Nogizaka46 member Suzuki Ayane has announced that she will graduate from the group on March 28.

On her official blog, Suzuki wrote, "Graduating had been in the corner of my mind for a long, long time. I was sad about leaving Nogizaka46, so I pretended not to notice it." She continued, "But I think I relied on everyone's kindness too much. Right now, I feel lonely, and I am a weak person who needs someone. That's why I decided to graduate now, when I still have the strength to hope for a future." 

Suzuki also revealed that she will not be participating in the group's 32nd single (currently untitled) that's slated for release on March 22. "There's only about one month left until graduation, so there's not much time, but I will do my best to repay everyone. I will continue to love Nogizaka46," she stated.