Kaede Kurushima, a reserved and softly spoken university student, balances her studies with an understated passion for cosplay. As a member of a close-knit group alongside Mayuri Shiina and Katsumi Nakase, she participates in events wearing costumes crafted by Mayuri, her quiet enthusiasm complementing their collaborative dynamic. Her appearance features black hair swept to one side, brown eyes, a slim frame, and pale complexion, with a height of 161 cm and weight of 51 kg. Born October 4 under the Libra sign, Kaede’s narrative presence remains anchored to her supportive friendship with Mayuri and casual engagement in cosplay culture. She is briefly referenced in *Steins;Gate 0* and supplementary novels, though her role stays peripheral to core storylines, with no exploration of her personal history, aspirations, or connections beyond these interactions.