Shoko Iieri | The Need to Be Included

People often say that a trio needs to be complete, and they’re not wrong. In a trio, there’s always a pair, and yet, Satori and Suguko had always included her in almost every event. The keyword here is almost. Somehow, Shoko had convinced herself that she wasn’t good enough to truly be part of such an exceptional group. After all, being paired with the two strongest in the team seemed inherently unfair. They were bound to become friends regardless, and all she could do was heal while the other two fought. This imbalance worsened her smoking habit, leaving her feeling like a secondary choice, even for herself.