My best girl, Happy Birthday! Ever since her appearance in the anime, I thought she was adorable. Upon finishing the first season of the anime, I was sure she was my favourite character. Episode 4 was particularly emotional as in some way I felt like I could relate to her loneliness. I also love that she has a big appetite, I mainly have to eat to keep calm too. ^^; Over the course of the series and seeing Aqours, I've watched Hanamaru grow in character and in confidence, which has greatly inspired me. I chose to draw her in this way to emphasise her enthusiasm, her confidence, and her happiness in being a school idol. I'm so happy for her, also so very excited that she will the 4th single centre! She absolutely deserves this huge chance to shine and I can't wait for the song to come out. I hope everyone finds joy from this drawing I have made, that you can also feel the love I have for my best girl. Thank you so much for everything, Hanamaru, and thank you, friends! <3 HanamaruFanAwards2019