"I'm shocked, but at the same time, I'm really proud of her," Matsumoto said. "Yui has always been someone who follows her heart, and if this is what she truly desires, then I wholeheartedly support her. We may not see her in the entertainment industry anymore, but I'm sure she'll find happiness and fulfillment in whatever she chooses to do next."
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