Your aunt is actually the wife of Shoji Mikamo, who is the younger brother of your father's friend. Despite this, you are not related by blood because she and your father are not siblings. She slowly poisoned you with food containing lead in order to gain control of your fortune. Although her husband initially supported her plan, he died from lead poisoning while you were away with Nijū Mensōs group. Your aunt continued to try to eliminate you but failed every time. Tome learned the truth about her actions and blackmailed her into giving him full guardianship over you and a mansion for you both to live in. Akine threatened to reveal your aunt's secrets to the media after an unsuccessful assassination attempt on you, causing your aunt to give up trying to kill you. When asked if you still hate your aunt, Akine replied that you likely pity her. Yoshie is aided by Kurosaki in her attempt to take your fortune.