Apr 18, 2007 05:36
I don't know what drives a person to leave a group, I don't know why he will. I'm dying to know. They just won't be the same without him. I've been so lackadaisical about gathering songs, images, and videos, now I'm running out of time. Soon people will be grabbing them up, arguing. Some may even call him a traitor for wanting to search for his own path. I don't know. It's not right for those of us who know little of the situation to pass judgement on it, yet so many do. It's hurtful knowing he will leave, that I'll never get to see them together live, but I can relate a little. He's leaving, and it's hurting him to do so. Yet he still does because he believes it is better. If it's what he wants, what are we, people who have nothing to do with his life to say about it? He cared enough to say goodbye, we should respect him for that. I support him in his choice, it's the only thing to do.
I cried when I found out, and got on the cell with the only other person that I knew would understand, Chels. I read her his comment, but I was still choked up. He sounded so sad, but strong in his resolution. I respect him, and I will deeply miss the sound of his chords. No one can hope to replace him. Good luck, I hope that you find the right challenges down your new path, I hope that you are happier on this path, I still selfishly hope that even on this new path that I will get a chance to meet you, and tell you how much I love the sound of your guitar. Keep walking foreward, we all end up somewhere.
Bou-san will leave An Cafe by the end of April. Their last performance together is April 30th, in Japan.