"One of my best Japanese friends"

I first met Ayu at a Monad meetup in Thailand. Because of flight delays, she arrived at the venue pretty late but still came in full of energy and greeted everyone like a total champ. Super memorable moment. One time I made a last-minute trip to Japan and she actually took the train just to come see me. We didn’t have much time together but it was still such a good vibe. She’s a true community builder. Not just active in events and gatherings but also super passionate about creative stuff. She even designed and made banners for several people in the Monad community. Total legend.