Being a Johnnys Jr. fan...

[ladysayori]

...is hard. Extremely hard. Your feelings are going to be thrown all over, you try to gather them in place but while you're not done with that yet, it's going to be thrown all over once again

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[ladysayori]

The remaining Traja members mentioned it lately in a magazine, that it was Aran's decision. I still don't feel that he needed to leave Traja for the other unit tbh, maybe I am biased but I really like the quality of Traja's performances and I've grown to like them because of the warmth they have within the group as well. I'm not belittling the other groups but you know there are just some groups which really gets to your liking and groups which don't. And to my preference, Traja is great enough even if they have less opportunities. But if that's what Aran wants I feel like I can't say anything about it anymore. Just like Traja members I guess I'll just have to respect his decision.

I feel the same. I know every one of the jrs are working hard so I would want all of them to debut and I don't want to see anyone leaving and such. But everyone debuting might be impossible, so I want everyone to at least be given equal opportunities. It's just sad that a lot of talents are getting ignored or being kept in the background. The agency could at least give them better chances to compete and show what they got, sadly the agency just focus on pushing a few and that's what frustrates me >.<

[ice_baby3]

I feel really bad about you crying because of this situation. (๑ó⌓ò๑) It's really nice to know that there are Traja fans like you who love them sooooo much. I'm still hoping they'll stay together, but maybe that's just me being naive again. Like you said, I thought he could do both. Myuto's still in Travis Japan, while being in Love Tune, isn't he?

I just really want to see them again. After Gamushara ended, I don't see them as much as before. Especially not recently. I haven't seen anyone uploading Love Tune or Traja clips. I'm not sure where to find them. Do you know if they've appeared in any recent Shokura Blogs? I've only really seen them in magazines as of late.

[ladysayori]

Yet again, I'm sorry for the late reply!

Hmm, doing both would be hard for Aran since he entered uni. When they did Summer station last July-August (his latest performance with Traja), he had a really hard time because he had to be in 2 groups and it was his exam period. There was a time last year when Aran had dark circles under his eyes and he had sunken cheeks, probably it was really tiring for him to be in 2 groups while also being in college. This may sound selfish, but to be honest, what I wanted was for him to stay in Travis Japan alone. I wanted him to choose Travis Japan. Because we know having 2 units brings so much complication and usually it will turn out that you would have to choose one... Nishikido Ryo, Yamada, Chinen... these are people who were in 2 units but now they've all concentrated into just one. That's why I'm really worried about Myuto's case too. Anyway, as I said, I have come to the decision that I'll respect what Aran chose for himself. But of course, if someday he comes back to Traja's side then I'll all willingly welcome him with open arms. XD

I hope there will be a jr show which can show more jrs again. There's really none. Aside from shokura, they hardly appear anywhere on tv. They're not even being given that much time in shokura either. Now that you mention it, I guess there's realy hardly anything you can see them with. I wonder why I feel like I always see them even though there's hardly anything of them lol. I guess it's because I always catch up to what they're doing even just in mag interviews and such 😂

Btw, thanks for feeling my love for Travis Japan. I really love them and I get so emotional when it comes to them haha. But I think we're all like that when it comes to the ones we like. XD Who is/are your most favorite jrs anyway??

[ice_baby3]

Oh, it's okay. :)

Oh, I see. Yeah, I can imagine it would be tremendously difficult to undertake collage and two whole groups at one time. Aran works so hard; I applaud him. It's hard enough being in one group. I was sad when Ryo had to choose, but I do get it. (NEWS was my first Johnny's group btw *＾v＾*.) Now that you mention it, maybe Myuto is struggling with it.(◕⌓◕;) Humm.... there seems to be so much information I missed out on. I rarely read translations from mags, so I suppose I wouldn't know all the important details. I appreciate the information.

I could've sworn I saw somewhere, someone mentioning something about a new jr show. I don't remember the details~ I could be mistaken. I'm really not sure.

From the start, let's see... I'll put them in pairs (to help me remember) It was Jinguji and Genki │ Reia and Amu │ Miyachika, Aran, Asahi, Kaito(N), Shizuya │ Nishihata Daigo, Kobayashi Mizuki, Tanimura Ryuichi │ Later on I got to know & like everyone from Traja │ Genta, Kaito(M), Fu, etc./?

Those were my favorites during the Johnny's Jr. land days. At that time I liked Taiga, Hokuto, and Juri too. I didn't know about some of the juniors who are currently my favorites at that time, but those were the firsts, I believe. I think Mizuki left though. :(
There are more juniors I liked who left too.

[ladysayori]

Yes, sometimes Myuto would look tired. I think the agency have offered him to concentrate only on the new group but it was Myuto who wanted to stay in Traja. It's possible for him since he's not in college, but I hope he doesn't push himself too hard too.

I might have heard of what you were talking about (just today.XD) It seems King has a new show. I'm not sure if other jrs will appear on it though. Maybe just like Prince's show, the number of jrs who will be allowed to appear is very limited. I don't follow King's activities because I like ShoRen in Kansai more... with Daigo ❤ Hahaha. I pretty much like the jrs you like too, I'm glad I asked. XD

I wasn't in the Jr. fandom left when Mizuki left but I know him since I watched junilan episodes when I became a fan. I also like Kurita Kei, I swear he would be one of my favorites if he's still with the agency. Everyone has grown from that time ne. Btw, I wonder if you've heard? It seems Fu had also left just recently.

