Maya

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## Maya

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## Life

### Occupation

School student
Vlogger

### Relatives

Unnamed mother
Unnamed father

### Friends

Romi
Marylou
Teeniepings

### Enemies

Lena
Cindy
Hani

### Likes

Recording videos
Rabbits
Board games
Going out
Console games
Knitting
Helping her mother

## Broadcast

### Voice actor

Jang Ye-na (Korean)
Megumi Nakajima (Japanese)
Alexis Song (English, Season 2)

**Maya** is a supportive character of the *Catch! Teenieping* series. She is one of Romi's best friends along with Marylou, as she understands and supports her. Nice and a little shy, Maya is known for her kind and sweet personality.

## Appearance

Maya is an average 12-year-old girl with hazelnut eyes, fair skin and brown loose hair. She has big bangs going on the right and a loose strand on the front left. She has a purple long dress covering her knees, with a belt with two red balls attached to it. Underneath her dress, she has a yellow top with a small collar, with a brown necklace. Finally, she has brown shoes similar to Romi's.

## Personality

Maya is a typical cute and innocent girl, who is characterized by her unequaled kindness. She is always nice to others, as seen when she makes gifts to them (to the Heartrose staff or Heartsping), or simply allows them to open up and feel comfortable. She likes to go above and beyond very often, when preparing birthdays, sharing her daily life on her blog, or even with everyday tasks such as taking care of her mother's shop, even though she lacks experience. She also likes to share the little bit of knowledge she has of plants. When it comes to her friends and parents, nothing can seem to stop her.

She is also very curious, and has a passion for myths and legends, as seen when she looks for a four-leaf clover, or even when she tells her friends about a fairytale she likes. However, she is also a little bit shy, and sometimes has trouble opening up about herself. For example, she had trouble telling her friends how much she missed her father.

Following this innocent trait, Maya can be easily scared: first, because she doesn't like to get out of her comfort zone too much, especially when it comes to sports. Additionally, she is scared of things such as thrill rides.

## Relationships

### Friends

With her friends, Maya always has a lot of fun. With them, she tends to forget her shy nature to open up and feel comfortable, as she shows them her vlog channel, her passion for princess stories, and she even goes beyond her limits sometimes, most notably with the vaulting boxes test. They are always seen having fun together, and often come to help with the Teeniepings starting from Season 2.

### Family

Maya's parents are among the people she cares about the most. She has an excellent relationship with her mother, as she often helps her take care of the flower shop, and even more when she is sick, as seen in "Welcome, Dear Hope!".

As for her father, things are a little more complicated. Maya loves her father as much, as seen when she prepared her birthday in "That's a No, Nonoping!", however she is very saddened to not see him often as he is always busy because of his animation job. She has a hard time opening up about this situation to her friends, as seen in "Dad's Camera". Still, she is always ready to show him some love, whether it be with a letter or a surprise birthday. Photos are a good way of communication for them, which is why Maya has a passion for vlogging and taking photos.

## History

### Background life

While not much is known about Maya's past, it is assumed that she spent her childhood in Harmony Town, growing up with her parents. She spent a lot of time with them, especially with her father (as seen in "Dad's Camera"), which allowed her to form big bonds with them.

When Romi arrived in Harmony Town, Maya quickly became best friends with her, unaware of her secret identity and mission.

### Season 1: new friends, new adventures

In Season 1, Romi, and soon enough Marylou, play a key role in helping Maya open up about various aspects of herself. In "The Cookie Mess", she reveals traits like her online vlog channel. Maya's kindness to others often leads to support reciprocated in return.

A notable instance is the confrontation of her fear of vaulting boxes in "You Can Do It, Maya!". Overcoming her apprehension during a gym test proves challenging, but Gogoping's magic instills her with courage, enabling her to jump over the boxes. Despite her efforts, she doesn't jump high enough and fails, prompting tears. Yet, after Romi and Marylou finish their catching mission, they assist Maya in practicing jumps. The next day, Maya conquers her test, showcasing her inherent courage even without magical aid. In gratitude, Maya organizes Romi's birthday party in "Unforgettable Birthday Party".

In "Welcome, Dear Hope!", Maya steps in to help her mother manage the shop due to her mother's illness. Her quest for a four-leaf clover stems from a belief that it brings luck, serving as a wish for her mother's recovery from a leg injury. Although she doesn't find one, her dedication to making the reserved plants flourish doesn't waver. Despite creating chaos, her mother's reassurance and Chachaping's magic bolster her spirits when she unexpectedly discovers a four-leaf clover. Ultimately, the plants thrive, satisfying the customer.

Like others, Maya is at times affected by the playful magic of the Teeniepings, as seen in "Don't Look at the Mirror" and "The Upside Down World". This dynamic intensifies the complexity for Romi, who must not only catch a Teenieping but also rescue her friends.

