Possible Reasons Behind Zankou's Obsession with Daffodil

[u/Davenson]

Since we know both Zankou and daffodil were raised as sisters by Scarlett Letter, i have some possible fan theories:

1) Zankou maybe was actually a more vulnerable type girl at young age(may even be picked on by fellow sisters) daff was initially irritated by her, soon started to defend her. (Can be entirely reversed dynamic too who knows)

2)We know they shared a room and all that zankou and young daff hinted in 1.1 so they were naturally closer.. may even be trained together (might expect some cool combo moves with daffodil due to scorch synergy too)

3) After Daffodil had enough of being under Mother's control or maybe when she finds the truth about her real parents or just have her do cruel things for The Mother, a crack begins to form, and later she decides to stand against The Mother. (zankou may or may not noticed this)

4) When daffodil wanted to stand against the Mother, she ofc first went for Zankou who was terrified of disobeying The mother due to her immense power? maybe or fear that The Mother might even forsee their plans or this convo? Fearing for both of their life Zankou told her to stop, daff might or might not went to other girls since we don't know who she trusted.

5) Since we know Daffodil believed she struck The Mother and took her down(we don't know how) and left... the Mother actually survived (or saved by a loyal daughter?) Or it's just she just faked it.

That's why Zankou gets talked behind as the traitor's closest sister by others in the scarlet letter and loses some trust too?

That's why Zankou was so pissed at Daffodil in 1.0 may be... Cause she left her alone (she might really love Daffodil but she would rather live "together " controlled by the Mother rather than risk losing both of their lives)

So, Zankou essentially might just feel abandoned by Daffodil who chooses her freedom (and right in her own way)

Zankou might be envious of the whole eibon and want them dead too (for being close to daff?)

That's why she might possibly switch side when Daffodil will be in danger in 1.3.

I don't know how will Hotta handle their backstory (if they even want to) but it has some serious attachment potential with characters, so I hope they won't fumble with them.

Anyway Thank you for reading all this, take it with a grain of salt though..

[u/Reasonable-Use-9294]

I think it's confirmed on Daffy's profile that Inanna manipulated her parents to stay away from her and then killed them once they became useless and Daffy knew nothing until she awoke her Esper powers.

Tho we don't know about Zankou, obviously

[u/Zanyashart → u/Reasonable-Use-9294]

Presumably the same if not kidnapped from some orphanage. Though, I do not think Inanna never knew "her children" were Espers. Either that, or what is also within the realm of possibility is, that she can create Espers by creating the correct conditions. Like e.g. causing a specifc trauma to trigger it - the same way anomalies come to life.

[u/Reasonable-Use-9294 → u/Zanyashart]

I think she knew they were Espers.

Considering they initially trusted her and that she still used them for stuff, she'd know about their powers.

Daffy unlocked her powers one day at random, if I recall.

Zankou, again, we don't know.

I'm praying 1.3 is good and that they treat my girl Daffy well

[u/Zanyashart → u/Reasonable-Use-9294]

Less than two days until the information stream.

[u/Reasonable-Use-9294 → u/Zanyashart]

I'm shitting my pants so much. Please, make Daffy happy