



As we reported, Maeda Atsuko's last performance as an AKB48 member at the AKB48 Theater in Akihabara ended not too long ago. However, a numerous amount of fans who weren't able to get a ticket for the performance have been gathering around the theater since long before the actual performance and were hoping to catch a glimpse of Maeda in public despite the canceled parade.



The police and the theater's security had a lot of trouble keeping the people away from the street and the entrance, since they excitedly approached every large car that was entering the theater's proximity with the hope that some of the members - or even Maeda herself - could be inside one of them. The security kept on telling the fans that every member was already inside the theater and that there hasty actions would be futile.



However, 30 minutes after the performance, Maeda really made a surprise appearance at the balcony of the theater with a megaphone and thanked all of them for their support. The now over 500 fans became ecstatic, waved their hands and shouted her name in response. She has only been up there for around two minutes, but the excitement of her fans already reached its climax. Before disappearing again, she called out to them, "Please be safe on your way home!"



Of course the 500 fans didn't just dissolve after her surprise appearance on the balcony and the security continued to have their hands full urging them to go back home. Many fans simply ignored them and continued to cheer for their idol.



You can get a glimpse of the atmosphere during Maeda's appearance on the balcony below!







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Sources & Pictures: Nikkan Sports, Mantan Web, Iza, Model Press