I watched Best Artist by streaming online on the 24th Nov. Before KAT-TUN's performance, it was JUMP's performance. JUMP's short talk with Sho + their performances really makes me excited to see the next perf. As KAT-TUN enters, I was expecting some happy talking but it all didn't happen. the atmosphere is dark, no smile, confused feelings is everywhere. Then at Twitter, every Johnny's goes what what why Taguchi is retiring bla bla. 



I've been following KAT-TUN after JUMP and before Arashi. I watched their old videos when there're still Jin and Koki. They're so funny and makes me loves them. Taguchi is one of my favourite member in the group. I don't care what people say about his puns but it always makes me laugh. He's tall and handsome too. I NEVER even had the thought that he'll be the one to leave KAT-TUN. Their Sekaiichi Tame Ni Naru Tabi is fun too and I love to see the scenes when the Bear wakes them up. Taguchi always put on glasses after he woke up. 

After the announcement, I researched about Taguchi and found a tabloid tha t talks about he has been in a relationship with an actress maybe for 8 years and have been living together with Taguchi or the actress mom. Not sure about that. I guess he's getting married. Well, idol is also a human too. Maybe he wants to lead a free life. But I'm still not sure why he's retiring from the showbiz also. Higashiyama Noriyuki is still in the agency even after he got married. Since he's selected for a magazine (Myojo maybe) for 1K words interview, I hope he talks about it in the interview. 

As for Kame, I feel really sorry for him. He's the group leader and of course, his feelings is hurt more than the fans. He has been trying really hard to strengthen their bond so that this things won't happen again, but then it happened. When talked at Best Artist, his eyes looks like he's about to cry. And when the perf started, his voice was trembling.  I watched Shuichi's coverage for their 2013 concert maybe. How their bond has deepen. How happy Taguchi when Ueda gives him a towel maybe for his birthday and Ueda was happy because Taguchi likes it. 

 
Just look at Kame's face. He's trying hard to control himself. 



As for Ueda, I see him and Taguchi fights a lot but they're always together. Just look at his face, I can see his eyes was red and quite swollen and he looks like want to punch something. He and Nakamaru has been trying hard to persuade Taguchi from leaving but it was no use. Taguchi had his mind set up. But to know that they're trying to stop Taguchi, I'm happy. That just show how they love Taguchi. 

Anyway, I thank KAT-TUN for giving a wonderful perf even after making such heartbreaking announcement like that. I will always support them and Taguchi in the future. Now I know how the fans feels when Jin and Koki left. But maybe Taguchi is just more painful. Of course there are fans who rages too about this especially those who have been following them since their debut. Anyway, we Hyphens need to be strong and accept this. :)

     

    

     
   

Thank you for loving Arashi with all your heart and being such a wonderful leader.