I don’t wanna feel Blue anymore...
Ok, so now a few days passed and I'm ready to write about the matter in detail.
First of all, I have to say I'm kind of proud of my fandom. I saw some stupid posts on tumblr and was worried that people will begin to argue and the peace shall be broken but basically everyone seems so cool about it. Everyone has their own views and preferences but in the end people say it's the band's decision and they respect it. I was, like, "WOW. I can't believe everyone is so reasonable and mature." Hello, K-pop.
But now the main part: my RAW and MEAN judgement on the matter. I'll write my thoughts and feelings to each member concerned in a direct manner. It is pointless and insensitive but I just need to write it all down for my own sake. I don't want to rub my opinions (no matter how accurate they may be) in people's faces because it will only hurt someone's feelings. Instead I'll just write this here and let it rest.
Nao: There were rumours about health problems and I really hope it's not the case. YET if it's not, what is? My first reaction made me want to be really mean. Like, "Really, Nao? Even you finally realized that you're no good to be a leader". Yes, it's mean but it really makes me laugh when people say it must have been so hard on him. I mean, come on, in terms of tasks within the band he couldn't have overworked. I know we can't see the whole picture, but the part we can see speaks for itself. Saga writes music more than anyone else, Hiroto writes a lot of the music and manages the merchandise, Tora writes music and hosts two shows and manages the interviews and Shou writes all the lyrics and creates artwork and designs outfits and the overall imagery and being the MC and now he began to write music as well. And Nao? Judging by his blog he spends half the time eating snacks and taking pictures of it. Tora also once jokingly said that Nao seems to have too much time on his hands as he's the only member available at all times. Also some people say "but he founded the band" and I want to argue with that. A band is not a facebook account. You can't just press the 'create' button and say: "I made a band!". In reality Tora and Shou were looking for band members just as Nao and Saga did. In the end it was Tora's determination that made this band happen and Shou's name that crowned it.
I really don't want to diss Nao and stuff but I always wondered how the hell did he become a leader in the first place.
Tora: I'm disappointed in you! Seriously, you were supposed to take that position and you damn well know it. I know you didn't want to be the leader and you want to be an aid to everyone else but isn't that what leader should do? I mean Shou didn't want to be one either and after listening to Asian bands for so long I find it a little weird to have a frontman and a leader in one package. Anyway, if you look at comments and interviews Tora's the one who talks and manages the process and he does it very well. You can also tell he actually enjoys being bossy. Maybe I'm overaanayzing but it almost seems like he has some sort of phobia. Shou did say once that Tora is very reliable but he doesn't want to be relied upon.
It's kind of ironic, I've been ranting about this whole leadership thing for a while now and now this happens. I don't know any other band who did this and what do you know? But I really believe in it 100% that Tora had to do it. It was a perfect chance, it had to be him, but oh well. He must have had a good reason.
Shou: Let me love you!~
That is all. But seriously I'm really proud of him. Obviously it had to be either him or Tora. My fangirling aside I do believe he knew Tora's issue whatever it was and sort of saved him, like: "I'll do it!" He always said he liked being the second-in-command and obviously it was a hard decision for him. I bet some 5 years ago he'd never agree to it. But now he's ready. He's grown so much in this band and he's become mature and confident so I'm sure he'll do great. I really believe in him. Darling, you're going to be a progressive O-type leader! ^^
Anyway, I'm quite curios how this will affect things. I know Shou said it doesn't change anything, but it has to change something othervice why would they do it? We shall see it soon. Things might get even more interesting.
First of all, I have to say I'm kind of proud of my fandom. I saw some stupid posts on tumblr and was worried that people will begin to argue and the peace shall be broken but basically everyone seems so cool about it. Everyone has their own views and preferences but in the end people say it's the band's decision and they respect it. I was, like, "WOW. I can't believe everyone is so reasonable and mature." Hello, K-pop.
But now the main part: my RAW and MEAN judgement on the matter. I'll write my thoughts and feelings to each member concerned in a direct manner. It is pointless and insensitive but I just need to write it all down for my own sake. I don't want to rub my opinions (no matter how accurate they may be) in people's faces because it will only hurt someone's feelings. Instead I'll just write this here and let it rest.
Nao: There were rumours about health problems and I really hope it's not the case. YET if it's not, what is? My first reaction made me want to be really mean. Like, "Really, Nao? Even you finally realized that you're no good to be a leader". Yes, it's mean but it really makes me laugh when people say it must have been so hard on him. I mean, come on, in terms of tasks within the band he couldn't have overworked. I know we can't see the whole picture, but the part we can see speaks for itself. Saga writes music more than anyone else, Hiroto writes a lot of the music and manages the merchandise, Tora writes music and hosts two shows and manages the interviews and Shou writes all the lyrics and creates artwork and designs outfits and the overall imagery and being the MC and now he began to write music as well. And Nao? Judging by his blog he spends half the time eating snacks and taking pictures of it. Tora also once jokingly said that Nao seems to have too much time on his hands as he's the only member available at all times. Also some people say "but he founded the band" and I want to argue with that. A band is not a facebook account. You can't just press the 'create' button and say: "I made a band!". In reality Tora and Shou were looking for band members just as Nao and Saga did. In the end it was Tora's determination that made this band happen and Shou's name that crowned it.
I really don't want to diss Nao and stuff but I always wondered how the hell did he become a leader in the first place.
Tora: I'm disappointed in you! Seriously, you were supposed to take that position and you damn well know it. I know you didn't want to be the leader and you want to be an aid to everyone else but isn't that what leader should do? I mean Shou didn't want to be one either and after listening to Asian bands for so long I find it a little weird to have a frontman and a leader in one package. Anyway, if you look at comments and interviews Tora's the one who talks and manages the process and he does it very well. You can also tell he actually enjoys being bossy. Maybe I'm overaanayzing but it almost seems like he has some sort of phobia. Shou did say once that Tora is very reliable but he doesn't want to be relied upon.
It's kind of ironic, I've been ranting about this whole leadership thing for a while now and now this happens. I don't know any other band who did this and what do you know? But I really believe in it 100% that Tora had to do it. It was a perfect chance, it had to be him, but oh well. He must have had a good reason.
Shou: Let me love you!~
That is all. But seriously I'm really proud of him. Obviously it had to be either him or Tora. My fangirling aside I do believe he knew Tora's issue whatever it was and sort of saved him, like: "I'll do it!" He always said he liked being the second-in-command and obviously it was a hard decision for him. I bet some 5 years ago he'd never agree to it. But now he's ready. He's grown so much in this band and he's become mature and confident so I'm sure he'll do great. I really believe in him. Darling, you're going to be a progressive O-type leader! ^^Anyway, I'm quite curios how this will affect things. I know Shou said it doesn't change anything, but it has to change something othervice why would they do it? We shall see it soon. Things might get even more interesting.