Mai Shiraishi, 10-minute graduation speech in a pure white dress “Proud to be in Nogisaka 46” | ORICON NEWS

The graduation concert “NOGIZAKA46 Mai Shiraishi Graduation Concert ~ Always next you ~” by Nogizaka46 and Mai Shiraishi (28) was held live on the 28th. At the graduation ceremony, Shiraishi, who appeared in a long colored dress pure white with more prominent white skin, he held a microphone with both hands and gave a long speech for about 10 minutes to hold back tears and catch every word. Due to the influence of the new corona virus, the graduation performance scheduled to take place at the Tokyo Dome in May was given, and although with regret she said “I am very sorry not to be able to express my feelings directly”, “For 9 years Nogisaka 46 It was very funny and I’m glad I joined Nogisaka 46, “he told the members and fans on the other side of the screen. Below is the full text of the speech.

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This is Mai Shiraishi. Thanks to everyone who has seen this far today.

I had been thinking about what to talk about since I decided to graduate over and over again, but in the end I didn’t think of anything.

For me, the last nine years have been fun memories …

It was painful, unfortunate, sad, I hit the wall many times, I thought I was not fit for idols, and I thought I could not continue any more. ,
But at the time, there were a lot of favorite members around me, there were a lot of supportive fans, there were a lot of supportive staff, and there was all of you, so I’ll do my best until now. However, we all cheered on each other, we talked a lot to each other and said “Okay” and “Let’s do our best”, and we all support each other so that we can continue with Nogisaka 46 for 9 years. I did. thank you very much.

When the concert started like this today and the song was put on, I thought, “Oh, it’s only a few hours before I can stay at Nogizaka46”, and that made me feel very lonely, but in the end, thinking that I should do my best. with a smile …

Seeing the laughing faces of the members and people talking to each other and saying “Let’s do our best together”, I also want it to be the best live performance that I have ever had. I ran so far today, thinking that I should do my best because I thought that I should look ahead and take a big step instead of feeling lonely.

I really like live performances, and at first I wasn’t good at singing and dancing, and I was wondering if I could sing properly, and I was worried over and over again, but I saw it live. The wonderful scenery, the cheers from each and every one of the fans, and those voices saved me a lot and gave me energy. It’s fun to sing and dance, it’s so much fun to live, and I got a lot of power from everyone, so I thought I’d give you back with a good live performance.

So it’s a shame that the last concert was delivered and I can’t express my feelings directly, but I’m really grateful to everyone who is watching to the end in front of me.

I was a normal, normal person who couldn’t do anything, but it was thanks to the many fans that made me so great, and since I had a favorite member, I also overcame several things. It was done. I don’t know what to say, but I am very grateful and full of gratitude.

During the last 9 years, at Nogisaka 46, I have received a lot of love, I have created many wonderful memories and I think Mai Shiraishi could grow a time or two, so I will graduate from now on and be alone. Still, I am proud to be at Nogizaka46, and I would like to keep looking forward and keep going strong.

I’m really looking forward to Nogizaka46 from now on, and I want everyone to keep enjoying it, and when I’m having a difficult time, I want everyone to support each other, hold hands, and do the best they can. I would like to continue supporting Nogizaka46 and see many of my favorite Nogizaka46.

I have been at Nogisaka 46 for 9 years and it was a lot of fun, and I am glad I joined Nogisaka 46. It has been a long time until today, but after all I thought that Nogizaka was the best in the nine years until today.

I have many memories. Thanks to everyone who supported us for about 9 years.

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Shiraishi, nicknamed “Maiyan”, passed the Nogizaka46 1st generation members audition on August 21, 2011, the day after his 19th birthday. Since he made his CD debut with “Guru Guru Curtain” in February 2012, he has been selected for all singles and is the only member to continue to be selected as “Fukujin” in the first and second rows. Center (including Center W) is the sixth single. It is served 5 times, including the “Girls Rule”. Nogizaka46’s first exclusive magazine model, creating a new trend for “female-supported photo collections” that has surpassed the cumulative circulation of 500,000 copies, has pioneered the group for 9 years as an ace led and supported the group. After graduation, she plans to pursue a wide range of talent pursuits, primarily in the actress and model businesses.

According to the official announcement, the number of tickets sold for the graduation concert was 219,000 in Japan and 10,000 abroad (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Macao, China), totaling 229,000, and the estimated number of spectators was 687,000. . ..