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

Summary

In this chapter, Sawayama Haruno's conversation with Maki Miyazawa reveals her anxiety over a past incident involving Haruno's mother. Maki remembers a drunken phone call that might have raised suspicions about her behavior and fears being judged as inappropriate. Despite Haruno’s reassurance that his family is open-minded and unlikely to heavily criticize her, Maki is consumed by her worries about not meeting traditional expectations for a partner. As she lays on the sofa feeling overwhelmed, Haruno tries to comfort her, emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself rather than conforming to societal norms. Later, Haruno has his own reflections and concerns as he prepares to visit Maki’s family in Osaka, contemplating the complexities of his relationships with both Maki and her twin, Mana. His thoughts are interrupted by his busy, dream-filled night and the realization that he needs to face the potential challenges ahead. The next morning, he wakes to find Maki has already gone out, leaving him with his cat, Salmon Balls. He then decides to reach out to their cousin, Ayano Yui, for breakfast, teasing her about her tastes and enjoying their banter, highlighting the closeness and comfort in their relationship, even amidst the surrounding complexities in his life.

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