Loosely translated and paraphrased from Japanese:
- The song is very gentle and has a warm feeling.
[Dana] Thank you. We have been releasing many dance tune in Japan, but this is not our first time singing this type of song.
[Stephanie] This song is used for the theme song as both the movie and drama, so we felt we needed to touch into the emotions of the story itself. "What will sound the best," is what we thought about.
[Sunday] Was a new challenge for us. We asked Cliff Edge to collaborate with us and they were life, "Yeah!"
[Lina] From the first time we were in the studio together I thought, "This is a good thing.
[Stephanie] We are very close friends, and now that wer are doing more together, it feels as if they have become part of Tenjochiki. (Laughs)
[Dana] I'm very shy at first, but after we went out to dinner after an a-nation performance, all we did was laugh. Now, we feel like one big family.

- What are your feeling about the movie?
[Dana] We read the book and watched the drama, so we know the story. When watching the movie we kept telling ourselves "Do not cry." While watching the movie, we were very impressed.
[Stephanie] The recording for "Here" lasted for three days, and since the song was stuck in our heads, we were trying not to cry! It's very important for people who want to be positive.

- What is "Here" like.
[Sunday] I really like the message connected to my part, so I like to remind people of its meaning.
[Stephanie] A lot of people know the feelings connected to the song. For me, since we now live in Japan, I find myself being sad a lot more.
[Lina] I love listening to the harmony all four of us make together.
[Dana] I cried listening to the song. There is a scene in the movie where Tamura tries hard to keep positive. The scene where he meets his brother I kept telling myself not to cry, but the feeling of the lyrics and the message of the scene overlapped and I ended up crying. But, I also feel sad being away from important people who seem connected to me by the heart.

- What is a good thing about the members.
[Stephanie] I see the group as four friends. Four people who know each other's character and personalities.
[Sunday] During this period we held a third anniversary party with just the members. It was fashionable and nice to toast in celebration at a restaurant.
[Stephanie] It was fun and we took lots of photos.

- "Near~thoughtful 1220" is a very cute song about girls being in love.
[Sunday] I agree.
[Lina] I feel everyone has had that experience, no?
[Sunday] If a girl has had this experience, I think they will connect with this song.

- Do any of you all have a story of love?
[Sunday] No recent love for me. I'm going through a lonely time.
[Lina] I watch dramas and fall in love with the characters.
[All] (Laughs)!

Original Article
Source: Oricon Style
Date: 10/22/08