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Mei Yoneme is a main character in Love Live! Superstar!!, first appearing as a first-year student at Yuigaoka Girls' High School before advancing to her second year. She is a second-generation member of the school idol group Liella! and also belongs to the sub-unit CatChu!. Her designated image color is rouge.
Mei has a slim build with red hair typically tied into a side bun and blue eyes. Her birthday is October 29, making her a Scorpio, and she stands 155 centimeters tall with A型 blood type. She has poor eyesight, which causes her to squint slightly; this physical trait has led others to mistakenly perceive her expression as intimidating or scary. This misconception began in her childhood, when she was often mischaracterized as a delinquent or frightening by her peers because of her eyes. This experience negatively affected her self-perception and contributed to her shy and guarded nature.
Despite her outward appearance, Mei is deeply passionate about school idols. She has been a devoted fan for a long time, collecting albums and merchandise of legendary school idol groups as well as Liella! themselves. She initially enrolled at Yuigaoka Girls' High School with the intention of simply watching Liella! from a distance as a fan, never planning to join the group herself because she believed she did not suit the role of a school idol. Mei keeps her adoration a secret out of fear of being judged by others, and she becomes easily embarrassed when anyone calls her cute or mentions school idols in front of her. In social situations, she often speaks to strangers in an abrasive or sarcastic tone, which further reinforces others mistaken impression of her as frightening.
Mei has been close friends with Shiki Wakana since middle school, and Shiki is the one person who truly understands her. Throughout their time in middle school, the two were the only members of their science club, and this bond continued into high school. Shiki plays a crucial role in Mei's story, as she is aware of Mei's hidden dream and gently pushes her to confront her feelings. After Mei hesitates to pursue school idols, Shiki takes the bold step of trying out for Liella! herself, hoping to motivate Mei. Eventually, with encouragement from the other members and after realizing that Shiki also shares her interest, Mei accepts her own passion and joins Liella! alongside her friend. This decision marks a significant turning point in her development.
After joining the group, Mei slowly begins to come out of her shell. She becomes more comfortable being herself around her new friends and learns to express her love for school idols without shame. Her tone of speaking, once dry and sarcastic, becomes much calmer and softer when she performs on stage. As her confidence grows, she also takes on more responsibility within the group. Mei is a capable pianist, a talent she uses to help compose music for Liella! alongside fellow member Ren Hazuki. She also shares a strong sense of camaraderie with the other first-year members and, due to her deep knowledge of school idol history and culture, finds a kindred spirit in the older member Tang Keke, who is equally enthusiastic. Following the graduation of Chisato Arashi, Mei assumes the role of president of the School Idol Club, demonstrating her evolution from a hesitant and secretive fan into a confident and committed leader.
In terms of other notable traits and preferences, Mei is an excellent runner, with sprinting listed as her special skill. Her favorite foods include blueberries, soufflés, and parfaits. She loves animals, particularly cats and ferrets, and her hobby is collecting cat merchandise and watching videos of cats. The phrase she likes is isshōkenmei, which means to do one's very best or to try extremely hard.
Mei has a slim build with red hair typically tied into a side bun and blue eyes. Her birthday is October 29, making her a Scorpio, and she stands 155 centimeters tall with A型 blood type. She has poor eyesight, which causes her to squint slightly; this physical trait has led others to mistakenly perceive her expression as intimidating or scary. This misconception began in her childhood, when she was often mischaracterized as a delinquent or frightening by her peers because of her eyes. This experience negatively affected her self-perception and contributed to her shy and guarded nature.
Despite her outward appearance, Mei is deeply passionate about school idols. She has been a devoted fan for a long time, collecting albums and merchandise of legendary school idol groups as well as Liella! themselves. She initially enrolled at Yuigaoka Girls' High School with the intention of simply watching Liella! from a distance as a fan, never planning to join the group herself because she believed she did not suit the role of a school idol. Mei keeps her adoration a secret out of fear of being judged by others, and she becomes easily embarrassed when anyone calls her cute or mentions school idols in front of her. In social situations, she often speaks to strangers in an abrasive or sarcastic tone, which further reinforces others mistaken impression of her as frightening.
Mei has been close friends with Shiki Wakana since middle school, and Shiki is the one person who truly understands her. Throughout their time in middle school, the two were the only members of their science club, and this bond continued into high school. Shiki plays a crucial role in Mei's story, as she is aware of Mei's hidden dream and gently pushes her to confront her feelings. After Mei hesitates to pursue school idols, Shiki takes the bold step of trying out for Liella! herself, hoping to motivate Mei. Eventually, with encouragement from the other members and after realizing that Shiki also shares her interest, Mei accepts her own passion and joins Liella! alongside her friend. This decision marks a significant turning point in her development.
After joining the group, Mei slowly begins to come out of her shell. She becomes more comfortable being herself around her new friends and learns to express her love for school idols without shame. Her tone of speaking, once dry and sarcastic, becomes much calmer and softer when she performs on stage. As her confidence grows, she also takes on more responsibility within the group. Mei is a capable pianist, a talent she uses to help compose music for Liella! alongside fellow member Ren Hazuki. She also shares a strong sense of camaraderie with the other first-year members and, due to her deep knowledge of school idol history and culture, finds a kindred spirit in the older member Tang Keke, who is equally enthusiastic. Following the graduation of Chisato Arashi, Mei assumes the role of president of the School Idol Club, demonstrating her evolution from a hesitant and secretive fan into a confident and committed leader.
In terms of other notable traits and preferences, Mei is an excellent runner, with sprinting listed as her special skill. Her favorite foods include blueberries, soufflés, and parfaits. She loves animals, particularly cats and ferrets, and her hobby is collecting cat merchandise and watching videos of cats. The phrase she likes is isshōkenmei, which means to do one's very best or to try extremely hard.