Kaguya-sama: Love is War was adapted into an anime in 2019, and after a surprising live-action adaptation was even joked about in the magazine, its second season will begin in April. Perhaps because it's no longer clear whether the characters are geniuses or idiots, the subtitle "A Geniuses' Battle of Wits in Love" has been crossed out from the second season's title. Meanwhile, I'd like to introduce you to Hayasaka Ai, the loyal aide to the main character Kaguya who has witnessed her turn into an idiot!
The voice actor for Hayasaka Ai is Hanamori Yumiri!!
The voice actress playing Ai Hayasaka is Yumiri Hanamori! A Kanagawa Prefecture native, she is nicknamed Yumirin, Yumimi, and Hanabee. She made her debut as Amaya Souta in Ai-Ura. Her current notable roles include Nadeshiko Kagamihara in Yurucampaign△ and Agaliarept in Megiddo 72.
Introducing the profile of Kaguya's reliable maid, Ai Hayasaka!
A high school second-year student in Class A. She's a quarter Irish girl from a family that serves the Shinomiya family. She attends Shuchiin Academy to support Kaguya. At home, she works as a maid for the Shinomiya family, offering advice and harsh criticism to Kaguya.
When did Hayasaka Ai first appear? A presence that supports Kaguya behind the scenes in many ways
Hayasaka first appeared in episode 4 of the anime, "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War," as Kaguya's maid. She also makes a brief appearance in episode 3. They've known each other since Kaguya was known as the "Ice Princess Kaguya." Their relationship is more like that of sisters than master and servant, and she's practically the only person with whom Kaguya can be herself.
Actually, this is where it all began
Hayasaka first appeared in the anime's second episode, "Kaguya Wants to Trade." Due to financial reasons, Shirogane didn't own a smartphone, but he finally purchased one. However, Shirogane's decision to buy a smartphone was actually a ploy by Kaguya's aides, and Hayasaka is flexible in responding to Kaguya's long-winded orders.
A professional chamberlain, Ai Hayasaka, flexibly responds to various instructions
She also attends Shuchiin Academy to support Kaguya. She acts like a gyaru at school, but when she returns home, she becomes a calm and collected maid. She believes her beauty is an asset in high society, and uses a variety of different faces. Kaguya says that she shares her bad personality with her.
A Professional: Ai Hayasaka, Working Behind the Scenes Under Kaguya's Commands
As mentioned above, Ai Hayasaka has been working behind the scenes to get Shirogane to buy a smartphone, and she's been perfect at handling Kaguya's various unreasonable requests. Her main duties include undercover investigations, guiding student council members, and even acting as a body double. Despite her generous salary as Kaguya's personal attendant, she's apparently looking to change jobs due to the demanding workload.
Dangerous Person Category F
Hayasaka is a professional attendant and perfectly capable of meeting Kaguya's unreasonable demands. However, even for such a pro, his most feared nemesis is Subject F, also known as Secretary Fujiwara. Hayasaka often has opportunities to read the thoughts and psychology of others and manipulate their actions. What he fears most is the irregular. Fujiwara, whose thoughts are unreadable, actions unpredictable, and disruptive, is an irregular being in and of himself, making him the person Hayasaka finds the most difficult to deal with.
Hayasaka Ai, who gives her master some very harsh remarks
Kaguya used to be known as the "Ice Princess Kaguya," a character who was so reserved that she was often called "Hayasaka." However, after meeting Shirogane, she began to show her silly side. Shirogane is not shy about pointing out Kaguya's foolish behavior and problematic plans. With each episode, his comments become increasingly harsh, but Kaguya, who is proud, shows no sign of learning.
Hayasaka is forced to clean up his master's mess
Hayasaka's harsh comments toward his master are understandable to a certain extent. Since Kaguya joined the student council, he has become increasingly foolish, especially when it comes to romance. He often acts without considering what others think, and his naivety leads to him making terrible mistakes. Perhaps it's inevitable that he's a little harsh toward Kaguya.
Hayasaka knows that force is the most effective way, and he kicks his master in the back
In their master-servant relationship, Hayasaka puts Kaguya's happiness first and supports both Shirogane and Kaguya. Kaguya sometimes seeks advice from Hayasaka, but Hayasaka knows that putting aside her pride and being forceful is the most effective way to get things done, so she often makes aggressive suggestions or even sets things up in a somewhat forceful way.
My Dear Master
Even so, things often don't go as planned due to Kaguya's pride, her tendency to back down when it matters most, and her tendency to make blunders at crucial moments. Kaguya's plans often go awry, and Hayasaka is often at her mercy, so perhaps it's inevitable that she'll say mean things to her.
Looking forward to Season 2? Hayasaka teases Shirogane
Although not included in Season 1, there is an episode in which Kaguya's verbal exchange leads to her winning over Shirogane. Hayasaka uses all of her savvy, which Kaguya could never match, to approach Shirogane, but in the end, Shirogane, who is devoted to Kaguya, fails. However, this hurts Hayasaka's pride, and something terrible happens later...
Hayasaka Becomes the Victim
After this, she has another opportunity to approach Shirogane, who has not been swayed by her. This time, she tries to win him over in a closed room, a karaoke bar. However, Hayasaka does not realize that Shirogane has a huge weakness. Unaware, Hayasaka becomes Shirogane's victim. This is an episode we can look forward to in the second season.
[Kaguya-sama: Love is War] Hayasaka Ai Summary
Having frequently appeared in the first season, Hayasaka's sharp and scathing comments at Kaguya are some of the funniest moments in Kaguya-sama. Kaguya's stupidity becomes even more pronounced in the second season, so Hayasaka's harsh comments are also a highlight! Season 2 of Kaguya-sama will begin airing in April!
