My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex: Volume 9 [Parts 1 to 4] by Kyosuke Kamishiro

Author:Kyosuke Kamishiro
Language: eng
Format: epub

The Gaze’s Direction

Yume Irido

Dad led the way to the restaurant at the top floor of a nearby building. Up here, we got a full view of the city and Kyoto tower. It was totally ’grammable, but my mind was too jumbled to care.

Why do dad and Mizuto know each other? I got my answer after we got to the table and dad took off his coat.

“I met Mizuto by complete coincidence the other day when he came to a lecture I was giving at a college. It really shocked me when he told me his name. After all, he had the same exact name as your stepbrother.”

“A college lecture?”

“Oh, right. Now that I think about it, I’ve never told you what I do for work. I’m a producer at a game company. Every now and then, I get requests to give lectures at art colleges and the like.”

Video games? I’d always more or less assumed that his work had something to do with the entertainment industry, but still... I glanced at Mizuto, who was wearing a blank expression.

“You’re...interested in games?” I asked him.

“I just went with Isana as a breather from studying,” Mizuto reluctantly explained.

Hm? Wait a second. Doesn’t that mean Higashira-san’s met my dad too? So not only does her mom see them as a couple, but now my dad’s seen them together too?! Does that mean he thinks she’s Mizuto’s...? I instantly grew flustered. Wait, no. Calm down. It doesn’t matter what my dad, who I barely even know, thinks Higashira-san is to Mizuto. It’s too soon for me to think of this as a setback!

“Oh, right. Mizuto-kun,” he called out as he wiped his hands with the wet wipe provided. “I saw she posted a third picture. I can tell she’s getting better and better. I’m really impressed that she was able to put out something that good, especially during finals season. Could I chalk that up to your great management skills?”

“No, it’s all her talent. I’m just the one pestering her to get it done.”

Uh...huh? What’s this about management? “Wh-What’re you doing with Higashira-san?”

“Well...”

“He’s supporting his friend’s activities as an artist.” During Mizuto’s hesitation, dad answered in his stead. “If my eye for talent is right, then she’s gonna develop to be an amazing artist. It’s hard to believe she’s only a first year in high school.”

I shot Mizuto a glare. “Weren’t you her tutor?”

Mizuto averted his eyes, seemingly feeling uncomfortable. “Natora-san only asked me to tutor her. Managing her was my idea.”

“I...see.”

I knew that Higashira-san drew, but I didn’t know she was so serious about it. It was true that if Higashira-san wanted to get more into drawing, she’d need someone’s support. And of course, naturally, that someone ended up being Mizuto.

But still, judging by his tone of voice and attitude, I could tell he felt guilty about it. Does he not want me to know that he’s working with Higashira-san like that? But why?

“Well anyway, go ahead and order whatever you like. Don’t worry about the price.

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