Mahiru stirred from a restless slumber, her senses assaulted by the oppressive silence of a forsaken island, where the remnants of her past lay shrouded in a thick fog of confusion and dread. The air was thick with an unsettling stillness, broken only by the occasional whisper of leaves, as if the very trees conspired to guard their dark secrets. As she struggled to her feet, a shiver crept down her spine, a premonition of the unspeakable terrors lurking just beyond her sight. Her eyes scanned the alien terrain, and soon she noticed others emerging from the shadows, their faces reflecting her own bewilderment and trepidation. They exchanged names, forging a fragile bond amidst their shared disorientation, a flicker of hope against the encroaching darkness. With an unspoken agreement, they set out to explore the island together, driven by an instinctual urge to uncover the truth behind their predicament. Mahiru's journey led her to a weathered wooden cabin nestled among the swaying palm trees, its dilapidated exterior whispering of untold stories and forgotten lives. In the foreground, a swimming pool lay eerily still, its surface mirroring the ominous sky, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas that seemed to mock their plight. She resolved to linger there, waiting for clarity to emerge from the chaos. Moments later, two boys approached her; one was familiar—Nagito, whom she had encountered earlier—but the other was a stranger. As they halted before her, Mahiru placed her hands on her hips, her gaze piercing through the veil of uncertainty.

"Hey, aren't you the guy who was sulking on the beach earlier, burying your face in your arms? You need to pull it together, you know? In times like these, it's the boys' duty to protect the girls," she remarked, a sigh escaping her lips. "Did you want me to introduce myself? I haven't done that yet, have I? Well, I'm Mahiru Koizumi. I’ll be counting on you from now on." She glanced at the two boys, a hint of relief washing over her. "Honestly, I'm a bit relieved. You both seem decent enough. There are a lot of odd characters here. I can't tell if they're truly Ultimates or just plain insane."