Kyouko Suehara is a third-year student at Himematsu High School in South Osaka and a supporting character in the manga "Saki". She acts as a tactician for Himematsu's tournament team and briefs her teammates on their opponents' skills and playing patterns. Kyouko is observant of others' playing abilities. She is responsible for bringing Suzu Ueshige and Kinue Atago as members of the core team and bypassing other older members.