TV-Series
Description
Nina Maehara, a high school student and former fashion model, joins the idol group Fruit Tart. She attended Koganei Chuo High School with fellow member Roko Sekino, her surname referencing Koganei City's Maehara-cho district where the series unfolds.
Modeling from childhood with an early interest in Western-style clothing, Nina's rapid adolescent growth to approximately 170 centimeters caused professional difficulties; she frequently outgrew outfits before presentations, leading to declining opportunities. She remains sensitive about her stature and large physical attributes, particularly her G-cup bust size, which often draws unwanted attention and embarrasses her. Though claiming 170cm, she may be taller – a fact deepening her self-consciousness.
Characterized by timidity and nervousness, earning her comparisons to a scared cat, Nina found comfort in small objects to cope with insecurities about her size. She possesses strong olfactory sensitivity, easily distracted or losing focus when encountering appealing scents. Her close bond with Roko Sekino stems from shared appearance insecurities—Nina over her height and Roko over her petite frame—finding mutual support in their friendship.
Within Fruit Tart, formed to save their Mouse House dormitory (Nezumi-sou) from demolition amid Rat Productions' financial struggles, Nina handles costume design and creation, leveraging her fashion background. Her prior modeling experience sometimes makes her the group's main attraction, often attributed more to her physical appearance than her singing or dancing.
Participating in Fruit Tart's initiatives for recognition and financial stability—including distributing supermarket flyers, performing concerts, and engaging the Koganei community—Nina gradually develops confidence. The group enters Cat Productions' Idol Battle tournament, forming subunits where Nina pairs with Ino Sakura in "Couple" (カップる). These experiences contribute to her growing assurance alongside her teammates.
Her birthday is July 7. Her name carries symbolic meaning: "Nina" blends the kanji for "compassionate" (仁) and "vegetables/greens" (菜), while "Maehara" means "previous field" or "earlier plain".
Modeling from childhood with an early interest in Western-style clothing, Nina's rapid adolescent growth to approximately 170 centimeters caused professional difficulties; she frequently outgrew outfits before presentations, leading to declining opportunities. She remains sensitive about her stature and large physical attributes, particularly her G-cup bust size, which often draws unwanted attention and embarrasses her. Though claiming 170cm, she may be taller – a fact deepening her self-consciousness.
Characterized by timidity and nervousness, earning her comparisons to a scared cat, Nina found comfort in small objects to cope with insecurities about her size. She possesses strong olfactory sensitivity, easily distracted or losing focus when encountering appealing scents. Her close bond with Roko Sekino stems from shared appearance insecurities—Nina over her height and Roko over her petite frame—finding mutual support in their friendship.
Within Fruit Tart, formed to save their Mouse House dormitory (Nezumi-sou) from demolition amid Rat Productions' financial struggles, Nina handles costume design and creation, leveraging her fashion background. Her prior modeling experience sometimes makes her the group's main attraction, often attributed more to her physical appearance than her singing or dancing.
Participating in Fruit Tart's initiatives for recognition and financial stability—including distributing supermarket flyers, performing concerts, and engaging the Koganei community—Nina gradually develops confidence. The group enters Cat Productions' Idol Battle tournament, forming subunits where Nina pairs with Ino Sakura in "Couple" (カップる). These experiences contribute to her growing assurance alongside her teammates.
Her birthday is July 7. Her name carries symbolic meaning: "Nina" blends the kanji for "compassionate" (仁) and "vegetables/greens" (菜), while "Maehara" means "previous field" or "earlier plain".