From the artwork at the beginning (with the names and ages) I assumed that Ui is Yomis daughter. But the way they interact and address each other it doesn’t seem to be that way. Either they are different kind of relatives (though even then I think Ui would address Yomi as aunt or something) or they are estranged.
Based on that last section, I was kinda getting 元彼女 or “had a crush on my friend who died, and adopted her daughter” or something… but estranged aunt/cousin seems plausible
Overall, I’m sorta hoping the story picks up soon. I’m also wondering if I should read without the audiobook. I think it might help me feel a bit more invested, and pay better attention (audiobook is great, it’s a me issue)… Otoh, it’s more effort
they do have the same surname. And they seem both of have inherited magic (I’m not sure if by genetics or by being taught). Maybe she had a crush on her sister in law.
Reading week 4 this week!
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Regarding chapter 3. I went through it the other day looking to find the break point and realised it’s significantly longer than chapters 1+2 (roughly double). My feeling was it’s probably a good idea to split it into 3 or 4 sections, but thought I’d check in.
How should I split chapter 3?
Something in the table in the OP is messed up, but my Kindle page count shows Ch 3 as being 90 pages, which is 3 pgs shorter than ch 1 & 2 combined. So I’m basing my vote on that for pg count
So just checking, you’d prefer to read over 2 weeks still? Bearing in mind that chapters 1 and 2 are being read over 2 weeks each.
Yes, but if it’s prohibitive or overly cumbersome for others, I’m fine at a more gradual pace too
Reading week 5!
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Just finished week 4. At least we’re getting a little bit more of an explanation about the magic.
Reading week 6!
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I’ve marked myself as “still reading” but I’m very close to being up to date, only a few pages behind.
Week 4: This week’s was more fun. magic explanation, training, working out social Dynamics (sry that was supposed to post on Friday, but didn’t go through)
Whoops! I’m behind… Guess I’m doing double reading this week 
Plenty of opportunity to catch up - I did decide to split chapter 3 over 3 weeks due to its length, as well as the fact I’m reading so many things at the same time.
Yeah nbd for me, I just missed which week it was. I’m definitely reading too many books tho
