>>12371948>>12371971>>12371983>>12371987there's multiple factors, but three are most visibly important:
>other girls (Kiara and Gura in particular)this is obvious, but goes beyond just 'they're the ones she was most friendly with'
the thing is, they were also the ones that were witness/subject of Mori's particular big mess ups and rather than blaming shit on her or not offering any comment, they firmly had her back, which is probably the first time she started to realize they are actual friends and not just very close and liked colleagues
>acknowledgement from the vets (Ironmouse, Suisei, Coco)another big thing is the positive opinions and encouragement from people who were doing the vtubing/streaming/idol thing much longer than her and stressed the fact that she should remain true to herself rather than try to fit herself into a particular mold to get liked; Mori has a habit of doing disagreeable things, but in turn we get one of the most authentic and unfiltered experiences and Mousey and Coco are particularly big reasons why
>seeing the impact of her stuff on others (Bae would've been crucial here)this is the part where she was able to experience the inspiration/inspired relationship from the other side, and her desire to both live up to the people that fulfiled their role as her idols and mentors (like FT and BGV) and not end up like the folks she referenced in 'eoal'
that's why the curve of improvement arc basically aligns with four points in time: the ASMR drawing post-Gura/Gigguk collab, the zatsu after Mousey collab, Coco's graduation and Gen 2 debuts