I have something I would like to tell you.

I decided to stop my showbiz activities for a while, with playing the Akasaka Blitz solo-concert on December 23 for the last time -- for now.

I'm sorry for making a sudden notice.

It's not an easy decision. I took long serious deliberations.

Finally, I've sorted out my feelings and now I inform you of this.

On April 29, I could stand on the stage on Shibuya Koukaido as a solo singer, the place I had long been admiring.

The fans who've supported me might think I have still long way to go.

But I've been in showbiz world since I was a child,

and honestly, I feel I'm here just because I've been here.

Of course, I've been trying my best, but I find myself having no future prospects -- how I would like to be.

And I think it's hard to go ahead without hard resolution on my future.

In this showbiz world, it's impossible to go ahead just because I love to sing.

I need to have a strong will of myself.

There are fans who've been supporting me, and there are staffs who help me.

Because of that, I must not be unaware of a clear vision on what I aim to be.

I must be more confident in leading all of you to a wonderful place.

I might have been in too favorable surroundings.

Now I want to have a time to foster my heart -- to raise my sweet hope into a strong determination.

I'll leave a place where pampered me, where I've take as granted.

And I want to see several new worlds.

And when I get a determination, a hard confidence that I am a singer.

I'll be back.

You will find a new Ayami.

And. I have best mates. I heartily hope their dreams come true.

If there would be a guy who is up against the wall which I've hit,

I wanna be one who can say 'It's no problem. You can overcome!'

In order to be so, I shall face myself, and proceed forward.

I'll learn and absorb new things,

with the faith that I can send you better singing some time.

I've been given a lot of power from your warm cheers.

I love you.

Thank you for your support!!

Look forward to seeing new Muto Ayami!!

December 16, 2015

Muto Ayami