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

Summary

In this chapter, Sawayama Haruno engages in a playful yet slightly suspicious interaction with his cousin, Ayano Yui, who has a knack for quirky and sometimes inappropriate requests. She convinces him to spend "just five minutes" with her, promising it will be harmless. As they walk back to her apartment, Haruno feels apprehensive about what Yui might have planned, fueled by her cheerful demeanor. Upon arriving at her cluttered home, Haruno is baffled by the mess and Yui's mischievous requests, which start with her asking him to take off her socks. Despite his initial reluctance, he gives in to her playful insistence. Yui then surprises him by requesting that he hold a bottle of mineral water for her to drink, an unexpected and much tamer request than he had anticipated. As they sit closely together on the sofa, Haruno carefully brings the bottle to Yui's lips, which leads to a moment of tension and awkwardness. The chapter explores themes of familial affection, the complexity of their relationship, and the playful innocence of youth amidst potential misunderstandings.

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