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

Summary

In this chapter, Sawayama Haruno finds himself in a situation where he accidentally crushes a bamboo sword during a practice session, leading to concern among his peers about his strength and potential injuries. His girlfriend, Naoha Ezaki, feels a mix of pride and jealousy as other club members express admiration for Haruno’s seemingly incredible physical abilities. As the club members check on them, Mine Shiori, another member, shows concern for Haruno’s well-being, while Naoha, despite her discomfort from the situation, tries to downplay the incident. Haruno, revealing that he is unharmed, attracts the attention of several girls, who are curious about his strength and interest in kendo. Their admiration makes Naoha feel overshadowed, as she had wanted a moment alone with Haruno. Ezaki Zhi Ren, a senior who is also revealed to be Zhi Ye's older brother, intervenes to ease the crowd and then introduces himself to Haruno, who learns about the family connection. Zhi Ye then invites Haruno to go out for a meal, which is accepted. Before they leave, there is a humorous exchange regarding changing clothes, and Haruno considers how to approach the situation appropriately. As they prepare to leave, Naoha initiates an arm-wrestling challenge with Haruno to gauge his strength. She assures him that she can handle it, prompting Haruno to accept the challenge, curious to see how strong he has become. The chapter ends with them about to engage in the arm-wrestling match, highlighting both playful competitiveness and their mutual concern for each other's well-being.

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