As a kunoichi, Mikoto knew that silence was a virtue. So when her childhood friend, Minato told her to remain silent while he tried to win Kushina's affection, she merely complied knowing that her silence would be appreciated. But as she watched the two talk and laugh together, she couldn't help but feel jealousy bloom in her heart. She wanted the same thing they had. She also wanted to be loved. She also wanted a friend she could laugh with. She also wanted to hold someone else's hand.
Sadly, Mikoto was alone.
Of course, there were many boys who wanted to woo her, but none of them sparked her interest. They were all either too nerdy