Ten years later, Himari sat in a hospital corridor that smelled of antiseptic and silence. Her grandfather’s hand—the same one that had tied the kite’s bridle—lay still on the white sheet, needle-marked and fragile.
In a world where idols often try to be perfect role models, Himari is happy being a little bit of a brat. And that is exactly why we love her.
She reeled the kite in, slowly, hand over hand, folding the string around her palm like a promise returned. Then she sat on the bench, held the kite against her chest, and watched the sun rise over the place where the sky touched the earth. asada himari
If you’re an avid fan of The Idolmaster franchise, you know that the series has a talent for creating characters that are so much more than their initial archetypes. While the main cast of 765 Productions holds a special place in our hearts, the idols of 763 Productions (introduced in The Idolmaster: Million Live! ) have been stealing the spotlight lately—especially with the recent anime adaptation.
What? the child would whisper.
Asada Himari was seven years old the first time she realized the sky was not the limit.
Himari laughed, and the wind stole her laughter and carried it toward the mountains. Ten years later, Himari sat in a hospital
"There," her grandfather said. "You are holding the sky's hand."