I am that male friend in the harem story

The aftermath was a mess. 

Ishigami knew that Kaguya's engagement was really that important for this country since if this marriage failed, then millions of people might lose their jobs, and by then, tens of millions of people would enter poverty as their breadwinners would be unable to provide support anymore. 

Still, while he knew that it was necessary for the future of the country, somehow, he couldn't help but imagine that this process was like that of the sacrificial ceremony of the Mayan Civilizations. 

By sacrificing one person, everyone would be saved. 

It was stupid, but it was necessary, and as the daughter of the Shinomiya family, it was natural that she had a duty to help her family, especially when she had enjoyed all the privileges given by her family and to marry someone that she didn't love was a low price. 

More importantly, as long as she remained in silence, even if she had a secret lover, no one would say anything, and the chosen husband probably would pretend not to see anything, as if the benefit of their marriage was far greater than anything. 

However, while Ishigami knew that it was for "everyone," he couldn't accept it, and as he had said before, he didn't care about the future of this country or the people who lived in this country either. 

Yes, he was selfish, especially when he could live well and also had many women by his side. 

Even if he didn't have Kaguya, he would be fine, but his heart had chosen her, and at the same time, he had the ability to protect her, so even if he knew he had caused a mess in this country, it was fine, he thought. 

After all, he had promised himself that he wouldn't make her like that anymore, and he also didn't want her to marry someone else. 

Selfish, yes, but he was happy, and gaining his happiness was his goal to become a scumbag, after all. 

If he couldn't achieve all of this, then what was the point of working hard and dating so many women? So even if the methods were dirty, he had helped the two families, the Shinomiya family, and the Shijo family, to mend their relationships. 

How? 

Well, he had dated Kaguya and Maki at the same time, so their relationship became close, and in front of interest, even if they felt conflicted, in the end, they accepted since the profit was far greater than anything. 

If someone was hurt, it would be Kaguya's chosen fiance since it seemed he was really in love with her, but then again. 

However, how could Ishigami give up Kaguya just because he would hurt her chosen fiance? 

At the same time, he thought that the world was like this after all. 

One was hurt, and the other was happy. 

One's happiness can only be gained by the unhappiness of others. 

If Ishigami didn't have an ability, he knew well that he would be the one who would live miserably, so even if he would hurt others, his decision was firm. 

Still, fortunately, just because one lost their love, it didn't mean the world was over since, like how a wound that would heal with time, a love worked similarly, and one could even gain another love in the future. 

Well, he might have said that, but he didn't want to lose, so all he could do was improve. 

Still, probably, even if the ending had come, and he had chosen Kaguya, it didn't mean his harem comedy life had ended. Instead, it was worsened, especially when many girls wanted to jump into him, considering how much wealth he had collected after all of that. 

Regardless, he still decided to take on those heroines, especially those who could give him rewards. 

The first one was Kozue Makihara, the girl with a high EQ, who was capable of mimicking a mind-reading ability with just her knowledge, talent, and EQ alone, but unfortunately, she didn't give him a mind-reading ability. Instead, she gave him an ability known as "Emotion Reading," which made him able to detect the emotions of others. 

It was a strange ability and a little troublesome, but it was useful for him, especially to detect those who had bad intentions toward him. 

Then, there was also Gigako, the captain of the "Tabletop Gaming Club," and the granddaughter of Adolphe, the principal of the Shuchi'in Academy, who gave him a "Gaming Talent." 

Next, without hesitation, it was Erika Kose, who gave him a "Fermentation Mastery," which made him able to create delicious fermentation beverages and foods, which worked well with the "Delicious" ability he gained from Tsubame. 

Then, when Tsubame graduated, he also took down both Shizuku Asahi and Yume Atenbo, who gave him a "Journalism Mastery" and "Occult Mastery," respectively.

"Journalism Mastery" aside, "Occult Mastery" was pretty damn frightening, he thought. 

Lastly, naturally, he took down all the Fujiwara sisters, which made Chika beat him up, but he didn't regret his decision, he thought since Moeha gave him a "Taming Mastery," and Toyomi gave him a "Comfort." 

Those rewards were pretty strange, but a "Taming Mastery" was pretty good to be used on Iino, who was often out of control, and it made him able to take care of her like a collar that he put on his pet. 

Meanwhile, the "Comfort" skill was just an ability that made him able to give comfort to someone who he touched, whether it was holding a hand, head pat, hugging, or kissing; they felt so comfortable when they were with him. 

Strange, Ishigami thought. 

Regardless, he never thought to attack any more heroines, and that was his limit. 

While Nagisa often looked at him with an ambiguous gaze, Ishigami decided to respect her love for her boyfriend.

Nevertheless, his journey was tough, and he had to admit that even if he had a powerful physical ability, it almost exhausted him to maintain the balance between his school, business, and relationship. 

Regardless, he was able to do it, and he wasn't overwhelmed by it. 

Still, as time continued to move forward, and as he was about to graduate to enter a university, the system reminded him that he had to go to another world first to finish another quest. 

"....." 

While Ishigami was speechless, he could do nothing, and he knew that it would be good if he could get another reward. 

"But, what about them?" 

Fortunately, time would stop, and by then, he could live for 20 years in this world, enjoying his life. 

Still, taking a deep breath, he wondered what kind of a new identity that he would get this time. 

While it was weird, he was glad that he had become Ishigami as he was relatively handsome and also had quite a wealthy family. 

However, this time, it might be different, so he was quite nervous. 

'Fortunately...' 

If anything was fortunate, it was the fact that all the rewards, knowledge, and muscle memory that he gained in this world could be inherited by this new identity, which made him glad. 

While he might need to re-learn all of his skills, it was fine, Ishigami thought. 

Still, everything was good and all, and he was ready for his graduation, but—

"Ugh..." 

"What's wrong?" Ishigami was in a panic when he saw Iino, Kobachi, Onodera, Kaguya, and all of those who decided to see his graduation speech suddenly appeared sick, so they quickly came to the hospital, then—

"I am pregnant..." 

"...." 

Watching all his women who had become pregnant just right before their graduations, Ishigami took a deep breath and thought that his life had just begun, he thought. 

Nevertheless, as he closed his eyes, he heard a voice that was so close that it was annoying.

"Satoshi! Satoshi! Wake up!" 

"Satoshi?" 

"What's wrong with you? I have called you so many times, but you don't respond to me. Are you okay?" 

"....." 

Turning his head, he saw a young man with a listless yet worried expression as he looked in his direction. 

"...." 

Looking around, he saw the old classroom, and although he was unfamiliar with it, he was also familiar with it. More importantly, the scenery outside of the window of the classroom was so much different and probably never ever thought would exist in Tokyo. 

Rather, he was no longer in Tokyo, and he had transmigrated into a new identity in the new world. 

Taking a deep breath, he gained all the memory of his new identity, and by then, he knew that he was no longer Ishigami Yuu. 

Instead, he had become the sidekick, the only friend of this listless young man, Satoshi. 

No, he wasn't Satoshi Nakamoto, the developer of Bitcoin, but Satoshi Fukube of Hyouka.

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It's Hyouka. 

Please look forward to it.