Hi minna!

To all my Tobikko friends, we all know that before Inoo Kei's Birthday, there are news/ rumors that are spreading online and Japan's newspaper articles regarding to HSJ's Okamoto Keito,which is he is going to leave JUMP but not J&A. Possible reasons stated are: He's studying abroad; He's having a bad relationship with Yamada Ryosuke; lastly Bad Attitude.

But Last Night, at 10pm (JPT), thru Jweb video, JUMP already gave an important announcement. Honestly,few mins before 10pm and right after I saw that post from my Tobikko friend, I got so nervous because this may regards to what the issue came just this week..

And....YOKATTA! Here's what the vid all about...

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Keito: I, Okamoto Keito will study abroad in USA from September. It was a sudden report and I'm really sorry. Since the year entered, the feeling of wanting to look back at myself from scratch became very strong. I want to learn theater and music from square one. Also, I want to improve my language better than what I have now. I consulted with the members and the jimusho about this. My selfish feelings.. was accepted by everyone. Starting September, I will attend a school in New York, USA called 'The American Academy of Dramatic Arts'. In order to definitely show everyone my grown up appearance, I will do my very best to study and I want to come back to Hey! Say! JUMP without fail. (Yuto: Come back!, Yuya: Do your best!) I hope all of the fans will accept my selfishness. Please. /Keito bows then everyone bows/

Yabu: We are really sorry about the sudden announcement. We have accepted Keito's decision about studying abroad. Even if he'll study abroad, he will not withdraw from the group. (BOOM BUNSHUN) Once he comes back to Japan, Keito will come back to the group is also one of the reasons why we accepted it. Us also, about Keito studying abroad to truly develop himself as a human being and become reliable, we are expecting for him to come back so, please wait for Keito with us. Thank you for your consideration. /they bow/ Regarding the future activities, as it was announced the other day, the single that will be released on August 1, our program appearances for that will be done by 9 people. Also, for the concert tour this year that hasn't been announced yet, we will travel around with 8 people. Just a little more, we have a fun announcement so we want everyone to wait for just a little more for further details. From now on, please take care of Hey! Say! JUMP.

(jfc 06/23/18)

(source: Arioka Neko FB)

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*That's what the JUMP Said in their Jweb vid.
Furthermore, here are some details on Keito's decision in studying abroad...*

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Keito told JE he wanted to study abroad in March. He also discussed with the members. He went to NYC at the end of May to do an audition for the Academy and was accepted into the 2 year program. He is going to learn various things like dance, vocal training, etc.

(c) CeliaSee

(fbpost/source:brokefangirl)

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And...

Yeah! I feel so relieved after waiting for that important announcement from JUMP. It's actually earlier than I thought since all I know is the issue will be cleared by next week.At least, he will stay in JUMP and just study in Abroad. 💚😅

Gambare Keito Okamoto! Your Fans will patiently wait for your return and will hear and see you again performing in the stage with your electric/accoustic guitar and of course, with Hey! Say! JUMP!.💪

But let us watch you first in HK with JUMP live and performing during MUSIC DAY next month. And also,your PR of your latest single "Cosmic Human" for INOO KEI's Dorama "TOKIO ALIEN BROTHERS" (Sales will be on August 1,2018)😂

Viva 9's Soul!

That's all minna! Have a nice week!!!