I am that male friend in the harem story-Chapter 273: Let’s study hard

'Hmm....'

Even though Tobe had talked with two beautiful girls and gotten their numbers, his emotions didn't change much. Instead of thinking that they would be dating, having children together, till the end of their lives, it was better for him not to think about everything too much.

Even if they really got closer, instead of thinking that they might be together, it was better for him to have fun.

This was why every man got many rejections since they quickly thought about the finish line, the dating part, wondering when they would date the moment, ignoring the process, which was fun on its own.

Tobe knew well that he was in the process, and what he had to do was just to enjoy this process, making sure he continued to step forward, even if sometimes, his step was far slower than others'.

Still, even if he wanted to slow down his steps, with the reward that he got from Iinko Miko, "Fast Learner," and Chitanda's "Enhance," everything moved so fast, which made him speechless.

Iino's ability aside, the "Enhance" he got from Chitanda made his abilities more effective, too.

In other words, his fast learning became even faster, and when he studied, it was like he was a sponge that absorbed water.

Tobe didn't complain, but as the effect of his "Double Charm," the ability that he got from Kobachi that doubled his charm, also became stronger due to an "Enhance," he could feel the gaze of many on him, who felt that he had become more handsome.

'Well, it's great being handsome.'

After all, sometimes, as long as one is handsome enough, one can make a lot of money even if one has no abilities or skills.

Still, being handsome alone wasn't enough to satisfy him since he wanted to be well-rounded in physical ability, intelligence, good at making money, and many other areas.

'Hmm...'

What was the difference between this and before then?

Yet, no matter how many times he would do it, he felt that it was good to make himself better in everything, as it felt like he was playing an MMORPG game, trying to improve his level, status, and equipment to make himself stronger, but in real life.

This is how he felt when he worked hard toward the improvement of his being.

Then again, he felt that no matter what the world, it was the same, as he was expected to gain those aspects, but he believed that he could do it, and he had to say, his life was far better, especially when he could feel the genuine concern of his friend.

As he returned before, Hayama Hayato, his friend, and the friend of his friend, Yamato and Ooka, which he wouldn't pay much attention since they didn't even have a proper name on the story, seemed wishing to talk with him, but as he had become when the class had started, they couldn't do so.

Still, while Hayama had sent a paper message to him, Tobe only replied that it was better to talk when school finished, which Hayama agreed to, as he could see that Tobe was studying seriously.

Yet, their exchange somehow made a cute girl with short hair and glasses appear to be so excited that her nostrils expanded as she breathed heavily.

"...." Tobe and Hayama.

'Dammit, are you seriously studying?!'

Yumiko bit the nail of her thumb as she stared at Tobe's back, who was studying. Even though she tried to make herself believe that he was just acting, she couldn't do so as she could tell that he really tried his best and appeared to be understood, especially when the teachers tried to ask him several questions and he could answer them perfectly.

'Dammit!'

Yet, what made her even more infuriated was the fact that she felt this loud idiot was kind of cool and handsome somehow. Probably, when she observed him better, she felt that his scent and face were even slightly better than Hayama's, who was her hidden crush.

'No, no! That bastard isn't anywhere close to Hayama!'

As she tried to make herself to believe, she tried to glare at Tobe, trying to make him appear ugly in her mind, yet unfortunately, it was hard, so in the end, while she felt that it was troublesome, she looked at her textbooks, feeling quite uncomfortable before, in the end, she also took her study seriously.

Their bet, who would be better on the next exam, was witnessed by everyone, even all the students in the class, and if somehow Tobe won, which had a little chance, where would her dignity be?

Or would she rather act like a little puppy in front of him?

'Wan~! Wan~! Wan~!'

As she thought of herself, lowering herself as she gazed up toward him, acting like a puppy that wanted to please her master, Yumiko's face felt hot as she tried to throw away all the disgusting thoughts on her mind!

'Grrr!'

So, to erase such a possibility from her life, Yumiko decided to study hard!

Still, for the two loudest students in the class to study hard, it creates a strange atmosphere in the class.

Tobe aside, the fact Yumiko also studied made all of them feel weird, especially for those scumbag students, who just wanted to play around. Frankly, those scumbags felt disdain toward Tobe and Yumiko since even though they might be the most popular students in the class; if not the school due to their relationship to Hayama, they felt that if Hayama wasn't around, they were nothing, but as expected, they only dared to say those words deep in their hearts, ignoring the fact that they did nothing to improve themselves.

Yet, even if Tobe or Yumiko knew what they thought, they would only ignore them since, according to the famous Greek philosopher, "an empty vessel makes the loudest sound."

