Maya Yamato is a university student who loves machines, drums, and cats. She was first introduced as a temporary studio drummer for the idol band Pastel＊Palettes, but her skills and unique look soon made her a regular member. Maya is known for being a technology enthusiast, often forgetting the time when talking about equipment, and she feels happiest surrounded by her gear. She tends to ignore beauty and fashion, preferring comfort and practicality. Even though Maya is not used to being in the spotlight, she's a trusted supporter behind the scenes, both in her band's performances and her school's drama club. Maya has a quirky laugh and a love of simple foods, like veggie sticks, while avoiding anything fancy. She gets along well with other music lovers and has mutual admiration with Masuki Satō.
- Birthday: November 3
- Height: 161 cm
- Blood Type: O
- School Year/Class:
- Second Year, Class B (Season 1)
- Third Year, Class B (Season 2)
- First Year, Department of Sociology, Keihou Girls’ University (Season 3)
- Nickname: Rampaging Equipment Geek
- Band Position: Drummer for Pastel＊Palettes
Maya is around average height at 161 cm.
She often wears glasses, though she sometimes takes them off at the suggestion of people like Chisato Shirasagi, who noticed her striking looks without them.
Maya does not pay much attention to beauty or fashion.
Maya is a total machine geek.
She loves talking about equipment, to the point that she forgets about time when in her element.
Her happiness comes from simply being surrounded by music gear.
She is not interested in things related to beauty, and often ignores self-care routines.
Maya has a unique laugh, "Fuhehe," which others find quirky.
Even though she is not naturally drawn to the spotlight, she is hard-working and dependable backstage.
At first, Maya was a studio musician who just temporarily filled the drummer spot for Pastel＊Palettes.
Because there was no official drummer for the group, she played with them in the studio.
Chisato Shirasagi saw potential in Maya's appearance without her glasses and recommended her as an official member of the band.
Maya also joined her school’s drama club as a backstage member.
She is now trusted by Kaoru Seta and other drama club members.
Maya is very skilled at drumming and is trusted by her bandmates as the band’s drummer.
She is also an expert on all things related to equipment, live houses, and studio musician life.
She is very resourceful and able to gather information from the music scene easily.
Chisato Shirasagi noticed Maya’s hidden charm and beauty, inviting her to become a full-time Pastel＊Palettes member.
Maya is trusted by Kaoru Seta in the school’s drama club.
She is also one of the few people who can easily understand the speech patterns of friends like Hina Hikawa and Kaoru Seta.
Maya and Yukina Minato often have exciting talks about music, and they both love cats.
She and Masuki Satō feel mutual admiration and are each other’s role models.
Maya's favorite food is veggie sticks.
She dislikes high-class or expensive foods.
She finds happiness simply by being surrounded by equipment.
She is very familiar with every corner of music studios and live houses.
Becoming a Pastel＊Palettes Member
Maya originally started as a temporary studio musician for Pastel＊Palettes.
The idol group needed a drummer for their debut, so Maya stepped in.
Chisato Shirasagi noticed her talent and unique, glasses-free appearance and encouraged Maya to join the group as an official member.
Maya agreed, joining the band and becoming an important part of their music and activities.
Backstage Support and Drama Club
Maya is a member of her school's drama club, focusing on backstage support.
She is trusted by other club members, especially Kaoru Seta, for her reliable nature and knowledge.
Her work behind the scenes makes performances smooth for everyone.
Bringing People Together
Maya is one of the few people who can understand complicated or unusual ways of speaking from friends like Hina Hikawa and Kaoru Seta.
She often connects with others through her love of machines, music, and cats.
Maya and Masuki Satō admire each other, and both look up to each other's skills and personality.
Maya calls herself "Jibun," which means “I” in Japanese, showing her unique way of speaking.
She is happiest when surrounded by her favorite music machines.
Even though she is not interested in beauty, her friends help her discover her natural charm.
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