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

Summary

In this chapter, the characters Sawayama Haruno and Mine Shiori engage in a deep discussion about literature and themes of self-redemption versus self-punishment. Haruno captures Shiori’s interest by highlighting the importance of self-redemption in literature, suggesting that it can lead to personal growth rather than the detrimental effects of self-punishment. Shiori, still haunted by her past, reveals her inclination towards self-punishment as a response to her sense of guilt stemming from an incident during Golden Week. Despite Haruno's attempts to steer the conversation toward the healing aspects of self-redemption, Shiori remains trapped in her cycle of self-harm and escapism, denying herself any form of happiness or recovery. Meanwhile, Maki Miyazawa struggles with societal perceptions regarding her relationship with Sawayama Haruno, the ex-boyfriend of her twin sister, Mana. The situation escalates when one of their peers, Yong Dao Huang Yu, publicly confesses his feelings for Maki, causing discomfort among the group due to the complicated dynamics. Haruno ultimately defends Maki, asserting his relationship with her, which shocks their classmates. Maki, feeling liberated, embraces her feelings for Haruno, countering the judgmental attitudes of others who believe she should not date her sister's ex-boyfriend. The chapter concludes with the couple leaving the gathering, highlighting Maki’s desire to flaunt her relationship in defiance of societal expectations.

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