Introducing our staff -Hidenobu Okita- 10.16(Mon) So, here we are introducing staff members one after another! This week, we interviewed Mr. Okita, Production Director, who was introduced by the previous interviewee, Mr. Miyake. Name: Hidenori Okita Birthday: Feb. 21, 1967 Birthplace: Tokyo Division/Title: Toshiba EMI Ltd., Virgin Headquarters, Domestic A&R, A&R 1 Group Job Description: Production director Q1: What animal are you compared to? Why? A1: A pigeon = peace symbol. But it's also said to be a vermin. Q2: If you weren't doing this work, what would you have wanted to become? Why? A2: A person of religion (because I was thinking I had to save the world. I was drunk, though.) Q3: What would you do if you were Hikaru Utada now? A3: I'd buy university credits with cash. (I hate studying.) Q4: What is the most impressive thing related to your work with Hikaru Utada so far? And, please reveal one thing you couldn't tell Hikaru Utada so far(about work or yourself). A4: Impressive thing: Every time she completed lyrics. I get dizzy and wonder, 'What's happening in your head?!' Confession: At Minneapolis. We were supposed to meet at noon, but it was noon when I woke up. My excuse was 'Jet lag,' but it was a lie. I was drinking until 9 a.m.! Sorry. Q5: Please draw your portrait. A5: Comment: A one-dimensional character. Q6: Your message to fans. A6: Thank you very much for supporting Hikaru. Your support of artists always encourages us staff members. Q7: Please introduce the next staff member. A7: Let me introduce Nozomu Kaji in charge of advertising, who is a bit smug because he has become popular recently.