Former AKB48 member Itano Tomomi (22) held an event in celebration of her first album "S x W x A x G" at Kanagawa's Lazona Kawasaki Plaza on June 28. 

As part of her TBS TV show "Itano Paisen!!", her junior talent from the same agency, Kojima Ruriko (20) also appeared at the event dressed as a staff member. When Itano found Kojima, she laughed, "Oh gosh, Kojiruri is here!" Kojima said, "I have come to support Tomo senpai, who is now in 'artist mode'!"

Even though it was raining, Itano appeared before 6000 fans in a midriff-bearing outfit and performed "Fuini", "Crush" and "Girls Do" from the album. 

Furthermore, Itano will also begin her nationwide tour in August, marking 1 year since her graduation from AKB48. Even though she has performed at various events thus far, this would be her first time holding a paid concert. "This is the first time for me to hold a ticketed live. I wonder how it will be. Will there be fans?" even though Itano has her doubts, she also expressed her determination, "I will make it a concert that fans can get high and enjoy together".