[TEAM S] KUUMIN ~ The Yagami Kumi Thread

[Rayle]

It's somewhat interesting to compare this to Tomochin, who also had that "wandering dancer with a rebellious streak joins 48 on a whim" backstory, but Tomochin has said that she always wanted to be an idol, whereas Kumi seems to have joined SKE simply because it was a job in which she could dance. Plus, she did have to watch AKB, WMatsui, and then even Churi pass her by, so there's a little more material for bitterness, where Tomochin had this great support system with Himawarigumi where they were all trailblazing together. Maybe it was that Kumi wasn't 150% into idolling that management decided to swap her out for Churi in the trinity, since Churi had proven herself devoted with her KII leadership, and with the rise of the rest of SKE, the pressure is off Kumi and she feels freer to leave.

Best of luck to her, she sure has the acting talent, but I do sincerely hope she's still scheduled for AKB0048 season 2, as Sonata's one of my favorite characters! (And what about that dratted To Be Continued for MG3!?)

[SomethingWild]

Kumi is one of the girls I actually followed from day one. I was lucky enough to see her in Paris, 2009, if only for a brief moment. She's always been among my top favorites.

This news saddens me deeply. My SKE48 fandom reached its peak during the Paleo era + the Magical Radio seasons. A lot of my favorites have been dropping out and I'm not convinced yet by the girls who replaced them. Kumi leaving is a massive, massive blow. She's a great dancer, she's super entertaining, funny, super cute, she stands out among most of them... This sucks.

She didn't rank the 3rd election which I think was really hard on her. When she made her 'come back' this year at position #28 she didn't seem overjoyed either. Knowing she wanted to graduate explains her reaction to some extent. I don't really what her dreams for the future are, but I think she may have benefited from at least a year or so more in SKE48. 

The Mayas were right.

For old time's sake, one of her most impressive performances:

[rexywhite]

I just can't help but really shed tears after hearing this news. I literally said NOOO!!! out loud when I read the news. She was the one who made me interested in SKE in the first place, so this news just shocked and saddened me so much. She still has yet to explain her reason for quitting, so I guess she just want a fresh new start at whatever it is. I read somewhere that she's really serious about school these days, so she might want to be really serious on her studies. I guess her rather slow progress after being promoted as one of the top 3 in SKE is also one of the reason, especially with how the 3rd SKE generation members are starting to really bloom.

I really really wish the best for her future, even though it is so heartbreaking for me to see her graduate. I will really miss this girl.

[Tam_atsu]

When atsuko decided to leave akb48, i was really shock and hurt, i cried and cried for numerous of times. Then that time i decided to find someone to support in 48 family except from the kami7, while im supporting atsuko with her dreams and the other akb, i thought of supporting also this one girl who i think will make me happy after atsuko graduate, and i found Yagami Kumi in ske. I study all about her, i came to love her so much. BUT WHAT HAPPEN!?? After acchan, now the girl that im starting to like announced that she will graduate?? I cant believe im this unlucky! Gahh!! Kumiin!! Please dont graduate.  im not still moved on with the graduation of acchan and now you came along  i dont know how to accept this. 

[Datalanche]

I try to avoid saying things like this about idols and J-Pop, but if it's true it's true, I really do feel heartbroken.

While Kuumin wasn't my SKE oshi, she was definitely one of the limbs of my SKE fandom, for lack of a better expression. She brought so much fun, lulz, and performer skill to the table that it seriously pains me to see her decide to leave. She's always been consistently fun, be it in the Team S stages, concerts, Shukan AKB quiz shows, Magical Radio 2, anything she's even taken part of. She's always memorable and lots of fun.

This is terrible news. I don't know what she plans to do but I wish her luck and hope we haven't see the last of her. I will miss her greatly.

[KudoShinichi]

SKE48 Members reaction on Google +

Google + Takayanagi Akane:
くみさん、
昨日まで一緒にいて

くだらない動画を見て
笑ってたくみさん

あんなに近くにいたのに
今すごく遠くに感じます。


みんなに愛されるくみさん
大好きなくみさん

いなくなってしまうのは
本当に辛いし寂しいけど

くみさんが悩んで苦しい状態で
SKE48にいるより

くみさん自身が決めた輝ける未来を
応援したいです。


一緒に過ごせる短い時間を
大切にしたいです。



・・・・(´；ω；｀)うぅ。

Kumi-san,
We were together till yesterday.

