Maho Izawa arrives at Hokuei High School after starring in middle school, only to be overshadowed by Yukino Miyazawa. Her initial admiration for Yukino curdles into intense jealousy upon discovering Yukino's flaws, echoing Yukino's own past rivalry. This jealousy spirals into hatred, driving Maho to turn their class against Yukino. The plan backfires, leaving Maho herself ostracized by the class. Yukino then extends friendship, actively seeking reconciliation. Maho slowly integrates into Yukino's social circle, though she consistently maintains a reserved posture, often lingering slightly apart from the group. Her peers address her formally as "Maho-san," unlike others called by first names. Despite this distance, she gradually learns to value these friendships. Beyond school, Maho pursues a romantic relationship with Yusuke Takashi, a 28-year-old dentist. Their dating begins in high school, sparked by her falling in love with him during her final middle school year. Maho understands that Takashi's initial hesitations and "headaches" regarding their age difference stemmed from concern for her. When he later revisits these worries, Maho reassures him by affirming her goal to become a neurosurgeon. This resolves his reservations, cementing their relationship. They eventually marry. Maho achieves her career goal, working as a neurosurgeon at the same hospital where Yukino practices as a reconstructive surgeon. Her name carries meaning: "Maho" combines the kanji for "truth" (真) and "excellent" (秀), while her surname "Izawa" means "well" (井) and "swamp" (沢). She is 16 years old during her high school years.