On December 2nd, 2017, Nogizaka46 member Shiraishi Mai attended the '10th Oricon Yearly "Book Book" Ranking 2017' held in Tokyo.
Shiraishi Mai 'Passport [パ ス ポ ー ト]' second solo photobook released February 7 has sold 228,783 copies [the counting period from 21 November 2016 ~ 19 November 2017] and earned the first in the photobook category. 'Passport' broke sales records since 2008 and became the highest selling solo female photobook in history.
Coming in a black dress, Shiraishi who received the award trophy commented, "I still can not believe that I can receive this amazing award, I'm so glad I did not expect it at all."
Maiyan continued, "I am grateful that I can achieve this award thanks to the support of those around me."
When asked for future expectations, Mai Shiraishi replied, "I want to challenge a lot of things, Oricon also has a musical warning, so I will try hard and hope someday Nogizaka46 can also receive the award."