Occasional disagreements surface between Maya and her friends. In "That's a No, Nonoping!", an argument with Romi occurs (influenced by Nonoping), as Romi refuses to take part in the preparation of Maya's father's birthday. Forced to embark on a thrill ride by Lena in "The Electric Touch", she still partakes in memorable moments. Participating in the flower contest in "Angry Roarping" stands out.

One of her most memorable moments of the season is when she attends the ball arranged by Romi and Marylou in "Maya The Little Princess". As the girls are having a sleepover, Maya sees a book Romi has and explains how much she loves the story, even if it is for little ones. Seeing the passion she has for the book, her friends organize a ball, where Maya wears a dress fashioned by Romi and the Royal Teeniepings' magic, and she dances with Ian, who becomes a prince for the night.

However, this journey seems to conclude when Romi must depart in "Princess Veronica". Maya and Marylou discover Romi's secret identity and her imminent departure. Though saddened initially, their spirits lift upon learning that Romi can remain on Earth.

### Season 2: a stronger friendship

In *Twinkle Catch! Teenieping*, as their friendship is back on track, they're free to enjoy more fun activities like new sleepovers. But there's a new twist that makes it even stronger. Romi now has a mission to catch the Jewel Teeniepings. Luckily, their strong friendship lets Romi share her secret identity with her pals. This way, they're in the loop and can help when needed.

This can be seen in "Shrinking Romi": Maya and Marylou shrink down with Romi after Timidping does its thing. They have to figure out how to get back to normal size. Then, in "Tidy Up Until It Sparkles!", they help Romi find Tidyping. And in "Trustping Has Fainted!", Maya uses her plant knowledge to help Romi grow the Jewel Tomato.

In "Things Get Wooly!", Maya makes friends with a Teenieping named Cozyping who's been set free. The funny part is that Maya lets Romi know the Heartsping doll left at the Heartrose Bakery wasn't magic-made, but something Maya made. Another encounter includes Jennie in "Another Princess": they bond while going to a funfair.

Maya's always there as a great support: like when Heartsping gets kidnapped, she's right by Romi's side, giving her strength in tough times.

### Season 3: life goes on

In *Secret Catch! Teenieping*, when Romi is assigned the task of capturing the Key Teeniepings, their friendship maintains the same energy: unwaveringly supportive. This is clearly demonstrated in "Secret Key Teenieping" where Maya and Marylou help Romi complete her bakery tasks to earn the chance for a bike ride through Harmony Town. This time, Maya even witnesses Romi's live encounter with the new Teeniepings, although the events catch her slightly off guard.

Maya's consistent personality shines through as always. She continues to be a steadfast supporter of her friends, as seen in "Romi and Heartsping Have Changed". She's thrilled to witness Romi's personality transformation and equally surprised by Romi's impressive science skills. Her kindness knows no bounds, notably shown when she assists in sewing a part of Luca's new dress. Also, during the Luck Festival in "Sweets Full of Luck", her fortune cookie's "gift" leads her to connect with Fashionping, as they chat about designing a dress.

However, in "Partyping and Party Party", her efforts to help with Marylou's birthday preparations inadvertently cause chaos under Partyping's influence. Upon regaining her senses, she's deeply regretful of the mess she created. In "Teenieping Fashion Show", she eagerly watches the fashion show.

Yet, "Dad's Camera" reveals a different side of Maya. Long known for her reserved and shy demeanor, she opens up about her past. The day starts off normally, with Maya capturing moments using her vintage camera. When Romi suggests snapping some pictures of Maya herself, Maya feels uneasy. She confides in her friends that she takes photos for her father, who's busy with his animation job and doesn't have much time to spend with her. The photos became a way for her to share her life with her father.

Later on, an emotional moment unfolds. Developed old photos of Maya and her father, thanks to Luckyping's magic, bring forth a flood of cherished memories. Maya, along with everyone else, can't hold back tears. This experience helps her realize the immense significance of her father in her life. Motivated, she writes a heartfelt letter expressing her feelings, causing her father to be equally moved. In the end, they reaffirm their unbreakable bond, knowing that nothing can weaken their connection.

## Trivia

* As revealed on the Mystic Heart Wing toy, her birthday is on March 15.
* It is unknown how her friendship with Romi started, as they are already seen as friends in the first episode of Season 1.
* In Season 1 episode "That's a No, Nonoping!", she mentions that she wants to make a cake for her dad's birthday, which was seen in Season 3 episode "Dad's Camera".
* In the Japanese dub, she names her video channel Maya-chan.
* In "Secret Key Teenieping", she is depicted wearing gray tights in the scene where she meets Romi at the bakery, despite not wearing them ever again in other scenes or other episodes. This is most probably an animation error.
* In the beginning of Season 1, her hair is a little different (some is behind her ears) in some scenes.