Back in the day, the band bullied Hiro Bucky a lot. It wasn't very fun, and I really don't support it, but y'know, that's how it is...
The worst example of this was the firing scandal. They decided that Hiro was not a good guitarist, so they threatened to kick him out of the band, and all of this turned into the following wager: the band announced they were going to fire Hiro Bucky if they weren't sent us ONE THOUSAND petition letters against it.
Excuse my language, but this was FUCKED UP. Just incredibly cruel all around, both to Hiro and to the fans.
The texts ahead are translations of Hiro's blog post when all of this was announced (now deleted) and the poster the band put up on their OHP at the time advertising the "event".
If/when I track down a copy of the right Men's SPIDER magazine, I will also translate whatever article is in there.
Fired - It means that I will be dismissed.
blog post 2014-03-25 19:35:07
I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused you.
I, Hiro Bucky of Souiumono, received the message that I will be fired from Souiumono after the one-man quest at Shinjuku BLAZE on 24 August, 2014.
It's because of one very simple reason.
I'm not a good guitarist
you see.
It's really difficult and embarrassing to be in this industry, have it exposed to the whole of Japan in a magazine, and also the whole world on the Internet, and especially to have to announce it myself.
In bands like these, the people with the most skill will take the initiative and have the last say on things.
As a bad guitarist, I have no say in the matter, and I'm not allowed to decline any task no matter how unpleasant, and I'm not allowed to present my own thoughts on things.
Souiumono isn't just a group for fun, but a music group in its own right.
If I'm such a drag on the band, I'll only be a hinderance to its future growth.
So, I think it's only natural I'm being fired, and I think it's the right thing to do.
Last night, I told the other band members to just fire me without waiting for 24 August, but they all feverishly persuaded me to stay until then. I've reconsidered my position and decided to think about my current living environment, including my day job, my part-time job, and guitar lessons, and I'll be on stage at Shinjuku BLAZE on 24 August.
I can resign anytime.
I'm ready for it.
It's just that
I really don't want to die as the slug I am.
The profession of a bandman is in the business of chasing and showing dreams.
But the bandmen I like and respect all showed me the reality, not my dreams, by telling me "we helplessly watched the separation without being able to do anything" and "we tried our best, but it was no good".
Me too.
I want to be a man who can show reality, not just dreams.
I want people to know that all of this is not a dream, but it is reality.
I, Souiumono's Hiro Bucky, AKA Hirokazu Suzuki*,
once more,
I just want to play guitar and live my life, so
I'll try my best.
These days
This is just... messed up, right? Like, holy crap.
* He wrote his full name here: 鈴木裕和. It's rare for bandmen in these sorts of bands to give out their real names. Even when they do, they will usually only give one part of their real name, and they will very rarely give out the kanji for their name. Hiro is one exception to the "no real names" rule, actually, as these days he proudly goes by his real name, but even then he writes it in hiragana. Here he wrote his full legal name. My point is, he really was distraught and giving up.
It all started with the 3/24 issue of "Men's SPIDER" ・・・・
Hiro Bucky Rescue Plan was designed to save Hiro Bucky, who has been fired by a big-name producer.
(See the 3/24 issue of "Men's SPIDER" for details.)
There is only one way to stop Hiro Bucky from leaving.
We need 1,000 petitions from players by 8/24(sun) at Shinjuku BLAZE.
If the petition reaches 1000 letters, Hiro Bucky will be able to continue to work with Souiumono.
・・・・・・ But if the pleadings do not reach 1,000, then 、、、、、、
HIRO BUCKY IS OUT!!!!
Come on, everyone help him by sending postcards to the address below!!!! Let's get our beloved Hiro Bucky back!
The result will be announced at Shinjuku BLAZE on 8/24.
*Petitions are also accepted at live venues and in-store venues at any time.
*Maximum of one petition per person will be accepted.
[Send to] 2-3-2 Koenji-kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-8560, Japan
Lido Mens Spider Editorial Department "A Letter of Love to Hiro Bucky"
GL, Hiro Bucky, photo taken in January 2014. (Alive and well)
Artist from Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture. He is the guitarist of Souiumono, but also performs under the name KAZ as his own solo act.
He is also known as "Blue Devil," "Miracle Elder," and other street names, and has been praised by various media outlets.
In addition to his musical activities, he is well versed in the world of porn and adult entertainment, and is well-known to everyone in this field.
His unprecedented and sensitive way of life has influenced various scenes, and many audiences are fascinated by it.
His first person pronoun is "Waa," and his parents live in "Suzu-no-ya", a local gourmet restaurant serving tsuyu-yakisoba. The manager sincerely hopes that this photo will not become a portrait of his last will and testament. ・・・・・
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