Name: Minoru Katsurou (Katsurō Minorū in Romaji)

Age: 14 years old

Affiliation/s: Journalist (Student)

Likes: Photojournalism and Idol Featuring.

Dislikes: Nothing

A journalist-in-training, Minoru is tasked to cover Ayaka's training routines and lives. But just when Minoru sends a letter to Ayaka to ask for an interview, Keichi happens to pick up the envelope, and mistakens it for a love letter. He is Keichi's suspected rival.

Favorite Song: [From his experience, he likes:] Hey Little Girl

Trivia:
•Is more focused on his camera.
•Wants Keichi to at least understand his purpose
•Likes coffee (not all the time)