Yui Nagase Declares Her Retirement Ichika Mats Exclusive May 2026

However, not all reactions were positive. A faction of hardcore "oshi" fans have declared they will "wait forever" for a return, despite Nagase explicitly stating that this is a retirement , not a hiatus .

She has described her current lifestyle as "dull and boring" compared to her previous career and has noted the difficulty of making close friends in her new city. Relationship with Ichika Matsumoto yui nagase declares her retirement ichika mats exclusive

: Together, they released a music video titled "Adult Children," which was funded through a crowdfunding campaign supported by their fans. However, not all reactions were positive

Ichika Mats, visibly moved during the exchange, offered a heartfelt tribute: "You paved the way for so many of us. Watching you work was like watching a masterclass. The industry will be quieter without you." Relationship with Ichika Matsumoto : Together, they released

Ichika Mats handles this revelation with grace. The questioning is pointed but never invasive. Mats asks the question every fan wants answered: "Is there someone else? A rival agency?" Nagase’s reply—"No, the rival is the mirror"—is already being quoted as the quote of the year.