#RIP Uruha

[toesucker416]

This arc has been putting me to sleep for the past 5 chapters and now Hokazono just ran up and shoved an airhorn in my ear and said "WAKE UP, DUMBASS! SAMURA IS THE TRAITOR AND URUHA IS DEAD! AND YOUR GOAT IS NEXT!" Hakuri stocks have been on a fucking roller coaster, Yogurt have finally reconvened in hell (killed a few too many people on the Kamunabi's dime), and we're finally starting to get some actual perspective on the Hishaku.

Who are you, Genichi Twojo? What devious acts have you committed? Does Yura really want the Shinuchi, or does he just want you dead?

[artofvisualshock]

Messages from the GazettE to the fans (Google translations)

〈 RUKI 〉

At the end, he said, "I want the GazettE to be forever." I think what he meant by "forever" was that he hoped that the amazing scenes he saw from the stage in 2023 would continue forever.

The scenes he saw with his fans, the happy faces of his fans, and the scenes where we all sang together were treasures that could not be replaced by anything else, and I think he hoped that moment would continue forever.

I remember him saying that he wanted to perform live soon.

Even now that he's grown up, he was a kind and passionate man who can honestly say, "Even if something bad happens, it's the most fun when we get together like this and laugh with the band members."

I loved that honesty.

This year was no different, and every year on our birthdays we would jokingly tell each other to take care of our health.

The band will never be a four-man band.

No matter what anyone says.

Because you're the only bassist we have.

Because I believe that my soul is always beside me to the right.

I'm sure everyone can feel it, even if they can't see it.

The proof that Reita has built up in the GazettE so far will not disappear and will definitely live on.

I believe that, so I will continue to sing beside him so that his soul can be right beside me.

I will not become the GazettE that Reita hates.

I don't want to make him sad.

Although all humans live in a finite life, I believe that souls never disappear.

Reita's soul, the members, myself, and the fans.

I want to continue to perform live shows that make all the people who loved me want to come back to the stage forever, even after they have become souls.

So it is only with each and every one of our fans that we can create the scenery that we hoped he would be eternal.

That's why I want him to stay by my side and be there, unchanged from now on.

He should look at me and smile, and think, "He was the best guy!", rather than looking at me with a sad face.

We are more determined than ever to protect this band.

We will make Reita's wish for eternity come true.

So, Reita, rest assured that you can come to every live show from heaven.

Your seat will always be there.

You're going to be super busy from now on.

I'll contact you again when the schedule is decided.

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<Uruha>

To all the fans who have supported REITA up until now.

I think he was a huge support for everyone, and for me.

I myself have not been able to accept and realize the fact that he is no longer here and that we can no longer stand on stage together.

There may be many things that I will come to understand little by little from now on.

However, if I continue to be drowning in sadness, I will not be able to make his wish for eternity come true, and I strongly feel that now is the time for me to have the strength to look forward and move forward.

I also think that the path we walked together until now was irreplaceable for him, and I think it will continue to live in the hearts of everyone and myself.

He gave us so much, and we walked together for so long, and he is still and will always be our best friend.

Please treasure all the words, memories, and love he left behind in your heart.

REITA will continue to exist and live in everyone's hearts.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported and cheered on the GazettE REITA.

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〈 Aoi 〉

For a long time, the members and a small staff have been working on various projects, saying "this and that," but writing this letter was the last thing I wanted to do.

There have been moments when I felt like giving up on my dreams.

Every time, we talked about it again and again, sometimes pushing each other, and pulling the members' arms so that they wouldn't give up.

Because we were such a band, the GazettE has been able to keep moving forward without stopping.

REITA, you're not the one who wishes for eternity, you're the one who connects eternity.

I can't say something clever like "I'll take care of you."

I wanted to make more music with you, and see more scenery together.

Every scenery is wonderful because we see it with the five of us, surrounded by our fans.

I don't know why, but it's so painful that I can't make it happen even though I have so many things I want to say.

When I get there, I'm going to start with a big lecture. I know it's lonely because we're gone so suddenly, but please take a rest until then.

I have a few more things to do here.

Thank you for walking this long road with me. Rest in peace.

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〈 Kai 〉

For me, REITA is an immeasurably big presence, saved by his many words and sounds, the mood maker for the band, and all I remember are really fun things, and above all, the sight of him shining on stage.

He is the best partner and the only one in the rhythm section.

That has never changed, and will never change in the future.

I want to continue carrying his feelings and continue with the GazettE with even greater resolve.

Finally, to all the fans and people involved who have supported us for the past 22 years.

Thank you very much.

And from now on, our feelings will remain the same and we would like to continue running as a group of five, so please continue to support us.

REITA

Thank you for all your hard work.

With the same feelings, we will continue to protect the GazettE together with our many friends... I promise.

There are many friends out there who don't want your 22 years to go to waste, and they are waiting for you.

You must come to our shows too!

Let's have some good sake again.

[hwashitape]

"Kumeyuri."

[chrissielaruku]

It took me a few days to think clearly . My biggest nightmare happened one of my favorite musicians died . I couldn’t even imagine that it could ever happen so soon . For me who’s an gazette fan since 2012 it’s unbelievable to know that only his soul will be with them from now on . It hits so damn hard . I can say I’m proud to be an gazette fan and I’m proud of us all for supporting us and I’m thankful for the band for giving us strength too .

I love you all a lot .

Let’s remember Reita for who he was and keeping his dream alive . Let’s support Gazette even more . ❤️

[iluvvkoo]

Uruha and Aoi having fun together.

[kanade-howl]

Solo puedo decir que no hay dia en el que no te extrañe... pero también no hay dia en que pueda dejar de quererte... hoy se cumple un mes más desde que ya no estas aquí... y realmente te echo de menos... en este mes también, se cumplen 16 años desde el día en el que te conocí... realmente estoy feliz de averte conocido... porque gracias a ti conocí a los demás chicos de The Gazette, han sido una parte importante en mi vida todo este tiempo.

Te extraño mucho...

En memoria de Reita El Bajista Eterno 🤍❤️‍🩹

[chocolatepiethings]

Man, Hakuri is gonna feel soo much guilt over this

[eephemeris]

im in love with him already omg

[vtuberconfessions]

out of all the people i feel sorry for in this current controversy is Soju, a prominent Rushia/Mikeneko clipper

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[rad-is-more]

tfw your boys are smack dab in the middle of a two page spread photo so Kai and Aoi got SQUISHED

[bloodymiso]

chat i have a zhongli scenario coming soon i promise🙏🙏

[vampprince-sono]

Wow I didn’t think this post would age poorly so quickly 😭😭😭

GazettE international tour when?? 👀

[ultfreakme]

RIP Uruha's ponytail, I will miss you dearly ❤😭💕

[rock-in-peace-reita]

REITA’s neck injury

https://x.com/uruha_gazette__/status/1647419516228620288

uruha_gazette__: At the time, an amp head weighing about 20kg fell on his head because he was sleeping in the back of a moving equipment truck, but he’s someone with a zombie-like life force so he somehow managed to survive. There’s so much to make fun of…

gazette05reita: My old neck injury is hurting. It’s from an incident many years ago when some equipment fell on my head ☠️

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The incident:

These tweets refer to an incident that happened pretty early on in the band’s career. The roadie who was driving the equipment van fell asleep at the wheel. The van swerved and hit the guard rail on the side of the road.

Reita was sleeping in the back of the equipment van for some reason. When the van collided with the rail, the amp head (an Ampeg SVT-2 PRO) fell on top of Reita’s head. That amp head actually weighs closer to 30kg, not 20kg.

Kai was in the passenger’s seat when this all happened. When the van started to swerve, he looked over and noticed the roadie was asleep. He was like “Oi! Wait…” but it was too late. Kai ended up grabbing the steering wheel, which is why the van probably just scraped alongside the railing instead of something worse happening.

They pulled over, and Uruha yelled in the back to see if Reita was okay. All he heard back was a weak “yeah…” That’s when they realized Reita was hurt. Uruha ended up driving him to the hospital.

Reita had to be taken to a hospital in Saitama because of where they were. When they were moving Reita into the ER on the stretcher, he wanted to look cool and gave a thumbs up like in the Terminator.

Uruha called Reita’s family to let them know what happened. He even offered to drive to Kanagawa to pick them up and take them to the hospital, but his family came on their own.

Reita ended up having to wear a foam neck brace for a while (including during lives). He had this plan to suddenly, dramatically rip it off during a live once he was better. When he actually took it off on stage, no one noticed. It just kinda fell to the ground and rolled away. He got embarrassed, so he kicked it off the stage and pretended like nothing happened.

[entenoi]

Uruha looking out of the window and seeing his crew of bodyguards ripped to shreds on those chairs must be really heartbreaking for him. He spent three years of his life with these guys. You can see it in his eyes, that solemn expression.

[hwashitape]

by Talos this can't be happening

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