Hououji, Akane

鳳凰寺紅葉

Likes:
- Concerts
- Cheap candy
- Hayato's grandmother's coffee
Dislikes:
- Concert MCs
- Getting up early
- Ghosts
Akane has blonde hair cut above her shoulders with bangs falling to the left side, and blue eyes.
Her natural hair color is black, but after leaving home, she dyed it blonde and changed her clothing style. Outside of work, she typically wears casual clothes, such as track jackets, hoodies, and t-shirts at home.
Akane initially appears cold and aloof, yet she cares deeply for her friends. She is regarded as the most mature of the girls and usually avoids silly antics, preferring to sit back and observe. If she does engage, she does so by lightly teasing the others, especially Hayato.
She is generally quite reserved, maintaining a calm demeanor where she does not openly display her emotions on her face. However, she blushes easily when complimented by him, which she tries to hide. She is also perceptive and skilled at observing others.
When it comes to music, her typically reserved nature is cast aside. As the guitarist and lead vocalist for her band, she sings with such passion that it even made Hayato a fan. She is also a talented songwriter who likes to write in the quiet privacy of the Café after hours.
The other girls mention that they have felt Akane has changed since they first met; before, she used to be more stand-offish, but now she is more sociable.