That was really touching. Moa's message gets a lot of focus, but it's important to remember that the graduation has such an effect on the whole group. Now even Baby-chan has graduated.
This is the reason why Su-chan can evoke deep emotions to the lyrics "kao de waratte, kokoro de naide" whenever she performs that... Her whole Sakura Gakuin memories are driving it! 🥺 🦊
Nene-don doing her best to hold Saki Ooga together (& also Mariri, who spent this entire graduation ceremony in tears). Such a kindhearted caring girl Nene-don.
Mariri _did_ choose to leave the group, yes, but she still officially "graduated" (early) because it was her last year of elementary school -- Saki Ōga and Rinon got certificates during this ceremony too.
I just realized that Saki Ooga and Rinon are the only two SG members to be in the group with all three Babymetal members AND 2 of the Avengers. Pretty cool
Ahhh. I forgot about this. Thank you, Ookamino for commenting. Baby-Chan is no longer, but a strong young lady prepared to kick ass. Very proud. But I'll always think of her following Nenedon like a puppy and poor Nenedon busting her head on that damn couch!
I just Adore ooga saki. She's amazing. For me, she was one of the few that made Su to cry on stage. I am happy for ooga saki to be able to make her dream come true at such a young age. must have been such an inspiration for her to be able to do it. Ganbare Ooga Chan, or should I say baby chan. Goot ooganing
The whole graduation ceremony was at very least AWESOME. If the US could have graduations such as this. These young ladies that grow up as a family is simply heartfelt and so very touching. They should make a movie out of this and follow up with each ones lives and the growth of BABYMETAL.
Yeah. Moa already knew Babymetal had more shows already lined up, so she'd still see Su a few more times (they had no clue BM would continue to this day). Baby-chan, though, idolized Su probably more than Moa and would _not_ see her again except maybe occasionally at Sakura Gakuin live events.
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