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Former SKE48 member and media personality Suzuran Yamauchi (30) has revealed that she was the victim of a sudden assault by a stranger at Tokyo’s Shinagawa Station.
On 13 April, Yamauchi posted on her official X (formerly Twitter) account, sharing the shocking experience with her followers.
She wrote, “A man in a red check shirt, black backpack, and black glasses bumped into me, and then hit me.”
Visibly shaken, she added, “It was scary. I felt like crying. I wanted to report it to the police, but it all happened so fast, and now it feels difficult to do anything.”
Despite the frightening encounter, she expressed gratitude to those who supported her in the moment. “Thank you to everyone who reached out. I’m okay now,” she said, reassuring fans who were quick to flood her post with concern and encouragement.
Many replied with comments like, “Are you hurt?”, “That’s awful!”, and “I hope you’re really okay.”
Others encouraged her to still consider going to the police, noting that surveillance cameras inside the station might provide evidence.
In a heart-warming gesture, fellow former SKE48 member Jurina Matsui (28) responded with comforting words: “Are you alright? I want to give you a big hug. It’s okay to cry if you need to—please don’t force yourself to be strong. Rest if you can.”
Yamauchi replied gratefully: “Thanks for calling me. That helped me calm down. I’ll try walking on the side from now on.”
品川駅で赤チェックに黒いリュック背負った黒メガネの男の人
ぶつかってきた挙句、叩いてきた💦
お声がけ頂いた方々ありがとうございます、もう大丈夫です。
一瞬の事すぎて警察に言いたかったけど、もう難しいね。
怖かった、泣きそう。
Although no injuries were reported, the emotional impact clearly left a mark.
Fans continued sending warm messages throughout the day, many urging her to prioritise her safety and take steps if she ever felt unsafe again.
Some noted that it wasn’t just unfortunate—it was unacceptable. “That’s way too much. I can’t believe someone would do that,” one user wrote.
Others offered practical advice: “Even if it’s tough, maybe report it later. If it was in the station, there should be security footage.”
As of now, Yamauchi has not indicated whether she will follow up with police authorities, but her story serves as a reminder of the vulnerability public figures face even in ordinary settings.