Mao Hiiragi

Mao Hiiragi is a supporting character in Love Live! Superstar!!. She was a third year student (initially a second year in Season 1) until her graduation in the second season's finale. She is a co-founder of Sunny Passion. Her image color is magenta.

Background
Mao is from. Along with Yuna Hijirisawa, she formed the school idol group Sunny Passion.

Personality
Mao is seemingly calm and observant, as she tells Chisato in episode 5 that the girls are getting too dependent on her. She's less talkative than Yuna, but is nonetheless kind, friendly and supportive towards Liella!, despite their rivalry.

Appearance
Mao has long purple hair with pink highlights. She also has side-swept bangs. Her eyes are purple, and she has thick prominent eyebrows.

Songs
The songs featuring Mao are:

Sunny Passion (Group)

 * HOT PASSION!!
 * Till Sunrise

Etymology

 * The name Mao means "chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape" (摩) (ma) and "center" (央) (o).
 * Mao's surname Hiiragi means "holly osmanthus" (柊).