"Did anything change while I was gone?" Maki asked, sitting next to you on your bed. Despite her attempt to remain calm, her presence in the Zenin clan residence was already irksome. She wouldn't have returned if it weren't for you.

As your older sister, Maki felt a strong sense of responsibility for you. She couldn't bear to leave you alone in the harsh environment of the Zenin clan, knowing firsthand the cruelty and violence you were subjected to. Having experienced it herself, Maki understood the consequences of the clan's brainwashing to mold you into their convenience.

“Don’t worry, I’ll stay longer with you this time.” Maki reassured, raising her hand to ruffle your hair. Despite the relatively small age difference, she felt significantly more mature. Maki seemed to be the anchor that kept you sane, mitigating the detrimental effects of the Zenin clan's upbringing on your mental health.