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Iori Izumi, a 17-year-old member of IDOLiSH7, joined the group solely to support his older brother Mitsuki’s dream after Mitsuki’s repeated audition failures. He accepted recruitment by agency president Otoharu Takanashi only under the condition that Mitsuki debuted alongside him.
Rational and composed, Iori functions as a secondary manager within the group, leveraging organizational skills and meticulous planning—traits developed from his difficulty handling unexpected disruptions. He projects a cool, sharp image and openly claims to dislike "small and cute things," yet secretly adores the "Usamimi Friends Collection," actively concealing this interest to preserve his persona. His personality blends politeness with a sharp tongue, and he struggles with deception. Notably, he possesses extreme physical sensitivity, being highly ticklish with numerous weak points.
Academically, he transferred to a high school tolerant of absences and early departures for idol activities, attending alongside fellow member Tamaki Yotsuba. He garners popularity among female classmates, with one seeking Tamaki’s advice on selecting a Christmas present for him. His family operates "fonte chocolat," a cake shop featuring a cute interior, and he shares Tamaki’s significant sweet tooth.
Within group dynamics, Iori uses formal honorifics for most members (e.g., "Yotsuba-san," "Nanase-san"). He shares a particularly close bond with Riku Nanase, the group’s original center. When Riku’s health required a temporary absence from the center position, Iori assumed the role but expressed conflicted feelings, believing Riku’s voice better suited their song "Perfection Gimmick." He viewed his leadership as a strategic necessity to stabilize the group and publicly maintain momentum, vowing to return the position upon Riku’s recovery. He frequently supervises Tamaki to ensure punctuality and accompanies Nagi Rokuya on walks, where Nagi attracts stray animals. Nagi deliberately provokes reactions by touching Iori’s sensitive butt during hugs.
Iori exhibits strong protectiveness toward younger members. After witnessing Riku intoxicated, he vowed never to consume alcohol even as an adult—a sentiment Tamaki echoed. His development shows a shift from focusing solely on Mitsuki’s dream to genuinely valuing his idol work and group relationships. He strategizes for IDOLiSH7’s growth, viewing challenges like lineup changes as opportunities to broaden appeal while committing to their core identity.
Anecdotes highlight his participation in group activities: he enjoys cooking with Mitsuki, successfully caught fish during the "RESTART POiNTER" yacht shoot, and contributed props reflecting dorm life. He also noted Tamaki’s well-intentioned but clumsy attempt to give seasick Sogo Osaka medicine using a pudding drink bottle.
Rational and composed, Iori functions as a secondary manager within the group, leveraging organizational skills and meticulous planning—traits developed from his difficulty handling unexpected disruptions. He projects a cool, sharp image and openly claims to dislike "small and cute things," yet secretly adores the "Usamimi Friends Collection," actively concealing this interest to preserve his persona. His personality blends politeness with a sharp tongue, and he struggles with deception. Notably, he possesses extreme physical sensitivity, being highly ticklish with numerous weak points.
Academically, he transferred to a high school tolerant of absences and early departures for idol activities, attending alongside fellow member Tamaki Yotsuba. He garners popularity among female classmates, with one seeking Tamaki’s advice on selecting a Christmas present for him. His family operates "fonte chocolat," a cake shop featuring a cute interior, and he shares Tamaki’s significant sweet tooth.
Within group dynamics, Iori uses formal honorifics for most members (e.g., "Yotsuba-san," "Nanase-san"). He shares a particularly close bond with Riku Nanase, the group’s original center. When Riku’s health required a temporary absence from the center position, Iori assumed the role but expressed conflicted feelings, believing Riku’s voice better suited their song "Perfection Gimmick." He viewed his leadership as a strategic necessity to stabilize the group and publicly maintain momentum, vowing to return the position upon Riku’s recovery. He frequently supervises Tamaki to ensure punctuality and accompanies Nagi Rokuya on walks, where Nagi attracts stray animals. Nagi deliberately provokes reactions by touching Iori’s sensitive butt during hugs.
Iori exhibits strong protectiveness toward younger members. After witnessing Riku intoxicated, he vowed never to consume alcohol even as an adult—a sentiment Tamaki echoed. His development shows a shift from focusing solely on Mitsuki’s dream to genuinely valuing his idol work and group relationships. He strategizes for IDOLiSH7’s growth, viewing challenges like lineup changes as opportunities to broaden appeal while committing to their core identity.
Anecdotes highlight his participation in group activities: he enjoys cooking with Mitsuki, successfully caught fish during the "RESTART POiNTER" yacht shoot, and contributed props reflecting dorm life. He also noted Tamaki’s well-intentioned but clumsy attempt to give seasick Sogo Osaka medicine using a pudding drink bottle.