FRIENDS
RELATIONSHIP: Fiance/Spouse
Maisie's first real friend in Japan, and her eventual husband. They almost immediately bonded via Ichiban's natural charisma and their shared level of passion.
Maisie thinks the world of him. She takes joy in being able to completely relax around him and loves hearing him talk about his day or things he enjoys. She doesn't go with the gang on quests, as she's not particularly skilled at fighting, but she's always a safe spot for Ichiban to get bandaged up and relax at the end of the day.
RELATIONSHIP: Best Friends
Coffi is Maisie's long time friend, their friendship around a decade old. They met online when Maisie was in her 20's, bonding over similar interests.
They've been inseperable since, even after Maisie moved internationally. They text eachother nearly every day despite their 12 hour time difference, and Maisie usually goes to her with anything - gossip, heartache, jokes - first out of her friends.
RELATIONSHIP: Close Friends
Maisie met Lumi the same night she met Ichiban's friends (all at once). He was working the piano and offered her a moment of solace as he noticed her becoming overwhelmed.
They built a comfortable friendship since that night, bonding over being from outside Japan and similar eccentricities. They hang out frequently whenever he's not busy with a gig. Him, Maisie, and Saeko have a little gossip group together.
RELATIONSHIP: Close Friends
Their friendship had a rocky start, but you'd never know it looking at them now.
It took both of them a while to adjust to eachothers personality. Saeko's initial thought of Maisie was that she was rude and stuck up, while Maisie's initial thoughts of Saeko were that she was overbearing and invasive.
Now, with boundaries set and a better understanding of the other, Maisie is a common tag-along to Saeko's impulsive plans. They often get together to have a "girl's day", which is mostly an excuse to trade gossip over lunch. Maisie is Saeko's closest female friend and confidant.