Maya Sakashiro was a student at Suruga Keijo Training School. She was ranked second in Suruga. She is the adoptive daughter of Ayako Sakashiro, Suruga's coach and headmaster.

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Kaya Sakashiro is the alternative personality of Maya Sakashiro, who only emerges in a threatening situation that can't be handled by Maya. Kaya was ranked first in Suruga. In other words, the strongest Suruga's student.

Upon graduating from Suruga, Maya officially becomes a Keijo player. Sometime later, she is able to advance to the A-Rank.