However, it was not true that he made the statement, "It is all of you who are responsible for Sayaka Kakehashi's fall," referring to her accident last summer when she fell off the stage.
Upon discussion with SEIGO, we have decided to change the director starting from Midsummer National Tour 2023 scheduled to be held in July, as SEIGO has asked for his resignation in light of the misleading statements and the fact that some members had a different perception of his intentions.
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