Sanae Hououin was a student at Suruga Keijo Training School. She was ranked third in Suruga. She is also nicknamed as the Suruga's Black Beast (駿河の黒き獣, Suruga no Kuroki Kemono), and Cheater (チート女, Chīto Onna).
Upon graduating from Suruga, Sanae officially becomes a Keijo player. Sometime later, she is able to advance to the A-Rank.
