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TWICE's Momo Delighted by Gift from LE SSERAFIM's Sakura

TOKYO, Jan 09 (News On Japan) - TWICE's Momo ecstatic after receiving a gift from LE SSERAFIM's Sakura.

Momo of the nine-member girl group TWICE updated her Instagram on the 8th, sharing a photo of herself wearing a cat-eared knit hat, a present from Sakura of the five-member girl group LE SSERAFIM. Momo expressed her joy over the "gift" from Sakura.

In her post, Momo wrote, "This hat is too cute," showcasing the cat-eared knit hat adorned with a satin ribbon knitted by Sakura.

This post by Momo comes after fellow TWICE members Mina and Sana had also posted photos of themselves wearing hats that appeared to be gifts from Sakura on January 1st and January 2nd, respectively. These interactions have drawn attention to the cross-group friendships that seem to be forming.

Momo's post has received a flood of comments from fans, with reactions such as "It suits you perfectly," "The matching hats of MISAMO (TWICE's Japanese unit) are too cute," "The collaboration we've all been waiting for," and "Sakura is so skillful." The enthusiastic response highlights the strong connection between the members of the two popular girl groups

Source: MDPR

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