From when my graduation was announced, I began to love Morning Musume more and more. Gaki-san, Sayu, Reina, Aika, Fuku-chan, Ikuta, Sayashi, Zukki: Thank you for following such an undependable leader. Gaki-san, I'm sorry for graduating first [and leaving you behind*].

Kudou: The memory of you giving me a ton of sweets in the dressing room during a H!P concert still remains.

Suzuki: I was lost about what I should say, so I'll talk about my favourite story. When I first joined, you immediately asked me to exchange email addresses. You were a person I saw on TV before so I was the most nervous. Later, when you change your email address, please tell me.

Sayashi: Back when I first joined, we went shopping together and you held my hand. I was super happy.

Ikuta: During the spring tour, I was worried about my dancing and you listened to my worries. Thank you for taking me to Shibuya and Shinokubo. The bulgogi was delicious.

Fukumura: When I joined, there were two instances when I thought, "This can't be true." First was the 10th gen audition and the other is Takahashi-san's graduation. When it was decided that I would join Morning Musume, Takahashi-san cried together with me. Takahashi-san's tears are my treasure.

Mitsui: I'm so glad to be able to stand on the same stage as Ai-chan after such a long time. I am truly happy to be standing here with everyone today. I really love Ai-chan's expressions!

Tanaka: We sang together, and even in H!P we were given difficult songs. As rivals, we matured together. There were times when I didn't want to see the members, and when I was rebellious and built a wall around myself. But Ai-chan just talked to me normally. Back then, I wanted to say "Thank you!"

Michishige: Thank you for being so kind to Sayu. Precisely because it was Ai-chan, that this warm, "at home" atmosphere with the fans was created. Gaki-san and the Rokkies will work hard. Please take Sayu to Shinokubo too~

Niigaki: Ai-chan, congratulations on your graduation! Ten years ago, we joined Morning Musume, and I've watched you closely since then. Ai-chan prioritizes everyone else over herself. From tomorrow on, please put yourself first, ok? Because we were together for 10 years, there are a lot of various emotions. But to me, it was a wonderful time. Thank you for all your hard work these 10 years!

"Even though today is a weekday, you all gathered here for me. I feel so lucky because of everyone. I think I'll be able to do my best from now on. Please continue to support Morning Musume too! I love you, everyone!" Takahashi exits.