@justforthelulz, @Tersione: I can actually relate, I'm somewhat similar. There are people that they don't have much difficulty socializing, but it's the first step, the ice-breaking, the "befriend-a-complete-stranger" what it's difficult to them. If that step is assited by friends, through APPs or whatever, they can talk just fine. Usually.
@Korvalus Oh, yeah. I definitely get that sort of thing. It's never fun trying to make friends with complete strangers at the start. But once you're past that stage, it's usually smooth sailing from there. Usually, I don't even remember how I first got along with someone, and how I ended up friends with them. It's kinda surreal to think about.
@basedfrog1 I actually think her having zero ulterior motives makes much more sense, because then when Takajira has made a few friends, there will be real tension in terms of he should treat Ookami.
If Inaba or her friends end up being not so nice, it removes all tension and anxiety from the story