This is my Idol Story!

I was first introduced to Love Live! when reading up on Dengeki G's August 2010 issue, where there was one of the first mentions of Love Live. I, at the time, was 10 years old and going through one of THOSE anime phases, so I was very drawn to μ's design, especially Honoka's.

Then, when the anime was first released, I instantly grew attached to Honoka as a character. She was funny, relatable, confident, hard-working, and loved her school and her friends and being an idol SO much. I grew up in a poor, unhealthy household and was questioning my identity (which was frowned upon in my family) at the time of the anime release and seeing someone like her never give up no matter what made me want to keep going despite all my hardships and mental health issues! And, well, now I'm 19 years old, still pushing through life.

I'm so happy Love Live has become so successful, watching it grow from a simple concept to a booming franchise with many successful games and seiyuus who put all of their love into everything they do. And - I'm even happier that I've grown up alongside it. Thank you, Love Live, and thank you Honoka Kousaka for everything you've done for me.