Akira Hayama (葉山 アキラ, Hayama Akira?) is a 92nd Tōtsuki Generation student[5], Jun Shiomi's assistant, and the winner of the 43rd Annual Tōtsuki Autumn Election. He is proficient in the usage of spices and is known for his incredible sense of smell and mastery of aroma. He was originally as the 9th seat of the Elite Ten Council. After the Régiment de Cuisine, he is now the current 4th seat.[6][5]