NMB48 Suspends 2 More Members

NMB48 has 2 more members that have volunteered themselves for suspension. Team N members Yoshida Akari and Matsuda Shiori have both asked to be suspended for an unknown amount of time. Neither will participate in NMB's upcoming single, Yoshida is giving up her senbatsu position for the single. 



Both girls feel that their insecure feelings have been getting in the way of their activities as members, and that they should take time off to get their feelings in order. 


Yoshida and Matsuda both mention that they love and don't regret joining NMB48, but taking this time off will allow them to start fresh again when they return. 


There was no mention or rumors relating these girls to any scandals, but it seems odd that this announcement comes only a few days after kenkyuusei member Shimada Rena requested her suspension. 


Whatever the reason, I wish both girls wel and hope that they figure everything out during their time off. 


Yoshida Akari Official Statement
Matsuda Shiori Official Statement