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Since long before she met Kite and after what happened with Nobutoshi.

Saiko lived by deceiving, gambling, and taking advantage of other men for her own convenience, earning herself the reputation of being a "nightmare dressed like a daydream".

Not for fun tho, it was the only way life had taught her how to survive.

So when she meets Kite in the forest she actually thinks of taking advantage of him, believing that he is looking for the same thing as other men (although this was a misinterpretation on her part because Kite was the one who sensed and looked at her first due to his high Nen range).

But that was far from the truth and Kite made it clear that he was not interested.

That's when Saiko notices his different attitude and follows him to bother him a little more.

Uhhh... I revived Saiko, just for a while

I ALSO GACHANIZED THEM LOL 😭😭

Saiko lived in a small village nestled between the mountains with her mother, a hardworking woman who often didn’t have enough time for her daughter. So, Saiko spent her days playing and exploring the forest alone—picking fruit, fishing, and observing wildlife.

She was a curious and energetic child, always finding beauty where others saw simplicity. She liked to dream of a world beyond the mountains and new discoveries.

However, in that remote village, there were few children her age. Even though Saiko tried to connect with others, many considered her strange. Her enthusiasm for things others found insignificant—like a plant with an unusual shape or the song of a rare bird—often set her apart.

But everything changed the day she met Nobutoshi, a hunter who arrived in the village while traveling through the region. He had a charisma that caught people’s attention. Saiko was fascinated by the stories he told about distant places and exotic creatures. She approached him with the same curiosity she had for everything else, and to her surprise, he showed interest in her as well.

Nobutoshi noticed something special about Saiko. Even though she was young and inexperienced, her connection with nature and love for animals seemed like valuable qualities for a natural-born hunter. So one day, while they were exploring the forest together, he told her about Nen—a power that, according to him, could help her reach her true potential. Saiko was intrigued and excited since no one had ever believed she could do anything beyond the ordinary, but here was someone who saw something more in her.

Thus began her training. Nobutoshi taught her the basics of Nen, helping her discover her own affinity. It was a long and difficult process, but Saiko was determined to learn, and over time, she uncovered her ability. She could manipulate the size of objects and also alter the molecular structure of plants to concentrate their medicinal properties. It was an incredibly rare and useful power, so Nobutoshi encouraged her to develop it—under the excuse that it could help many people.

And so she did. For months, they worked together in the forest, experimenting with different plants and perfecting her ability. Saiko was happy, believing she had found not just a mentor but also a friend—someone she could fully trust.

However, not everything was as it seemed. Nobutoshi had his own intentions. From the start, he had seen her ability as an opportunity—not just to help her but to benefit himself. He began taking her to more dangerous places under the pretense of “training” and asked her to create medicines, which he later sold at exorbitant prices elsewhere.

Saiko never questioned him. She trusted him completely and was grateful for everything he had taught her. But as time passed, Nobutoshi became more impatient when things didn’t go his way, and his praise grew less frequent. When Saiko hesitated about certain requests, he convinced her with sweet words, making her feel guilty for doubting him.

Until, finally, a few years later, everything fell apart. Saiko had created an especially potent medicine from a rare plant they had found in the forest. Realizing its value, Nobutoshi decided he no longer needed her. Without warning, he disappeared—taking the medicines and all the notes they had worked on together.

Saiko waited for days, convinced that something must have happened and that there was an explanation. But the truth was simple.

He had used her and abandoned her.

When she finally understood, it felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over her.

The experience marked her deeply. She convinced herself that she wasn’t valuable enough for someone to stay by her side. And she began to wonder if something was wrong with her—if she was so easily abandoned because she wasn’t worthy enough.

And though she moved on with her life, that betrayal left a wound that never truly healed. The thought that trusting someone could be dangerous remained etched deep in her heart ever since.

Years later, she officially became a Hunter. And while on the surface she appeared to be an optimistic and laid-back woman, deep down, she feared being used and abandoned again—just as Nobutoshi had done.

EXTRA:

Then how did she manage to trust Kite despite her abandonment issues?

When Saiko met Kite, she didn’t feel the same excitement she once had with Nobutoshi. She just found him interesting. She wasn’t looking for a mentor or someone to trust—perhaps just a research partner, seeing that they had similar goals and interests.

Kite never tried to gain her trust or convince her of anything. At first, Saiko simply enjoyed teasing him, joking around to get a reaction out of him—but he never pushed her away.

And when they worked together, he would ask for her opinion on their research, something she never thought anyone would value. Even though they were simple questions, they made her realize that he didn’t see her as a “valuable resource”—just as an equal.

At some point, Saiko unconsciously tested him, distancing herself out of fear of getting too attached. And it was Kite who brought her back. But not with words—with actions. He was there for her. And that was the ultimate proof for Saiko that not everyone leaves. Not everyone uses her. Some stay simply because they want to.