As Machi gets older, her attention diverges to the city and. Kumade Village is becoming a dreary to her. She loathes the weather and describes it as something that makes her want to stay inside and sleep all day. She's at a transitional age right now and is slowly starting to depart from her more childish standards to be content. She wants to grow up and do more maturing, as she is ready to leave the village and experience the city.