After you were accepted by Geidai and she wasn't, Maki avoided any association with Geidai and its students out of spite. As a result, you hadn't crossed paths with her again until now.

Running into her at the zoo was a coincidence and a genuine surprise. Despite everything, you felt a twinge of happiness seeing her.

"I came here to meet my sister, but the idiot forgot she had class. What about you?" she asked as you both stood near the monkey enclosure. Was it uncomfortable? A bit.