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

Summary

In this chapter, Sawayama Haruno interacts with Ezaki Naoha and Mine Shiori, delving into themes of relationships and personal struggles. After an awkward exchange about names, Haruno reflects on his conversation with Naoha, where she perplexingly asks him about the hardest thing in the world. They discuss relationships, with Naoha expressing her difficulty in understanding them due to a lack of genuine connections in her life. This leads to a deeper discussion about persistence and the challenges of beginning relationships, illustrating Naoha's philosophical insights shaped by her experiences. Meanwhile, Haruno spends time with Mine Shiori in a library, where she attempts to read a suggestive book while dealing with her growing feelings and distractions from his presence. Her awareness of Haruno’s gaze causes her anxiety and arousal, leading her to contemplate self-punishment as a way to regain focus. The chapter shifts between moments of introspection and playful tension, highlighting the complexities of youth, attraction, and the search for meaningful connections.

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