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I think, I would consider ayu as an idol in her early career (pre-Ma era). Of course if the definition of idol (in Japan) = profession, then she wasn't really an idol even in her early days. At that time she has already begun controlling her career with a certain degree. I believe that being an idol in Japan, you just don't have the right/permission for that.
And.. Momoe Yamaguchi should be an idol as well (she sang, she acted in both dramas and movies)... Then somehow she started controlling her music career (like the type of music she wanna sing, etc), so was she an idol after that transition? Btw I consider her as the most legendary female artist in the Showa era.
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