I am that male friend in the harem story-Chapter 270: It seems that I have a chance

"What's wrong? Do you have a problem at home?"

"....."

Tobe was in silence, staring at the female teacher weirdly. "Why did you ask such a question, Sensei?"

Did this female teacher ask him to come into the guidance counselor's room for this reason?

While he was speechless, Hiratsuka didn't give him a chance to explain. "You don't have to hide it from me." She still maintained that gentle expression as she patted his back softly. "If you have a worry or two, please tell me."

Unlike the others, Hiratsuka knew that Tobe was a child from a single family. It might not be uncommon in this country, but just in case, she decided to ask, especially when she could see that Tobe tried to become better.

Whether it was from her class or the other teachers, Tobe appeared flawless like a respectable student, which was different from his usual goofy and bad student image.

Or rather, when she sat before him, she could see his change, which made him appear more handsome.

At the same time, she felt like he had faced something that a high school student like him shouldn't have, so as the homeroom teacher of his class, she felt that she had to talk to him.

"Is it bad if I try to become a good student?"

"It's not weird, but... I wonder whether there is a reason why you did it."

"But the result is good, right?"

So, as long as his results were good, it was all good, right?

Tobe wondered why Hiratsuka couldn't leave him alone.

The work of a teacher was hard; not only did they have to maintain a good relationship with their coworkers and superiors, but they also had to maintain a good relationship with the students and their parents.

This job might be stable and was sought after, especially when the Sobu High School, the school where he studied, was one of the best schools in the Chiba prefecture; yet, due to such a high reputation, the teachers were also expected to do their best. It was definitely a tough job, so wasn't it better for her to not bother him, especially when he was trying to be better?

Yet, instead of doing so, since it was good to have one less troublesome student, Hiratsuka tried to be a busybody and called him.

Still, Tobe didn't feel annoyed by Hiratsuka; instead, he felt that this woman was kind and caring, which made him wonder why she was still single till now.

"There is nothing wrong. I just think that I should try to be better with my studies."

However, his answer made Hiratsuka feel that there was something wrong with Tobe!

After all, it was impossible for the original Tobe to show such an expression- gentle, calm, and mature!

This isn't Tobe at all!

This student of hers had changed!

Why did he change?

Hiratsuka needed to know since she was afraid something would happen to Tobe!

"Am I so unreliable in your eyes? Believe me, Tobe. I know that it is good if you have tried to be better with your student, and I should support you, but let me tell you that you can trust me, your teacher."

Her eyes appeared so gentle, clearly showing her concern for her student.

However, Tobe had no problem at all!

Still, he knew that this woman wouldn't let him go, and even if he didn't say anything, he was sure that she would bother him.

'Let's prank her,' he thought inwardly.

Taking a deep breath, Tobe said, "There is no special reason; I just think that I can attract someone's attention better this way."

"Oh~!" Hearing his answer, Hiratsuka smiled sweetly and quickly understood his reason for trying to study hard. "You have fallen in love~! That's great, then~! You should work hard for it to get the attention of the girl that you like~!" She wrapped her arm around him like a brother or close friend, ignoring her gender and the lewd body that caused a lot of trouble to his youthful body.

"So, who is it? Is it someone in our class? Tell me, okay~?"

"It's you."

"...." Hiratsuka blinked her eyes, clearly showing her confusion, but Tobe's expression never wavered as he expressed his feelings. "It's you, Sensei. I am falling in love with you."

"...."

Watching her shocked expression that quickly changed into a cute, shy expression as Hiratsuka blushed so red that it was similar to the ripe tomato of the Chiba prefecture, but Tobe ignored her reaction and continued with his confession, "But I know well that you are my teacher and I am your student. My feelings will only trouble you instead of making you happy, so I try to suppress my feelings and just try to be satisfied with having a moment of attention from you.

"I am studying hard to be a better man, so I can have your attention, Sensei."

Smiling, Tobe apologized. "Sorry for troubling you." He thought about leaving, leaving Hiratsuka in her stunned state, but all of a sudden, his wrist was grabbed. "Sensei?"

"I..." Hiratsuka felt so complex, facing this student of hers, who secretly fell in love with her

Was his act as a bad student nothing but an attempt to attract her attention?

However, as it didn't work, Tobe tried to become a good student.

Was he naive?

No, after all, Tobe understood that his feeling would be nothing but trouble to her, and he just felt happy that he got her attention... yet... yet... somehow, she was happy.

Yes, she was happy as it was her first time to be loved like that, being confessed in such an honest and truthful way instead of a shy, awkward, and pathetic way.

His love was sincere, and he was just happy with how they were.

Yet—

"Thank you. I am happy with your confession, Tobe, but before I became your teacher, I was much older than you."

"It will be fine."

"It's not fine! You might see me as attractive now, but in a few years, I will become an unattractive old lady!"

Somehow, Hiratsuka started to show her worry and weakness as she started to age and grow older.

Still, Tobe wasn't intimidated and held her hand softly as he kneeled, facing her eyes without looking away. "I know that I might be young, and no matter what I say, my love will appear childish in your eyes, but I believe in my feelings, and I believe that you will still be the most beautiful woman in my eyes no matter how long it is, Sensei."

His voice was soft, and he wasn't agitated, answering her worry calmly, telling her that the difference in their age was nothing.

However, inwardly, Tobe had a cold sweat, hoping for Hiratsuka to reject him quickly, as his first intention was to prank her.

Yet, Hiratsuka's heart was wavering, and for the first time, the thought of dating her student existed, but her duty as a teacher and an adult quickly stopped her since she knew that it was wrong.

His love might be sincere, but this was wrong, she thought.

Taking a deep breath, Hiratsuka said as she held his hands, but she didn't let him go, yet she knew that she had to fix him. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

"Don't go home first, later. Come to me again after school, okay?"

"...."

Tobe was in silence, wondering whether he really had a chance with Hiratsuka.