Nogizaka46 member Yamashita Mizuki has announced her graduation from the group. 

In a blog entry entitled "Determination," Yamashita wrote, "I'm finally able to relax a little and live my life. I made a positive decision to walk hereon as one human being." After graduation, she plans to take a break for a little while to think about what she wants to do in the future. Her graduation is set for sometime this May. 

The last single Yamashita will participate in is the group's upcoming single (currently untitled) to drop on March 27. More details are coming soon so stay tuned!