[ice_baby3]

No, not Fu too!! It scares me when people leave. Fu was always with Reia, Amu and other juniors I like. Even though they weren't always front and center like Genki, Yuta and Kishi, I depended on them to stick together. (I thought that that way they'd surely have a group someday) The biggest insult to me was the change of Sexy Boyz. Those times were perfect for me. My top two favorites were Travis Japan and Sexy Boyz (Yuta, Kaoru, Fu, Amu, Reia, Genki & Kishi). I didn't even mind Miyachika appearing from time to time, but when they dismissed 57% percent of the group and replaced them with Aran and Chika, I was...as they say SHOOK lol (Shane Dawson reference) Can't they just reunite Amu and Reia with Kishi, Yuta and Genki!!!! Lol, one can dream.

I prefered Sho and Ren in Kansai too. I especially loved seeing Ren and Daigo together w/ Onishi. As much as I like Kaito with them, my favorite pairings was ShoxRen & DaigoxRen

I really liked Kurita Kei too. And Wakiyama Rei, along with a few others (I cant remember their names) For a while, I followed Rei's activities after he left. I watched some of his TwitCasts.

I'm really going to miss Mizuki's charming smile. :) / :(

[ladysayori]

Yeah, Fu is really talented too so probably he thought there's some other place where his skills will be more appreciated and put to good use. And he found the timing to leave just after he graduated from high school. It's always sad to see someone leave :( My biggest heartbreak so far was Hiroki, because up until recently I was still hoping that I would see the 9-member group Travis Japan again. But things happened and in less than a year, they were down to 7 😭

I was also hoping for WMatsu, Fu, Reia, and Amu to be in a unit (plus Tajima Shogo when he was still there too). But jimusho doesn't even seem to be looking their way right now :( I would be okay if they were to be in a unit with Prince too. Them being in a unit is more reassuring.

About Sexy Boys, I know AraChika are like best friends with Kishi and JiguIwa. But yeah, for me I'd prefer the former Sexy Boys too and AraChika in Travis Japan. When I was only a fan of debuted groups, I knew the agency is a mess already, but when I became a Jr. fan I just got really disappointed with the way they handle their talents.

Ah yes, I have nothing against Takaito either. I just really like ShoRen in Kansai. I especially like DaiRen 😭💓 But ShoRen seem to be getting farther and farther lately :(

I follow Rei on twitter and insta. Seems he still dances though I'm not sure what he does specifically. Got to be thankful for sns! Just good to know he and the other jrs who left are doing well. XD

[ice_baby3]

WHAT!? I didn't know about Hiroki either. I don't know what the future holds for Traja at this point. From 9 to 7? :( Now I have to change my pw 😭

Oh, I'm sorry. ^^ I didn't mean I was upset about Aran and Chika being in SB. I was upset about the other members being removed. :3 (I thought it might have came off that way) Another pairing I really liked btw was AmuxYuta.

If only the fans could decide on the groups lol
Yes, it's really sad to see someone leave. I miss Shogo's hamster cheeks. <3

[ladysayori]

Yes, Hiroki left T_T The rumor came out in February, then by March 1 his profile and picture were removed from the Jr. Info site :( I think lots of other fans question how it will be for Traja too. It's obviously the fault of the agency why things happened, if they didn't bring the complication to Aran and have given them enough opportunities to compete with the others, then Hiroki may have not left. Yet, the boys blame no one but themselves. But they're not stopping with that. It's not like they're slacking now just because Aran who obviously was the most popular is not with them, or Hiroki who was like a pillar for them had also left. Probably during the past year, among any other units, Traja was inflicted the most pain. Aran leaving, not being given any original songs nor costumes, Hiroki leaving, always just keeping them at the back. But I think the past year they've actually become stronger, more knitted as a group, and I see them working so hard so I will say that I can see them continuing as 7.

You know King is the most pushed unit right now, right? But even King members themselves recognize Traja's efforts. More like they respect them so much. When Takaito was asked who he thinks was working their hardest, he answered Travis Japan. He said after every performance, you will see that they exerted the most effort because they're so tired they would look like they're dying lol. Sho and Ren also had a conversation where they said they can't win against Travis Japan. Maybe someday, the jimusho will also look their way. :')

Ah no, I was just sharing my thought on sekubo. It's not like I felt that you were against AraChika there or anything haha.

Haha me too. It seems the group Shogo joined after leaving Johnnys didn't work out either though. We can only hope the best for him. :)

I'm sorry this turned out so long, I swear if someone talk to me about Traja I can always write an essay 😂

[ice_baby3]

Oh, It's not long. I promise I've read everything you shared with me very carefully. This info is very important to me. I never ask anyone about these type of things. I feel a little depressed now though lol.

Oh, and the reason I said I have to change my password is because a pw I commonly use goes a little something like "travis japan 9 forever" (vaguely describing it, of course ^^). But I don't have to because they'll still always be 9 to me. 😊

[ladysayori]

Hahaha I see about your pw! Yes of course, Travis Japan will always be the 9 of them :) Aran and Hiroki will always be Travis Japan members for me too :') But right now, I want to support the 7 as they are :)

Thanks for reading through btw! I always enjoy talking about Traja. I don't get to do it often because I only know a few foreign Jr. fans and most of them have only a little interest in Traja. I won't make this any longer since I feel bad that I always reply late haha, I don't really check my lj often nowadays so my replies tend to be delayed. But anyway, thanks for your time! :)