AKB48 Team K member Nagao Mariya has announced her graduation from the group.

Nagao made the announcement on December 7 during a show at AKB48 Theater. She also reported her graduation via her Twitter account saying, "It's a positive graduation! Please continue to support me." The date of her graduation has not been decided at this time. 

Nagano passed the AKB48 Kenkyuusei audition in 2009. Not only is she an active member of AKB48, but she has also been modeling in fashion magazines.

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