Most of the idols who form the hundreds-strong ranks of the Sakamichi and 48 Group music groups soon disappear into obscurity after graduating. A mere handful carve out careers as fashion models, TV celebrities and tarento, and actors. Others go on to build careers in porn.
One way to mark a break from the "pure and innocent" idol world they previously inhabited is to up the ante in choosing acting roles, such as ones that involve (shock!) kissing -- or even sex scenes.
Former Nogizaka46 idol Marika Ito (伊藤万理華) is perhaps now trying her luck at pursuing this latter path.
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