NMB48 & AKB48 member Watanabe Miyuki has announced her graduation from the groups.�

This announcement was made on April 13 during NMB48's performance at their theater. Watanabe, better known as 'Mirukii', has been a part of NMB48 since 2010.�

On the group's official blog, Mirukii wrote, "Thank you for allowing me to stand on this stage for five and a half years. I was very happy to spend these wonderful days. Many members from my generation have graduated, and when I look at the group, my juniors are shining so bright. I want to leave NMB48 to the next generation."��

She continued, "There isn't much time until graduation, but I will do my best for NMB48. I have so many memories in NMB48. I can't be grateful enough. Please�continue to support them." Mirukii's graduation date has not been determined yet.�

During this performance, it was also announced that Yamamoto Sayaka would resign from her concurrent position in AKB48.

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