Kaede Kagayama, nicknamed "Dagashiya" or "Candy Store" by Asahigaoka's children, runs a candy store inherited from her late grandmother. The store faces financial challenges with limited customers, primarily local schoolchildren. To supplement income, she also manages ski equipment rentals, futon rentals, and parcel delivery services. She possesses long blonde hair, dyed from its original black during or after fifth grade, and distinctive maple-shaped eyes. Her typical attire reflects an old-fashioned delinquent style. Despite her outwardly tough demeanor, she shows kindness, displaying particular softness toward Renge Miyauchi, though financial pressures sometimes make her appear desperate about money. During middle school at Asahigaoka Branch School, she reluctantly babysat the infant Renge at Hikage Miyauchi's request. Initially uncomfortable with children, she developed a deep bond with Renge through this experience. This enduring connection is evidenced by Renge wearing the yellow ribbons Kaede gave her and frequently visiting the store to share life discoveries. Their relationship evolved into a surrogate familial bond, with Renge viewing her as a parental figure. Kaede maintains complex village relationships. She is Kazuho Miyauchi's underclassman and occasionally shares drinks with her. Her dynamic with Hikage Miyauchi began poorly due to Hikage's troublesome behavior but gradually improved into friendship. She tolerates Natsumi Koshigaya's teasing about her affection for Renge, likely to retain a customer, and considers Natsumi a "good girl" despite their interactions. She interacts amicably with Komari Koshigaya and develops a rapport with Hotaru Ichijō, who sees her as an older sister figure. Kaede exhibits practical skills: she is athletic, capable of performing roof jumps with minimal injury, and a proficient cook praised by others. Her "Candy Store" nickname originated from Hikage during their school days and became widely adopted. In broader official media, including the film *Non Non Biyori Vacation*, she travels to Okinawa with other village residents. During the trip, she and Renge observe a stingray, highlighting their continued close relationship.