On August 17, the group premiered the music video of their debut single "Aittakata – Gustong Makita". While their debut extended play "Aitakatta" was released on September 14, the single was released on September 28. On October 5, MNL48 were announced as one of the participants for "Himig Handog 2018". The group interpreted the song "Dalawang Pag-ibig Niya" alongside "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids" alumni Krystal Brimner and Sheena Belarmino. On October 26, MNL48 premiered their second music video "Talulot ng Sakura". On November 7, 18 days before the official release of the second single, trainee Sheccaniah Faith Baler planned to resign from the group since she completed her duties in the group's debut. On November 25, the group premiered the music video of their second single "Pag-ibig Fortune Cookie" the same day they performed the said single on another "Handshake Event" held on Movie Stars Cafe. On December 12, 2018, trainee Edralyn Tocop left, leaving nine trainees remaining.