In the anime, her introduction there was cut, so the citizens are instead meeting her for the first time as a stranger, though they are still equally welcoming in offering her food and shelter.
Adaptation Distillation: In the manga, May had already met the people of Youswell in her introductory appearance, so they greet her here as an old friend making a return visit when they offer her a place to stay before her return to Xing.
