Never Ending Wonderful Support
As of now, all of the News fandom have probably learned about the new development of the group. I'm not here to point fingers and blame Yamashita and Ryo for leaving... no, I'm not that shallow. This is just for my feelings to go somewhere, because I haven't been able to mourn/rant about how I feel about all of this.
Gosh, I can still remember the first time I ever listened to News. It was during the time when I was trying to get into Kat-tun, and I stumble upon this video. Maybe it was fortunate that News performed first; the minute I saw them perform, I fell in love. I guess you can say it was love at first sight. Not only that, but it seemed as if they were having fun performing, smiling and truly enjoying themselves, unlike Kat-Tun, who seemed bored and just... not having fun. It wasn't long before I began to truly invest myself in News. It was the first I ever loved a boyband so much, especially an international one, but it happened; News digged itself in my heart, and wouldn't let go. So the only thing I did was search as much as I could about them, everything that was everything (and all of this happened 6 months ago).
So after seeing all News' concerts, every little interview about them and getting to know each and every member, I was looking forward to seeing what new things they were going to do together. Maybe because it was May, or maybe it was because I was just beginning to be a fan, but I didn't give it much thought to their lack of activities. After all, I kind of understood that News released singles after months have passed. But then rumors and speculations about Yamshita leaving News for a solo career surfaced, and that's when I began to really worry, but I put it aside as bad rumor; I really had faith in Yamshita that he wouldn't leave, he was already a solo artist anyway and he was doing good in News. Not only that, but I always thought that Yamashita was better suited in a group. Idk, but he shone when he was with News.
So him going solo really was a surprise. I guess I was on of those fans that believed in him... but now that I think about it, it wasn't Yamashita leaving, more the idea of News disbanding completely, that had me in tears. The very thought of no more News had me breaking down. I'm not saying that I'm not sad about RyoPi's departure, because I am. God, I cried almost all day. All I'm saying is, as long as there's News, than I'll be alright, maybe not right now, probably tomorrow niether, but it'll be alright.
I'm not gonna lie and say I'm happy for Ryo&Pi, because I'm not. I feel a little bit hurt that they didn't try and work a little harder, that they didn't fight for News and just let it be, done, like it meant nothing to them. I'm probably being unfair, and it might seem as if I'm blaming them, but please, let me grieve a little. I'm also aware that maybe Management had something to do with this decision, but I say maybe, because to me, it feels as if it was all RyoPi's decision. Gosh, and why did they have to leave at the same time?!
Now this might be unfair, but this is really goodbye to Ryo & Pi. I love them, I do, and I wish them all the best in the future. But truth is, I never really could get into Kanjani8, so I don't follow Kanjani8, meaning, I won't be seeing Ryo anymore. And I could never see Yamashita as a solo artist, like I mentioned before, Yamashita was meant to be in a group. And to be honest, maybe it's my bias speaking, but he looked happier when he was with News. I really am going to miss seeing all six of them together, joking around, laughing, being complete dorks.
BUT! I truly have faith in the new News. Even though I can only see it as Koyashige & Tegomass, I have faith that they'll suceed. News fans are very faithful and I'm sure that they'll give all their support to them, me included. Tegomass are really great singers and Koyashige are great entertainers, and the four of them have such a great bond. I love the friendship between them, and I know that they could make a stronger News. And finally, we can finally, get a News Variety Show, which is what I want with all my heart!
So all in all, I could say that I understand RyoPi's decision. After all, it's them and no one else can dictate their lives, or their choices. I'm still certain that if they wanted, they could've stayed in News. But no butthurt feelings. Good luck to Ryo and Yamashita, but I will stick with my loveable, amazing News. Not to mention, my ichiban and niban are still in News. So no matter what, I will forever be a News fan<3333
(One thing still hurts: no more RyoShige
Gosh, I can still remember the first time I ever listened to News. It was during the time when I was trying to get into Kat-tun, and I stumble upon this video. Maybe it was fortunate that News performed first; the minute I saw them perform, I fell in love. I guess you can say it was love at first sight. Not only that, but it seemed as if they were having fun performing, smiling and truly enjoying themselves, unlike Kat-Tun, who seemed bored and just... not having fun. It wasn't long before I began to truly invest myself in News. It was the first I ever loved a boyband so much, especially an international one, but it happened; News digged itself in my heart, and wouldn't let go. So the only thing I did was search as much as I could about them, everything that was everything (and all of this happened 6 months ago).
So after seeing all News' concerts, every little interview about them and getting to know each and every member, I was looking forward to seeing what new things they were going to do together. Maybe because it was May, or maybe it was because I was just beginning to be a fan, but I didn't give it much thought to their lack of activities. After all, I kind of understood that News released singles after months have passed. But then rumors and speculations about Yamshita leaving News for a solo career surfaced, and that's when I began to really worry, but I put it aside as bad rumor; I really had faith in Yamshita that he wouldn't leave, he was already a solo artist anyway and he was doing good in News. Not only that, but I always thought that Yamashita was better suited in a group. Idk, but he shone when he was with News.
So him going solo really was a surprise. I guess I was on of those fans that believed in him... but now that I think about it, it wasn't Yamashita leaving, more the idea of News disbanding completely, that had me in tears. The very thought of no more News had me breaking down. I'm not saying that I'm not sad about RyoPi's departure, because I am. God, I cried almost all day. All I'm saying is, as long as there's News, than I'll be alright, maybe not right now, probably tomorrow niether, but it'll be alright.
I'm not gonna lie and say I'm happy for Ryo&Pi, because I'm not. I feel a little bit hurt that they didn't try and work a little harder, that they didn't fight for News and just let it be, done, like it meant nothing to them. I'm probably being unfair, and it might seem as if I'm blaming them, but please, let me grieve a little. I'm also aware that maybe Management had something to do with this decision, but I say maybe, because to me, it feels as if it was all RyoPi's decision. Gosh, and why did they have to leave at the same time?!
Now this might be unfair, but this is really goodbye to Ryo & Pi. I love them, I do, and I wish them all the best in the future. But truth is, I never really could get into Kanjani8, so I don't follow Kanjani8, meaning, I won't be seeing Ryo anymore. And I could never see Yamashita as a solo artist, like I mentioned before, Yamashita was meant to be in a group. And to be honest, maybe it's my bias speaking, but he looked happier when he was with News. I really am going to miss seeing all six of them together, joking around, laughing, being complete dorks.
BUT! I truly have faith in the new News. Even though I can only see it as Koyashige & Tegomass, I have faith that they'll suceed. News fans are very faithful and I'm sure that they'll give all their support to them, me included. Tegomass are really great singers and Koyashige are great entertainers, and the four of them have such a great bond. I love the friendship between them, and I know that they could make a stronger News. And finally, we can finally, get a News Variety Show, which is what I want with all my heart!
So all in all, I could say that I understand RyoPi's decision. After all, it's them and no one else can dictate their lives, or their choices. I'm still certain that if they wanted, they could've stayed in News. But no butthurt feelings. Good luck to Ryo and Yamashita, but I will stick with my loveable, amazing News. Not to mention, my ichiban and niban are still in News. So no matter what, I will forever be a News fan<3333
(One thing still hurts: no more RyoShige