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Description
Emma Verde, a third-year student at Nijigasaki High School, hails from Switzerland's Italian-speaking region—Ticino or Grisons—evident in her Italian surname "Verde" (meaning "green") and her frequent use of words like "Buono." As the eldest of nine siblings, she maintains close ties with her eight younger brothers and sisters through video letters and weekly webcam calls, though homesickness lingers as a persistent challenge. She channels this longing into pursuing her dream of becoming a school idol.
Her passion for idols sparked during a snowstorm in Switzerland, where a televised performance captivated her while she was stranded alone overnight. This moment drove her to study Japanese and relocate to Japan, initially attending Y.G. International Academy before transferring to Nijigasaki. There, she shares a dorm with Karin Asaka, whose reliable morning assistance anchors their close friendship.
Gentle, easygoing, and nurturing, Emma strives to uplift others and spark smiles, yet she often internalizes worries to avoid burdening friends and battles nervousness. Her love for nature fuels hobbies like woodland walks, river play, and marathon sunbathing sessions lasting up to seven hours. She also quilts, watches travel shows—especially hot spring tours—and enjoys supermarket ingredient hunts, though cooking solo proves tricky. Her pet goat, Neve, is a cherished companion.
Standing 166 cm tall, Emma sports auburn hair in two low braids, light blue eyes, and freckles dusting her nose, with measurements of 92-61-88 cm. She adores food, particularly bread crusts and the fluffiness of Japanese bread, nearly winning a dumpling-eating contest against Hanayo Koizumi by supplementing with extra bread.
As a school idol in the subunit QU4RTZ, her core ambition is television appearances so her Swiss family can witness her efforts. She believes her performances spread joy, declaring, "Nothing would make me happier than if just seeing me could make a lot of people happy!" This journey eases her homesickness while deepening valued connections.
Her passion for idols sparked during a snowstorm in Switzerland, where a televised performance captivated her while she was stranded alone overnight. This moment drove her to study Japanese and relocate to Japan, initially attending Y.G. International Academy before transferring to Nijigasaki. There, she shares a dorm with Karin Asaka, whose reliable morning assistance anchors their close friendship.
Gentle, easygoing, and nurturing, Emma strives to uplift others and spark smiles, yet she often internalizes worries to avoid burdening friends and battles nervousness. Her love for nature fuels hobbies like woodland walks, river play, and marathon sunbathing sessions lasting up to seven hours. She also quilts, watches travel shows—especially hot spring tours—and enjoys supermarket ingredient hunts, though cooking solo proves tricky. Her pet goat, Neve, is a cherished companion.
Standing 166 cm tall, Emma sports auburn hair in two low braids, light blue eyes, and freckles dusting her nose, with measurements of 92-61-88 cm. She adores food, particularly bread crusts and the fluffiness of Japanese bread, nearly winning a dumpling-eating contest against Hanayo Koizumi by supplementing with extra bread.
As a school idol in the subunit QU4RTZ, her core ambition is television appearances so her Swiss family can witness her efforts. She believes her performances spread joy, declaring, "Nothing would make me happier than if just seeing me could make a lot of people happy!" This journey eases her homesickness while deepening valued connections.