Aki Matsui

"Hel-"

- Aki Matsui to Kouichi on attempting to ask for help to him.

Aki Matsui was a student in 9th Grade Class 3 in 1998. In the classroom, she sits behind Megumi Tatara and in front of Kyouko Kaneki.

Personality
Aki is shown to be a shy and humble student. She is frequently seen with her best friend Kyouko Kaneki.

Appearance
She has short dark brown hair with bangs and dark brown eyes, and typically wears the standard female school uniform.

Plot
She doesn't contribute too much to the plot, but is a frequent background chracter with Kyouko. In Episode 11 she listens to the tape when Takako plays it over the intercom, but unlike most of her peers, she does not fly into a homicidal rage over hearing that Mei is the "extra". In Episode 12, she is seen trying to escape while being protected by Kyouko, when Kyouko is stabbed from behind by Tomohiko Kazami and falls. She instantly becomes horrified and screams. Despite Aki's best efforts attempting to escape Kyouko's murderer, Kazami catches up to her when she runs into Kouichi, and stabs her through the neck.

Gallery
Main article: Aki Matsui/Image Gallery

Trivia

 * She and Kyouko Kaneki are seen together in the introduction.
 * She is ranked A in Another characters ranking.
 * Her home address is 8-2 Asamida Yomiyama City.
 * Her last name, Matsui, means "pine tree community".
 * She shares a room during the class trip with Kyouko as well.
 * Aki and Kyouko made a brief appearence in Episode 0, at the amusement park.