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It's been announced that Idoling!!! members Yazawa Erika and Fonchi have decided to graduate from the group.

The pair are both first generation members who appeared on their debut program, 'Idoling!!!', back in October 2006. However, both girls wish to do more activities as talents, so they decided to graduate from the group. After a discussion with their agency, the duo is set to part ways with Idoling!!! at the end of December.

A graduation commemoration live will be held for Yazawa and Fonchi on December 23rd. Fuji TV ONE will be inviting 800 fans to this special free live and applications are currently available on Idoling!!!�s official site. Fans should apply to make sure they'll see this duo's final stage. If there are too many applications, then the winners will be chosen via lottery.

Source: natalie