Woah woah woah. What?

It was just announced that Morning Musume 7th Generation member Kusumi Koharu would be graduating both MoMusume and Hello! Project.  While I’ve never been a huge fan of hers, she’s one of the most popular MoMusu girls, so I do believe I can safely say that not only I, but the majority of the H!P fan community are in shock right now.

According to Hello!Online, apparently Tsunku wanted her to be a soloist full-time, which is why he let her graduate in the first place.  But she had other plans.  Koharu will pursue a career in modeling.

God, sound familiar much?

I understand Koharu’s never been much of a singer (and really, neither has Erika), but she is gorgeous (much like Erika).  I’m sure she’ll make a fantastic model.

The only thing is, this was a legendary Morning Musume lineup.  These nine girls have been together for over two years and accomplished more (not sales-wise, but internationally and landmark-wise) than any other lineup in Morning Musume’s history.  I just… can’t fathom it changing, even if I have been secretly hoping Koharu would leave for years.

And now the biggest fear is the addition of another member.  Another thing I can’t fathom at this point.

I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.  D:

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Uhm… in other news, the Nine Smile setlist looks awesome, especially Sukiyaki, Joshi Kashimashi, and SONGS.  I just wish it wouldn’t have to end so depressingly.  D: