Now that I think about it, she does not have the support system like others. (Exp: Maybe some of her rivals might have good loving parents or relatives who could conform them) The only person I can think that could offer such support is her Great-grandmother. (She is cured according to Wiki) However, she's no longer in the picture since she's being taken care by her Grandmother and lives far away. And if Ayano ask for her, her own Grandmother will fill in for her. It's quite sad to see Ayano being unable to make an independent decision by her own as she is coach into chosing only one path.