Pierrot ...
this hurts.
thanks to konmei for the translation...I think...
Pierrot has disbanded. News of PIERROT Disbandment
"PIERROT is disbanding, though it's informed abruptly..
The intentions among the members, was to value the activity of PIERROT
to the last, unification on this subject was not possible. We would
like to make solo activity the top priority for this reason.
It is truly mortifying to end this in such a way. And, after thinking
of the feelings of the people who up until now, loved PIERROT, many
avenues were discussed desperately- many times. That feeling persuaded
us not to give up until the very last moment, no matter what. Hot
tears were shed. Somehow, everything we did to continue PIERROT became
exhausted.
Even then with enthusiasm for the recovery of PIERROT, from Jun and
Aiji, it would not do.
As with all Leaders, I thought the shortage of my power was the cause.
KOHTA and Takeo persevered until both their mind and bodies became
ragged and torn.
But they also judged that they could not fight for such a painful
desire any further.
It was thought that I could stop my solo activity, so that we may give
PIERROT top priority, but two people were unable to be persuaded to
take this route by any means.
There is no way to apologize for this result, to the fans, for the
anxiety this will cause.
"However we could do a member change." is a method that is not
possible by any means.
It is the thought of both KOHTA and TAKEO that this is PIERROT because
of these five people.
Even a live disbanding is not possible, at the same time, it is
severely mortifying, and regrettable, when you think about it, that
there is no possible excuse. But the present condition of our feelings
left from the disbandment of PIERROT make it impossible, it's a reality.
Honestly, I have anxiety and insecurity of having to go on, how to go
on in the future. I don't know if it's good.
But I cannot stop after all.
I think that KOHTA and TAKEO will be helping, and it's thought that
they can do nothing but advance ahead in the future. I will make new
music as soon as possible.
I think there is a determination, between Aiji and Jun, doing solo
until the end of PIERROT. Please support these two people.
These words seem insufficient, and I think they cannot possibly be the
end all kind of words. But please let me say them.
Those who have loved PIERROT up until this moment, thank you
truly."
Thank you.
EDIT from 7 pm
taken from the jrock_uploads, from Kirito's word BBS (members only) in CYCLOID.
"Aiji and Jun actually expressed their intentions to have solo activities from a few years ago. But due to Pierrot's activities, we had them endure it for a while more and we finally decided that we'll all go off to do our own activities from 2005, and then give Pierrot a grand revival in 2006.
Honestly, i had my doubts about Aiji and Jun's so-called "solo activities", but i decided not to interfere into those.
i don't think you guys would really understand if i placed it that way, but i started my own company in 2005, and tried to show them with my actions how much determination working "solo" needs.
Kohta reached his goal by playing support bass outside. TAKEO formed a new unit "G-BRAIN" and thus achieved his.
But all that was to fulfil the promise we made as Pierrot, we did it for Pierrot. My solo activities were like that too. For Pierrot's survival, I had the mental preparation to stop solo activities anytime.
...
At the end of last year, we talked about Pierrot's plans for the future.
Kohta, Takeo and I were ready to put our souls back into Pierrot, but Aiji and Jun said that even if it's already 2006, they cannot return themselves to Pierrot until they've had some solo achievements.
...
Kohta and Takeo, especially, even shed tears for Aiji and Jun to stay for Pierrot, but apparently it had no effect. Seeing that, the only thing i could think of was to bow my head and beg them to continue with Pierrot. So we survived last year.
I said in the tour finale that "Pierrot will definitely not stop!" but it seems that Aiji had other intentions. He also expressed his opinions in the fan club newsletter interview.
2 days ago was our last talk.
Right till the end, Kohta, Takeo and I begged them if they could somehow manage their solo ambitions and Pierrot together.
I asked Aiji "Please, think of the faces of the fans at that outdoor live. Think about the 1000+ fans that gathered for us in the rain. Everyone gets upset sometimes. But we have to be responsible for all those people. Can you please continue with Pierrot, even if it's just based on a sense of duty?" but Aiji gave the reply "i don't have that sense of duty." that busted all hope.
Kohta got up and yelled "Don't you have a responsibility towards the fans!" and left the room.
In reply, Aiji simply said "I'm not doing music for fans' sakes. I'd like to think of my own feelings right now."
(for those who understand, the original-- 「ファンのために音楽をやっているわけじゃない。自分の今の気持ちだけを大切にしたい」)
I felt that was simpy the limit.
For this disbanding business, many of the staff worked hard to keep us alive. Thinking about that, I feel really apologetic. And more than anything, I don't even have words for the fans that supported us.
But even then, I have to think about what can be done now.
I will not stop.
...
We are going to overcome the odds.
Even if it's impossible right away, we'd still like you to wait for our music in a new way of presentation."
thanks to konmei for the translation...I think...
