[190223] Bee announces Indefinite Hiatus

[rielity]

23 February 2019
Bee: This is an announcement.

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To all who have been supporting Bee,

This is a sudden announcement, but Bee has decided to suspend all activities at the end of March. This is my conclusion after considering for over half a year.

The reason being, I will be starting a new life in the coming year, and it will be difficult to concurrently hold activities.

The flighty me was able to continue activities for 5 years, thanks to everyone who has always been watching over me. Even when it seemed frustrating, everyone's words gave me courage. I was able to stand up. Thank you, really!

This announcement is not meant to be a final farewell, because I want to capture the chance of going on a journey alone for a little bit. Carrying the overwhelming love I have received from everyone, I think I will live to my fullest.

To me, utattemita is my youth.

To everyone who has supported me, the friends and other parties who encouraged me, really thank you very much!

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He also uploaded Afterglow in wake of his announcement.

Translation notes & further translations under the cut.
※ This is not a retirement announcement. Bee used the word 休止 (kyuushi) which means hiatus/break, and not 停止 (teishi) which means a permanent stop. Many of his fellow utaite are also saying in the replies that they look forward to when they can sing with him again.

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Again: Pat

Bee: You're making this a little extra emotional, please stop now

Again: From calling me at 5 in the morning when I was in high school and chatting all the way until it was time to go to school, I've received a lot of love from connecting with Bee-yan and broadened various parts of my world, up till now~ I have good memories of receiving a damn long and damn suspicious voice message from you on my birthday! If it's you, you will definitely be shining even in a new place.

Bee: If I talk about the episodes regarding Again, it will become around 10 tweets so I'll take them to the grave

From now on, I will try my best so that I can be the safety net for you. Thank you for everything up till now.

Again: For now, if you want to sing, show up anytime~~~ If you're sick of singing solo, invite Again~~~~ (?)