“This is my memory, so maybe the fans [will say], ‘I don’t do that!’— but in my memory, I remember when [we] performed ‘Story Of My Life’ for the first time. [We] chose Japan as a place to perform this performance because [of the] sincere respect from the Japanese audience. If [we’d done] the performance [for example] in England, I'm sure they would scream or say something to the stage, but we did ‘Story Of My Life’ live in Japan. [We] performed a cappella. I think that was a performance that could not be realised outside of Japan. It was a magical moment. [It was] the first time we performed in such a way. That performance a cappella was the best moment. It's a memory of a lifetime.”
-Louis on a special memory from Japan. (14 March 2023)
As a premise, remember that emotions are personal, and everyone handles them differently. With that premise, I honestly can't put it into words exactly how I'm dealing with it. I hadn't fought like a warrior, nor had I been drowning in sorrow all the time. Of course, sometimes I get depressed, but I forget about it the next day. I consider myself lucky because I can get through it without thinking too much. I don't know why, but maybe it's the way I was raised as a child. Either way, luckily I'm not the type to keep worrying. However, if I have to say to those who worry about such things, it is that communication has incredible power. I have always been saved by the kind people and kind family around me. It means having the courage to speak out about your feelings. It can be hard to talk about, but it doesn't hurt to share your feelings. Someday you will feel better. I think that helps me stay positive.
Louis on what he does to remain an optimistic outlook on life
“Communication has incredible power. I've always been saved by the kind people around me. It means having the courage to reveal your feelings. Sometimes it's hard to talk, but when you confess your feelings, you don't feel bad. You'll always feel better. I think that's also helpful for me to stay positive.”
-Louis on what advice he’d give to someone who needs to feel positive again. (14 March 2023)