On March 28th, former AKB48 member Masuda Yuka appeared in a shoe collection, 'ccilu collection 2013', at LaForet Museum Roppongi.

During the event, Masuda mentioned AKB48's upcoming '5th General Election'. Because she withdrew from the group due to a sleepover scandal, she had revealed on Twitter that she would not be participating in the election "in order to�draw the line." When asked about her intentions about participating in next year's election, she stated, "If there is an opportunity, I would definitely want to participate."

Like Masuda, Maeda Atsuko also declared via Twitter, "I won�t be appearing in the General Election. During that time in June, I will be overseas for filming. But I will be supporting everybody from the bottom of my heart." When Masuda heard about this through the reporters, she exclaimed, "Eh~ I didn't know!" She continued, "I was personally looking forward to Atsuko's appearance. But it can't be helped if she has work." She also gave a shout out to Maeda, saying, "I will continue to support Atsuko's individual activities."

On this day, Masuda wore a white dress with a red swim suit top underneath. Before appearing on stage, she showed her nervousness, saying, "I was told, 'Masuda-san, smile, smile'."

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Source & Photos: Oricon