We do have similar tastes !
Alpinia was also my first 6* and subsequently the only one I managed to pull from non cash gachas. And I also think she is quite nice, however that stupid bikini does ruin her looks.
I also Liked Kerria since she was released (though her ult is lackluster in comparison to some other 6* but then again.... I mean Not everyone can go full DeathStar Beam like Sakura ).