Our Walk Home is the story of Akihiko Shiraishi, a reserved perfectionist, and Harumi, his laid-back rival turned best friend, as they navigate school, developing emotions, and complex family relationships. What starts as a simple friendship slowly unravels into a deeper bond, filled with emotional highs and lows. Our Walk Home Chapter 24-30 expands the story beyond academics, bringing Akihiko’s family and childhood more into light.
Our Walk Home Chapter 24: Kazuki Dislikes Harumi
Our Walk Home Chapter 24 begins with Kazuki’s diary revealing the emotional layers, giving a window into the complicated love he feels for his older brother, Daiki. Once inseparable after school, their bond now feels like it’s slowly fraying—thanks to Aki’s growing closeness with Harumi. Kazuki isn’t just feeling ignored; he’s jealous. His diary spills it all—how he used to treasure their after-school chats, and how it stings now that Akihiko’s attention is being pulled in a different direction. He even jokes (but not really) about monopolizing his brother’s time, especially since their eldest brother already commands so much of it.
When Aki arrives mid-conversation and tries to politely send Kazuki home, Kazuki insists on staying. In a twist, Harumi actually supports him. He offers Kazuki a place to study and stay—an act that surprises everyone, especially Kazuki, who clearly wasn’t expecting backup from Harumi on this one. As the night progresses, Harumi and Kazuki talk heart-to-heart. Kazuki confesses how suffocating the pressure from their eldest brother can be. Harumi listens, softening toward Kazuki, and promises to look out for Akihiko. Our Walk Home Chapter 24 ends with Akihiko swallowing his pride and apologizing to Kazuki.
Chapter 25: Harumi and Akihiko’s Sleepover
Our Walk Home Chapter 25 starts with the classic pre-exam frenzy unfolding as Akihiko Shiraishi spirals, realizing the weekend is slipping away just before finals arrive. Harumi, ever the calm in the chaos, steps in with a level head, urging Akihiko not to burn himself out. The two team up to study, sharing notes and trading little pep talks along the way. They even take breaks to cook dinner, where Harumi lets slip a surprising truth—if he doesn’t do well, his dad might drag him back to America.
It’s the first time Akihiko sees the weight Harumi carries beneath his confident front. Later, during a casual skincare routine—because yes, these boys take self-care seriously—their playful conversation takes a sharp turn. They end up debating what masculinity even means. Akihiko jokes that Harumi’s bold self-expression is actually pretty masculine, and Harumi, never missing a beat, teases him right back. The air shifts, becomes charged, and Harumi leans in, teasing Aki for blushing. Later, while they are preparing to sleep, Harumi casually drops the hint that maybe, just maybe, he’s found a reason to stay in Japan. Our Walk Home Chapter 25 ends with Akihiko quietly deciding—he wants to do his best so that Harumi doesn’t leave.
Our Walk Home Chapter 26: Proud of You Aki
Our Walk Home Chapter 27 begins with the finals week hitting hard. At Suisha Academy and Higasa High, the rivalry runs deep, and the results are about to shake things up. When scores are posted, Akihiko shocks everyone by landing a perfect 500. It’s a win that earns even his cold, unapproachable eldest brother’s approval—an extremely rare moment. But interestingly, Aki doesn’t feel the need for that validation anymore. For once, he’s proud of himself.
But not everything is sunshine and celebration. Harumi’s name doesn’t appear in the top 50. Akihiko immediately assumes the worst—that he distracted Harumi. Meanwhile, the school’s vice president, Nakajima, pulls Akihiko aside for a quiet chat. She tells him she’s noticed a change in him and invites him to join the student council. Harumi plays it off, but deep down, he knows she’s right—he has changed.
When Akihiko finally confronts him, there’s a small argument. Harumi reveals he still scored 466, which is great—but not enough to shine next to Shiraishi’s perfect mark. As they get ready to celebrate, Harumi attempts to let it go. Our Walk Home Chapter 26 ends with Daiki, the elusive eldest brother, coming home—and he’s bringing a storm with him.
