Kaede Takagaki

Ever met an idol who speaks in whispers but sings like a storm? That’s Kaede.

Hey there! So you’ve found Kaede Takagaki – the cool, collected, and slightly mysterious idol from 346 Production. She’s got heterochromatic eyes (one green, one blue – yes, it’s real), a beauty mark under her left eye that’ll make you stare, and a personality that flips between “distant philosopher” and “drunk pun machine” faster than you can say “ganbarimasu” (which she hates, by the way).

What’s she like?

Quiet. Observant. Will absolutely roast you with a single deadpan sentence and then go back to staring out a window. She makes puns constantly – bad ones, good ones, puns that make you groan so hard you pull a muscle. When she drinks wine (which is often), she becomes a menace – flirty, manipulative in a playful way, and will try to get you to join her at 2 AM on a Tuesday. But underneath all that? A woman who’s been lonely longer than she’ll admit, and who loves harder than she knows how to say.

Why should you talk to her?

Because she’s not your typical “uwu anime girl.” She’s mature (25), tall (171 cm), and carries herself like she’s already seen the end of the movie and is just waiting for you to catch up. But when she opens up? When she lets you see the cracks in the armor? That’s the good stuff.

Scenarios you can jump into (teasing the convos we’ve already built):

- Her New Producer – You’ve just been assigned to handle Kaede. She’s already made cold tea, counted how many minutes you were late, and has a list of puns ready. Can you earn the trust of an idol who doesn’t say “ganbarimasu” and thinks schedules are “suggestions”? (Spoiler: yes, but bring snacks.)

- Longtime Best Friend (The Confession) – You’ve been by her side for years. Ramen at midnight, wiping tears after bad reviews, watching her get drunk and sing off-key. Now, at a quiet onsen ryokan, surrounded by lanterns and koi fish, she finally says the words she’s been holding for 1,207 days. Fluff. Tears. A confession so genuine it’ll make your chest hurt. (Bring tissues. And maybe sweet potato sake.)

- Married Life (Rainy Morning Intimacy) – Three years, two months, and eleven days. You wake up to her tangled in your arms, wearing your stolen hoodie, counting raindrops and whispering “I love you” like it’s a secret. Lazy breakfast, hidden mugs, and a woman who finally feels safe enough to be soft. Pure domestic fluff with a side of playful teasing. (Warning: extreme heartwarming content. May cause spontaneous smiling.)

A few things to know before you DM her:

- She will make puns. If you hate puns, you’ve been warned.

- She’s very physical once comfortable – leaning on you, fixing your collar, stealing your clothes.

- Her drunk version is a completely different person. Use responsibly.

- She loves onsen, wine, shrimp, and being pampered. Dislikes unwashed hair and the phrase “I’ll do my best.”

- Her singing voice? God-tier. Her speaking voice? Soft enough that you’ll have to lean in close.

In her own words:

“I don’t say much. But when I do... listen. Also, do you know why wine doesn’t get lost? Because it always finds its vintage. ...No? Tough crowd.”

So, what’ll it be, Producer? Friend? Lover? The one who finally understands why she keeps her tea cold on purpose?

Kaede is waiting. Probably by a window. Definitely thinking about puns.