My Nono story: I learned of her via Minimoni and Surprise English Lessons, and thus she was one of the first Morning Musume members that had my attention. "Do It! Now" was the first MM song I got into, and I remember watching the PV thinking how she looked so out of place in such a dimly lit video singing a serious song.

Like daigong, I couldn't quite appreciate her at first, but eventually I grew to like her more due to her 4th gen associations and general shenanigans, especially on Mechaike. I would also get shocked when I look at the various points of her career and how much she's changed, like it's obvious it's the same person yet she always looked so different in each era. The fact that she's a wife and mother now trips me out sometimes--she beat Yuko to the punch, for crying out loud!
Favorite thing(s) about Nono: I love how she has no qualms about acting a fool. Embracing the Bakajo title, crying over food, the Ganko family...she puts herself on the spot and creates memorable moments. I'm also impressed by the surprising amount of strength and athleticism she has for someone her size (i.e. TFP wall crash, Okajo sports festival, playing goalie for the soccer team).
Favorite H!P group with Nono: 10-nin Matsuri...Japanese tradition meets 21st century party beats
A memorable performance: Doing the acapella thing with her buddy...
A picture that I like: She still got it...
A video that I like: Another case of not being able to decide between two videos, so here's both!
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Other comments: It's kinda funny...when it comes to the groups she's primarily associated with--4th gen, Minimoni, W--I always end up pegging her as my least favorite member of said groups. Even with the official "Furusato" cover versions (with Yaguchi, Ai-chan and Risa), hers was my least favorite. But don't get me wrong, she only loses by default due to the company she's in...she's definitely one of the standout graduates regardless, and nothing can top her epic status of being
the Bakajo of H!P.