TV-Series
Description
Aya Maruyama leads and sings for the idol band Pastel*Palettes. Currently a first-year student at Yotsuba Women's University, she previously attended Hanasakigawa Girls' High School. Childhood admiration for Ayumi, the leader of the idol group Marmalade, sparked her path into the industry, leading to three years of intense probationary idol training before her selection as Pastel*Palettes' vocalist.
She has pastel pink hair with wavy ends and large pink eyes. Her everyday style features soft colors, floral patterns, and feminine accessories like jeweled necklaces and bangles. Winter sees her in an off-shoulder white sweater with thigh-high boots, while summer brings a striped dress with lace accents. For performances or training, she often ties her hair in pigtails.
Outwardly, Aya presents a cheerful, high-spirited, and bubbly personality. She embraces her idol role with unselfish enthusiasm, constantly creating "idol poses" and prioritizing kindness. She maintains a personal blog and always carries a selfie stick, dedicated to perfecting selfies and connecting with fans. Internally, however, she struggles with sensitivity and a complex desire for recognition. She habitually searches online for public opinions about herself and avoids disguises in public. This emotional vulnerability causes frequent crying, stage fright during live shows, and poor improvisation skills—often leading her to falter or panic during MC segments.
Her development focuses on overcoming professional hurdles. Pastel*Palettes' debut performance failed due to her improvisation issues, but she showed resilience by personally distributing tickets for their next show, even in the rain. Her determination includes meticulous habits like creating guidebooks for coworkers and secretly learning magic tricks after a positive reception to a New Year's event performance with Kasumi Toyama. She views Kasumi as a kouhai and strives to be a reliable senpai despite her own insecurities.
Her relationships include a part-time job at a fast-food restaurant alongside the shy Kanon Matsubara. As band leader, she supports her members, advocating for idols as figures who "help people achieve dreams." Beyond the band, she actively engages on social media and shares a close bond with a younger sister.
Notable traits include academic struggles, particularly in math and Japanese, and a dislike of horror and octopus. She prefers hamburger steak, omelet rice, and spring as her favorite season. Following the New Year's event, she privately began studying magic tricks. Her name, Maruyama Aya, combines "round mountain" (Maruyama) and "colorful" (Aya), reflecting her vibrant identity.
She has pastel pink hair with wavy ends and large pink eyes. Her everyday style features soft colors, floral patterns, and feminine accessories like jeweled necklaces and bangles. Winter sees her in an off-shoulder white sweater with thigh-high boots, while summer brings a striped dress with lace accents. For performances or training, she often ties her hair in pigtails.
Outwardly, Aya presents a cheerful, high-spirited, and bubbly personality. She embraces her idol role with unselfish enthusiasm, constantly creating "idol poses" and prioritizing kindness. She maintains a personal blog and always carries a selfie stick, dedicated to perfecting selfies and connecting with fans. Internally, however, she struggles with sensitivity and a complex desire for recognition. She habitually searches online for public opinions about herself and avoids disguises in public. This emotional vulnerability causes frequent crying, stage fright during live shows, and poor improvisation skills—often leading her to falter or panic during MC segments.
Her development focuses on overcoming professional hurdles. Pastel*Palettes' debut performance failed due to her improvisation issues, but she showed resilience by personally distributing tickets for their next show, even in the rain. Her determination includes meticulous habits like creating guidebooks for coworkers and secretly learning magic tricks after a positive reception to a New Year's event performance with Kasumi Toyama. She views Kasumi as a kouhai and strives to be a reliable senpai despite her own insecurities.
Her relationships include a part-time job at a fast-food restaurant alongside the shy Kanon Matsubara. As band leader, she supports her members, advocating for idols as figures who "help people achieve dreams." Beyond the band, she actively engages on social media and shares a close bond with a younger sister.
Notable traits include academic struggles, particularly in math and Japanese, and a dislike of horror and octopus. She prefers hamburger steak, omelet rice, and spring as her favorite season. Following the New Year's event, she privately began studying magic tricks. Her name, Maruyama Aya, combines "round mountain" (Maruyama) and "colorful" (Aya), reflecting her vibrant identity.