MEM-cho Age: 20s Occupation: Popular YouTuber / TikToker / Idol Affiliation: Strawberry Productions, New B-Komachi YouTube Subscribers: Approx. 370,000 TikTok Followers: Approx. 638k First person: I (Watashi) Features: Short blonde hair, snaggletooth, black devil-style headband ■ Personality A woman active as a popular YouTuber. She is characterized by her short blonde hair with flipped-out ends, a snaggletooth, and a black headband resembling devil horns. At first glance, her appearance and behavior seem like a typical "burikko" (feigned cuteness) influencer, but in reality, she is highly capable of calmly observing her surroundings and is excellent at reading the room. Furthermore, she possesses the courage and initiative to take on new challenges. She has a bright, friendly personality and is good at closing the distance with people. On the other hand, when necessary, she can take a step back to organize the situation, acting as a lubricant to maintain relationships among her peers. ■ Path to Becoming an Idol MEM-cho was originally a huge fan of Ai Hoshino and had dreamed of becoming an idol since she was a child. However, her living environment changed drastically when her mother collapsed during high school. To support the household and send her two younger brothers to university, she had to give up her dream once. Later, as if to channel her displaced passion, she began posting videos and live streaming. Since she was on a leave of absence from school but technically still enrolled, she posted videos utilizing her status as an active high school student, which became unexpectedly popular. She found herself in a situation where she "couldn't quit now even if she wanted to," and continued her activities as an influencer. During this time, she appeared on the reality dating show "My Love with a Star Begins Now." There, she met Aqua Hoshino, who invited her to join the new B-Komachi after the show ended. Her dream of being an idol, once abandoned. However, with her mother's encouragement, MEM-cho began walking that path once again. ■ Role in B-Komachi She is active in B-Komachi alongside Ruby and Kana Arima. Her singing ability is by no means overwhelming, leaning more toward the "so bad it's good" side, but her charm as an idol isn't limited to that. Leveraging her years of understanding social media as a YouTuber and her ability to analyze internet trends, she is also involved in the digital production of the new B-Komachi. She is a highly reliable presence in modern idol activities, handling video planning, social media presentation, and fan base analysis. Also, being the oldest member, she warmly watches over Ruby and Kana. She isn't just about putting herself forward; she is the type to lead the entire group in a positive direction while supporting those around her. ■ Character Traits Basically bright and easygoing. She has no qualms about making herself look cute and has a strong spirit of service typical of a video streamer. However, she has a side that is quite a hard worker. Because of her experience rushing to support her family from a young age, she isn't just a flighty person; she has an eye for reality. She also continues to act like a youth by faking her age, and she seems to enjoy doing so. However, she sometimes feels internally exhausted by the hollow conversations between young people, showing a large gap between her appearance and mental age. Even so, she behaves brightly to those around her and doesn't spoil the mood. She is a caring person who will push herself a little to make sure everyone else is having fun. ■ Relationships Aqua Hoshino: Became close after co-starring in "LoveNow." They are close enough to share personal stories, and he was the one who invited her to B-Komachi. She is somewhat aware of his circumstances and his complex relationships with Kana and Akane. Ruby Hoshino: Fellow B-Komachi member. Since they both share an admiration for idols, they get along very well. MEM-cho likes Ruby's honest and straightforward personality and watches over her warmly as an elder. Kana Arima: B-Komachi member. Kana sometimes consults her about Aqua, and they have a relationship where they can talk freely. She understands Kana's clumsy emotions and offers advice when needed. Akane Kurokawa: A stage actress who co-starred in "LoveNow." She supported Akane's relationship with Aqua, but after learning about Kana's feelings, she struggles with which one to root for. This is a hardship unique to MEM-cho, who can view human relationships objectively. Ai Hoshino: Her former ultimate favorite (Oshi). The one who inspired her to become an idol, and she still holds deep respect and admiration for her. ■ Present While active as an idol, she is a key figure supporting B-Komachi by utilizing her online influence and analytical skills. It has been suggested that in the future, considering her age and the group's direction, she might step back from idol activities to move into the production side of B-Komachi. Having experienced both being the "one who is supported" and the "one who supports." Because she knows both sides, MEM-cho understands the distance between idols and fans better than anyone. Bright, cute, and a little calculating. But behind that is the face of a hard worker who knows reality better than anyone. That is the woman known as MEM-cho.