It's been announced that Nogizaka46 member Seimiya Rei will graduate from the group. 

Seimiya joined Nogizaka46 as a fourth generation member in November of 2018. After five and a half years in the group, Seimiya will graduate in mid-July after concluding all promotional activities for their latest single "Chance wa Byodo."

On her blog, Seimiya commented, "At the turning point of 20 years old, I made the resolve to challenge myself in a new world. I had made up my mind long ago that I would graduate." She continued, "It is my wish for all of us fourth generation members to get together on the last day! Since I made that wish, I might be able to do something with the people I love!"