Akane's true self is shy and quiet, which makes her a poor fit for a reality dating show, something LoveNow's audience frequently notes. When people started criticizing her and sending her death threats, she became all the more reclusive and was even on the verge of committing suicide. After deciding to return to the show, Aqua suggested that she play a character to protect herself from any backlash from potential future incidents. As a result, she took up Ai Hoshino's personality after hearing 