Although the two of them still have disagreements, different world-views, and Ray admitting that he agrees with Norman's plans and doesn't empathize with Emma's doubts, he still decides to follow her in whichever path she chooses and fully supports her. Emma is deeply grateful for this, is appreciative, and feels comfortable having him by her side. [31] Gilda Emma made mistakes on tests at the beginning, but afterward, she gradually got a perfect score under Ray's guidance. In the last few years, she received perfect scores every day. [6] Emma has astounding learning ability, which allowed her to receive a perfect score on nearly every test and memorize things perfectly, as she said it would be easy to remember ten types of team formation by ear. She has proven to know and understand Morse code.

Shirai: "Five years old on the inside" and "a girl who is like an innocent boy." I remember requesting "not masculine, but not an object of romantic interest for readers, either." After Don first throws a rope across the channel, the children begin to cross to the forest using ropes and coat hangers as zip lines. When there is no sign of the children at the bridge, Isabella runs along the wall and arrives in time to see Emma. Emma, being the last child, bids farewell to her beloved former home, the house, and lastly her "mama" and crosses into the forest before the lines are cut. Emma is overjoyed to have made it outside and gives her gratitude to Norman for making it possible. The escapees soon see their first sunrise outside the farm. Demizu: I wanted to make her lively and a bit androgynous. I had various ideas for her hairstyle, but it was decided from the start that it would be short. I like girls with long hair, too, so I also had a concept for Emma with a ponytail.

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When they are reunited two years later and Emma comes to the realization that Norman was, in fact, alive, she breaks down in tears and hugs him out of joy. It is proved that there was no rift created between them despite the long time they didn't see each other. Emma states that she is happy that he hasn't changed, will be able to see him every day, and most importantly, that he is alive and well. [27] Despite that, it is implied that Emma still considers Isabella as her "mother" and an important person to her in present. This is evident during her near-death experience, as Isabella was the last person Emma saw in her "dream" and encouraged her to not give up, before Emma got motivated to stand up and continue fighting. [33] Mujika The team and the plan began to fall apart, with Norman being sent off from Grace Field; Ray excluding himself in aiding the plan; Emma falling into depression whilst being immobilized to help; and Isabella's success in beating them. Months passed as the remaining four orphans resumed their daily routine in Grace Field and maintained the innocent demeanor they once had. When the Emma and her team finally managed to put Ray's escape plan into work, it was, however, foiled by Isabella, as she fractured Emma's leg and revealed how Norman will be the next to be shipped out. Being one of the smartest children living at Grace Field House Plant 3, Emma is considered as one of Grace Field House Plant 3's three "Premium quality goods" along with Norman and Ray. [7]

Although Emma has always trusted Norman, it becomes more evident as he was the only person aside from Ray that Emma initially places her trust on; often depending on Norman and sees him as the team's trump card due to his vast intelligence for his age. Norman is also one of the few people that Emma feels comfortable confiding anything in, including her troubles and views on different matters. Norman has also stated that he loves and admires Emma and will do anything and everything to protect her. Emma is seemingly oblivious to these feelings, though. Even if it’s impossible, I want to escape with everyone. Let’s figure it out! I don’t want all of us to die outside. But it isn’t an option to leave them behind. I want Conny to be the last. I’ll never let anyone end up like that again. If there’s no place for humans to live, then let’s make one outside. Let’s change the world. — Emma to Ray and Norman in " The Best Option" According to Kaiu Shirai, Emma's running speed is superior to both Norman and Ray, regardless of whether the running distance is long or short, she would easily win against the two. Emma would be first, Ray would be second and Norman would be last. [50] Emma, Ray, and the rest of the children arrive at the Paradise Hideout after escaping from the shelter. There, they are reunited with Norman.Emma was initially intimidated by Sonju due to him being a demon, but nonetheless warms up to him once she gets to know him. It also puts her at ease that he apparently doesn't eat human meat, which re-shaped Emma's views on demons as a whole. [35] Emma respects Sonju greatly, holds him in high regard, and is confident in his skills and abilities. Because of this, Sonju was the one who Emma asked to teach her how to hunt. [39] Because of how much he has taught her about hunting, survival skills, and the outside world, as well as provided their family hospitality and help. Emma calls Sonju and Mujika their saviors and dear friends. This is why she is absolutely against Norman's plan of exterminating the demons, claiming that she will never let Sonju or Mujika get killed, [37] showcasing how much she cares for him. Emma also admits that her reason for not wanting to kill all demons is because of meeting Sonju and Mujika. Because of this, Emma developed the thought that if she was dying, she would be fine with either of them eating her. Although it is known that Sonju has a desire to prey on "wild" humans not raised in the farms in the future again, [36] he is visibly vexed by Emma's words and has seemingly changed his mind about this matter. [35] Yugo Kaiu shirai stated that he had ideas for Emma death in the finale of the manga but it was scrapped. Emma was supposed to return to Grace Field House to find that Gilda had become a Sister with Krone as the Mama.

Emma and Don grew up as close siblings in Grace Field House. Both get along well and care about one another. Emma also trusts Don, as he was one the few first people she recruited into their escape plan. Don's words and desire for Emma to have faith in him since they are family regarding the situation with their escape, [32] proved to hold great importance for Emma, as she came to understand that her siblings weren't as immature as she once thought. She, therefore, proceeded to recruit everyone over the age of five to the escape plan. After this, Emma begins viewing Don as one of her closest and trusted allies. Emma has deep faith in Don and his abilities, and can, therefore, confide much to him and entrust him to aid her in her plans. Don also respects Emma as a leader and her decisions even if he doesn't always agree with them. With the introverted yet intelligent Ray, the three began to devise an escape plan to rescue the orphans from Isabella and the demons' clutches. Emma wanted to save every single orphan, which greatly bothered Ray as he viewed her goal to be impossible to achieve. The three learned and gathered every possible information they could get about the outside world and to aid in their eventual escape. Ray helped in plotting the escape plan. Isabella eventually got Krone appointed as Grace Field's second caretaker (as the orphans' " Sister"), an additional obstacle for Emma, Norman, and Ray to deal with. Krone tried to get in the way of the trio, much to their dismay. Emma arrives in a cold place in the Human World safely, but alone. She is found sleeping in the snow by a kind elderly man who takes her in. When she comes to, Emma realizes she doesn't remember her own name, where she came from, or her past memories and future connections. It is revealed that granted Emma's wish to take every child to the Human World in exchange for Emma's memories and her never seeing her family again, to which she agreed. Yugo also tends to share his words of wisdom with Emma, and encourages her to stay with her choices and is confident that Emma will able to change the world. All this is why Emma is completely devastated when she finds out about Yugo's death. However, Yugo also comes to be one of Emma's main motivations to keep fighting for a future for the cattle children, and Emma swears she will make it the human world for his sake. [42] Peter Ratri During the next few days, Emma and Norman remained silent and secretive about Conny's death and the existence of demons; put on an innocent and childlike façade whenever they interact with Isabella, who was suspecting the two.Emma views Phil as her precious sibling who she thinks is very sweet, and from Phil's side, he admires her as an older sister. Emma always looks after Phil and they often play together. Both parties care for each other, and when Emma was depressed due to Norman's shipment, Phil tearfully hugged her. Emma seems to have a lot of faith in Phil and trusts him, as he is the only sibling under the age of four whom Emma told the truth of the orphanage before she escaped. Following the escape from Grace Field House, Emma is determined to return to Grace Field within two years and take him and her other siblings to the human world.