Reborn Japan for entertainment

Chapter 735 Graduation is not the end, but the starting point
Maeda Atsuko's words were like a thunderbolt, piercing the sky and directly hitting Sakamoto Kiyoshi's heart.

He frowned unavoidably, and his expression gradually became serious.

"This...does Akimoto-san know about it?"

"Well, I talked to Teacher Qiuyuan a few months ago about graduation..."

"So early?!" Kiyoshi Sakamoto opened his eyes slightly, as if he was a little surprised that Atsuko Maeda wanted to graduate a long time ago.

After all, AKB at this time has just become the overlord of the idol world, and at least there is still a long period of time at its peak.

As the ACE of AKB, actually want to graduate at this time? !
Sakamoto Kiyoshi was a little puzzled. . .

However, seeing the tired look on the girl's face and the weakness in her tone, he probably thought of the reason.

In his memory, in 2010, AKB's No.16 single "Ponytail and Hairband" was the work that they really began to enter the eyes of the general public in Japan.

Whether it is in the MV of this work or in various performances during the promotional period, Atsuko Maeda exudes an unparalleled radiance. The so-called "full power" period is accompanied by golden ponytails and hair rings The selection of 16 players can be said to be the best memory of akb.

However, as the exposure rate increases, it is accompanied by the busyness of the upper-ranking members.

From 10 years to 12 years, I'm afraid it was the busiest two years in Maeda's life.

Moving to SMA gave her more film and television resources.This is of great help to her on the actress route.

However, it is inevitable that the workload will increase exponentially.

After all, even if she has moved, she is still the ACE standing in the center of AKB, and she is still obliged to participate in AKB-related activities.

Therefore, her busy work schedule puts her in a state of being crazily squeezed out of her energy all the time.

When her vitality was drained little by little, Atsuko Maeda's complexion became worse and worse. Before she finally announced her graduation, her entire complexion was so poor that even makeup could hardly cover it up.

In addition, she considered other people in AKB, and she didn't want her brilliance and high popularity to hinder the progress and development of the younger generations.

At the same time, I also want to chase my dream of being an actress.

Perhaps, this is why, a few months ago, she had the idea of ​​wanting to graduate. . .

From this point of view, Atsuko Maeda's graduation may already be an inevitable reality. . .

Thinking of this, Sakamoto Kiyoshi did not ask her why she graduated, but asked directly:

"What did Akimoto-san say?"

Of course, AKB's affairs are still decided by Yasushi Akimoto.

Even though today's AKB is no longer just Yasushi Akimoto's voice, as a producer, he still has a huge right to speak.

The girl leaned on the soft sofa, with her hands on her lap, her tone was flat, "He has no objection to my graduation, but... asked me to stay for a few more months, and let him prepare before announcing graduation..."

"That is to say, the deadline of these few months has come...then when are you going to announce your graduation?"

"Well... Teacher Qiuyuan and I have discussed it, and we plan to make this news public at the concert at the end of the month."

In the girl's tone, there was a hint of relief that she was about to leave AKB.

"Well, I see." After finishing speaking, Sakamoto paused, and then said to Atsuko Maeda in a very strong tone: "Don't worry about doing it! The company and I will always stand behind you and support you of!"

"Thank you, Sakamoto-san..."

After A-chan left, Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who was sitting on the sofa, did not return to work again, but fell into deep thought. . .

Ah-chan's graduation made him think of one of the characteristics of the neon idol girl group: the graduation system.

AKB's graduation system was borrowed from the earliest Morning Musume group, but under Yasushi Akimoto's own improvement, it became a school of its own.

You are beautiful, there will always be someone more beautiful than you.You are young, and there will always be someone younger than you.

Today's Korean and even Asian girl groups are all homogenized. This homogenization is doomed to a girl group's lifespan will not last long, and the day when the freshness is lost is the day of Flop.

But AKB48 is different.

Strictly speaking, this girl group is fundamentally different from other girl groups today.

Because, through this girl group, Yasushi Akimoto sells the idol concept of a cultivating system, which is a process in which girls sweat, dream in their hearts, and keep moving forward.

It can also be said that the AKB group is the starting point of a dream for many girls.

Through this platform, everyone can give full play to their own strengths, find what they are best at, and with the advantage of age, through the AKB platform, they can accumulate popularity and actual combat experience before flying solo.So as to realize their dreams, such as voice actors, radio actors, graphic models, hosts, singers, actors.

It can be said that graduation is not the end, but a new starting point. . .

What's more, the existence of the graduation system is also a thing that has more advantages than disadvantages for the group.

After all, there are only so many people in the selection of members for a single.

There are only so many resources in the village, and the elderly cannot push newcomers until they retire.

Then when the popularity of the old man reaches the end, the idol will no longer be fresh, and the popularity will start to stagnate or even regress.

Then, it is better for the old man to graduate and make way for the newcomer.

When the core members graduate one by one, and the group can still maintain a certain amount of fans and attention, newcomers will be introduced to fill the vacated positions, so as to achieve a new generation and allow the group to continue to be popular.

The back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves, if the front waves don't get out early, they will definitely be shot to death on the beach!
Therefore, graduation is a better choice for the future of Atsuko Maeda, or the future of AKB.

. . . . . .

A week later.

On March 2012, 3, AKB's Fudo ACE, Atsuko Maeda, who served as the center most times, announced at the "Business Liaison. 頼むぞ, Minister Katayama! in Saitama Super Arena" concert held at Saitama Super Arena. News of my graduation from AKB25!
This news even caused an otaku at the scene to pull out a utility knife, trying to redeem Maeda Atsuko's decision by killing himself.

Of course, that's impossible. . .

"I, Atsuko Maeda, am graduating from AKB!"

This simple sentence, not only Maeda Atsuko herself, but also the AKB members present, and even the tens of thousands of audience members, deeply felt the reluctance contained in this sentence.

Maeda Atsuko became the first girl group leader of AKB48, the big TOP who graduated!

At the same time, she is also the first member of God Seven to announce her graduation!

Suddenly, Atsuko Maeda's graduation announcement caused an uproar!

(End of this chapter)