Lol right? Oh Nikkan Sports. But exactly. I can't imagine the anxiety they must feel over that. Recently, the shift in Johnny's to mimic AKB is really worrying me-- it's a different model for a different group and a different fanbase. It could never work in Johnny's, especially not in a small group, and I don't want the poor guys having that sort of anxiety.
Yes, I'm really glad Fuma spoke out, and I'm sure he and Kento are being supportive. It still must just hurt a whole lot for all of them, though. Fuma and Kento have felt the guilt of being featured or debuted too much; it's not their fault but I can't imagine it feels good, to be pushed front first over Hokuto and Kouchi, and now over the younger two. It's honestly awful for everyone involved.
Ahh, I see. That's cool. I honestly haven't seen any really positive responses in Japanese or English-speaking fandom, so… yeah. I really don't understand. All I can think is that it's a tactic to get us to buy more Marius and Sou stuff rabidly, to vote with our dollars… but who knows. Johnny's marketing strategies are a huge mystery.
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Yes, I'm really glad Fuma spoke out, and I'm sure he and Kento are being supportive. It still must just hurt a whole lot for all of them, though. Fuma and Kento have felt the guilt of being featured or debuted too much; it's not their fault but I can't imagine it feels good, to be pushed front first over Hokuto and Kouchi, and now over the younger two. It's honestly awful for everyone involved.
Ahh, I see. That's cool. I honestly haven't seen any really positive responses in Japanese or English-speaking fandom, so… yeah. I really don't understand. All I can think is that it's a tactic to get us to buy more Marius and Sou stuff rabidly, to vote with our dollars… but who knows. Johnny's marketing strategies are a huge mystery.