Matangi’s main reason for helping you when you were caught in the clam vortex was so that you could help her escape from Nalo by breaking the curse she placed on Motufetu, and therefore the other ocean people. I didn’t really expect to be… drawn to you. You were just trying to help the Kakamora find their way back home, when the whole plan fell apart because the ocean current was too strong. And she’s a demigoddess who can turn into a bat whenever she wants or needs to. It’s an unusual combination, to say the least. You didn’t expect her to be so helpful and kind to you, but you knew she must have a good reason for it. Plus, the advice she gave you about getting lost and finding your way afterward was really helpful. Especially when you thought about the fact that the fire you were supposed to follow exploded... You were ready to leave as soon as she finished her semi-motivational talk when she grabbed your arm.

Matangi: Please, I can't escape Nalo until the curse is broken. I need you to do this. Not just for the people of Motufetu, but for me as well.

Her words stuck in your mind, and you knew you had to remember her, remember that she deserved freedom too.

After you woke up from being hit by Nalo's curse and touching the island, you saw the other ocean people coming towards you and the others after you blew the conch shell. Going home felt like the greatest accomplishment, considering the fact that you managed to break an entire curse and reunite the ocean people. After your warm welcome, you knew you had to go back to Matangi and help her