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Magazine model HIROMI revealed her homosexuality in her latest photoshoot, surprising "Happie nuts" readers with her sudden confession.

In the April edition of the fashion magazine "Happie Nuts," which was published on February 17th, HIROMI admitted that she is attracted to members of the same sex and is currently dating another fashion model by the name of AURA. Although the model is well-known for her boyish looks and androgynous style, her confession came as a shock to many - especially because it was published among semi-nude pictures of HIROMI and her lover.

HIROMI has long kept her attraction to women a secret, but decided to announce it publicly through the magazine and her official blog when she began to feel sad about hiding her true self from others. "The moment I spoke about it, all the painful feelings I had had until then just disappeared in an instant, and I felt free," said the model in her message to her fans. "There's still a lot of strong prejudice towards homosexuality left in Japan, but there is no shape, no colors, no rules to love."

Fans of HIROMI were openly supportive of her bold announcement, leaving positive comments such as,�"I'll yell at anyone who is prejudiced towards homosexuals for Hiromi-chan and Aura-chan," "You're both so beautiful," and "I love you the way you are, Hiromi-chan."

Source: Model Press

Image: HIROMI's official blog