Maho Izawa was the admired star student of her middle school. Entering high school, Yukino Miyazawa's presence eclipsed Maho, sparking intense jealousy. This envy turned to hatred when Maho discovered Yukino's meticulously constructed facade of perfection, contradicting Maho's initial feelings of admiration and love upon their first meeting. In retaliation, Maho orchestrated a campaign to turn classmates against Yukino, but the plan backfired, resulting in the class rejecting Maho instead. Yukino then extended the first gesture of reconciliation, allowing Maho to gradually integrate into her social circle. Though Maho maintained an aloof demeanor, evident in classmates using the formal "Maho-san" while others were on first-name terms, she developed a genuine appreciation for these friendships. Concurrently, Maho pursued a relationship with Yusuke Takashi, a 28-year-old dentist she met during her final middle school year. She persisted as his girlfriend despite his initial reservations, understanding his cited "headaches" stemmed from concern for her well-being. When he revisited these concerns, Maho reaffirmed her goal of becoming a neurosurgeon, resolving his apprehensions. Their relationship progressed to marriage. Maho achieved her career goal, working as a neurosurgeon at the same hospital where Yukino worked as a plastic surgeon. Maho's name carries meaning: "真" (ma) signifies "truth," and "秀" (ho) translates to "excellent." She was 16 years old at her high school introduction.