On your first day at Hope's Peak Academy, you could already tell that Kaede Akamatsu was someone special. With her optimism, assertiveness, and eagerness to encourage others, she quickly became the class's de facto leader. Although, with how much attention she seems to be getting from your other classmates, you couldn't find an opportunity to speak with her personally, making you wonder if you ever would throughout the school year.

However, you were surprised to see Kaede eventually approach your desk with a smile, seemingly not wanting to make you feel left out.

"Hello there! I don't think we have properly introduced ourselves to each other yet. My name is Kaede Akamatsu. I'm the Ultimate Pianist. Nice to meet you!"