text ; un: shiningstar

[finethanks]

Good afternoon, everyone. This is Eichi Tenshouin. I was hoping that I could seek out some advice from those of you willing to listen.

There seems to be a situation in which one of my friends reacts poorly to me in certain situations, and it's made public enough that it's impossible for me to ignore. For example, if a new commercial of mine is announced, this friend will immediately post something to social media that directly criticizes it without actually addressing me by name. Or, if I happen to post certain pictures of myself, the reaction is just as instant. I've looked into this, and I believe it's called "vagueing."

I have spoken to this friend, but each time it seems that things have been solved, the issue starts over once more without warning. I must be causing some ill feelings to inspire this sort of reaction, but it's all tied directly to my success. I wonder what to do...

This is the first time I'm using the network to post something on my own, so I hope that I've done so correctly. Thank you.

[For context, mid last month Eichi had a boost in popularity from a concert after his months of idol work and now is on the radio, TV, commercials, and etc instead of just indie gigs, so feel free to recognize him as an idol from his name if you'd like!]

Comments

[resound]

Don’t you think the timing could be a coincidence?
It seems a bit self-centered...
Always thinking it’s about you.
Maybe if your “friend” does have a problem
That kind of behavior is what’s inspiring it.

[ just some friendly perspective from a totally uninvolved party! @ him next time you little bitch. ]

[finethanks]

Ah, Shuu. It must be a free day, for you to reply so immediately.

I wonder if the timing can be called a coincidence when it happens so many times in a row. At that point, isn't it a pattern? I'd be relieved to hear it wasn't, however...

Though your comment also goes from "it's a coincidence" to "because you realize it, it's not a coincidence and it's your fault." Isn't that strange?

[demachi]

I don't know how to tell you this...

[finethanks]

Whatever it is, I'd like to hear it openly and honestly. Please, tell me.

text; un: illdoc

[zazen]

Do you believe it is simply because they wish they could share your success or that they don't want you to succeed?

[finethanks]

I'd like to believe that it's only the first, but I can't be sure, with how things continue on like this.

text, un: diablo

[thedarkbond]

do i need to lock you both in a closet until you can work something out~?

[he's helping]

[resound]

How are you expecting that to be a solution to anything

[ ... not that it matters to him!! ]

[finethanks]

I'm not sure how that would help, either...

[nobodylikeshim]

Sounds tough. 🙁 😖 😞

Do all idols have this problem?

Also! Your last concert was really, really amazing. Congratulations on it! ⭐️ 🌟 ✨

[finethanks]

Unfortunately, it seems as though it's common for arguments to occur anytime someone is in the spotlight. However, I suppose all I can say is that I wasn't expecting to have a situation quite like this come up.

Ah, but you were able to see it, too? Thank you very much!

[amodelidol]

sorry it's happening, but this might make things worst since you didn't mention them by name

um have they done anything else?

[finethanks]

Are you saying I should have mentioned his name? That seemed rather cruel to do, so I avoided it, but I'll admit that I'm not the most certain on how to approach something like this.

As for "something else," do you mean... other than these repeated posts? Well, they did argue with me directly over the phone multiple times and accuse me of things like being self-centered because I've been offered jobs.

[dollorous]

Perhaps you are simply so loathsome this friend of yours feels there is no other course of action.

[hi eichi guess who learned how to text]

[finethanks]

[Wow. He's being attacked on his own post?? He probably can guess who this is from whatever Shu's username is, but.]

Is that the first conclusion you jump to? That's unfortunate... I don't think I've been loathsome at all. I wonder why you'd think that?

text.

[gunshow]

Again?!

[finethanks]

[Oh no, he can picture Ryuu's sad eyes from the other side of the screen.]

Unfortunately... You haven't noticed it, Ryuu-kun?

We seem to continue to have this back and forth issue, so please don't think it reflects on your attempts to help. You were able to buy us some time of peace.

text | un: fantasma

[teaserving]

sounds like a petty bitch to me honestly
and that's on them not you

[finethanks]

[He'd be lying if he said aggressive comments like this didn't make him feel a little better. But, well.]

Do you think so? There are reasons for his irritation, but I don't believe they should be pointed at me. Still, this sort of thing happens.

If you do believe it's on them and not me, are you saying I should ignore them?

[accurately]

Ghost them.

[finethanks]

Both you and Wataru said similar things... Is that really the solution?

It's difficult for me to make friends, and I don't want to give it up so easily. I promised...

Ah, maybe I'm thinking too much like a child.

text

[catnapping_s]

"Vagueing" or not, it's too much effort to humor this person in some goose chase where you're the one who has to make them come out with their feelings. I suppose the question is, are they worth that kind of work to you?

[Maybe it's just because he's so used to having a childhood friend who says everything on his mind. That and Linhardt is not one to make that kind of effort unless he cares about someone... ]

[finethanks]

Is that a question?

I wouldn't bother with a post like this if they weren't worth it to me.

[restringing]

One of my bandmates told me about something like this
It's jealousy, isn't it?

[finethanks]

I suppose it's something like that... No, it must be that.

im sorry

[diamondfusion]

I forget you're a damn teenager, then you post shit like this.

Ditch them. You're a public figure and you don't have time for hangers-on and entertaining people who don't give a shit about you. They sound like a terrible "friend".

[finethanks]

For the record, the other person involved isn't a teenager. He's older than me, you know? Isn't it fine that I asked for advice?

I suppose my problem is that I believe he does care about me. Or, at least, I'd like to think so...

text. HOW I'M SCREAMING AT THIS ACCOUNT'S 2K+ INBOX

[gunshow]

[ wait, what? why is ryuu commenting again? ]

Everyone telling you to drop that friend obviously can't read, I guess.

LGDFMGLDM KOU I USE GMAIL TOO DELETE YOUR INBOX ONES

[finethanks]

Did Ryuu-kun finally snap? This is quite blunt, isn't it?

Ah, but you think I shouldn't, then? To be honest, I'd rather not...

text; un: kotodama

[spellspeak]

I can't possibly imagine why someone might react poorly to YOU.

[finethanks]

Do you still hold such hard feelings for me? I'm no longer a tyrant, you know.

text | un: stickysticky

[ninpos]

sounds like you need to corner them so they can't run and ask what's up!
obviously you don't wanna stop being friends with this person but if they keep doing this "vagueing" stuff it could be a hint that they just don't like you
or it could all just be you jumping to conclusions!

wow this network place really feels like it's just a way for people to vent

[finethanks]

To be honest, I wasn't sure what this network was designed for, but after hours of browsing back through the logs, doesn't it seem to be a place just for that?

Ah, but the suggestion of cornering them is a new one. It's a bit more forceful than I normally like, but...

text | un: ladyofthewind

[sheisthewind]

Tell them to stop being an asshole and that if they have a problem with you that they should come out and tell you.

[finethanks]

I'm not sure that I could manage such crude language... Though, I understand the core behind it. There are times when I've questioned just what it is that he hates me for, and I was met with irritation that I assumed he hated me. Isn't that odd?