Every time I write about newcomers, I always place a huge emphasis on age, like labeling them as 18-year-old G-grade or 20-year-old F-grade, and sometimes I just toss the older ones straight into the cannon fodder pile without even looking. It seems like youth is such a wonderful thing, but if the world only had one kind of beauty, then beauty wouldn't exist anymore. And if all idols in the world followed just one template, there wouldn't be any idols at all. Everyone loves to say "youth is great" all the time, but in reality, there's a certain age group that gets a ton of attention—that's the mature goddesses. How many people have become unbeatable just by relying on that "freshness" when they debuted? That's why the "older sister-type actresses," who exude a mature charm, have gained a massive following from fans. For example, I've always talked about the evergreen Julia, where her age is practically a non-issue on her nearly perfect body. But a few years ago, there was another actress whose popularity and skill could rival Julia's—that's Shinozaki Ayumi, like a fully ripened version of Julia. Not only is her style just as elegant, but being a bit older, she's even more explosive! With her waist-length hair paired with a delicate oval face, and those soul-capturing seductive eyes, she has a slender waist but an amazingly proportioned body. At her debut, she even overshadowed many younger stars for a while, which is no surprise—it sparked a wave of mature goddess trends in the dark world. And that's not all; shortly after debuting, Shinozaki Ayumi carved out her own path amid a crowd of young talents and quickly shot to the top of the rankings, showing just how astonishing her appeal was. Shinozaki Ayumi pushed forward with her own hard work and determination. In just three months, she went on a mad update spree with 18 releases, her efficiency rivaling Nozomi at her peak. And every update was aimed at improvement—she even went to nursing homes for interviews and traveled across the ocean to explore Africa, the cradle of humanity. With Shinozaki Ayumi like that, she's basically become one with art—how could anyone not be moved? Actually, this wasn't Shinozaki Ayumi's first peak; she debuted back in 2010 at just 24 years old (as a university student), but with her mature vibe and her background as a perfect homemaker, she always played the role of a mature goddess. Sadly, she retired just four months later, and the reason was simple: she had earned enough. But luckily, she made a comeback in 2014, officially changing her name to Shinozaki Ayumi. Her return was all about money—things had gotten tough in her life. The teacher Shinozaki dove back in, sticking to her style and churning out over 100 updates in just a year. That update speed was 25 times what Mizuki did in 2021 for videos. Finally, in 2015, she topped Japan's overall female actress sales rankings, surpassing the bottles and overtaking the mainstream in the anime scene. But then, she accidentally fell off a horse and never rode again. However, not long after, in June 2016, she announced her full retirement on Twitter. Shinozaki Ayumi herself said it was because the rapid updates put immense pressure on her mentally, and the not-so-glamorous nature of the work drew biased looks from society, leaving her physically exhausted too. With both her mind and body at their limits, she chose to retire, not even leaving any farewell posts. She could have kept charging ahead like a warrior on horseback, but she was just too tired. Even in Japan's latest mid-year female actress sales rankings, she still held sixth place, but that couldn't beat her desire for rest. Although she's retired, Shinozaki Ayumi still updates videos on YouTube, and for some reason, she keeps claiming she's 40, with the filters cranked up to max. Recently, she posted a video saying that at 41, she's finally pregnant, and I was pretty shocked—well, anyway, I won't say more. I just hope that at 41, she and her baby stay safe and that she can successfully welcome this love child with her boyfriend. In the long journey of life, there are desolations, seductions, solitudes, and commotions. As we walk between the two ends of existence, we always encounter people who suddenly appear in our lives and then just as suddenly fade from view. Maybe you've already forgotten about someone like Shinozaki Ayumi, but I believe you'll meet someone even better next. It's the helplessness of life, a lingering attachment that's unavoidable.