Iori Izumi

Symbolized by the double flat sign and represented by a deep navy blue, Izumi Iori presents himself as someone who values clean, understated aesthetics—and yet harbors a barely concealed fondness for all things small and cute, a trait he stubbornly refuses to acknowledge. This quiet contradiction likely traces back to his upbringing: his parents run a charming patisserie called fonte chocolat, and the shop's endearingly sweet atmosphere seems to have left a lasting impression on him. He has a sweet tooth but draws the line at corn, is ticklish, and struggles to face early mornings. Among his peers, Iori stands apart for his exceptional composure and ability to handle complex situations with a maturity well beyond his age—a reputation that has earned him the title of "perfect high school student," one he wears with little argument. Ironically, this very history of effortless achievement becomes his vulnerability: when things go wrong, he tends to unravel more readily than most. Behind the scenes, Iori has quietly worked alongside manager Takanashi Tsumugi to support IDOLiSH7's operations, a fact that for some time was known only to Tsumugi and Nikaido Yamato. His frequent private meetings with Tsumugi raised suspicions among Yamato, Riku, and Raku, who wondered if the two were romantically involved. When the truth came to light, his unofficial producer role was met with the group's affectionate yet blunt verdict: "useless producer." On a personal note, Iori has never been in a relationship—to which Tsumugi responded with a disarming candor: "I'm the same as you, so please don't worry about it." At the core of everything is his devotion to his older brother Izumi Mitsuki; it was the desire to help Mitsuki realize his dream that first led Iori to step onto the idol stage.