Editing Mako Tsunami (section)

=== Background ===
Mako Tsunami, known as Ryota Kajiki in the manga and Japanese versions, grew up deeply connected to the sea, viewing it as more than an environment but as a living entity. He believed he could sense its moods, knowing when it was joyful or sorrowful. His father, a fisherman, shared his love for the sea. One fateful day, while fishing together, Mako sensed the sea’s shift from calm to turbulent, blaming a nearby oil spill. The sudden change led to a storm that sank their boat. They were rescued by a passing ship, but their vessel was lost to the depths.

Without a boat of his own, Mako’s father borrowed others’ boats, often venturing out on rough days when others feared the sea. Tragically, he disappeared during one such outing, leaving Mako with a deep respect for the ocean and a longing to honor his father’s memory.