



Previously, it was reported that HKT48 members Eto Sayaka,�Komori Yui,�Sugamoto Yuko, Taniguchi Airi, and Nakanishi Ayaka have withdrawn from the group due to personal reasons.



Through her Google+ account, Sashihara Rino expressed, "The time we spent together was short. However, they had trusted me and talked to me about many things. Still, only they know their true feelings. I don't want to make any assumptions."



In addition, she declared, "The 5 of them are trying to move forward. For this reason, we have no time to be at a standstill."



Meanwhile, Team H captain Anai Chihiro commented, "Honestly, I was surprised. But the 5 of them have their own dreams, so I want to support them," and center Kodama Haruka stated, "The withdrawal of 5 members will bring a major impact upon HKT48."



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