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DENNIS: Since you two are very popular, I’m guessing it must be hard when you go out to shop in Tokyo or eat in a restaurant. Do you have to wear sunglasses and a hat to disguise yourself? PuffyAmiYumi:  It would be a lie to say that there are no fans coming around us, but it's not as bad as before, I mean, when we actually debuted.  So we do go outside.  We often go to the shops that we see and check out in the magazines together. DENNIS:   I have a question for Yumi.  Yes or no...Will we ever see a duet or some music collaboration between you and your husband, Takanori-kun (Yumi's husband is the popular vocalist known as TM Revolution) in the near future? YUMI: No...

DENNIS:  The next question is for Ami.   On your show "Pa Pa Pa Pa Puffy", I have seen you beat Amuro Namie, Sam, Morning Musume, Uehara Takako on “Dance Dance Revolution” and other video games.  Are you really good at video games?
AMI: There are some games I'm good at but also there are some games I'm bad at... but basically I like video games.

DENNIS:  What makes you two happy?
YUMI:  Friends.   People around us.

DENNIS: What is the most embarrassing moment you have had on your show "Pa Pa Pa Pa Puffy"?
YUMI: Hmmm…I can't really think of any. Nothing special…

DENNIS: I always wondered if you felt strange or even a little upset when SMAP's Nakai Masahiro and Katori Shingo did a parody of your group called "SMUFFY" on "SMAP SMAP" (a segment mocking the groups fashion and dance style) a few years ago?
AMI: We were simply happy to watch them doing our impersonation.

DENNIS:   Before I ask the last question.  Many of your dedicated fans outside of all around the world have followed your music since you released your first album, "AmiYumi".  These fans have bought all your albums and videos.  They have watched your TV show, and your appearance on music shows including your drama special that you did a few years back.  On behalf of the fans of Puffy Ami Yumi, I thank you for entertaining us for many years and we continue to wish you the best. PuffyAmiYumi:  THANK YOU! DENNIS:  OK…final question.  What final words would you like to say to all of your fans outside of Japan?

PuffyAmiYumi:  It is very overwhelming to know that there are many people who are supporting us outside of our home country.  It seems like surprise, but we are so happy that we've been getting their support from overseas!  We are so pleased that people all over the world cheer us up and listen to our music.  We believe this by itself is the proof of our efforts and work so far.  And our music work is going on and on with people around us.  We'd like to do our best and keep on delivering good music to everyone from now on, too.

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Dennis A. Amith is the former Editor-in-Chief of Asian Pacific Review and an entertainment writer and celebrity interviewer for several publications. Dennis A. Amith is known for his knowledge of pop culture especially Asia pop culture. He is also known for his conversation-style celebrity interviews in which he was inspired by popular entertainment writer, Lawrence Grobel. He continues to stick with his formula of promoting artists and professionals who are well-known to the up-and-coming, his goal of helping to smash the barriers that exist for Asians in the entertainment industry and to ask questions that will definitely grab your attention.

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