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

Summary

The chapter begins with Sawayama Haruno feeling puzzled by the anger he senses in Maki Miyazawa, while his attention is mainly drawn to her kitten, Salmon Ball. He contemplates confessing something significant to Mana Miyazawa, realizing that short pain from honesty is preferable to long-term suffering from secrets. After some playful moments with Salmon Ball, Haruno prepares for bed, concerned about Maki’s irritability and his responsibilities the next day. The following morning, Haruno wakes up early, has breakfast, and heads to school, where he is concerned about Mine Shiori, who is absent due to illness. He learns from Xin Cun Ai Shi that Shiori had taken a leave, prompting him to send her a text expressing his concern. Later, Haruno receives a message from Mana, asking him to meet at the staff office. When he arrives, he finds her there alone, preparing materials for a teacher. Their conversation starts with Mana mentioning Maki, indicating her interest in bringing Maki back home. However, Haruno hesitates to voice his true thoughts about Maki and Mana's situation, wanting to avoid conflict between the twins. As their interaction continues, Mana feels a strong attraction towards Haruno, contemplating revealing something involving their weekend. She gathers her courage, hinting at Haruno’s outing with Maki, but he becomes apprehensive, worrying that their mutual friend Mine Shiori may have shared information that complicates their relationship. The chapter unfolds with tension surrounding Haruno's unspoken truth and Mana's desire to be closer to him while navigating the dynamics of their intertwined relationships.

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