*
Akari Takeuchi was not originally hired to train
as an idol for Hello! Project.
The staff were looking for a babysitter
for the younger members, and Maimi
Yajima said her cousin was good with kids....
Proof:
Maimi took this picture of Akari babysitting
Maria Makino, Sakura Oda, and Haruka Kudo!
*not fer reelz