Shinoda Mariko of popular idol group AKB48 will make her first appearance in January’s Monday 9PM timeslot in the Fuji TV drama, “Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshietekureta.” This will be her first time to be a regular on a drama. Shinoda will be portraying a college classmate of Toda Erika’s and Miura Haruma’s characters. Her character dated Miura’s character in the past and now she is their wedding planner. Shinoda said, “I’m glad I’ll be portraying the role of Todo Sayaka who is of the same generation. I want to sincerely take this role on.”