We watched some "useless" videos together
and we were laughing together.

We were so close
and now I feel as if you are so far away.

Kumi-san who was loved by everyone.
Kumi-san was everyone's favourite.

The fact that you wont be with us for too long
is really painful and feels so lonely.

But instead of suffering or painfully
continuing to stay in SKE

I want to support the future
that you have decided for yourself, Kumi-san.

And the short time which we will be spending together,
will be important for me and I want to cherish it

・・・・(´；ω；｀)うぅ。

Google + Kimoto Kanon:
くみさん

ショックです。

Kumi-san

This is shocking.

Google + Furukawa Airi:

くみさんの卒業

本当に冗談だと思いました；

はあああああああああああああ

昨日会ったばっかりなのに！！！

Kumi-san Graduating

I really thought that this was just a joke

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

We had just met yesterday!!!

Google + Nakanishi Yuuka (at 3:48 PM)

くみ…




うそ、やだよ…

___________________________________
(At 4:24 PM)

さっきは動揺したまま記事を投稿しちゃってごめんなさい

久美には今の率直な気持ちをメールしました



本当に本当に離れたくないけれど、久美がいっぱい考えてした決断だから受け止めてちゃんと応援しなきゃ、って思ったのです








ただ、今日はまだ頭の中がぐちゃぐちゃしてて…明日にはまたちゃんとするので、今日だけは…許して下さい


ごめんなさい

(at 3:48 PM)
Kumi.....

Thats not true, No!
_______________________________________________
(at 4:24 PM)
Sorry for posting that status earlier. I was very upset.

I just sent an email to Kumi telling her my honest feelings.

I really really dont want to part ways with her, but since she has taken this decision after thinking a lot about it, i have to support her in her path is what I think.

But, today my head is still quite messed up... I will redo it again properly tomorrow...
Please forgive me just for today.
I'm sorry.

Google + Kizaki Yuria:


まじかあ、、、

Are you serious,,,

Google + Sato Mieko:
くみちゃん、

4年間お疲れさま。

卒業しても、一期生の絆は続くよ。

くみのこれからの人生、ずっとずっと応援してるぜ！！！！！！

Kumi-chan,

Thank you for your hard work in these 4 years.

Even though you will graduate, the bond we share as 1st Gen will remain forever.

I will always always be supporting you throughout your life.

Google + Matsui Rena:
お仕事がおわりました。

くみの卒業発表がありました。


言葉が出ないですけど、くみの決めたことだから応援します。

I just finished my work today.

Kumi-chan announced her graduation.

I have no words to express, but because Kumi herself has taken this decision, I will support her.

Google + Kato Rumi:
くーちゃんと居られる時間を

今まで通り、

みんなで楽しんで過ごしたいな。


くーちゃんのかわいい声が好きなんだなぁ

寂しいなぁ

The time i spent together with Kuu-chan

until now.

I want to have fun together with everyone

I really like Kuu-chan's cute voice.

Its so lonely...

Google + Ueno Kasumi:
久美さん。

同い年なの！?って
周りの人には
いつもビックリされてました。


誰にでも優しい。
だんす、たくさん
教えて頂きました。

くみさんに会いたいです。

Everyone always get surprised that me and Kumi-san are of the same age.

She is gentle to  everyone. She also taught me many times how to dance.

I want to meet Kumi-san.

Google + Saito Makiko:
くみちゃんと電話しました。

相変わらず、だったような気がしましたが
やっぱり一つ大きな決断をした彼女は
少しだけ、変わってたように思いました。

みんなが寂しがってるよって伝えると
うん、うん。って言ってました。


この決断をするために沢山悩んだり
たくさんの勇気を振り絞ったと思います。

みんな悲しいし寂しいかもしれへん。
もちろん、わたしもそうです。

でもくみちゃんのために
"今"を皆で支えてあげて欲しいです

I just spoke with Kumi-chan over the phone.

It felt like she was the same as always.
Of course, since she took such a huge decision on her own
it felt like she had changed, just a little bit.

When I told her everyone was feeling too lonely.
She only replied with, "Yes, Yes..."

If you have worried a lot to take this decision,
I believe it took a lot of courage too.

Maybe everyone is feeling sad, feeling lonely.
Of course, its the same even with me.

But I want everyone to support "The Kumi-chan from Now".

