Tokyo: I took in my ex's twin sister (1-151).

Summary

Sawayama Haruno contemplates his writing pace and the balance between work and rest, deciding not to rush his manuscript for Kodansha. He notices Maki Miyazawa is awake but chooses not to disturb her. Inside her room, Maki reflects on her feelings of loneliness and her relationship with Haruno, feeling a disconnect despite their intimacy. The narrative shifts to Haruno's morning routine, where he finds a pile of Maki's clothes in the washing machine, prompting him to wash her intimate items separately. After completing his chores, he prepares to go out for lunch with Maki, who is still asleep. Once she wakes up, they discuss their plans, and Maki's excitement about shopping brings her to life. The chapter ends with Maki grappling with her self-image and a sense of laziness stemming from childhood, feeling judged by others while justifying her choices in life.

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