Akiko please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayersin this difficult time.
The Japanese libero has left her club team Azeryol (Azerbaijan) and has returned to Japan due to family reasons.
Azerisport.com reports that her mother is seriously ill and Akiko wanted to be on her mother’s side as she recovers from an undisclosed illness.
Her club team fully understood her reason and both parties have mutually agreed to terminate her contract.
Family comes first no matter what.
May your mother have a safe and speedy recovery.
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