First encounter with Mai: Idoling!!! episodes. dunno which one.
Earliest one I remember focusing on her, would be the pigeon-talk ep (20070228). 
My favorite thing(s) about Mai: I loved her cool, mature character.
She just looked so smart and pro. 

 And I found that really attractive.
Maipuru was like the perfect partner in crime to balance Sayanee's chaos. 

 So when Sayanee left, I was happy that Maipuru was the one that she passed the flag to. 
A memorable performance: Told you they were great together. And they danced it again after a few episodes~ 
Moment(s) that made me laugh: Cos Maipuru is the main actress. It also shows what awesome teamwork 1st gen had.
Moment(s) that surprised me: How creative and detailed her mind can get.
Did I say how smart she was. Tuna salad 
INSIDE a mini-tomato. Genius!~~
Favorite solo line in a song: Isn't Maipuru the only one that gets solo lines? 

I guess the few angelic seconds in Poolside Daisakusen?
Something I would say to her at a handshake event: You're Hot! 
A picture that I like: Just scanned from that crazy set I bought while on holiday in 2009.
A video that I like:  A video of a video. Idoling!!! Awards! 
