Tsun Tsuku Tsun Expo, TC Claxon, Rainmans

Every month, new material is a must in the grueling office live battle format.
In that stage, Tsun Tsuku Tsun Expo and Rainmans, who were trained and won the ticket to the finals of 'Tsuji Kuru GP'.
They have been looked after as live MCs and seniors by 'TC Claxon'.
What do they feel about the theater now, as they began to show their presence in award races...?

Released on 6/19 (Thursday)!
Part 1 - Is the common point “Mr. T”?! From the story of joining the company to the behind-the-scenes of the award races, the frank talks don’t stop!

Here are the venue tickets for the '6/22 (Sun) Grape Company Office Live' 👇

https://grape.zaiko.io/e/grapelive22

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ZAIKO: I have heard that in the Grape Company's office live held at the end of the month, there are “battle format” seed live shows (Part 2) and grains live shows (Part 3) determined by monthly votes.
Are Tsun Tsuku Tsun Expo and Rainmans regulars on the grains live side? Can you share your feelings about performing live while showcasing new material every month, and your impressions of each other?

Kouyou Naitou (Tsun Tsuku Tsun Expo, hereafter Naitou): Until now, we were in the position of the most junior at the office live, and we were in the position of a “challenger”, but recently, funny juniors have been coming in, so the feeling of “I don’t want to lose” has become stronger.

Akase (Rainmans): It's more about “not wanting to lose to those below us” rather than rivals here.

Tough Guy (Tsun Tsuku Tsun Expo): I don’t want to give the 1st and 2nd places in the grains (the replacement match between Part 2 and Part 3) to the younger generation.

Odakyuu Koutai (TC Claxon, hereafter Koutai): Wow, you’ve grown up! (laughs) You’re not always juniors anymore.

Naitou: I have already graduated, but I wanted to surpass seniors like 'France Piano' and 'Pon Loop' whom I have always admired, so I want to become like them too.

Koutai: 'Katakura Blizzard' has been falling many times, and 'Honda (Swimming School)' sometimes falls too (laughs).

Everyone: ...... (wry smile)

TC Claxon: Odakyuu Koutai, Rainmans: Akase and Horikoshi

ZAIKO: I have heard that you are showcasing new material every month at the office live. Isn’t it too demanding to come up with new material every month?!

Koutai: You can’t just create material like that.

Akase: Only the chosen ones can create it (laughs).

Horikoshi (Rainmans): There are times when we haven't been able to do it even when the show starts (laughs).

Koutai: There are times like that (laughs).

ZAIKO: Tsun Tsuku Tsun Expo has many materials with impressive rhythms and sounds, but how do you go about creating your material?

Naitou: We often discuss and create together as a duo. For example, if we have a material based on a song, Guy sends me a phrase.

Tough Guy: From there, Naitou calls me... basically, we start around 11 PM the night before, so I always get nervous.

Naitou: I think the best material is the one that Guy can easily get in the groove with, so Guy often initiates it, and I usually expand from there.

Tsun Tsuku Tsun Expo

ZAIKO: Does TC Claxon ever share feedback on your material with the two junior groups?

Naitou: Koutai often tells me, “That idea was great” or “I can’t get that rhythm out of my head,” and I’m extremely grateful since he always watches us as an MC backstage.

Horikoshi: That’s true. Everyone is vaguely aware that they want to impress TC-san.

Koutai: Well... do your best (blush).

Naitou: I’m so happy (laughs).

Koutai: But honestly, both groups are very funny and they have their own “colors,” so I think it would be great if they could cherish that.

Tsun Tsuku Tsun Expo: Tough Guy and Kouyou Naitou, TC Claxon: Sakamoto No.1

ZAIKO: Not just limited to the office live, but I think there are charms that can only be conveyed by attending the theater. If there is a point you would like people to watch, please let us know.

Naitou: I think it’s a completely different level of fun compared to watching in videos. Like Sakamoto-san’s voice (laughs).

Sakamoto No.1 (TC Claxon, hereafter Sakamoto): No way, it’s loud even in the video!!

Tsun Tsuku Tsun Expo and Rainmans: No, no, no! It’s completely different on video! (laughs)

Tough Guy: Sakamoto-san's vocal power is like “buzzing”!

Horikoshi: There are times when the metallic pipes above (the venue) feedback...

Everyone: (laughs)

Horikoshi: Also, 'Honda (Swimming School)' tends to feedback quite a bit (laughs).

Koutai: That’s true.

Horikoshi: There are times when it goes “Kiii!!” too!

May Office Live

ZAIKO: How do you perceive the atmosphere of the audience from the stage?

Naitou: Since it’s set for the last Sunday of every month, there are some audience members who come as a routine. I think many of them come with the mindset of “Let’s enjoy the office live!” on that day.

Tough Guy: There are even those who have been there the whole day, which is really appreciated!

Horikoshi: I feel like the audience for Grape Under (Part 1 - Young Live) is also increasing. There were really times when it was just the two of us...

Naitou: Yes, there were. In the early days, it was really few people.

ZAIKO: Was there a specific trigger?

Manager, Mizumoto-san: Everyone is working hard individually to convey that