Igarashi, Kaede
- Gender
- Female
Summary
Kaede Igarashi is a second-year student who progresses to her third year, turning sixteen and then seventeen. Born on August 20, she serves as the Head of the Disciplinary Committee and leads the Chorus Club. Visually, she has long, straight light brown hair styled in two braids that extend down her back, paired with dark brown eyes. Her height varies within the series, but she is typically drawn to be about a head shorter than Tsuda. In one notable instance, Aria commented that her twin-tails resembled anal beads, leading to a temporary hairstyle swap between the two. Kaede usually maintains a stern expression, reflecting her position on the Disciplinary Committee, though her demeanor softens significantly around those she knows. She first appears after the School Council’s disastrous beach trip, where they were stranded overnight at an inn because chaperone Naruko Yokoshima became intoxicated. After Ranko Hata showed her photos of the incident, Kaede confronted the group about staying together and even threatened Student Council President Shino Amakusa with dismissal. Although she eventually calmed down, the event highlighted her dedication to duty and the severity of her androphobia, as she was unable to face Takatoshi when he opened the door to let her in. Her strict, principled nature makes her well-suited for her role, as she frequently reprimands students for violating the school’s moral code and rules. She applies this discipline to her personal life as well, acting consistently whether at school or elsewhere. However, Kaede suffers from severe androphobia, or a fear of men. This condition prevents her from holding even brief conversations with males. When men approach her, she instinctively distances herself and faints upon physical contact. She may also shake or stutter when interacting with men she is not comfortable with, provided she is aware of their gender. Her reactions differ with characters like Uomi and Tsuda if she is unaware of their sex. Despite this debilitating fear, Kaede strives to maintain an upright and defined path, determined to fulfill her duties as a student and committee head.
