Cleopatra’s Statement

Host : JKT48 is in turmoil. Cleopatra, one if the member we most paid attention to; suddenly stated that she’s quitting the Idol Group. What’s her reason for quitting ?
Narrator : JKT48 is in turmoil. One by one, the members started to leave the AKB48 sister group. After Neneng Rosediana aka Ochi quitting, Cleopatra’s is the next in line for quitting. It’s all started when she received a phone call from her Mom telling her that her brother is sick. Cleo was upset when one of the officials admonished her for receiving the call.
Cleopatra : It was when JKT48 is in a middle of a rehearsal for a pretty big event. My Mom then suddenly told me that my brother is in the hospital. It was then when one of the officials admonished me. I told that officials not to ever do that again since whenever I talked to my Mom, it was for something in importance. Not because I didn’t want to join the rehearsal whatsoever.
Cleopatra : But when we entered the briefing period, my choreographer advise me not to yell at the staffs like that again. The truth is, it wasn’t a yell. I just want the staffs to know what I said since the room was so crowded.
Narrator : The yelling incident is just the tip of the iceberg for the turmoil in JKT48. Since long, Cleo feels that the officials hate her for no apparent reason. Cleo that was predicted to be JKT48 leader is getting an opposition from the officials.
Cleopatra : Truth to be told, there’s a lot of oppression going on there. I came to the audition back then rather late. Since then, I don’t know why, there’s a lot of staffs who hates me while I myself really not sure whether I could join JKT48 or not. I’m number 13 at the audition and I got 2 stars and a circle on my number. I was told and explained that the 2 stars meant that I reserved the rights to be the leader and center.
Cleopatra : Back then, a staff told the members that she/he didn’t like me and if only I’m not Akimoto-sensei chosen one, he/she would definitely kicked me out of the group. And that was the defining moment when all the members thought that there’s no reason to befriend me since all the staffs hates me.
Narrator : Cleo’s quitting the group is obviously surprising. Since she was chosen as JKT48 member, she was known as a leading figure compared to the other members. She also one with so many fans.
Cleopatra : If you asked me whether I’m disappointed or not, I would say that I really am very disappointed. The reason I stayed here for a year is only for my fans. But this time I really am sorry if I quit since I can’t no longer bear to stay in JKT48.
Melody : It’s her own choice. There’s no reason one would quit if they have their drive and reason to stay here. But if she chose to have another career outside of JKT48, then go ahead. We support her decision.
Cleopatra : I hope JKT48 could continue their success even without me in there.

Well, in my own honest opinion, for us, fans, this is not the time for blame game. So allow me to entertain you with this 90’s piece I really loved when I’m still in high school. May peace be among us