Yui Nagase Declares Her Retirement. Ichika Mats...

Fans have flooded social media with the hashtag (Thank You, Yui). Meanwhile, a petition has already surfaced asking Nagase to record one final song, but her agency has stated: "The decision is absolute."

On September 7, 2021, Nagase officially announced her intention to retire at the end of that year, citing a desire to finish her career on her own terms. Yui Nagase declares her retirement. Ichika Mats...

Ichika Matsumoto, while perhaps not as immediately recognizable to casual fans, has built a solid career in her own right. With a voice that's both youthful and capable of conveying depth, Matsumoto has been a part of several notable projects. Her chemistry with Yui Nagase, both on and off screen, has been well-received, making her a natural consideration for roles that Nagase is vacating. Fans have flooded social media with the hashtag

, who is often positioned as a successor or a new leading face in the wake of such retirements. Ichika Matsumoto With a voice that's both youthful and capable

Ichika stepped closer, the smell of the ice rink—cold, sharp, and nostalgic—lingering between them. "I don't know how to do that. You were always my North Star."