
Averted in some routes: in Repeat, she's the one who confesses to Tokiya.
Oblivious to Love: In the anime and some routes of the games.She also gets lost many times in the games. She got lost on her way to Hayato's concert and on more than one occasion after that (including the first episode of season 2). Naïve Newcomer: In the anime, unlike her classmates, Haruka knows next to nothing about the idol industry (due to living in the country and not having a TV) and doesn't recognize Shining Saotome and Ringo from their idol days.The Ingenue: Ever in good faith, rarely up to the romantic tones swarming around.
Image Song: Gets one in the anime: "Maigo no Kokoro". Hello, : In the games, the player can change her name and nickname. The Heart: Of ST★RISH, especially emphasized in the anime. Hair-Contrast Duo: If paired with Tokiya or Masato, her pink hair and cheerful disposition contrasts sharply with their dark blue hair and aloofness. Goal in Life: She wants to write music for her idol, Hayato. In the games she doesn't seem to keep in contact with anyone in her life before she joined Saotome Academy. Friendless Background: In the anime at least. Flanderization: Her anime counterpart is much more clumsy and clueless than her game version, where she doesn't seem to have any problems with composing or playing the piano. Dude Magnet: Even if she doesn't seem to notice it. Determinator: In the games she can be very persistent if she wants this is specially shown in routes with tsundere boys like Tokiya or Ranmaru. Chuck Cunningham Syndrome: She does not appear in Shining Live, due to the game shifting greater focus to the two major idol groups. Country Mouse: Haruka lived in the country for most of her childhood and quickly becomes overwhelmed by the fast pace of the city when she first returns to one. Berserk Button: Messing with her is a great way to get any of the guys on their bad side. Affectionate Nickname: In the anime, Ren calls her "Little Lamb" and later starts calling her "My Lady." Natsuki, Tomochika, and her grandmother also call her "Haru-chan." In Season 4, Van calls her "Ha-chan.". Voiced by: Miyuki Sawashiro (Japanese, anime only, voiceless in the games), Pamela Mendoza (Latin American Spanish)