Re-blogged from my personal blog.

"Finally, Takahashi Ai successfully graduated from Morning Musume (and Hello! Project). I am so thankful that I have met Twitter and Facebook because I got to get the updated news from those who went to the concert. Just like what happened with Korean Music Wave 2011 that was held here in Malaysia last week. It's a blessing for us who couldn't make it though we wanted to see it so badly. So, shouldn't I be thankful when I know I couldn't even go to Japan right now and see the concert for myself?

So today, I am so grateful to Yuda25 who got updated news from her friend who went to the concert himself (or is it herself?). This "Yoppa" is a big fan of Ai-chan (Takahashi Ai) and Yuda tweeted that he was crying hard and she was worried - besides the silence and no updates from any of those concert-goers.

News from otaku-s that there were lots of popular idols and celebrities came to watch Ai-chan's graduation and they're seated in the VVIP seats (of course).

Names like: Sanma Akashiya, Yanagihara Kanako; (former Morning Musume members) Fujimoto Miki ♥, Maki Goto, Yoshizawa Hitomi ♥, Nozomi Tsuji, Kamei Eri ♥, Ogawa Makoto ♥; few Eggs; (S/mileage members) Fukuda Kanon, Tamura (?), Maeda Yuuka ♥; Mano Erina (though she came late but it's better late than never right?); Kikkawa Yuu, Katou Noriko, Asada Miyoko, Tenryu Genichiro, Teruhide Takahashi, Matsumura Kunihiro, Satoda Mai; (Possible's members) Okada Robin Shoko, Goto Yuki; PERFUME and AKB48's Rino Sashihara.

[RANDOM] Those with ♥ are my favorite too but Ai-chan is my most favorite! ^ ^ / Bagus betul ameblo ni, gambar-gambar yang diorang post semua takde fungsi klik-kanan hmmm~ I felt relieved when they say Aika was there too. Yes, I understand that not many likes her (me too, her voice is a lil' bit annoying) but she IS a member of Morning Musume and she'd injured her ankle. Please be a little bit kinder for Ai-chan~

I think it's around 6 o'clock (Malaysia GMT), the final setlist of songs begin. Ai-chan was said to be crying so hard before that. The concert too was nicknamed "The End & The Beginning" because just yesterday, four fresh new (10th gen) members added to the group, and today the most talented capable leader graduated. It's a really huge changes.

Thank God Tsunku didn't asked if Gaki-san would want to graduate along with her best friend Ai-chan...






p/s: IDK when she wore that dress for this concert. I just randomly picked it. Kudos to LIVEDOOR for the pics.
At around 7.30 pm, after the Encore, Takahashi Ai's Graduation Ceremony took place. (Nippon) Budokan was full with yellow lightstick because it was Ai-chan's color. This is Ai-chan's messages, as interpreted roughly by fans.


Mitsui Aika who is still recovering from her ankle's injury was brought to the stage, followed by the 10th gen members before they begin sending their farewell messages.



Kudou: The memory of you giving me a ton of sweets in the dressing room during a H!P concert still remains.
Suzuki: I was lost about what I should say, so I'll talk about my favourite story. When I first joined, you immediately asked me to exchange email addresses. You were a person I saw on TV before so I was the most nervous. Later, when you change your email address, please tell me.
Sayashi: Back when I first joined, we went shopping together and you held my hand. I was super happy.
Ikuta: During the spring tour, I was worried about my dancing and you listened to my worries. Thank you for taking me to Shibuya and Shinokubo. The bulgogi was delicious.
Fukumura: When I joined, there were two instances when I thought, "This can't be true." First was the 10th gen audition and the other is Takahashi-san's graduation. When it was decided that I would join Morning Musume, Takahashi-san cried together with me. Takahashi-san's tears are my treasure.
Mitsui: I'm so glad to be able to stand on the same stage as Ai-chan after such a long time. I am truly happy to be standing here with everyone today. I really love Ai-chan's expressions!
Tanaka: We sang together, and even in H!P we were given difficult songs. As rivals, we matured together. There were times when I didn't want to see the members, and when I was rebellious and built a wall around myself. But Ai-chan just talked to me normally. Back then, I wanted to say "Thank you!"
Michishige: Thank you for being so kind to Sayu. Precisely because it was Ai-chan, that this warm, "at home" atmosphere with the fans was created. Gaki-san and the Rokkies will work hard. Please take Sayu to Shinokubo too~
Niigaki: Ai-chan, congratulations on your graduation! Ten years ago, we joined Morning Musume, and I've watched you closely since then. Ai-chan prioritizes everyone else over herself. From tomorrow on, please put yourself first, ok? Because we were together for 10 years, there are a lot of various emotions. But to me, it was a wonderful time. Thank you for all your hard work these 10 years!

After the triple encore, Takahashi appears on stage: "Even though today is a weekday, you all gathered here for me. I feel so lucky because of everyone. I think I'll be able to do my best from now on. Please continue to support Morning Musume too! I love you, everyone!"

Takahashi exits.

To think that Ai-chan wished that she will not cry, she did, I guess that would be thanks to her beloved MoMusu members for crying so much during the message exchange session. Haishh~ I can't wait to watch the whole concert but I am afraid that I will cry again.

Every single Graduation Concerts that I watched (online) never failed to make me cry. Haishh~~~ yabai~!

FIN.

Oh!! And congratulation for the previous sub-leader! Niigaki Risa (Gaki-san) for advancing to become leader of Morning Musume, and also Hello! Project. Please do take good care of yourself now and make sure TakaGaki will last forever! Don't skip your guys' random trips to Korea too ^ ^

And to Sayumin (Michishige Sayumi), OMEDETO for becoming the sub-leader. Whoa~ Suggoi neh! Be cute as always and please don't pick your eyebrows when you're feeling depressed with those new kids. All the best in future Morning Musume!

And to Takahashi Ai, you are always be my number 1 ^ ^

Don't you think that f(x)'s Victoria resembles a little like Ai-chan? That was why I like Vic-shi. They shared almost similar personality: flexible, learnt gymnastic/acrobatics before, cute, funny, witty, leadership, big round eyes, big smile, good dancer, nice hair, and others. Haha. Can I be as pretty as them? *flapping my small eyelashes* "

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