Description
Maruyama Aya leads the idol band Pastel*Palettes as its vocalist while attending Yotsuba Women's University, Faculty of Humanities, as a first-year student. She works part-time at a fast-food restaurant with bandmate Matsubara Kanon. Her childhood admiration for Ayumi from Marmalade ignited her idol aspirations, culminating in three years of rigorous training before earning Pastel*Palettes' lead position.
Aya's pastel pink hair cascades in waves, framing large pink eyes. She favors feminine outfits in soft hues with floral motifs, often accessorized with necklaces or bangles. Her signature frilly white dress features pink floral patterns. Winter attire includes an off-shoulder white sweater, miniskirt, and thigh-high boots, while summer brings a white-and-pink striped dress. She frequently ties her hair in pigtails during rehearsals or performances.
Outwardly cheerful and energetic, Aya radiates kindness and selflessness. Privately, she battles sensitivity and craves validation, habitually scouring online feedback about herself. This internal conflict fuels stage fright, weak improvisation skills, and flustered reactions—particularly during MC segments—sometimes escalating to tears under pressure. She strives to embody an "admirable, reliable senpai" for Toyama Kasumi despite these insecurities.
Her growth focuses on conquering professional hurdles. Early performances were marred by anxiety, leading her to compensate through exhaustive preparation. She diligently rehearses idol poses and selfie techniques, often carrying a selfie stick. A turning point arrives during joint magic shows with Kasumi at New Year's events; witnessing positive crowd reactions inspires her to secretly enroll in magic classes, signaling budding confidence in unscripted audience engagement.
Aya treasures personal bonds, crafting a detailed job manual for Kanon at their workplace. She maintains a close relationship with her younger sister and actively updates a personal blog. Her hobbies include social media and photography. Culinarily, she favors hamburger steak and omelet rice but avoids octopus. Academically, Japanese language challenges her, with mathematics being her weakest subject. She dislikes horror media and cherishes spring for its themes of renewal and optimism.
Aya's pastel pink hair cascades in waves, framing large pink eyes. She favors feminine outfits in soft hues with floral motifs, often accessorized with necklaces or bangles. Her signature frilly white dress features pink floral patterns. Winter attire includes an off-shoulder white sweater, miniskirt, and thigh-high boots, while summer brings a white-and-pink striped dress. She frequently ties her hair in pigtails during rehearsals or performances.
Outwardly cheerful and energetic, Aya radiates kindness and selflessness. Privately, she battles sensitivity and craves validation, habitually scouring online feedback about herself. This internal conflict fuels stage fright, weak improvisation skills, and flustered reactions—particularly during MC segments—sometimes escalating to tears under pressure. She strives to embody an "admirable, reliable senpai" for Toyama Kasumi despite these insecurities.
Her growth focuses on conquering professional hurdles. Early performances were marred by anxiety, leading her to compensate through exhaustive preparation. She diligently rehearses idol poses and selfie techniques, often carrying a selfie stick. A turning point arrives during joint magic shows with Kasumi at New Year's events; witnessing positive crowd reactions inspires her to secretly enroll in magic classes, signaling budding confidence in unscripted audience engagement.
Aya treasures personal bonds, crafting a detailed job manual for Kanon at their workplace. She maintains a close relationship with her younger sister and actively updates a personal blog. Her hobbies include social media and photography. Culinarily, she favors hamburger steak and omelet rice but avoids octopus. Academically, Japanese language challenges her, with mathematics being her weakest subject. She dislikes horror media and cherishes spring for its themes of renewal and optimism.