Google + Kinoshita Yukiko:
くうちゃん、
これからも
いっぱい電話するし
遊ぶんだからな！(っ`;ω;´c)

はー、
今会いたいぞ。

Kuu-chan,
From now also
I will call you a lot (over the phone)
because i want to play with you! (っ`;ω;´c)

Haa,
I want to meet you.

Google + Ishida Anna:
初日まで、あと2日！！

レッスン終わって寝るところ(๑• . •๑)♡


くーちゃん、大好きだよ♡
少し前から聞いていましたが、
こんな早くになるなんて…
全然実感がわかないなぁ。

くーちゃんの選ぶ道を応援します❣❣

2 more days until the Shonichi!!
Done with lessons, and going to sleep now (๑• . •๑)♡

Kuu-chan, I love you ♡
I heard it just some while ago
But i never imagined that it will happen so soon.
I really can't understand the real feeling at all.

I want to support Kuu-chan through the path she chose herself.

Google + Isohara Kyoka:
久美さん!?

えっ??
本当ですか？？？？？

Kumi-san!?

Ehh??
Is it for real?????


Oh, I came across this... Please visit this site for more translations: http://mahoushoujoari.tumblr.com/post/34759504836/kumis-graduation-some-of-the-members-reactions-on

[jehovachiabi]

I was really shock about the announcement of kumi's graduation.

NOOOOO!!! KUmIIIIIII T_T i was so sad!!! although i am yuria oshi, kumi leaving ske is still something that i can't believe! T_T
what will happen to ookami to pride! What will happen to team S!

KUUMIN T_T i hope u decide to stay although i dont think that will happen T_T

Kumi-san, i wish you all the best~

[SomethingWild]

Just realized that the "Wimbledon Curse" has finally been completed:



Man, this totally ruined my day, week (at least).

edit:

With Kumi gone, the number of 1st generation SKE48 girls is down to ten members 

[muppet]

Just reading JPH!P members' reactions, as well as Kumi's team mates' reactions tells you how special she is.

I hope she finds what she is looking for..... she will have the support of many

[KudoShinichi]

SKE48 Members reactions from Official Blogs:

Hata Sawako:
No Title

皆さんこんばんは、秦佐和子です。


矢神先輩の突然の知らせに未だに戸惑ったままです。

受け入れなければならないとわかってはいても、
今日が来なければ良かったのにと想わずにはいられません。


リミットが出来てしまったこれからを大切に過ごしたいと想います。


秦佐和子

Good Evening everyone, I am Hata Sawako.

I am still puzzled by the sudden news of Yagami senpai.

Even though I understand that I have to accept the news,
But, I cannot help but to think that it was better if the news had not come today.

I think I want to spend cherishing the time now, which has come to its limit.

Hata Sawako

Mukaida Manatsu:
また・・・。まなつ
くーちゃん、卒業？




言葉が出てこない。



気持ちに整理がつかないので、また後日、この事については書きます。



くーちゃん・・・

Again・・・。Manatsu
Kuu-chan Graduation?

I dont have words to express.

Since I cant seem to get a hold of my feelings, I will write about the same thing on a later day.

Kuuchan...

Suda Akari
今日 
今日は一日お仕事いただいて自分の課題も見つけたし、今日の反省点と目標をまとめてから寝ようと思います★



それからまだ整理は出来ていないのですが、、くーみんさんに会ったらお話ししたいな＊



それではっ
また明日です^^


おしゃみ(・⌒+)☆ミ

Today
After I recieved today's Job, I could find my challenge. I want to go to sleep by summarizing and reflecting on my own points and goals of today ★

After that, I could not get it organized and i feel like i want to talk to Kuumin-san ＊

That's all
See you again tomorrow ^^

Good Night (・⌒+)☆ミ

Matsui Rena:
(・ω・)
玲奈です(・ω・)


今日は１日取材で、最後は長い長い、でもとっても楽しい取材をしてきました。

そんなわけでまったく携帯にもさわらず、ブログも更新ができなかったんですが…


そんななかで久美が卒業を発表しました。
卒業時期は決まってはいないみたいですが正直…なんと言えば良いのかわかりません。

久美は天真爛漫で、とっても思いやりのある子で、歌声もらしさがあってとっても好きだし、ダンスはしなやかできれいだし…
その久美がいなくなってしまうのは、芸能界を離れてしまうのは残念です。


