Sayu Ogiwara

Sayu Ogiwara is the titular character of the light novel and 2021 anime series ''I Shaved My Beard. Then I Pick Up a High School Girl, better known as Higehiro'' for short. Sayu is a high school-aged runaway from Hokkaido who had to resort to prostitution with random strangers in order to survive. She was found by Yoshida under a streetlight and asks to sleep in his house, and later becomes a resident of his home.

A member of the Spring 2021 anime lineup, Sayu emerged as a member of the "big four" group of female newcomers, gaining popularity because of her cute appearance, her rather unique situation, and the appeal of "adopting" a runaway person. However, the story is also controversial among online communities because of its premise, which may put someone in legal trouble when done in real life. Ogiwara reached the final four of r/anime's spring contest, losing to eventual winner Vivy. She will compete in ISML's seasonal counterpart, and will be eligible for 2022's Best Girl 9.

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