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- ↑ "BRIGHT official website" (in Japanese). Rhythm Zone. 2009-05-23. Archived from the original on 2008-07-05. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
- ↑ "BRIGHT official website Profile" (in Japanese). Rhythm Zone. 2009-05-23. Archived from the original on 2008-04-10. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
- ↑ "BRIGHT to disband after live tour in May".
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