Haruka Kiritani

Kiritani Haruka is a second-year student at Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy. She is a member of the idol group MORE MORE JUMP! was a member of the nationally famous idol group ASRUN. Her incredible charisma made her the most popular member of that group, but unfortunately, it was disbanded. She goes to Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy, same as Minori, Airi and Shizuku.

Name: (Haruka) Last name: (Kiritani) Age: (18) Gender: (Female) Birthday: (October 5) Height: (163 cm) School: (Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy (Class 2-D)) Hobbies: (Collecting penguin-themed merch) Specialty: (Basketball) Favorite Food: (Anything sweet) Least Favorite Food: (Wasabi) Dislikes: (Idleness)

Backstory: As a child, Haruka had a difficult time smiling even when she was happy. She was inspired to become an idol when, while at a mall, an idol invited Haruka to dance with her onstage, causing Haruka to smile. Haruka realized she wanted to become an idol upon hearing that the girl who invited her to dance was filled with hope by watching Haruka having fun. As a child and while in middle school, Haruka was an athlete, specifically a basketball player.

Haruka was part of the nationally-acclaimed idol group ASRUN, and had the highest popularity ranking among all the members of the group. After a falling-out with one of the other members, she retired from being an idol and became a normal student at Miyamasuzaka Girls' Academy. Shortly after her retirement, she meets Minori on the rooftop while looking for a place to read. Soon, Minori, Airi, and Shizuku invite her to create MORE MORE JUMP! with them. She initially refuses, until she is given hope by former ASRUN member Mai.

Her mother is a nail stylist.

Appearance: Haruka has calm, light blue eyes and short blue hair, worn loose and swept bangs that cover her forehead. Her voice is warm and mellow.

Personality: Haruka is very charismatic, formerly being the most popular member of ASRUN. In Minori's words, she is "the kind of idol who is able to give everyone hope for a better tomorrow". She is a strict and dedicated person, working in regular routines of rigorous workouts to stay at an idol's standard. However, due to her overly diligent nature, she has difficulty relaxing and giving herself a break. This dedication applies to her studies, as the VIRTUAL SINGERS mention her excellent grades. She restricts herself on sweets and pastries, which, in response, causes cravings. She is attentive to the schedules and specials of pastry shops.

Haruka is composed yet bold, unafraid to talk back and tease her friends. She is rather sporty, liking basketball, and as a child she was quite competitive. She also loves penguins, owns a ton of penguin merch, and sometimes gets emotional when receiving penguin merch as a gift.

Relationships:

Hanasato Minori: Fellow group member. Minori is a big fan of her. Haruka values Minori as a friend, but feels as though their relationship is complicated, disliking how she is put on a pedestal. She is deeply grateful towards Minori for helping her rediscover the desire to be an idol once more.

Momoi Airi: Fellow group member. Haruka thinks Airi is undervalued in the idol world. Before the main story, Haruka had seen Airi perform on a short segment for a show, and she immediately left an impression on her due to her work ethic and dedication. In the Happy Lovely Everyday! event, Haruka got concerned for Airi, and decided to give her a section to herself in the show in order to prove to her that she’s liked for more than just Happy Everyday.

Hinomori Shizuku: Fellow group member. As ASRUN and Cheerful*Days members, they had performed together prior to forming MORE MORE JUMP!, and during their first meeting, Haruka comforted Shizuku and complimented her for working harder than anyone else in the group. Haruka appreciates her hard work and encourages her to be her imperfect, more authentic self to their fans.

Hoshino Ichika: Friends following the Miyamasuzaka Sports Festival event. Haruka appreciates Ichika for treating her like a normal person. The two were also classmates in Class 1-C during their first year.

Tenma Saki: Friends following the Miyamasuzaka Sports Festival event. Just like Ichika, Saki treats Haruka like a normal person, which makes her happy. The two were also classmates in Class 1-C during their first year.

Hinomori Shiho: Friends following the Miyamasuzaka Sports Festival event. They later interact more in the A Gentleman Thief's Thrilling White Day?! event where they decide to go together to the chocolate factory. They also have a shared love for mascot characters.

Azusawa Kohane: Friends following the Time to hang out♪ event. Haruka enjoys teasing her.

Shiraishi An: Childhood friends since elementary school. Haruka was competitive and often competed with An in silly contests, like who could run faster or who could eat their entire lunch first. However, they were separated when Haruka went to Miyamasuzaka and An to Kamiyama High School. They still hang out together outside of school.

Otori Emu: Friends whom first officially meet through the Sports Festival Executive Committee during one of the planning sessions for the Festival, though Haruka had heard about Emu prior to this. When Emu expresses her desire to make the Sports Festival an event that leaves people motivated even when it's over, Haruka is reminded of Minori and her determination to bring hope to people. This similarity is what prompts Haruka to offer her support and help to Emu, to which the latter is grateful. From there they become good friends, both promising to continue doing their best together at the end of the Sports Festival.

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