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In 2001, Aya Ueto starred in the drama "3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei." This long-running series follows the lives of students and teachers at a troubled high school. Ueto played the role of Sakura Nanami, a new student who struggles to fit in. The drama was a critical and commercial success, and Ueto's performance was praised for its realism and emotional depth.