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Hinata Kinoshita is a 14-year-old idol affiliated with 765 Production within the theater. Her birthday is on July 4th, making her a Cancer, and she has O blood type. Standing at 146 centimeters tall, her physical stats include measurements of 74-55-78. She is right-handed and hails from the northern prefecture of Hokkaido. Her hobbies include gardening, and she holds a deep fondness for her grandmother and for apples, a motif that frequently appears in her imagery. Her notable skills include a talent for accurately predicting the weather, a unique ability that sometimes helps sway decisions.

Hinata's background is rooted in her rural upbringing on a family farm in Hokkaido, from which she moved to Tokyo after being scouted to become an idol. This transition from a quiet, open landscape to the bustling, crowded metropolis of Tokyo is central to her character. She speaks in a heavy northern dialect, which adds to her wholesome and rustic charm. Her physical appearance is highlighted by a distinctive protruding strand of hair, an ahoge, that often bobs as she moves and resembles an apple stem.

In terms of personality, Hinata is characterized by her honesty, kindness, and a mature disposition that belies her fourteen years. She possesses a pure and innocent heart, often described as saint-like for her ability to show unconditional kindness to everyone she meets. Unlike many teenagers, she does not mind being treated as a child and instead uses this quality as an appealing aspect of her performances. She has a trusting nature to a fault, sometimes believing obvious lies told by others. Despite her mature core, she also has age-appropriate insecurities, such as worrying that she might be judged for liking cute things like stuffed bears and cats. Her motivations are deeply personal; she is determined to work hard and not run away from challenges, hoping to make her family proud and adapt to her new environment.

Her role within the story often centers on her journey of adaptation. She is known to have a difficult time navigating the large city and expresses a fear of getting lost. She sometimes asks to hold the producer's hand to combat these feelings of anxiety and disorientation. Initially, she struggles with a lack of self-confidence and often gets nervous before performances. However, her perspective shifts as she grows to love the other members of the theater, viewing them as a second big family. Through their support, she finds her own unique "sparkle," such as during a princess-themed event where she embraces the concept of an "apple princess."

Her key relationships with other idols are defined by a series of respectful and affectionate nicknames. She is one of the few people who calls Chizuru Nikaido "Chizuru-ojousama" (young lady). She is the only character who refers to Momoko Suou as "senpai" (upperclassman). Additionally, she addresses the Futami twins, Ami and Mami, as "master" and "teacher," respectively. She forms a close bond with fellow younger idols like Iku Nakatani and Tamaki Ogami, and she has been noted to share similarities with Akari Tsujino from another branch due to their rural roots, unique speech patterns, and shared apple motif. Her development is marked by her transition from a newcomer overwhelmed by the city to a reliable performer who, while still maintaining her gentle nature, gains confidence and a sense of belonging within the theater. Her growth is often depicted through her determination to succeed in lives and her increasing comfort with her environment, all while staying true to her honest and caring personality.