As I look back on this from late 2023, I think of the impact Rena-Chan had on Nogizaka during her time there. During her stay, Nogizaka began to mature into the Idol group that came to define exactly what Japanese Idols are to the international audience. Her guidance and professionalism as an influence on her Nogizaka sisters probably helped focus their direction on where they wanted to go. Rena-Chan is definitely one of my heroes.