I am that male friend in the harem story-Chapter 276: Like a rose

Leaving their discussion aside, the two then discussed how to become Chiba's Most Handsome Guy.

"What do you think is being handsome?"

"Well, one must be handsome."

"That's true." Yukinoshita nodded, then looked at Tobe for a moment. "Your foundation is quite good, but your hair is a mess."

"..."

Tobe had this girl who really didn't know how to hold back. If it were someone else, they would be angry, but he had faced many troubles, so he was quite calm when facing her.

Yet, he also had to say, his hair wasn't his taste, especially when he wore a black hairband.

As for his long hair, it was quite okay, so he took off his black hairband and swept back his hair like a model in a shampoo advertisement. With the "Enhanced" ability, the quality of his hair also improved, so his hair was always in a good state and almost perfect.

"What do you think?"

"Hmm...."

Yukinoshita, who folded her arms, was silent for a moment, then nodded. "It isn't bad, but how about you try something else?"

"Such as?"

"Tie your hair?"

"I don't bring a hair tie."

"I have it with me." Yukinoshita showed her black rubber hair band, which she kept in her bag, and then stood up. "Let me try to arrange your hair." She even brought her own comb, seemingly ready to play with his hair.

"O-Oh..."

Tobe wasn't sure why he ended up in this situation, but he could feel her slender and soft hands moving around his scalp and hair, arranging them according to her wishes. Still, if it were Chika Fujiwara and her sisters, if they stood behind him, he was sure that he would feel the bountiful softness that made him comfortable.

Unfortunately, Yukinoshita had no such thing, which made him sigh in regret.

"By the way, how did you manage your hair?"

"Just a shampoo?"

"Really?!"

"Yes."

"....." Yukinoshita.

"O-Ouch! Don't pull too hard!"

"It's fine. You are a boy. This much force will be okay."

"...Yukinoshita-san, is it only me, or are you angry for some reason?"

"No, I am not."

Yes, Yukinoshita wasn't angry, but she was just jealous since for a boy to have such a good quality long hair made her feel helpless, especially when she took a long time to maintain her hair, and for Tobe to have such a good quality of hair just by shampooing his hair, it definitely made her a bit vexed!

"By the way, why did you want to become Chiba's Most Handsome Guy?"

"...."

As Yukinoshita asked this question, Tobe felt that he should answer truthfully that it was all because of Hiratsuka, but he felt that he needed to save this woman's face first and he felt there must be a reason why Hiratsuka brought him to this place, so he thought for a moment and said, "I guess... I just want to improve myself."

"So, you are trying to become Chiba's Most Handsome Guy?"

"...Yukinoshita-san, can you not repeat those words so many times?"

"Are you embarrassed?"

"If you know, please be kind and not say that?"

Yukinoshita chuckled, then asked curiously, "But, why the most handsome guy?"

Tobe didn't give an answer immediately, but he gave a moment of a pause, thinking of how to answer this question before he said, "Because I haven't found the direction that I want to do since I am not like those who have their aspirations from the beginning, such as becoming a doctor, a teacher, entering the entertainment industry, or having their own grand dream.

"But trying to copy the dreams of those around him is kind of wrong, so I try to change the direction and try to improve something that I have, my innerself, or you can say... my own advantages, so when I have my own dream, I can be prepared and ready for it."

"So, the Chiba's Most Handsome Guy is the answer you come up with?"

"....I can tell that you are making fun of me now."

"Fufufu..." Yukinoshita laughed at his reply and said, "No, but I think that it is a good direction, but if you want to become Chiba's Most Handsome Guy, the appearance alone isn't enough. No, I think appearance is the least important point."

"Is it?"

"Yes." Yukinoshita nodded. "You need to improve yourselves, whether it is your study, sports, or achievements."

For a man, it wasn't about appearance, but about attitude, way of life, and capabilities; this was what Yukinoshita believed.

Tobe also agreed, but then what about interpersonal relationships?

Tobe wanted to say that, but in the end, he held it since he could tell that Yukinoshita didn't have a friend. It might be strange, but it strangely happened, especially for a beautiful woman, as the majority of women would usually envy and hate those who appeared better than them instead of trying to improve or befriend them.

At the same time, if they got close to a guy and made male friends, they would be talked about as a slut by others.

How could he tell that?

It was because he had many beautiful women who had fallen for him and told him about their experiences before.

Knowing that, he was glad that he was born as a man since a man's relationship was far simpler.

"So... you will help me with that?"

"Yes."

Without hesitation, Yukinoshita answered his question.

"...is that okay? Won't I trouble you?"

As Tobe hesitated, Yukinoshita said, "It's my duty as someone who has possessed a skill to do so."

"....."

Tobe turned and met Yukinoshita's gaze, who was determined and clear. "Thank you."

"..."

Blinking her eyes, Yukinoshita's expression softened as she nodded. "No problem."

As she said so, she wondered whether she could also do the same thing as him.

Be the Most Beautiful Woman in Chiba.

For her, who was known as the replacement and someone who had always been behind her sister, knew that no matter how much she improved herself, she would never become a replacement, and frankly, she had no dream or something that she wanted to achieve like Tobe.

Yes, Tobe's goal might appear silly, yet it was far deeper than one would imagine, and she wouldn't make fun of him, as she could see her was serious despite how goofy his dream was.

At the same time, Yukinoshita also thought about her life, thinking that the mistakes and misfortunes that happened to her were due to the world itself being messed up. Instead of changing herself, she thought of changing the world, but what if... what if... she was the one who should change?

Shaking her head softly, Yukinoshita shook her head since she knew that to make such an effort was meaningless and to have such an expectation of another was just a waste of her time, especially when she thought about all of the experiences that she had encountered in the past.

Until—

"You are different from what I know from the rumor, Yukinoshita-san."

"...how did you see me before, then?"

"You are cold, thorny, like a red rose. It is beautiful, but when one approaches you carelessly, they will be hurt." freeweɓnøvel.com

"...and now?"

Her face was slightly hot when compared to a rose.

"Your words might be tough, lack warmth, and you might appear cold and thorny, yet I can tell that you are kind and gentle, and delicate, too." Tobe smiled and said, "At least, I am glad to understand you better."

"...."

"It's kind of cute that you often pretend like a strict instructor when the truth is you want to help me—

"Ouch! Ouch! It hurts, Yukinoshita-san!"

"First lesson to become Chiba's Most Handsome Guy, you shouldn't tease women so much, Tobe-kun," Yukinoshita said as she pulled his hair quite hard.

"...."

Like the thorns on a rose, they exist as a defense mechanism to deter herbivores from eating their leaves and buds.

Tobe realized that if he teased Yukinoshita so much, he would be pricked by her thorns.