Morning Musume’s Maria Makino flaunts black bikini in final photo book before exodus (opens original article in a new tab)

Maria Makino promoted her final photo book before departing from Morning Musume, revealing details about her graduation and future plans.

• Maria Makino promoted her final photo book before leaving Morning Musume
• Makino mentioned telling Nippon-Ham manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo and producer Tsunku♂ about her graduation
• Makino called her 12-year career in Morning Musume a 'dream' and promised to give her all at the graduation concert
• Makino joked about becoming the Pirate King but revealed she wants to pursue modeling