Shonentai's Higashiyama Noriyuki made an appearance at a stage greeting for the opening day of his movie "Ogawa no Hotori" on July 2nd. �Since "Tanabata�(July 7th)" is coming up, bamboo trees were set on the stage, and "Tanzaku" was hanged by the audience on the bamboo. (*NOTE: Japanese people celebrate "Tanabata" by hanging "Tanzaku" (a piece of paper) that people write their wishes on.)

Higashiyama found a "Tanzaku" that wished for Arashi member, Aiba Masaki's quick recovery from spontaneous pneumothorax, and said, "I really wish that as well."

After Higashiyama looked around the audience's "Tanzaku", he also hang his own that stated, "I wish for world peace." He said jokingly, "I wrote such a serious thing, but my real wish is for a salary increase...", which made the audience laugh. �On the other hand, one of the co-stars, Katsuji Ryo wrote, "I wish that many people are able to put smiles on their faces," and Higashiyama teased Katsuji, "You are such an idol...are you trying to get even more popular?"

Other than Higashiyama and Katsuji, Matsubara Chieko, Fuji Tatsuya, and the director of the movie Shinohara Tetsuo also attended the stage greeting.

Source & Image: Oricon