I am that male friend in the harem story-Chapter 285: The development of technology is a good thing

Even though no one answered him, as his father seemed to be still working, Tobe still said those words before he turned on the light and then walked to the kitchen to prepare his dinner.

It was probably far easier for him to buy something than cook, especially when it was quite bothersome to just cook for himself, yet he couldn't help but cook, as it was a way for him to relax.

'Let's think about Tobe's identity.'

Tobe was just a normal, handsome young man who was raised by a single father, and his mother had passed away when he was about to graduate from elementary school due to a common disease.

As for the economic situation of his family, he could only say that it was okay, probably slightly above average, as his father worked for one of the largest companies in Chiba Prefecture with quite a good position due to his age, which had reached the 40s or so.

Frankly, it wouldn't be weird if his father wanted to get a new wife, giving him a stepmother—

'Wait, will he?'

When Tobe tried to remember the memory of the previous Tobe, he couldn't help but think so, since lately his father had started to dress up, put on a new suit, and wear a fragrance that he had never worn before.

"....."

Well, it should be okay.

Staring at the picture of his deceased mother, Tobe shook his head, thinking that it might be good for his mother to have a new wife, so that his father wouldn't be lonely. After all, he would have his own family in the future, so for his father to have a new wife would be a good thing.

As for the problem of inheritance and the rest, Tobe didn't think too much since even if the company where his father worked was good, their economic situation was just slightly above average, and frankly, it might be better than most families, yet even so, it wasn't to the point of being so impressive.

Moreover, Tobe could make his own money, so he wasn't afraid of a plot where his father's new wife would try to steal the inheritance.

Still, he had to see first whether the woman was good or not.

If not, then—

Let's not continue.

Then, what about the usual plot that usually happens in porn?

Tobe wasn't such a bastard!

"...."

Was he?

After all, in his life as Ishigami, he had taken Kaguya, who was supposed to be Shirogane at the end of the original story. Still, as a human, even though he could be said to be a scumbag, there was something that he could do and couldn't do.

'Let's think more about the heroine.'

When he thought of all the heroines that he had met, he wondered which ones he should choose, but then again, if he considered everything that he had done, he should choose all of them, right?

"...."

Whether it was Yumeko, Yukinoshita, Hiratsuka, Yomiuri, or even the woman that he met before, he should get all of them, he thought.

If not, then he should just go with the one that was easiest.

Still, as he was in the middle of his thoughts, he got a LINE message.

"Hey, hey. You are not seducing Saki right after you got her LINE, right?"

"..."

Staring at the LINE chat from Maaya Narasaka, Tobe thought of that petite, cute girl with short red hair. Like a cherry, she was petite, yet sweet and lovely, he thought. Even though she wasn't the most popular girl, she was known by many and even had many friends.

Unlike Yukinoshita, who was all alone, Maaya was close with everyone, including the thorny Saki.

'If she is in the same class as Yukinoshita, I am sure that they will be friends.'

Despite her cold appearance, Yukinoshita was a sweetie, after all, so as long as one was sincere enough, she would also treat them sincerely.

Probably, Yukinoshita was a follower of Hammurabi, an eye for an eye.

If one gave her kindness, she would give them kindness.

If one didn't, then she would also give them hell.

"Hey, don't leave me on read! Give me a reply, Tobe-kun!"

As he thought so, Maaya, who knew that he had read her chat, quickly asked, as his reply was so slow.

"No, I am not."

"What? Why not? You have a chance, you know? It's my first time seeing her like that."

"That's because all the guys who approached her just wanted to make her their girlfriend."

"Then, you are not?"

"Do you think all men's purpose in getting the girl's contact information is to make her his girlfriend?"

"...are you a homo?"

"..." Tobe.

Why didn't he show an attraction to Saki Ayase?

Wasn't Ayase a beautiful girl?

Naturally, Tobe wasn't, and even if he had an interest, how could he say those words directly just after a meeting?

Still, this girl was so rude that he had an urge to date her, then dumped her right away after she fell in love.

"No, I am not. I am a normal person, but I just got to know her today, so how could I fall in love with her right away?"

"Then, you should get to know her! She is a good girl despite her delinquent-like style! I give you my word!"

"Are you that annoying aunt who loves to matchmake a single man and a woman?"

"Who is an aunt?! I am still peachy and young!"

"...was that what you should be concerned with?"

Regardless, it was good that Maaya understood that she was annoying.

Sighing, Tobe couldn't help but give her another chat. "Are you free to chat with me now?" If a reason existed why she started to chat with him, it was because she was bored and free, he thought.

Yet, this was normal, and he also couldn't blame her since most of the time, the lives of people were boring and they had nothing to do.

If there was a way to solve this boring life, it was by talking to people, having someone by their side as they did their activity together.

"I am! So, humor me!"

"Get a boyfriend or two, then, if you are so bored."

"Eh? Two? I am a loyal girl! How can I have two boyfriends?! I am not such a shameless girl, Tobe-kun!"

"....."

So, you are interested in getting a boyfriend?

"But what are you doing? Are you still outside playing?"

Maaya wondered what Tobe was doing now.

"Was the thought of me studying seriously in my room ever in your mind?"

"Nope~!"

"....."

While Tobe was speechless, he could imagine Maaya giggling happily at this moment.

"Ah, but are you studying?"

"No, I am making dinner."

"Really? Can you cook? Show me!"

"....."

When Tobe thought to give a picture of his cooking, he received a video call, which made him speechless.

How bold!

Tobe knew that a video call was troublesome, especially for a woman since unlike in the outside, some women were lazy at their home, so they often dressed sloppily, not even wore a make-up, and had their home full of a mess, so doing a video call was quite... bold to do.

Still, as she gave him a video call, he also wasn't afraid and accepted it.

"Wow, unexpectedly, you are really making your own dinner!"

"...I am not lying."

Somehow, as Tobe was in the middle of cooking, he put his smartphone in another place, allowing him to see his cooking process.

"Huh? You are so good at cooking, Tobe-kun! What did you cook?"

"Pho."

"Pho?! That Vietnamese dish?"

"Yup."

"You can make it at home?"

"I can."

"...can I taste it?"

"...you want to visit my home?"

"Eh? I am not so bold~! I won't go to the home of a young man whom I just met today~!"

Yet, despite saying so, Maaya appeared to be in a playful mood as she stuck out her small pink tongue on the video call.

"...."

Still, facing her teasing, Tobe also nodded. "That's true. Who knows what will happen to me if you come to my house? Today, boys should know how to protect themselves."

"Who will make a move on you?! Hmph~! You are so narcissistic, Tobe-kun!"

Regardless, her face was so red, and their conversation didn't end as they continued to talk about many things until the voice at the door opened, and his father's voice was heard.

"I am back, Kakeru."

A man with a look quite similar to Tobe appeared in a suit and looked at his son curiously.

"Who do you talk to? Your girlfriend?"

"..."

Glancing at Maaya, whose face was as red as a cherry, Tobe had to say that the development of technology was a good thing, since even though a distance separated them, he could see how cute this girl's reaction was.