Yamamoto continued, "I'm sorry to announce this on the first day of the tour in October this year being the 8th year since I joined NMB48."
Furthermore, "I think this is the right time for me to leave NMB48.I hope the current members and new members will continue to fight for NMB48 and create a new NMB48."
Regarding the activity plan after graduation, Yamamoto revealed her determination to become a solo singer. "It has been my lifelong goal, I want to keep learning things and keep singing in front of you all."