early print editorial with all garments by y's for men. published in the year of its launch.
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photo ∙ toru kogure clothing ∙ y's for men
published by ryuko tsushin co. ltd. softcover ∙ 21 x 29.5 cm ∙ 4 pp
僕 . . . . . It's better to show interest in yourself than in other people. It's rather interesting and normal. Food was scarce when I was young, so anything goes when I'm full. I don't mind being seen in the daytime hustle and bustle, even if everyone is captured by surveillance cameras, because I truly like myself.
I love myself, I really do! If there's anything that happens to me, I'll stand up and defend myself. Physical strength, mental energy, and decisiveness - I nurture a strong yet resilient spirit. Since the power to defend myself in this modern era lies in my body, spirit, and determination, a bit of chattering is inevitable. When my hair grows a little, it's a sign that I'm getting a bit bored with myself.
It's not easy to really like myself. But since I'm my biggest fan, I can't treat myself with disrespect. With a forced smile and maybe even an autograph, I have to keep up the façade, or else I won't be able to secure any moments of peace. As someone who knows the plight of an abandoned star, I don't have the courage to fight with myself!
