[OFFICIAL RELEASE]

[yukarinpop]

Shiraishi Yukari, known by her fans as Yukarin, has officially been removed from the group YuriSunrise after a kidnapping incident last week. Hello Project has decided this is the best course of action, both for the well being of Shiraishi-san and the well being of the group. Newcomer Honda Ayumi will be replacing Shiraishi-san effective immediately. Shiraishi Yukari will be retired from the company effective immediately.

I had to be told through a press release. No one asked me. This is what happens to an idol when something bad happens. As if my wounds weren't deep enough already, now I don't even have a job to go back to. To my fans, I'm sorry. This wasn't my decision.

Comments

[houtais.livejournal.com]

...I'm sorry 'Kari. As much as I want to say that it's for the best, because it is, that's really low.

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

I wanted to at least be asked. Now what do I do? I feel lost, Ku-chan.

[houtais.livejournal.com]

You travel with me. We can go see the sights we talked about when I visited home. After that, you could probably go to uni for something that interests you?

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

Travelling sounds nice. And I've always wanted to study entomology.

[houtais.livejournal.com]

Maybe we can start the trip next month. It's still warm enough in the states that we won't freeze.

Sounds like you have a plan forming already~ Do you still feel so lost?

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

Sounds good.

Oh...I guess I do, don't I?

[tennis-no-ko.livejournal.com]

...I'm so sorry. I really am. But I'll say this. You were popular enough by yourself to be able to go into a solo career. And your voice is good enough. You don't need that company to be successful if singing is your true passion.

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

But with the implications of what happened during my kidnapping, most companies will refuse to sign me, regardless of the truth.

[tennis-no-ko.livejournal.com]

Then find one who doesn't. I'll help you with that. If they pass up the chance to have you on their team, they're fools.

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

Seii-nii...You do know what everyone is saying, right? And how bad that makes me look?

[tennis-no-ko.livejournal.com]

I heard. But they're wrong and listening to rumours is just going to make you feel down. If you really do want to sing, I'll be with you every step of the way, and I'll hit anybody that says no based on a stereotype over the head with my racket.

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

I want to sing to make people happy...but if my singing won't make anyone happy, I don't think I can do it... I'm glad you support me, but maybe it's best I just drift to the background.

[tennis-no-ko.livejournal.com]

Maybe...maybe ask your fans? They're the ones who you make happy, right? Ask them whether they want you to sing again. And if they do, then follow your dream. If they don't...follow an alternative dream.

(ooc: Yukimura really wants to say that she should follow it with or without people's support, but he doesn';t want to be too forceful.)

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

You're right. I should ask them...but I'm scared. After all...have you seen the new girl? She's super cute.

[tennis-no-ko.livejournal.com]

....perhaps. But she has the personality of a dead fish. I wouldn't compare yourself against her.

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

You're right...I'm my own person and no one else.

[tennis-no-ko.livejournal.com]

Exactly. ^__^ If you want to go back into singing, don't let anyone stop you.

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

I think I will still take that break.

[tennis-no-ko.livejournal.com]

Understandable ^__^

[speedo-star.livejournal.com]

Oh baby... That sounds like you're in dire need of chocolate icecream. I'll even eat it with you!

It's shit what they did, but you should flip it around and just use it to your own advantage. Take the time to get yourself together and think about everything, about what you want to do, or what would be the best. Spend some time with your family. Take a breather, let the dust settle. And then you can decide what you want your life to be like next. If you need help, Atobe's gonna be family soon and I could maybe talk Hikaru into throwing in a word for you by his boss...

But that's all after you get better. Rest and say hi to your bro for me, okay?

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Kenya-nii. You're right. I'll rest and then decide what's best.

Ku-chan says hi~

[captain-kite.livejournal.com]

This is ludacris. It is not your fault. I know it's not much but I'll be writing them a strongly worded letter of disapproval.

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Kite-san. I won't tell you not to do it. I appreciate it.

[captain-kite.livejournal.com]

It's no problem. I hate idiots like that. If I could, I'd go and punch them in the face. But I can't, so this is all I can do.

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Kite-nii.

[captain-kite.livejournal.com]

....My little sister calls me "Shiro"...

Any time.

[ooc: strikes deleted. Kite is all ^___^ seriously....]

[petenshi-niou.livejournal.com]

[Screened to Yukari]

Yanno, takin' a looksie at their bank accounts, seems ta me they could stand ta give ya some severance pay. How much ya want?

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

[Screened to Niou]

Oh...I don't think I could do that...I think it would be bad for my aura. But thank you... I appreciate the offer.

[atoberex.livejournal.com]

I see.

About what we talked about a bit ago. The offer is still open.

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

I have to take some time to think.

...You're sure you would be safe hiring me though. I might not sell well anymore.

[atoberex.livejournal.com]

If you feel safe returning to the public eye, my PR department can spin this in your favor.

Take your time though. You have been through two difficult, emotionally draining events now.

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I'm going to take a long break.

[atoberex.livejournal.com]

If you intend to come back after your break, my people can start to subtley massage public opinion, if you like.

I would ask if you'd like a bodyguard, but you seem to have several right now. It is good to have friends, yes?

[yukarinpop.livejournal.com]

I feel rather like a burden, honestly.

[atoberex.livejournal.com]

That is the shock speaking.

One of the benefits of being an Atobe employee is our comprehensive health care...if you need someone to talk to about this, a counselor can be arranged. You need to take care of yourself.