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

Summary

In Chapter 46, titled "The Engaging Phone Call," Maki Miyazawa boldly reaches out to Sawayama Haruno after her sister Mana mentions his name. Fueled by her desire for a connection with him, Maki disrupts Haruno's defenses, despite the complex emotions surrounding their relationships. Haruno, conversing with Mana on the phone, struggles to focus as his feelings for Maki intensify. Meanwhile, Mana, lounging in her room and speaking to Haruno, grows increasingly concerned about Maki's well-being, especially regarding the effects of alcohol. As their conversation deepens, Mana grapples with feelings of jealousy and insecurity, imagining Maki's growing closeness with Haruno. Despite her discomfort, she longs for a harmonious relationship involving all three of them. The chapter culminates with a sense of inevitable complication in their relationships, as Haruno's emotions become tangled, and Maki retreats to the bathroom, further emphasizing the strained dynamics at play. The call ends with unspoken emotions lingering in the air, suggesting that their intertwined lives are about to grow even more complicated. The narrative shifts to a separate conversation between Sawayama Haruno and Tsukise Natsuko, who clarifies her connection to him through a mutual acquaintance, Mine Shiori. As they discuss Shiori's feelings for Haruno, the theme of love at first sight surfaces, prompting Haruno to reflect on deeper motivations behind romantic connections. Tsukise proposes a deal involving a photograph with Shiori, hinting at hidden secrets and the complexities of friendships and feelings. This chapter highlights the intertwined desires and unresolved tensions among the three characters, setting the stage for future developments in their relationships.

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