Haruko Mizuno

A 12th generation Kenkyuusei member of AKB48. Hailing from Fukuoka, she stays in a dormitory designated for AKB48 Kenkyuusei members and became room-mates with Hiroko after the latter was rendered homeless after a confrontation with her father. She has an upbeat personality and has great faith with Minoru as the center of the Kenkyuusei.