyone else.

My family. There was a time that I didn't have a place to belong, so I'm gonna put my life on the line to protect the one I've got now. Simple as that. I'm done losing what I've got on account of my own weakness.

The time I spend with Aniki and the others, I suppose. Back in the day I was always scared about whether I really even belonged here. Now I know I do, so don't want anyone to ruin that time for me.

Buraikan

Q: What's something that you cherish even now?

Hiphop and Haruomi. From the moment I encountered his music, I've been staking everything I've got on it, every time, this whole time. People can talk all they want about us being "legends" or our "era of dominance", but end of the day, those are the only two things that have mattered to me.

The shop I inherited from my father and the lighter that my partner gave me. There was a time where I just kept wiping down an empty store, until my partner dragged me out of it. Right now, those are the two things that fuel me to keep going.

VISTY

Q: Compared to the past, what's something in your life that's changed a lot?

Shogo

When I was a kid, it felt like no matter what I did, the conversation would always turn to my dad, and I really hated it. And I still hear the same things sometimes, but... more and more, people have been referring to me as "Shogo from VISTY". I'm really happy about that.

Toma

I've come to really enjoy looking in the mirror every day! Back in the day I didn't have the slightest clue what I was doing and getting ready in the morning took ages, but thanks to the advice I've gotten from our Stellas and other people we've worked with, I feel like I've really stepped up my beauty game! I'm seriously grateful!

Aoi

Of course, it was fun driving a bunch of different rental cars, but there's something really special about owning our own car. Every time I get into it, I really feel a sense of accomplishment from what we've been able to build together as VISTY. I've come to enjoy the commute to jobs even more than before. I really can't wait to get my driver's license!

Kantaro

In the last sharehouse we lived in, I didn't have my own room, and now I do, so I can make music in my own room whenever I want, it's awesome! But, I do guess it gets kind of lonely being by myself... but I suppose there are worse problems to have!