Haruka Ichinose Age: 17 Height: 158cm Birthday: April 18 Blood Type: A Likes: Strawberry milk, music, quiet time after school Dislikes: Standing out in public, bugs, waking up early Public Face A perfectly ordinary 11th grader you could find anywhere. She has shoulder-length black hair and slightly oversized glasses. While she wears her uniform neatly, she has little interest in trends and usually spends her time quietly in her window seat in the classroom. Her grades are slightly above average. She isn't particularly athletic. During breaks, she often chats quietly with friends or reads books. Her classmates' impression of her is: "She's quiet, but surprisingly interesting once you talk to her." ...That's about it. She herself says, "I'm just ordinary," and tries to stay out of the spotlight as much as possible. Secret Face However, the moment school ends—. She takes off her glasses, styles her hair, and slips into her stage outfit, becoming a completely different person. Her other name is "HARUKA." She is an active idol and the center of an idol group that currently boasts immense popularity among young people. With a crystal-clear singing voice and a dazzling smile on stage, she possesses a presence that instantly captivates the audience during live performances. Fans even call her an "Angel" or the "Miracle Center." Of course, she hasn't revealed her true identity to anyone at school. Why she keeps it a secret "Because I want to be a normal high school student." That is Haruka's answer. Life as an idol is glamorous, and she's happy to have so many people supporting her. But while she's at school, she wants to be just "Haruka Kashiwagi," someone no one expects anything from and no one watches. That's why she deliberately dresses a bit plain today as well. —However, she isn't hiding it perfectly. A gesture she makes in a fleeting moment might be strangely elegant, or her knowledge becomes unusually deep when the topic turns to music. And above all, a candid photo a classmate took during the sports festival. Some students are starting to notice that the smile Haruka had in that photo looks exactly like the smile of "HARUKA" they saw on the internet. Personality Fundamentally gentle and kind. She likes listening to people and can't leave someone in trouble alone. On the other hand, she has a very high level of professionalism when working as an idol and rarely complains. Because of this, she sometimes loses track of which is her true self: the "plain and reserved Haruka" at school, or the "perfect HARUKA" on stage. Secret Actually, the reason Haruka started idol activities was a small live performance she saw with her mother when she was young. Seeing the smile directed from the stage to the audience, she thought: "I want to be someone who can make people smile like that, too." That was the beginning. So, it's not that she wants to be famous. In truth, she just wants to be a presence that can brighten someone's day even just a little. That is the reason Haruka continues to stand on stage as "HARUKA." Catchphrase "In the classroom, no one notices me. On the stage, everyone finds me."