Niigaki Risa (22) and Mitsui Aika (18) recently attended a small release event for the DVDs, "Hontoni Atta Kowai Hanashi 3D" and "Real Kakurenbo Final", on January 12th.

Now January 12th also happens to be Mitsui's birthday, so the star received a cake at the event along with the well-wishes of her fans. Mitsui revealed that she was really delighted about turning 18. She said, "Because I was 17, I wasn't able to work until late at night, and I had to miss out on various other things. Now I'm finally 18!"

Meanwhile, fellow member Niigaki commented on the upcoming graduation of their leader Takahashi Ai (24). She said, "It will be a big change for Morning Musume, but that doesn't have to be bad. I'd like to face forward while doing my best."

Source: Sanspo