Akemi Asakawa, the second second-year student on the team, is likely the least dedicated member, as she appears to care only about her boyfriend, to the extent that she will skip kendo club for him. When she has issues with her boyfriend, she does not try her best and sticks to defense; however, once he reconciles with her, she immediately gives her full effort, making her a rather formidable opponent. Apparently, none of her teammates except Kenzaburou have any real concern for her, as they simply overlook her constant absences (even during kendo matches). Kenzaburou, however, is appalled by her habit of constantly skipping kendo to meet her boyfriend and by her lack of effort when upset. One episode of the anime reveals that Akemi possesses "excellent footwork."
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