So, i guess it's pretty official now.
Jin has spoken through his latest entry in KAT-TUN manual.
He's decided to leave KAT-TUN and continue as a solo artist.
I kinda knew this is going to happen sooner or later but when it really becomes reality the pain hurts more than i expected. I've been listening to Promise Song, Neiro, Bokura no Machi de, and Precious One since i first read his manual but tears keep on falling down my cheek.
I'm not blaming him for this decision, nor KAT-TUN or the jimusho, no one.
I believe this is for the best, for KAT-TUN and for Jin himself.
The fact that he chose to tell his fans first through KAT-TUN Manual before the fans knew from the media tells how much he actually cares about his fans, about KAT-TUN fans, and about KAT-TUN.
He left not because he hates the members, not because he didn't like being in the group, but because his dreams have become too much different from KAT-TUN dreams.
They need to go separate ways, and separate ways is the only thing that can make them all, and us fans, happy.
Goodbye Akanishi Jin, it's been a wonderful time watching you with the rest of the guys these past years.
Thank you for being the A in KAT-TUN for 9 years, for all the joy and sadness you bring into the group.
All those memories of you with KAT-TUN will forever be treasured.
Have a great journey in pursuing your dreams.
KAT-TUN will always be KAT-TUN, forever, no matter how many members they have left.
KAT-TUN が ずっと大好きだよ <3
Aaaah, BtR's documentary DVD and photobook now feels like the last memento from Jin's togetherness with KAT-TUN (>.>)