It's been announced that Tsubaki Factory member Asakura Kiki will graduate from the group as well as Hello! Project in spring of next year. 

Asakura has been studying about animals on her own time, but hopes to attend an animal college in April of 2023 to further her studies. She decided to graduate as she "didn't want to cause trouble to the group," but hopes to carry out a solo career. Her graduation date will be announced at a later date. 

Asakura became a Hello Pro trainee in October of 2014. She was selected as a member of Tsubaki Factory when it was formed in April of 2015.