ただ、悲観的になって久美を引き止めはしません。
選んだ道を、これからを、離れてはしまいますが見守りたいです。



りかちゃんも卒業、久美も卒業。
ひとりひとりの卒業も悲しいですが、何よりも一番長く一緒にいるメンバーが傍にいなくなる、別の道をこうやって選んで行く時期になっているのかなと感じてしまいます。

悲しいも、淋しいも、今は当てはまらず、ただただぽっかりと胸に穴が開いた気分です。
それでも笑顔で送り出すために、この穴を閉じなくては。
それはきっとこれまでと、今からの思い出。
今は突然の事にビックリしているからぽっかりと穴があるんです。

久美との大切なSKEの時間を笑顔でいっぱいにしたいです。


今日はこれで終わりにします。
明日にはまた笑顔で。



今日も１日ありがとうございました。
おやあきすん。
また明日。



(れ・ω・な)

I am Rena (・ω・)

Today was my interview, last one was long, very long. But I was able to give a very fun and interesting interview

At that time I was not able to take my cell phone with me and I wasn't able to update my blog either.

And in that time Kumi announced her graduation... I dont understand what I should say.

Kumi is like an innocent, caring and thoughtful little child. She has a nice voice and is good in singing. She is even good in dance.
If that Kumi is not around anymore, if she is leaving the Entertainment industry, it is very unfortunate.

But, I wont be just pessimistic and hold back Kumi from the path she has decided.
Though from now onward, the paths we have chosen for ourselves will be different and we will be seperating, I will always warmly look over you.

Rika-chan has graduated, Kumi will also be graduating.
It is sad that everyone is graduating one by one, the members with whom I have been along with for the longest time than anyone else will be gone far away. There will be a time when they will select a different path is what i am feeling.


Its is sad, it feels lonely, but it is not the case now. I just feel like suddenly a huge hole opened up in my chest. But in order to send her off with a smile, I have to properly close up this hole.
That is surely with the memories until now, and also from now onwards.
The gaping hole now is just because I was so surprised that all these things happened so fast and suddenly.
I want to spend the precious time that is remaining for Kumi in SKE with a smile.

With that, that's all for today.
Tomorrow again with a smile.

Thank you for today.
Good night.
See you again tomorrow.

(RE・ω・NA)

[winner]

Airin's Rikako + Kumi drawing from G+



Now that I'm home, I can be more descriptive than one word.

Kuumin was one of the earliest SKE48 members that gave me a solid impression. I just think "It's so happy seeing her" every time she shows up.
Those freaky eyes, that cool mature chara, that beautiful smile, and she's starting to show a mature look.
Be it whatever variety show or AKB drama she was on, I'd find it entertaining the moment she's around.

The first time I noticed her was on Nemousu TV's 2009 SP.  It was just so surprising seeing 15year-old Kuumin jump off those things like a pro, gathering all her courage and doing all the jumps with a big smile.



The loyal Dance in MG1-2 and Magical Radio 2's Director switching to "Go To HELLLL~~~"-mode were pretty much highlights of the show.



And MG3 Komimi showed a more mature look for Kuumin.



But it was totally her episodes in Mousou Deka that gave the biggest impression. Kumi-sama~~
Full of comedy, tension, emotion, atmosphere and romance. And Kuumin was great.



I support Kumi for choosing to graduate. Course it'll be a little unhappy to see one of my core SKE faves leave.
She's 18 now. Its a good time for her to look at her options and think about the future. Hope it all goes well.

Thanks a lot Kumi!

[Phantom]

This really sucks guys. There have been many graduations lately and I didn't care for any of them much to be honest, except of course when the Queen herself recently left. But this really got to me. I admit the first time I saw Kumi I didn't care for her much and actually she somewhat annoyed me (this was when I watched Majisuka Gakuen were she played Dance). But as soon as I dug deeper into AKB that changed and I really started to like her. To me the AKB family is anchored in the older members and even though Kumi isn't as old in the game as say Takamina or Minegishi etc, she is still a member that's been around during important parts of AKBs history. To see yet another one of these members go is somehow a hard blow for me. When everyone from the first generation is gone, I'm pretty sure my passion for this group will cool off somewhat. Don't get me wrong, I love many of the newer members, my oshimen is actually Yuria who is 3rd gen SKE, but somehow the members that have been through big different stages in AKB popularity keeps it alot more interesting. I can't really explain it well..

Even though Kuumin wasn't one one of AKBs 1st gen, I still really liked her and for me this is a hard blow on the AKB family. I just hope her graduation doesn't inspire others to leave aswell and I really wish her good luck on whatever she will be doing next.

