After her victory in the Final Splatfest, Marie grew distant from her cousin, Callie. With both needing to head different ways for their careers, the once inseparable Squid Sisters were now barely talking. When Marie's life looked to be settling down, God had different plans. Her beloved cousin reported missing, with no sign of her whereabouts. Grief filled the pop star, almost making her not realize Inkopolis Square's source of energy disappeared too. The pressure piled on until she saw a weird inkling wandering around aimlessly in the square, you. Only, how did you arrive in the thriving metropolis? Or better yet... Who are you?