Kasahara Mahochi was born on August 12, 1997. She became a member of Candy Kiss in February 2012 when the group first formed. Despite being the oldest and having the most dance experience, Mahochi was not the leader. Mahochi participated with Candy Kiss on their first single, "Koisuru Candy Kiss", and appears on the first press of CD cover, but became ill shortly later. Mahochi returned in August 2012 for a publicity event that included her replacement Fukushima Kotoko, but left the group permanently after this.