English translated statement of Shige's apology which was posted on JWeb
Quote:
To our fans:
First off, I wish to sincerely apologise for my long silence that has caused everyone to worry and to be anxious for so long.
What I did caused everyone so much pain, I am thoroughly ashamed of the carelessness of my actions.
I believe this incident has no doubt left many people angry and disappointed with me.
With this happening immediately after the EPCOTIA concert tour where I said, “I’d bring HAPPINESS,” I have nothing to say in my defence.
That my very core which is to do my best for NEWS will no doubt also be questioned.
This is the rust that has come out from within me.
There were some people who were kind enough to send kind words.
I have also read everyone’s letters sent to TV and radio stations, and to publishers.
I cannot even begin to express my gratitude for those who continue to support someone as myself.
However, I realise that I cannot lean on such kindness. There is no mistaking the reality that I have hurt our fans.
I realise that credibility lost is not so easily recovered, but going forward I hope to restore everyone’s ease of mind little by little.
I am truly sorry.
Shigeaki Kato
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https://news-jpop.livejournal.com/7385517.html
I wonder if August's 15th anniversary concerts will still go as planned and for once , the various news morning programmes didn't aired any PV preview footages of BLUE
Maybe that's 1 way of 'punishing' NEWS cos I almost forgot BLUE was released this week :s