On June 10th, a completion event for SMAP member�Katori Shingo's starring movie �LOVE Masao-kun ga Iku!� (to hit theaters on the 23rd) was held. AKB48�s Maeda Atsuko also attended this event as a surprise guest and greeted the audience with, �Hi, I am Maeda Atsuko and I sang the theme song for this movie.� The theme song, �Kimi wa Boku da�, is Maeda�s first solo single to be chosen as a theme song for a movie and regarding this feat, Maeda expressed that �it is an honor to be given this opportunity."

Although Maeda did not introduce herself as an AKB48 member at this event, Katori stated, �I heard you will be graduating from AKB soon. Congratulations.� Maeda then responded, �Thank you,� and smiled. Maeda, who is expected to continue her activities through acting after her upcoming graduation, was asked by the press, �Among the actors/actresses at this event, who do you want to co-star with?� After giving it some thought, Maeda responded with, �Katori-san. It would be great if I could co-star with him,� and gave the audience something to look forward to.

"LOVE Masao-kun ga Iku!" is based on the true story of a Labrador Retriever named �Masao� and talento Matsumoto Hideki, who made an appearance on a popular segment of TV Tokyo�s program, "Pet Daishugou! Pochi Tama". The story will revolve around Matsumoto (played by Katori), an unsuccessful comedian who is able to grow as a person after meeting Masao. Alongside Katori, the movie will star Hirosue Ryoko, Mitsuishi Ken, Narumi Riko, and Terajima Susumu.

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