Maya Takahashi is a secondary character in Amagami SS and its sequel Amagami SS+ plus. She serves as the homeroom teacher of class 2-A at Kibito High School and later becomes the homeroom teacher of class 3-B. At twenty-nine years old with a birthday on October 24, she carries herself with a serious and professional demeanor in the classroom, often appearing strict and dedicated to her students' education. However, she has a contrasting side that emerges when she consumes sake; she becomes intoxicated very easily, revealing a more relaxed and uninhibited personality that contrasts sharply with her usual authority. This duality is one of her defining traits. Her role in the story is primarily as a supporting figure who provides guidance and oversight to the protagonist, Junichi, and his classmates. While she does not have a dedicated arc in the main series, she features more prominently in Ai Nanasaki's route, where a mini-route involving her becomes available, exploring a potential romantic connection. In Amagami SS+ plus, her presence remains consistent as a homeroom teacher, and she experiences moments of mild jealousy when personal conversations with Junichi develop in a positive direction. Her character development is subtle, mostly revolving around the interplay between her professional responsibilities and her personal vulnerabilities, particularly her inability to hold alcohol. She has no extraordinary abilities, but her knack for maintaining composure at school despite her private weakness makes her a memorable and grounded presence in the series.