Kurumi Sakura

Kurumi Sakura is the mother of Kurumi Erika and Momoka in Heartcath Pretty Cure!. Because of her resemblance and similar past as a former charismatic model, fans often think of her as a copy of Aono Remi from Fresh Pretty Cure!.

History
Sakura used to be a famous charismatic model in the past, and for unstated reasons (mostly believed to be her marriage with Kurumi Ryuunosuke) quit. It is because of her previous career that her daughters wish to become models, as well. It is unknown if Sakura has any special feelings about their dreams, but is seen to help Momoka getting ready for her photshots, which means that she supports them.

During the first episode, it is stated by Hanasaki Mizuki that they talked to each other while the girls were at school, and she is briefly seen when Erika drags the new girl, Hanasaki Tsubomi, into their shop.

One day, she hurries to help Momoka prepare for her photoshots. Seeing the girls fight again, she tells them to stop.

Relationships
Family: Sakura cares a lot about her family, and seems to support Momoka's dream of becoming a model like her, understanding how much hard work it is.

Hanasaki Mizuki: Although they are never seen together, Mizuki states to the girls that she and Sakura talked while they were at school.

Etymology
Kurumi (来海):' Kuru (来) translates to come; coming; due; next''. Mi (海) translates to sea; ocean, a reference to her title of Cure Marine and her water-based powers. Roughly, the two together may be translated to the coming sea.

Sakura (さくら): A name that has a vast variety of meanings depending on how it is written in kanji, and since it is written in hiragana instead, it is impossible to find an exact meaning for it. However, the hiragana is commonly associated with cherry bossom (桜) or blossom (咲) and good (良). These translations would fit with the themes of Heartcatch Pretty Cure!.