Sunday, September 18, 2005

Daishi

Tis Rei, once more. And omg! DBJ has been updated three times this month?! Amazing... *bear with me, I'm in a writing mood, I think...*

For those that follow/don't follow the Daishi of Psycho le Cemu arrest and following events, a recap:
31/3/05 - Daishi arrested for stimulent use in Tokyo city-wide drug sweep
2/6/05 - Tour dates for Daishi's solo career and PLC are postponed
3/6/05 - Drug identified as speed; Daishi denies charges against him, a urine sample is submitted and it confirms his use; release of USA tour dvd is halted and Nippon Crown apoligizes for Daishi's actions
4/6/05 - Yura-sama writes on Daishi's position
5/6/05 - Rest of members make response/apology as well
10/8/05 - Dropped status with Nippon Crown and Sweet-Heart

13/9/05 - "Daishi Admits to Drug Use
News websites in Japan report of his confession at a recent court date.

Man of Rock Band, Admits to Use of Stimulants at First Trial Hearing

Accused of violation of the Stimulant Control Law (and use), vocalist of the rock group "Psycho le Cemu" defendant Kajinaga Daishi's (29) first trial hearing was held on September 12th at Yokohama District Court (Judge Fukami Reiko).

Completely admitting to prosecution facts, defendant Kajinaga answered questions, "The drugs were bought from a foreigner in Tokyo��Shibuya for 20,000 yen [around $200], and injected at hotel(s) in Shibuya ward."

Explaining his motive, defendant Kajinaga admitted to using the stimulant repeatedly saying that, "I turned to drugs due to troubles and weak feelings within the band." and [also] saying that, "I began to use the drugs around 17 ~ 18 years of age, but stopped when when I was 20, although around a year and a half ago I started using them again."

(Yomiuri Shinbun) - Updated September 12, 9:49 p.m.

"Psycho" Vocal, Admits to Facts by Prosecution.

Accused of violation of the Stimulant Control Law (and use), vocalist of visual kei band "Psycho le Cemu" DAISHI, on the first hearing on the 12th at Yokohama Distric Court (Judge Fukami Reiko), defendant Kajinaga Daishi (29) admits to facts by the prosecution. Defendant Kajinaga, who has had a sudden, intense weight gain, said with a frail voice, "Due to mental anxiety I used drugs to escape. For the sake of my fellow friends and fans that I've troubled, I want to return to singing." Though it has been revealed that in a discussion with his lawyer he said, "I want to commit suicide." According to the indictment in the middle of May, the stimulants were purchased on the streets of Tokyo Shibuya and were used within the metropolitan area as well as Fukuoka prefecture and so on. The next scheduled appearance will conclude the trial hearing.

(Nikkan Sports) Updated on September 13, 9:47 a.m"

A tiny little outline on what Speed is:

• Less pure form of Crystal Methamphttamines
  
• Meth created in 1919 by Japanese chemist A. Ogata
  
• Became wide-spread in Japan after WWII
  
• Is now highly taboo in Japan even though it is a great source of income
  
• Shooting meth causes greater highs and severe wear on teeth
  
• Smoking meth is also bad for teeth but also damages the LUNGS (which are important for vocalists - but he injected so no worries there :/ )
  
• Amphetamines affect the nervous system
  
• High euphoria
  
• Synapses slow so user feels little to no pain
  
• Increases mental alert-ness and concentration
  
• Decreased appetite - WEIGHT LOSS
  
• Because of slower response to pain - Increased ability to WORK OUT AND THEREFORE LOOSE WEIGHT
  
• Physical withdrawl side effects aren't as pronounced
  
• More mental than physical
  
• Meth and meth-withdrawl CAN lead to DEATH
  

-as I said, small... just the gist of what really applies to this case

(opinionated from here...)Daishi's had a (personal) problem with his weight since he started PLC. The thing is, no one else seemed to have a problem with his figure. Granted that he could have toned his arms a bit, he was not over-weight; it was all in his head. Meth users don't experience as great of an appetite while on the drug and it allows the user to have greater stamenia. Daishi, who at that point had already lost a considerable amount of weight, could contine to 'perfect' his apperance. Illegal drugs to loose weight is rather low.

He also expressed 'weak feeling within the band.' If that's the case.. Aya, Seek, Lida, and Yura-sama seem rather tight as they stick together after Daishi's arrest.. which would mean the weak feelings were toward or within him, not the group as a whole. Daishi used speed as an escape.. from the stress, the other members, himself, et cetera. If there were that many problems within the band that Daishi needed to run to illegal drugs, then maybe the members (Daishi) need to address some deeper issues. If the stress levels were too great for him, there is NO shame in cutting back activity or dropping the group. The irony there would be PLC AND the solo project that he started just before his arrest. Evidently stress wasn't that great or the stress was to start a solo project. Not everyone has a side thing, he didn't need one either is it was to put him over the edge.

Daishi desiring to commit SUICIDE is not only selfish it's about as low as someone in that position can get. People do look up to him, despite his current situation. He still has fans to whom he's currently putting through hell. Killing himself would be absolutly uncalled for; it's the scapegoat way out of things. While people most likely have a soured opinion of him, he won't earn back any respect by ending his own life.

Personally, I still have a hard time believing that DAISHI was on something as HARD as methampetimes. While I'm fine with low key drugs such as weed, I draw the line around crack-cocane, meth, et cetera...
I believe that one reason as to why there's such a problem with believing Daishi to be on meth would be his personal image within PLC. He's always come off as the cute little boy. That standard is not only stressful at 29 and 30 years of age but it's tiring after a time. By using a harder drug, it's like he wanted to say that he's not all that innocent and that he's more than just some sute smiling face. I mean, Aya's going for more of the tom-boy/girl look within PLC and outside of the group he's evidently not a transvestite. In the Beautiful World photobook and in Boys be Ambitious Daishi drops his PLC guise for more of a 'manly' visage. He dug his own hole by coming off at the KAWAII member of the band; it was his choice and he could have easliy enough ended one way of how people viewed him or he could have cut down on the flashy-ness of his attire.

Although what Daishi did was ABSOLUTELY wrong, I still believe that he deserves support. It's hard.. to go through withdrawl with no-one there as encouragement. If that happens, then Daishi really will hill himself. If he goes back to PLC (which I shall get to in a moment) the music will probably not be the same at all (so if you weren't a fan before, you might want to check them out then). If he decided to simply go solo or join a new group... then yes, new/different sound.
Aya, Lida, Seek, and Yura-sama have expressed no desire to have Daishi back as a vocalish for PLC. On top of that, they all seem rather engrossed and involved in their side projects. Seek's birthday was this past 14 September and on that day he was made an official member of Isabelle. If PLC does regroup it won't be with Seek as it's hard to be an official member of two different groups. Whatever happens to the members of PLC and their careers, I think them all worth listening to. Each member is unique and so their sound would be rather distinct... as in they won't all sound the same. Who knows what'll all happen.

On the note of vocalists... Moi dix Mois is still without one. 'Mois dix Mois itself will continue their avtivity as before,' my erse. No one's heard from them since April.

Sorry about the long post.. No, I'm not sorry. But please, what do you all think about the situation?

PLC info from: Jmusic Europa and Super Cosplay Band
Meth info from: Wikipedia^_^
Random MdM quote: Midi:Nette

Later loves! and have a stellar day
with love, Rei chan

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