Mari

What kind of music is industrial metal?

Ah--- You heard about that? You heard about it--- Yep, you definitely heard about it. Kusu kusu♪ Hmm, I think you'll definitely understand it right away if you listened to it on the internet but--- It's a bit like the intense feeling of deep bass in heavy rock? It's fun when there's fire and explosions♡ It's exhilarating~! Please try to give it a listen♪

You take horse-riding lessons, but is there a particular horse you have a really great relationship with?

There is~! Of course♪ The horse I get along best with since I was a child is Starbright! A thoroughbred horse with a large build, it has a pattern on its forehead that resembles a cool white star. It's tall so riding it is a bit hard, and its temper is also a bit rough, but it's clever and kind only to me, a real tsundere horse♡ And oh, it's female, by the way. It's my best friend!

What do you wear when you go to sleep!?

The answers everyone is looking forward to are of course, "Only underwear♡" or "Negligee", or maybe "Just perfume♡"--- That's right, isn't it?
No no, that's no good~, having such perverted expectations♪
But I'm sure if I don't tell you all, you would have a looot more anticipation, and might not be able to sleep well so--- I'll tell you specially just this once♡
I'm the sort who always sleeps in a camisole♪
T-shirts always feel constrictive around my chest and make it painful so I don't really wear them much, I think?

Do you have any favourite Japanese idioms?

Tons of them~!! "Shichijitsugōken" (A strong, silent personality), "Kūzenzetsugo" (The first and probably the last), "Itchōisseki" (In a short period of time), "Kadai sanseki" (Challenges abound)!! I especially love phrases that rhyme, with words flow together smoothly~♡ It almost feels like they're music, right? Though English poetry also has rhymes, Japan's phrases has tighter connections and feel sharper in a good way♪ They're so cute they make me excited♡♡

How good are you at horse-riding?

I only do horse-riding as a hobby right now--- so of course I'm nowhere near the level of an actual athlete. Plus it's not the British-style show jumping you might expect in Japan, but a Western style♡ But riding along as though I was one with my horse is always extremely fun! You can leave it to me if you want to ride together♪

Are there any times when you are troubled because your home is a hotel?

Troubling times--- Not really, I think♡ Ah--- If there was any, it would probably be that it's a little hard for me to receive any secret packages? The mail is always delivered to the reception, and the concierge always delivers it to the rooms, so I think the sender would definitely be checked. All the people who want to send me secret fan letters from here on, please take note♪

You like punk and metal, but after becoming a school idol, have there been any new genres of music that you've started to like?

Japan's idol songs are unique--- I didn't quite understand them at first, but rather than just being cute, lately I've come to understand that there's also a surprisingly funky side to them--- I think sticking to their cute image is also pretty cool too♡ But it would be great if someday Aqours could form a punk unit, and sing a baa~ad song. Everyone headbanging together♪

What's the best present you ever received that made you happiest?

That question is so hard--- I mean, any present filled with emotion would make Mari the happiest in the world, so--- Ah, but then, that's right. During my birthday before summer vacation, all the other members sang the birthday song for me♡ That's the best present that made me happiest lately. I won't ever forget the sight of the messy cake which Ruby accidentally flipped over♪

It seems you have your own personal chef, but can you cook?

My speciality dish is hot sandwiches wrapped in aluminium foil cooked in an outdoors bonfire♡ Before going on any long rides with my horse, I make them using bread and corned beef. Paired with hot coffee brewed in a pot, it's the best! And so the cuisine I cook is solely outdoors♪ Maybe next time I'll try making baked apple in a Dutch oven next time♡

Does Starbright have any other horses as friends?

Right now, it's alone in its stable--- so while it's sad, it doesn't have any other horses as friends, but it seems like it's friends with the cats and penguins raised on the island. Hehe--- Isn't it amazing, for it to have penguins as friends--- Living in a hotel is also interesting in that aspect. So Cute♪ I'm certain it'll make friends with the sea lions and dolphins while living here too♡♡