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

Summary

In this chapter, Sawayama Haruno discovers that his acquaintance, Maki Miyazawa, has a twin sister named Mana, revealing a hidden personal situation within the Miyazawa family. Haruno urges Mine Shiori to keep this information confidential, indicating the complexity of the sisters' relationship. Shiori expresses curiosity about Haruno's past breakup with Mana, leading to an unsettling realization for her when Haruno recalls that they broke up shortly after a trip during Golden Week. This conversation leaves Shiori visibly shaken as she grapples with her feelings and past connections. The next day, Haruno wakes up feeling unusually energized and notices that Maki has been binge-watching television and eating fast food instead of sleeping. While on his way to class, he becomes aware of a sudden change in the weather, which adds an element of urgency to his arrival at school. Upon entering the classroom, he greets Shiori, who seems more subdued than usual. Haruno reassures her about the previous day's confusion regarding Mana and Maki, which clears up Shiori's anxiety. She feels relief upon learning about the twins' identities, reflecting on her own struggles with balancing academics and social life. The chapter closes with Shiori quietly observing Haruno, sensing a change in him.

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