[English Blog Translation] Ikoma Rina (2018. 01. 31)
For everyone who has been always cheering and supported me.
Like what you have seen in the Nogizaka46’s official website,
In terms regarding the Nogizaka’s 20th single,
Have finally decided to graduate from Nogizaka46.
The whole story behind the reason why I wanted to graduate is because,
This year, the same on the side where you go to school, that becoming a new member of the society (after turning 20), means you’ll be facing new challenges in life.
By the time that I’ve turned 20, As an adult I’ve been having thoughts and had been questioning myself regarding what are the right things to do in order to live by myself.
Specifically, When I think about the things that would happen after now, I find my current self very lacking and insufficient.
Plus, I’ve gotta reach higher for myself’s sake.
These aren’t the only things that I’m lacking in.
In some place and in some certain time, When i think about being in a state where I’ll able to take upon challenges again, This time I wanna be able to naturally come up with a conclusion.
They released the announcement today.
It was very sudden and unexpected, so my deep apologies for those who shocked and surprised about the sudden news.
For everyone who has always been supporting me,
Really, Thank you so much.
Probably people will say things like, “ It’s still too early ” or “ Don’t you still have a lot things left to do in Nogizaka? ” or something like that.
At the time when I was thinking about graduating, I sought a lot of advice from my family, friends and even my senpais from the world of show business.
Yes. I am certain that I still got a lot of things left to do in Nogizaka,
However, The Nogizaka46 now is in it’s strongest form.
That’s why I can fully entrust it to them assured with a relief and peace in mind.
The experiences I had in Nogizaka will always be my strength to stand up and will always be mine to keep, protected wherever I go.
I feel so honored to the point that I feel like I am very unworthy of such.
That why I want to hold this self assurance and be proud to take the next step.
Would you please help be my guide and be the ones to push my back?
I’ll probably talk and decide with the staff about the minor things, like my graduation day.
I’ll be probably spending my last days on Nogizaka to enjoy and have fun with everyone; fans, members and for the staffs also.
Please treat me well, I’m looking forward.
