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9 members of the popular girl groupannounced today that they would be graduating from the group sometime in the spring.During a theater performance on January 15th, the group revealed a new PV for "", a coupling track for the group's upcoming single "". After showing the PV for the first time, it was announced that the girls participating on the track,and, will all be graduating from the group.According to reports, the 9 girls leaving the group have been in talks about their graduation since the summer of 2012. SKE48 theater manager expanded on the news, expressing his regret over seeing them leave.," he stated.Many of the graduating members have cited focusing on their studies as being a deciding factor in their decision to leave the group.," Kasumi Ueno stated.Others have more personal stories behind their desire to move on and start the next chapter of their life.," Emiri Kobayashi commented on her graduation plans.The girls' graduation date will be announced at a later date.