From Sanspo.com:



BURIGURI'S TOMMY AND LEADER OKUDA MARRY

Vocalist of popular unit "The Brilliant Green," Tommy (28, real name Kawase Tomoko) legally married band leader and bassist Okuda Shunsake (32) on Nov 22, and this was reported by their management office on Nov 21. The announcement of Matsui Ryo's (31) [the guitarist] marriage in July of this year was also announced. Though BuriGuri is now in the middle of solo projects, the three of them are great friends, and now they are all married. [picture]

Tommy, a tremendously popular leader in young girls' fashion, had an electrifying wedding. Her husband is fellow band member Okuda Shunsuke. This great couple wed on Nov 22. Their marriage registration was completed by a representative in the city ward office.

Tommy wrote a message through the management office. "I am now married. But this isn't a very unexpected circumstance. Because I've always felt that I would want to get married when I was 28, this feels very natural for me. From now on, I want to wholeheartedly follow my emotions on my musical activity." Okuda also wrote this message: "The three of us have always discussed things together. Our fortunes said that all of us would have a good year with a lot of good things happening to us."

According to the management office, from the time that the two of them debuted in Heisei year 9 (1998) , their talent was instantly recognizable. At first, they were just musical partners, but apparently gradually they fell in love. They say that they began thinking about getting married this year, and started living together. On Nov 14, they told the staff, "we want to get married."

The ceremony, reception, and honeymoon haven't yet been decided, but Tommy said, "I'd like to win the lottery." [not sure about this trans...?]

On the other hand, Matsui married jewelry designer A-san (30) on July 29th of this year. They were introduced 2 years ago, and had the chance to began an acquaintance when he ordered some of A-san's designs. "Because we wanted a fixed date, we decided that that day was good to be legally married," he said.

Because the three of them have been involved in solo activities, rumors of them breaking up have been circulating. Though their marriages have increased these rumors and future activies are uncertain, their management office has clearly said "they are not going to break up." The three of them have also said, "From now, we'll be able to make great music for everyone to listen to."




I don't know how good of an idea it is to marry your own band member. That always seems to lead to bad things. But who knows.

Good night.