The producer and character designer for Konami’s Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side and LovePlus dating simulators resigned from the company yesterday.

“Now that I have thought about the possibilities, I believe I’ve made the best choice. I will continue making games that I hope will be worthy of your appreciation,” Akari Uchida, the senior producer, wrote about his choice, “So I’d be very grateful if you all continued to support me, and continue to offer critique. Your input is at the heart of my work.” He continued, “When I think back to everything I wanted to do, free of any restraints, I feel a sense of excitement and anxiety. I’d like to make something [new], so when that time comes, please lend me your strength. Let’s make a ruckus!”

Mino Taro, the character designer, wrote on Twitter, “I have a lot of memories of and appreciation for all my work at Konami. However, in the midst of my career as a game creator, I found myself thinking and worrying about much. There were things I couldn’t do at Konami, challenges I couldn’t tackle while I was there, and I’ve come to my decision because I feel this is my last opportunity to do the things I haven’t been able to do with Konami.” Mino Taro states that he will henceforth work under the name Minoboshi Tarou.

(Thanks, Games Talk.)