Pierrot has disbanded. News of PIERROT Disbandment
"PIERROT is disbanding, though it's informed abruptly..
The intentions among the members, was to value the activity of PIERROT
to the last, unification on this subject was not possible. We would
like to make solo activity the top priority for this reason.
It is truly mortifying to end this in such a way. And, after thinking
of the feelings of the people who up until now, loved PIERROT, many
avenues were discussed desperately- many times. That feeling persuaded
us not to give up until the very last moment, no matter what. Hot
tears were shed. Somehow, everything we did to continue PIERROT became
exhausted.
Even then with enthusiasm for the recovery of PIERROT, from Jun and
Aiji, it would not do.
As with all Leaders, I thought the shortage of my power was the cause.
KOHTA and Takeo persevered until both their mind and bodies became
ragged and torn.
But they also judged that they could not fight for such a painful
desire any further.
It was thought that I could stop my solo activity, so that we may give
PIERROT top priority, but two people were unable to be persuaded to
take this route by any means.
There is no way to apologize for this result, to the fans, for the
anxiety this will cause.
"However we could do a member change." is a method that is not
possible by any means.
It is the thought of both KOHTA and TAKEO that this is PIERROT because
of these five people.
Even a live disbanding is not possible, at the same time, it is
severely mortifying, and regrettable, when you think about it, that
there is no possible excuse. But the present condition of our feelings
left from the disbandment of PIERROT make it impossible, it's a reality.
Honestly, I have anxiety and insecurity of having to go on, how to go
on in the future. I don't know if it's good.
But I cannot stop after all.
I think that KOHTA and TAKEO will be helping, and it's thought that
they can do nothing but advance ahead in the future. I will make new
music as soon as possible.
I think there is a determination, between Aiji and Jun, doing solo
until the end of PIERROT. Please support these two people.
These words seem insufficient, and I think they cannot possibly be the
end all kind of words. But please let me say them.
Those who have loved PIERROT up until this moment, thank you
truly."
Thank you.
EDIT from 7 pm
taken from the jrock_uploads, from Kirito's word BBS (members only) in CYCLOID.
"Aiji and Jun actually expressed their intentions to have solo activities from a few years ago. But due to Pierrot's activities, we had them endure it for a while more and we finally decided that we'll all go off to do our own activities from 2005, and then give Pierrot a grand revival in 2006.
Honestly, i had my doubts about Aiji and Jun's so-called "solo activities", but i decided not to interfere into those.
i don't think you guys would really understand if i placed it that way, but i started my own company in 2005, and tried to show them with my actions how much determination working "solo" needs.
Kohta reached his goal by playing support bass outside. TAKEO formed a new unit "G-BRAIN" and thus achieved his.
But all that was to fulfil the promise we made as Pierrot, we did it for Pierrot. My solo activities were like that too. For Pierrot's survival, I had the mental preparation to stop solo activities anytime.
...
At the end of last year, we talked about Pierrot's plans for the future.
Kohta, Takeo and I were ready to put our souls back into Pierrot, but Aiji and Jun said that even if it's already 2006, they cannot return themselves to Pierrot until they've had some solo achievements.
...
Kohta and Takeo, especially, even shed tears for Aiji and Jun to stay for Pierrot, but apparently it had no effect. Seeing that, the only thing i could think of was to bow my head and beg them to continue with Pierrot. So we survived last year.
I said in the tour finale that "Pierrot will definitely not stop!" but it seems that Aiji had other intentions. He also expressed his opinions in the fan club newsletter interview.
2 days ago was our last talk.
Right till the end, Kohta, Takeo and I begged them if they could somehow manage their solo ambitions and Pierrot together.
I asked Aiji "Please, think of the faces of the fans at that outdoor live. Think about the 1000+ fans that gathered for us in the rain. Everyone gets upset sometimes. But we have to be responsible for all those people. Can you please continue with Pierrot, even if it's just based on a sense of duty?" but Aiji gave the reply "i don't have that sense of duty." that busted all hope.
Kohta got up and yelled "Don't you have a responsibility towards the fans!" and left the room.
In reply, Aiji simply said "I'm not doing music for fans' sakes. I'd like to think of my own feelings right now."
(for those who understand, the original-- 「ファンのために音楽をやっているわけじゃない。自分の今の気持ちだけを大切にしたい」)
I felt that was simpy the limit.
For this disbanding business, many of the staff worked hard to keep us alive. Thinking about that, I feel really apologetic. And more than anything, I don't even have words for the fans that supported us.
But even then, I have to think about what can be done now.
I will not stop.
...
We are going to overcome the odds.
Even if it's impossible right away, we'd still like you to wait for our music in a new way of presentation."