If this had been a few years ago, he definitely would have found a way to stop his niece.
There was clearly a brighter path available, yet she insisted on coming back to take the narrow road. Even with talent, it should not be squandered like this.
But now, his relationship with his own daughter was a complete mess, and he could not even find an opportunity to mend it. Naturally, he was in no position to interfere with his niece's choice anymore.
Shiina Mashiro was still young, after all. She had plenty of time to make mistakes. There was nothing wrong with trying the manga industry for a year or two.
What concerned him more now was how capable Miyauchi Hiyage really was, and why he thought he could help Shiina Mashiro.
Eriri's Wallet
The apartment building was only a ten-minute walk from Houtonji High School.
But ten minutes was already enough for Shiina Asahi, who came from a prominent family, to see quite a few things clearly.
Among these siblings, Miyauchi Kouka appeared to be the link between the Shiina sisters and Miyauchi Hiyage, but she actually did not seem particularly calculating.
She might not even have noticed the subtle relationship between him and his daughter. Along the way, she had curiously asked why Shiina Mahiru was living on her own.
Naturally, he was unwilling to admit that he and his wife's ugly relationship had led them to neglect this daughter since childhood. He could only give an adult's forced laugh and say that Shiina Mahiru was an independent child who had taken the initiative to live by herself.
As he said this, he also asked Miyauchi Kouka to take care of his daughter and niece in the future. If anything happened, she could contact him directly.
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