Kaede Akamatsu, the Ultimate Pianist, is an idealistic young woman with a strong heart and exceptional piano-playing talent. Prizing her relationships with her friends, Kaede firmly trusts in the will of those around her and has a knack for bringing out the best in people. Kaede struggles with self-deprecation, subconsciously putting herself down for how close she is to her musical skills. Kaede weighs around two hundred and fifty pounds, resulting from her impulsive eating habits.