Hikigaya Hachiman might not say anything, but inwardly, he shook his head, thinking that Tobe and Yumiko might get bored and stop studying.

Still, when school ended, Hayama, Ooka, and Yamato quickly gathered around Tobe.

"Tobe..."

"What's wrong?"

Suddenly, Hayama fell into silence, thinking that it was hard to ask why Hiratsuka called Tobe, as the momentum had gone, and it had been a few hours since Tobe had been called, so was it good to make a fuss or question him now?

At the same time, he also wasn't that particularly curious, but—

"Hayato, can you help me with this question?"

All of a sudden, Yumiko came close to Hayama and asked the question that had been bothering her in class. As she tried to study, she also realized that there were many things that she didn't understand, which made her feel helpless.

"Ah, this..."

Hayama was startled and looked at the question, then showed an awkward expression since he also wasn't sure, but he wasn't an idiot, and decided to put this question to Tobe.

"How about you ask, Tobe? He seems to be able to understand the class better than before."

"That's a great idea!"

If it were before, Yumiko might have had disdain to do so, but as they had made a bet, she decided to ask Tobe so that she could understand the level of Tobe's brain. If he didn't understand the questions, it meant that their level was about the same, or he was much worse.

"Tobe, do you know the answer to this question?"

"...."

Tobe was silent, staring at Yumiko, who asked him such a question, even after what she had done before. At the same time, he wondered what Hayama wanted to do.

Was this Hayama's attempt to make his relationship with Yumiko be at ease?

Shaking his head, Tobe decided not to think too much and just looked at Yumiko's book.

"Which one?"

"This one." While Yumiko thought that Tobe was just acting, thinking that he didn't know the answer like her—

"It's like this...."

As Tobe explained, Yumiko and the others widened their eyes, but soon, Yumiko started to get focused and listened to Tobe's explanation carefully. "Yamato, move! Let me get your seat!"

"O-Oh!"

Yamato was speechless, but facing Yumiko's glare, he could do nothing and cursed himself for being weak. At the same time, he had become Tobe's devout supporter, hoping Tobe to win on the next exam, so this shitty woman would bow down!

"Ah, I see!"

Still, without a doubt, this scene was so bizarre, especially when the two, who were on the verge of fighting, all of a sudden, became so amiable.

Yet, Yumiko, who became interested in studying, was completely oblivious of everyone's gaze, and Tobe also didn't have much interest in taking the initiative to fix their misunderstandings.

"How about this one, Tobe?"

"Oh, that one..."

Ooka looked at the two, then looked at Hayama. "Hayato..."

"Well, it's good, isn't it?" In Hayama's mind, as long as no one would fight and their group could remain in harmony, everything was fine, he thought.

Still, a beautiful, yet inconspicuous girl looked at Yumeko enviously. Not because she wanted to be by the side of Tobe, but she was also confused by many of the lessons, so if possible, she also wanted to learn.

"Do you want to join the study, too, Yui?" The girl with glasses asked with a light smile as she looked at her friend.

"Ah, um, I..."

"Well, to be honest, I want to join, too." The girl with the glasses was a bit nervous, but if she wasn't alone, it should be okay, right?

"Tobe-kun, Yumeko, can we also join?"

"Sure." Tobe nodded, but Yumeko glared at him. "Don't be too arrogant! You haven't told me the answer to this one?"

"It will be fine, teaching one or more, it is all the same."

'Dammit!'

Yumiko cursed, then pointed at another problem that was difficult to answer. "This one! How about this one!"

"...our class hasn't reached that part yet, so if you learn that before you learn the previous material, you won't understand."

While Tobe was helpless, he still answered the question calmly as he also taught two other girls, who wanted to study.

Hina Ebina and Yui Yuigahama.

Those two were cute and beautiful on their own, one had glasses and the other had quite large boobs.

Within this class, Yumiko, Hina, and Yui were within one circle, one group, in the group where Hayama belonged, but as the three gathered around Tobe, instead of Hayama, it felt somehow different.

Still, for those with the highest grade, they fixed their glasses, wondering why they, who were the best in their grade, weren't so popular!

"Tobe-kun, how about this one?"

"Tobechi..."

"Ebina aside, you need to study more, Yuigahama."

"Ugh... I know! I know! I will study harder!"

Only Hayama stared at the four, then looked at his two male friends, Ooka and Yamato. "Should we study, too?"

"....." 2x

However, when the study session had reached its peak, a cold voice echoed in the class.

"Tobe, come here!"

Hiratsuka was at the door of the class, staring dangerously at Tobe.