Ai Kago attempts suicide

[J-Triumf]

As expected, Tsuji's sudden silence was indeed due to Kago...she finally updated with an entry expressing her concern, and how she wishes to see her old friend again someday:
http://ameblo.jp/tsuji-nozomi/entry-11016058482.html

Fujimoto is also worried:
http://ameblo.jp/miki-fujimoto/entry-11016261788.html

Even Kotaku writer Brian Ashcraft chimes in on what's going on:
http://kotaku.com/5839188/for-this-idol-life-sounds-more-like-rhythm-hell

About two weeks ago Aya Matsuura went public with her battle with endometriosis in hopes of bringing more awareness of the condition to those who unknowingly suffer from it. Perhaps this could be another chance for UFA to bring to light the need for better psychological/mental care in Japan as well.

UPDATE - the legal battles continue between Mainstream and Kago's lawyer:
http://www.tokyograph.com/news/kago-ais-lawyer-speaks-on-suicide-attempt/

[Tris-chan]

This is something I sort of have experience with...
To get to the point where you feel you have no other choice but to die, you have to be in an incredibly bad place. The type of place where it takes all of your energy just to get out of bed, where going to work is often an unthinkable effort, and where talking to other people is nearly impossible.
When you get to that place, really, what's needed is professional help, which she may or may not get considering Japan's perception of mental health. She needs time away from her career (which is IMMENSELY stressful), therapy, and rest.

[linlin]

i hope kago will be treated about her mental health as well as physical during her hospital stay
she's gone through so much. she need someone that can support her right now.

[J-Triumf]

Kago has been placed under 24 hour surveillance to ensure she doesn't relapse. Also something about being cleared to leave the hospital soon?
http://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/article/2011/09/15/0004468365.shtml
http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20110915-OHT1T00037.htm