Kouki Matsuda

A first-year student and singles competitor in the badminton club at Yokohama Minato High School, sharing the same school year as protagonist Ryo Mizushima. Having relocated to Shanghai with his parents at the age of eight, his years living overseas as a returnee student left him largely unknown within Japan's domestic badminton scene—yet his skill level is anything but ordinary. Cool-headed and resistant to emotional decision-making, he approaches every situation with a preference for rational thinking. His notably handsome looks have even inspired classmates to form a dedicated fan club in his honor.