I literally said NOOO!!! out loud when I read the news.

Haha, I did the exact same thing! 

[WindCaliber]

To me the AKB family is anchored in the older members and even though Kumi isn't as old in the game as say Takamina or Minegishi etc, she is still a member that's been around during important parts of AKBs history. To see yet another one of these members go is somehow a hard blow for me. When everyone from the first generation is gone, I'm pretty sure my passion for this group will cool off somewhat. Don't get me wrong, I love many of the newer members, my oshimen is actually Yuria who is 3rd gen SKE, but somehow the members that have been through big different stages in AKB popularity keeps it alot more interesting. I can't really explain it well..

Even though Kuumin wasn't one one of AKBs 1st gen, I still really liked her and for me this is a hard blow on the AKB family. I just hope her graduation doesn't inspire others to leave as well and I really wish her good luck on whatever she will be doing next.

No, I totally understand what you're saying. The AKB family could technically function without members of older generations, but there would just be
that something missing. It would feel incomplete, although newer members are definitely capable of carrying the weight.

I'm going to miss Kawaii Kuumin 

[WindCaliber]

For Kuumin!

[Rust]

http://nooooooooooooooo.com/

First graduation that I really cares about.
Will dedicate detail tribute later...

[rhin12]

Heartbreak is what you get when you get too attached. 
Kumi is one of the few members i like in the 48 family, and she just announced her graduation!
I must confess, this is the first graduation announcement that affects me.
This is so sad..sad..sad.. (((((((((

Anyway, I still wish her the best! 

[WindCaliber]

http://nooooooooooooooo.com/

This is how I felt:

[YKT]

^
^you guys should check out the following thread at JPHIP: http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=10919.msg1113163#msg1113163

On topic, it's really heartbreaking to learn she is graduating and even more so that she has been contemplating graduating for about a year.  Will miss her so much! 

[melon-lover]

Hearing about Kumi's graduation has actually made me really sad.
For me, I don't really follow SKE as much as AKB and I only know the prominent members, i.e. the first few generations and Kumi was one of my favourite members, who I actually enjoyed seeing acting all playful and funny.
However, I am going to reminisce about all the 'yuri' moments and laugh at her variety abilities and hope she has a happy future and maybe we will be lucky enough to see her on TV again soon after she graduates.

 

[KudoShinichi]

More members reactions of Kuumin Graduations:
Read all the new Google + updates here: mahoushoujoari.tumblr.com/post/34789842551/kumis-graduation-other-48-groups-members-reactions

From Kuumin Official Blog:

Yagami Kumi Official Blog: (on Nov. 3rd at 00:01)
☆昨日は…★

こんばんは!!



皆さん、昨日は急な卒業発表で驚かせてしまい、すみませんでした。



昨日はずっと皆さんのコメントや、メンバーのGoogle+やブログの投稿を読まさせていただきました。



ほんとに私は幸福者だと思いました。
皆さんからの色んな気持ちのこもったコメントがほんとに嬉しかったです。


そして沢山のメンバーの暖かい投稿、メール、電話
まさかこんなにも声をかけられると思わなかった。



皆ほんとにありがとう。



さて、しんみりするのも嫌だしこっからはいつものブログでいきますよぉ!!



明日はねゆっことペアの握手会でめっちゃ楽しみなうなの!!



明日来てくれる方よろしくお願いします｀・ω・´



どんな感じになるのかな☆




く(・ω・ノ)ノ〜み

☆Yesterday was…★

Good Evening

Everyone, I’m sorry I startled you yesterday with the sudden announcement of my graduation.

Yesterday I was carefully reading everyone's comments and other member's Google+ updates the whole day.

I felt like I was always fortunate and blessed after reading your warm comments.

I was really happy to read all those comments which everyone left for me, each of them conveying their different feelings.

Also, the updates, emails and phone calls that all the members had left for me was heartwarming.

I never thought everyone would really come and express to me all their feelings in such a manner.

Thank you very much everyone.

Well then, I dont want to keep writing only serious things here. So, I will return to my usual blog from here onward.

Tomorrow I will go to the Handshake event, and will be pairing up with Yukko. I'm excited and looking forward to that.

Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu to all those people who will come tomorrow ｀・ω・´

I wonder how it will be tomorrow ☆

KU(・ω・ノ)ノ〜MI