Former AKB48 member and manicurist Sato Natsuki has announced that she is pregnant with her third child.

On her Instagram account, Sato announced, "At this time, I have been blessed with my third child. 2022 is starting to look a lot more busy, so I am already looking forward to it."

She added, "Maternity life... I don't think I have the time to enjoy it, but I hope to get through it with no regrets. Please continue to support me." 

Sato joined AKB48 as a second-generation member in 2003. After graduating in 2012, she has been running a nail salon in Tokyo. In February of 2017, she announced her marriage. She then had her first son in March of 2018, then her second son in October of 2020.

Congratulations!