Yoshiki's management agency reached an agreement with Shogakukan, a major Japanese publishing company. The details of the agreement were not disclosed in the headline, but such settlements in the entertainment industry typically involve disputes over rights, royalties, or contracts. Shogakukan and Yoshiki's agency clubbed together to resolve the matter, evidencing the importance of diplomatic solutions in the entertainment industry.

In Japan, agreements or settlements between entertainment agencies and publishing companies are important. As Japan is known for its rigid adherence to rules and contracts, an amicable resolution to disputes reflects positively on both parties. The respect for harmony and conflict avoidance is deeply embedded in Japanese culture.

In the US or EU, similar issues are commonly settled out of court to avoid the public spectacle that can come with a trial. However, the specifics of the settlement in such cases are often more openly discussed than in Japan.