I am that male friend in the harem story-Chapter 297: Battle Royal!

"You sure know a lot of beautiful girls, Tobe."

"... Is there a meaning behind those words, Yumiko-san?"

The sarcastic remark from Yumiko made Tobe speechless.

Could she just ignore him as usual?

Yet, he knew well that it was impossible, especially with their exchange that had happened this morning, as he knew well that it had smoothed their relationship.

"Studying with Yukinoshita-san has made you smarter, so you can read the meaning behind my words. Congratulations."

"..."

Oh, god, why was this girl so annoying?

Don't be jealous of me, okay?

Somehow, Tobe couldn't help but look at Hayama as if telling him to get the girl that loved him to get away from him, but when their eyes met, Hayama quickly looked away.

"...."

"Tobe-kun, are you free after this?"

Maaya came in with Saki Ayase.

Still, watching the two, Tobe could see that they were just too different.

Maaya was lively, almost a little too much, and Saki was calm, almost cold.

Probably, their relationship was similar to that of the cooling system in the factory, which would cool down the factory when its temperature increased too much.

"Are you planning to go somewhere after this?" Tobe asked curiously.

"Um." Maaya nodded and said, "We're planning to study together. Do you want to join?"

Not playing around, such as karaoke or going out to eat, but studying together.

If it were like that, the chance of this invitation being rejected would be low, and Saki also agreed to join if it were to study, as it would improve her. Then again, she had to say, she was glad to have Maaya as a friend.

"Are you really going to study?"

Still, before Tobe said anything, Yumiko asked with a frown.

"Of course, Miura-san." Maaya nodded, and her smile never faltered despite Yumiko's nasty question. "Do you want to join us, too?"

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'This girl is good...' Yumiko thought as she looked at the petite Maaya. Despite her petite body, Maaya's courage was much better than anyone in this class, and her impression of herself also changed.

Glancing at Yumiko, Tobe wondered whether her nasty and cold attitude was used to gauge whether the one she talked with was at the same level or below her.

Then again, he wondered why the work of the relationship in the school was so complicated.

Couldn't one just be a simple friend?

Why was it like everything worked like a hierarchy where there was someone above and one was below?

If it were an organization, Tobe wouldn't say anything, but for a simple relationship, it was a bit too much.

"Okay, I will join."

Still, as Maaya wasn't alone, Yumiko also called her followers. "Yui, Hina, come with me to study, too!"

Hunters never went alone, and they had always been in a group, so she knew well; if she came out alone, she would be at a disadvantage, so she also called her group.

"....." Tobe.

Yet, unexpectedly—

"Okay." 2x

The two agreed immediately since they knew well that if Tobe came in, they would really study, and it was easy to learn being taught by him, and frankly, they were also quite curious about how this confrontation would unfold.

In the middle was Tobe, but he was being sandwiched by Maaya and Saki on the right side, and Yumiko, Hina, and Yui on the left side.

At this moment, no one helped him, and even Hayama decided to stay away.

No one thought to help him, but all of them stared at him and his group from a safe distance, seemingly gauging what was happening, curiously wondering whether a world war that would shake the school would happen.

Yet, Hikigaya Hachiman knew that this was just the prelude; the peak of the war was about to start.

'Tobe Kakeru, what a scary guy...'

Even though Tobe didn't seem to do anything, those famous girls at the school were somehow attracted to him. Those women were like moths, and he was like a fire; as they were attracted by his brightness, they never realized that they were about to be burned.

Then again, compared to a moth and a fire comparison, Tobe thought of himself as a Venus flytrap that secreted nectar and had UV-reflective patterns on their leaves to attract beautiful butterflies before it trapped them.

Instead of an active type, he was more like a passive type, so this was a method that he chose.

Yet, without a doubt, his situation made many guys so jealous as Tobe was surrounded by many beautiful girls. Yumiko aside, as this woman was too fierce, Maaya, Saki, Hina, and Yui were good.

However—

"Tobe-kun."

Another voice that called his name was heard once again, and they couldn't help but look at the entrance of the class and saw another beautiful girl, who stood there, seemingly watching this situation with confusion.

"Yukinoshita-san?"

While Yumiko and the rest weren't that surprised, Maaya and Saki were startled, never expecting the most popular girl in the school to come to visit Tobe.

Yukinoshita was also surprised to see Maaya and Saki, as they came from a different class, and they seemed to know her boyfriend. The fact that she remembered all the students except for the nobodies wasn't for nothing, so of course, she knew Maaya and Saki, who had some popularity due to their beauty and kindness.

Still, watching Yukinoshita, even though Yumiko felt slightly inferior, made her realize how the top girl was different. However, she wasn't afraid and just wanted to cause more trouble for Tobe.

"Yukinoshita-san, how about you join our study session, too?"

"Study session?" Yukinoshita raised her brows and came to Tobe. "Did they invite you to the study session?"

"Yes."

"Have you agreed?"

"Not yet, I thought I'd talk to you first."

"Well, why don't you join, then? I want to join, too."

"Okay."

At the same time, it was also a good choice to gauge the relationship of her boyfriend with all of them.

"Um..." Maaya raised her hand and asked, "Can I ask you something, Yukinoshita-san?"

"Sure, Narasaka-san."

"Ah, do you know me, Yukinoshita-san?"

"You are quite popular."

Still, that answer made Tobe snicker, which made Maaya pout.

Maaya had a popularity, but it was only so-so, especially compared to those who were extremely beautiful, but compared to those cold girls, without a doubt, many guys would choose someone like her, who was lively, cheerful, and fun to be with.

"But you also know me, too, Narasaka-san."

"I think there are no people who don't know you, Yukinoshita-san, and this is why I am surprised to know that you seem to be close to Tobe-kun."

Yukinoshita's face reddened slightly when she heard those words.

"Are you dating?" Maaya asked with a joking tone, and frankly, no one thought that Yukinoshita would date Tobe, especially with how cold Yukinoshita was.

Yukinoshita's reputation was clear, and Tobe's reputation was still there.

While Tobe was handsome, it might be a little hard for him to date Yukinoshita, or that was what they just wanted to believe, but—

"Yes, I am his girlfriend."

Yukinoshita was a little shy, yet finally, she could say it.

Yet, Tobe could feel how many gazes were focused on him, and at the same time, looking at his new ability, he wondered whether it was really working.