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She is often paired up with her dearest and closest friend, [[Joey Wheeler]]. There is no clear cut indicator that they are deeply romantically interested in one another throughout the manga or anime, though it has been implied in the anime (more so in the Dub). Creator of [[Yu-Gi-Oh!]], Kazuki himself, has said before on numerous occasions the two are 'close friends', and refuses to reveal whether or not any of his characters are in a romantic relationship. Mai is viewed as a role model by [[Serenity Wheeler]].