[TEAM M] RIONA ~ The Ota Riona Thread

[Jul3]

Just one day after the last Team M gradution announcement:

Today, Ota Riona announced her graduation:

http://ameblo.jp/nmb48/entry-11371311206.html

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Good luck to Riona as she pursues her school career!

[Melchizadek]

Translation of graduation announcement taken from http://melosnomichi.blogspot.com/2012/10/nmb48-team-m-ota-riona-to-graduate.html:

I have an announcement for you.
I, Ota Riona, will graduate from NMB48.

Two years ago I passed NMB48 (the audition) as a 1st Generation member. My whole family was very happy.

I was also chosen for the Shonichi of the "Dareka no Tame ni" stage show on January 1st, but I could not get into Team N. As a 1st Generation Kenkyuusei, frustrated, I learned a lot of positions. I remember the time when all 1st Generation Kenkyuusei said "Let's all be promoted together". I was very happy when I was chosen as a Team M member in January this year.

I chose a high school in Osaka and came alone from Gifu to Osaka. Because I was working hard by myself, I was also worrying about balancing my studies, and three months ago I started to think about graduating.

My dream is to become a singer and actress. For now, I want to focus on my studies, make time to find myself once again, and then move towards my dream from scratch again.

I am really thankful that I was able to make a lot of precious experiences normal girls cannot make in my two years in NMB48. The 8 months I was able to be active in Team M were a lot of fun. Thank you really. I love NMB48.

Because I have not given up on my dream, I want to continue doing my best in my own pace from now on too.

Lastly, to the fans who have supported me, staff, all members: thank you for everything.

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HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY, RIONA!!!

My apartment must be dusty, because I got tears in my eyes while looking for a picture to post. I miss you, Riona. 

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Happy Sweet 16 Riona chan!

Hoping you have a great day with your family and friends,
and many are thinking of you!!!

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