I am that male friend in the harem story

"No way..." 

Iino was so disappointed when she saw the result of Ishigami's exam. 

Yes, Ishigami had entered the top 10 rank, or rather, he was at the 7th rank, which surprised everyone. 

Still, everyone had seen how he kept studying despite being surrounded by many women, so somehow, while they were surprised by his achievement, no one doubted that he was cheating to get such a result. 

Even if someone doubted him, someone would help him erase the doubt, and many would help and support him, especially the special demography type of students. 

In other words, female students. 

If those male students felt jealous, then they would become the enemy of the female students, which was pretty bad and dangerous as they might lose their chance to get a girlfriend. 

His change was obvious, from that gloomy, isolated, and lowest hierarchy student to the highest, and the most popular, and sought after. 

Unfortunately, he had a lover. 

Still, after he refused the confession of a girl who had a boyfriend, he looked at the boyfriend, who quickly comforted the girl and while the girl was comforted, she was angry at the boy, but the boy only showed a humble and gentle smile as if he was bewitched by the girl. 

"......"

'Thank goodness...'

Fortunately, Ishigami refused this girl, and at the same time, he wondered whether this was how Shirogane would appear to be if Shirogane continued to chase after Kaguya. 

He showed a humble and gentle expression, sacrificing himself so that even if Kaguya felt a different feeling, as long as Shirogane could be with her, no matter how ugly it was, he would accept her. 

Somehow, Ishigami didn't want that, he thought. 

After all, if Shirogane was like that, then what was the difference between Shirogane and a cuck? 

Shirogane might have a certain inferiority complex within his heart, but even so, he tried hard to change it and even showed a result, so Ishigami believed in Shirogane, especially when Shirogane was the protagonist. 

"What are you thinking, Yuu?" Maki asked curiously. 

"Nothing." 

"Come on~! Don't be like that. If you need someone to talk to, you can talk with me." 

Watching Maki, who patted her chest as if trying to show how reliable she was, Ishigami couldn't really believe in her, especially when his first impression of her was so unreliable and pathetic. 

First impression. 

When one's first impression is imprinted on others' minds, it is hard for them to forget about it, no matter how hard they try to change it, so even if Maki tried to help him, Ishigami couldn't help but feel helpless, and didn't have confidence that she could help him. 

'Well, she's cute,' he thought. 

Still, at this moment, they stayed on the corner of the park, hiding behind the bushes, as they had their moment together, hidden in the place where they met for the first time. 

"It's nothing. I just wonder how those two are." 

Patting Maki's head softly, Ishigami tried to evade the question and change the topic. 

"Those two?" 

"You know? The girl and the guy who caused me to be like this in the past." 

Ishigami had forgotten their names, but even so, he wondered how they were now. 

"Oh, you mean Ko Ogino and Kyoko Otomo?"

"Yes, those two." 

"The guy aside, if I am not wrong, Kyoko seems to be moving to Asahikawa." 

'The guy aside...' 

Ishigami didn't doubt that it was easy for Maki and Kaguya to erase Ko Ogino, or rather, probably, this guy had passed away. 

He wasn't sure, thought, but all of his women had a power that was capable of destroying Ko Ogino's social status. 

This was why he knew well that he couldn't play with their feelings, or else he would be destroyed. 

Then again, he wasn't surprised when he heard Kyoko had moved to Asahikawa. 

"Are you not curious how I knew?" 

"It's in the past. I have you now, so they don't matter." 

Maki smiled and said, "Now, I understand why you can have so many girls." 

"...." Ishigami. 

"Well, if you are worried about Kyoko, then you don't have to worry since she is living in a place where no one knows her past, and she can start a new beginning in that city." Maki laid on Ishigami's lap shyly, happily, and excitedly, then said, "But well, it might be impossible for her to return to Tokyo." 

As Kyoko's reputation became stinky, it was better for her to live in a place where no one knew. 

Asahikawa was located in Hokkaido, a different island from the mainland in Japan, so Kyoko's life should be peaceful. 

As for Ogino, it was better not to mention him. 

"That might be good." 

"Right?" 

Looking at Maki, who wanted to be spoiled, Ishigami smiled, thinking that this girl was uselessly cute, and at the same time, he couldn't help but think of the reward he gained from her. 

[Congratulations, you have received an "Error."]

If Kaguya gave him an "Eyes of Wealth," Maki gave him an "Error," an ability that allowed him to dodge a mistake decision and made his followers or subordinates work in the right direction so he could reach success and his company grew. 

It was a great reward, he thought since this ability worked automatically, and frankly, he could only say that it was the lower version of the "Eyes of Wealth," but considering the relationship between Maki's family and Kaguya's family, somehow, he understood why he got this reward. 

"Yuu..." 

"Hmm?" 

"Are you going to Karen's home after this?" 

"That's what I plan to do." 

Karen didn't come to the school today because she was sick, so Ishigami thought to visit her. 

"...sometimes, I wonder whether you date all of them to build your own power in this country." 

"Stop that. You make me sound like an evil villain." 

Yes, all of the parents of his women were powerful, and as long as he was with them, he could create a powerful coalition within the country that could affect its direction. 

While Ishigami knew that, he didn't date them with such an evil intention. 

"No, you are a villain! You have deceived my innocent and pure heart!" 

"..." 

Watching Maki, who acted like a silly girl, Ishigami was helpless, and then she kissed her forehead softly. "Yeah, but I am glad since I have such a cute girl like you by my side now." 

"...do you want to do it now?" 

"....." 

As the heat on her body started to grow unbearable, Maki wanted to take their relationship to the next level, but while Ishigami didn't mind, he noticed Nagisa, who stared at him from a distance. 

"...your friend is there." 

"Huh?" 

Raising her body as soon as possible, Maki turned her gaze to follow Ishigami's direction and was dumbfounded. "Huh, Nagisa?!" 

As Maki grew in panic, Ishigami wanted to leave since he was afraid something might happen between the two, but then again, as the school ended, he went to Karen's home, ready to visit her. 

Still, as he was on his way, he met someone that he was familiar with. 

"...Ishigami?" 

Turning his head, Ishigami tilted his head and called the name of the senior he met accidentally. 

"Erika-senpai?"