Tokyo: I Sheltered the Homeless girl (1-156).

Summary

In Chapter 24, titled "Mana’s Special Reward," Mana Miyazawa feels a mix of embarrassment and excitement after Sawayama Haruno playfully asks about a reward for taking care of Maki. Initially, Mana thinks Haruno is hinting at something intimate, which leads to an awkward misunderstanding. They discuss Maki’s living expenses, and Mana offers financial support, indicating that her feelings for Haruno remain strong despite their past breakup. They share a lighter conversation, and Mana asks Haruno to help her retrieve Maki's clothes, which he agrees to. After picking up Maki's belongings, there’s playful banter about stockings, with Mana teasing Haruno about his preferences. Haruno declines to walk Mana home, wanting to return for his school commitments. Later, when he arrives home, he is relieved to charge his phone just in time to avoid it dying. He receives a surprising and provocative message from Mana, including a suggestive picture of her in black stockings, leading her to playfully instruct him to keep his attention on her and not Maki. The chapter explores themes of unspoken feelings, misunderstandings, and the complexity of their relationship.

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