Ayumi is Maya's biggest rival—the honor-bound, noble type who happens to be the daughter of acclaimed actress Utako Himekawa and successful director Mitsugu Himekawa. She's been a prodigy since childhood, which is exactly why she's so determined to make it on her own merit. Growing up in her mother's shadow taught her early that coasting on family connections isn't enough, and she's made it her mission to prove herself as an actress in her own right. She's even ambitious enough to want to surpass her mother, who's already widely recognized in the industry.
When Ayumi first crosses paths with Maya during practice, she immediately recognizes something special in her—a genuine gift for acting. That moment cements it: Maya becomes her life-rival, the one person she measures herself against. There's a mutual respect there beneath the competition, grounded in their shared understanding of what real talent looks like.
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