What If You Could Produce an Idol?: Unexpected Revelations from a Candid Idol Talk

“Is this the first time revealing that info!? Are you sure?”

Rui Takanashi from #BaBaBaBambi makes her debut in the latest issue of FRIDAY!

A self-proclaimed idol otaku, Rui attended over 100 live shows a year as a student while studying at the prestigious Nara Women’s University. But instead of pursuing a traditional career path, she chose to become an idol herself—overcoming her struggles with dancing through sheer determination.

Kotori Takanashi makes her first appearance in FRIDAY! Check it out here!

To celebrate her first FRIDAY feature, we’re bringing you a special idol talk from her “Rui’s Room” series on Zeroichi TV, featuring her close friend, NANIMONO’s Purin Nemigishi!

 

Kotori Takanashi: Today’s talk theme is “What if we hadn’t become idols?”

Nemigishi: Since I know you’re a science major, I’m really curious about your answer!

Kotori: I graduated from university before becoming an idol, but just a few months before joining #BababaBambi, I was actually job hunting. Since I was a chemistry student, I probably would have ended up as an office worker like everyone else around me.

Nemigishi: What kind of job were you looking for?

Kotori: I liked talking even back then, so I considered sales-related jobs. I also thought about working for a company that deals with innovative textiles. Some of my friends got jobs in companies making women’s underwear or skin-friendly fabrics, so I thought it would be nice to work in that field too.

Nemigishi: If someone as cute as you came in as a salesperson, everyone would definitely buy from you!

Kotori: VIP customer alert! (laughs) What about you, Purin?

Nemigishi: I’m still a university student, studying at a business school.

Kotori: Wait, is this the first time you’re sharing that info!? Is it okay?

Nemigishi: Yeah, it’s fine! (laughs) I originally went to university because I wanted to become an event organizer to help revitalize my hometown. Since I come from the countryside, I always had a strong desire to bring more energy to my local community.

Takanashi: Local love♡ That’s so wonderful. I also love my hometown. I can totally picture you there, Purin-chan…

Nemigishi: I can also imagine you as a salesperson, Rui-chan. A career woman. You would totally rock a suit.

Takanashi: Really? Wouldn’t I just look like I’m in KidZania? (laughs) But I’m glad I became an idol. Thank you for being an idol.

Nemigishi: Thank you too.

Nemigishi Purin showers Takanashi Rui with praise, calling her cute! Takanashi’s digital photo book “Tsubasa ga Nakutemo” is now available! A must-check for Nemigishi’s fans as well!