Chapter 27: Daiki and Erika Endou
Our Walk Home Chapter 27 begins with Harumi entering the Shiraishi household, where Kazuki greets him with a smirk, joking that his brother’s acting like royalty’s coming over. But once inside, the mood changes. Akemi drops the first bomb, casually warning that Daiki’s visit spells trouble. He claims that he’s just here to remind everyone who’s boss.
When Daiki arrives, it’s like the temperature drops. He’s sharp, stone-faced, and commands the room with quiet authority. He offers Harumi a business card—yes, really—and remarks on his lack of traditional manners. His wife, Erika, graceful and composed, seems to balance his intensity. Even in a room full of family, Kazuki’s the only one who doesn’t bow. Erika notices and softly defends him, earning a small smile from the boy.
Later, Harumi pulls Shiraishi aside and says the whole evening felt more like a boardroom power move than a family dinner. And Akihiko, though pretending to be unaffected, is clearly shaken. The real gut punch comes when Daiki calls him out for “failing” to raise Kazuki properly. It’s more than just family banter. Our Walk Home Chapter 27 ends with things starting to get a lot more serious.
Our Walk Home Chapter 28: Dinner Table Showdown
The Shiraishi family dinner kicks off as Our Walk Home Chapter 27 begins—and it’s anything but cozy. Tension simmers as everyone pretends to enjoy the meal. Aki expects praise from his brother, but Daiki instead shifts the spotlight onto his wife, announcing she landed an amazing mortgage deal. Everyone applauds—except Akihiko. That earns him a pointed scolding. Akemi cracks a joke that they might as well sign over the house to Daiki. Daiki, half-laughing, agrees—they paid most of the loan anyway.
To lighten the mood (or maybe show off), Daiki switches the conversation to English, praising Harumi’s candor. But things spiral when he finds out Harumi goes to a rival school, Higasa. Suddenly, Daiki’s compliments twist into cutting remarks. He accuses Harumi of throwing the finals to let Akihiko win. Harumi, never one to bite his tongue, snaps back, saying Aki earned that top score.
Daiki claims he’s just guiding his brother. Harumi pushes back that he can do it without demoralizing him. It’s the moment things boil over. Daiki, fuming, says Akihiko picked an insolent friend. Then, in a rare outburst, as Our Walk Home Chapter 27 ends with Erika slamming her hand on the table and yelling, “Enough!”
Chapter 29: Daiki And Akihiko
Our Walk Home Chapter 29 begins with Erika calling out both men—Daiki for being too harsh, and Harumi for stoking the fire. Then, turning to AKihiko, she softens, asking if he’s okay and reminding everyone to speak like a family again.
Later, while washing dishes, Harumi quietly apologizes to Aki for starting the drama. But before the conversation can go deeper, Daiki appears and calls Akihiko upstairs for “a word.” Harumi’s worried, but Aki reassures him—he knows both Harumi and Daiki care.
Meanwhile, Akemi invites Harumi to tea, giving him a chance to breathe. Upstairs, Aki walks into his room bracing for a lecture… and is met with a hug. Daiki congratulates him on his results and confesses that he’s terrible at showing affection. Akihiko listens, confused but moved. Our Walk Home Chapter 29 ends with Daiki dropping a final, heart-wrenching twist: he doesn’t want Aki seeing Harumi anymore.
Our Walk Home Chapter 30: Shiraishi Household
Our Walk Home Chapter 30 begins back downstairs, Akemi and Harumi sipping tea in a quiet room filled with unsaid things. Akemi opens up about Daiki, saviour, who stepped into the role too young. She reveals he once married into a powerful family that wanted to make him their heir. Daiki walked away from his real family into the new family instantly.
She peels back more layers of their past. Before Kazuki and Akihiko were born, the family lived in a tiny apartment. Their dad worked two jobs, was barely around. Their mother, who now seems doting, once struggled with alcoholism and postpartum depression. Akemi confesses she used to act out, craving attention. Only Daiki held it together—brilliant, isolated, burdened.
When Akihiko was born, Daiki saw a new purpose: protecting him. But that love twisted into control. Harumi agrees. Daiki’s intentions might be pure, but his methods are poison. Our Walk Home Chapter 30 ends with Kazuki bursting in, face pale, voice trembling, saying something’s gone wrong between Daiki and Akihiko, and begging Harumi to intervene.
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