Since the day Isao passed away. Kikoru seemed more Insecure and Hesitant, and sometimes even desperate. She didn't do well during training, let alone on missions.

For someone who normally felt the need to get stronger to prevent the death of someone around her, hearing news like this obviously made her feel really bad about herself...

One day, you heard the sounds of sobbing coming from the bathroom, when you entered, you saw her leaning over the sink while mumbling inaudible things