A video comment by producer Tsunku stated that the girls - Ayaka Wada (15), Yuka Maeda (14), Kanon Fukuda (14), and Saki Ogawa (13) - have been training with the aim of making a major-label debut. Now that the goal seems within reach, he has decided to elevate them from Egg status.
The announcement was apparently a surprise to the four girls. When Tsunku went on to say, "I will now name the official members of S/mileage," it seemed to the group and the audience that the lineup was changing. However, Tsunku announced all four of their names, and together they wept with joy.
S/mileage released their third indie single, "Suki-chan," that same day. Until now, their three singles and two DVDs have had limited availability, but Tsunku said that all of their releases will be available in general stores starting December 2. In addition, they will hold a commemorative event on December 7 at Tower Records in Shibuya. A similar event is planned for December 5 in Osaka.
Starting in March 2010, S/mileage will launch a joint tour with solo artist Erina Mano (18). They will hold five concerts on three dates - NHK Osaka Hall on March 14, Aichi Kinro Kaikan on March 21, and Shibuya's C.C. Lemon Hall on April 3
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