Happy birthday, Hanayo Koizumi!

Admittedly, you aren’t a character that’s on my radar often, but that’s not to say that I don’t appreciate you!

You and I have many shared traits. You have a bit of trouble putting yourself out there sometimes. I know how hard it can be to open up to others and to be put on the spot. That’s why it’s admirable that you found the courage to become a school idol – with a bit of a push from your fellow first-years, Rin and Maki. The fact that you can overcome your fears and perform the way that you do is amazing!

You’re very passionate about idols and can spout facts about them for ages. I’m definitely prone to prattling on about things that interest me, haha. When you’re a fan of something, you just want to shout it from the rooftops! I always love seeing others share what they love with the world.

You probably don’t even realize just how encouraging you can be. When your friends are unsure of themselves, you show them just how great they are, such as when you supported Rin in “A New Me.” Speaking of, your relationship with Rin is so wholesome. I hope that your friendship with her lasts forever, and that also goes for your other friendships within μ’s.

The first limited card that I ever got was your SIFAC/Zodiac birthday UR back in 2019. (I love that set to bits!) Your Birthday Live UR followed a few days after, and I took your coming home twice as a sign to try and appreciate you more. I’m still working on it, but I think I’ve got a somewhat decent sense of appreciation down. You’re a crucial part of μ’s, and you deserve all of the rice in the world!