I am that male friend in the harem story 291 Strawberry milk

Standing at the entrance of Tobe's class, Yukinoshita's beautiful figure shocked everyone as no one expected that the most famous female student in the school to appear in their class, and more importantly—

"Tobe?" 

The one who was shocked among them was unexpectedly Hayama Hayato, the most popular guy in the school, never expecting his noisy friend would be called by Yukinoshita. 

"Oh? Yukinoshita-san?" Tobe was surprised, but he didn't show much of a reaction. "Wait a moment. I will get my lunch and books." 

"Take your time."

Despite being the center of attention, Yukinoshita didn't appear to be troubled. Instead, she looked at Tobe's group and just frowned lightly when she noticed Hayama, but she ignored him and treated him like a stranger, then looked at Tobe before she raised her brows when a girl suddenly pulled him closer. 

"Tobe, why did Yukinoshita call you out?!" 

Yumiko casually wrapped her arm around his shoulder as she asked a question, yet while she might not have realized it, her expression was quite fierce as she looked at him.

"Are you surprised?" 

Yet, instead of fear, Tobe smiled and said, "She is my secret weapon?" 

"S-Secret weapon?" 

The answer was different from what Yumiko thought. 

"I got taught by her before the exam, so I will definitely win the bet." 

"You're a cheater!" 

Watching his smug expression, Yumiko felt anger and annoyance, thinking that this guy was so sneaky! 

"Haha, I will win on the bet later." 

"Don't get ahead of yourselves! The winner hasn't been decided yet!" 

"Then, I will leave first." 

"W-Wait!" 

"See you later." 

"Bastard!" 

After saying goodbye to Hayato and the rest too, who were still stunned, Tobe came to Yukinoshita. "Sorry to make you wait, Yukinoshita-san." 

"It's fine, but are you okay? She seems... so angry with you now." 

Yukinoshita might not think too much of Yumiko and even had a bad impression as Yumiko reminded her of the girl, who caused her trouble and even isolated her in the past, so while she might not show it on her face felt little uncomfortable when she saw Tobe was quite close to Yumiko, yet she also felt happy since he came to her instead of staying with Yumiko. 

"It's fine. She is a tsundere."

"Who is a tsundere?!" 

"Oh, she heard it." Tobe didn't even try to lower his voice, though. "Let's go, Yukinoshita-san." 

"Um." Nodding, Yukinoshita didn't refuse his words, but still glanced in the direction of Yumiko, stared at her fiercely, yet this also made her annoyed since who loved being stared at like that? 

Yet, watching Yukinoshita's expression, Yumiko was also filled with anger since she felt like that girl was looking down and mocking her! 

Still, she felt strange, wondering why she showed such a huge reaction despite how much she hated Tobe. This reaction of hers should be shown if Yukinoshita was with Hayama, yet why did she react this way when with Tobe? 

However, somehow, after their previous conversation, she just couldn't get him out of her mind. 

Naturally, even if Tobe didn't explain to her, Yumiko also understood that, so as long as the one that she had a crush on didn't show an interest in her, it was impossible, no matter what she did. 

Like how a married woman wouldn't allow another man to seduce her as her heart was for her husband, even if Yumiko tried to seduce the one she had a feeling with, if that person had no interest in her, everything was meaningless, no matter how hard she tried. 

So, should she give up and just settle for the current relationship? 

Yet, somehow, as she thought so, Tobe's face appeared on her mind, and this made her shake her head furiously since it was definitely impossible for her to fall for such a scumbag! 

At the same time, Yumiko felt a bit sorry for Maaya. 

Nevertheless, those who saw Tobe and Yukinoshita together and walking together couldn't help but wonder—

Why were the two together? 

"You are close with that girl?" 

"That girl?" 

"Yumiko Miura." 

"...you really remember all the names of the students in this school?" 

"Except for the ones that don't matter, I remember them all." 

"......." 

"...did you think something rude about me?" 

"No, no." 

"So, how is it?" 

"You mean, Yumiko?" 

"Yes." 

Yukinoshita might appear nonchalant, but Tobe could see her concern about his relationship with Yumiko. 

"Hm... we're friends." 

"Friend?" 

"Yup." 

"......" 

"Is it weird?" 

"It is." Yukinoshita nodded and said, "I think that your relationship is quite close." 

"Don't make such a joke, Yukinoshita-san. It's not funny." 

"...do you hate her?" 

"Instead of hating her, she is falling in love with Hayato, so if someone hears our conversation and thinks that she is dating me, then there might be a rumor, and she might kill me if such a misunderstanding happens." 

"She likes Hayama?" 

"I don't think that there are people who hate him." 

"I hate him." 

"Really?" 

"Yes." 

Tobe stared at Yukinoshita, who maintained her poker face, so he couldn't see what she felt, which made him think that this girl was as stubborn as ever. "I apologize if I am wrong, but do you know Hayato from childhood, Yukinoshita-san?" 

"You don't have to apologize, and yes, I know him from childhood. His father is a lawyer; my family, except for that, we're practically strangers."

Strangely enough, Yukinoshita didn't want Tobe to misunderstand her relationship with Hayato. 

"I see." 

In other words, Hayato should be Yukinoshita's servant. 

Tobe's words might appear rude, yet this was the reality. 

Lawyers are everywhere in this country, and unless Hayato's father's ability was really high, he might become a politician. 

Or did Hayato's father become a lawyer for Yukinoshita's family, so he could become a politician in the future? 

By then, Hayato would become the retainer of Yukinoshita's family and had to follow everything. 

Unfortunately, with Yukinoshita's personality, Tobe couldn't imagine that she would treat Hayato like a servant. 

"What are you thinking?" Yukinoshita looked at Tobe curiously, wondering what he was in a deep thought for, and ignored all the eyes on them. 

"I am just thinking that everything doesn't seem like it is on the surface." 

Like Yukinoshita, who appeared cold and thorny, yet the truth was gentle and delicate, Hayato was the same. Despite appearing dazzling and popular, he had to be submissive and compliant in front of Yukinoshita and her family.

Hayato might be the most popular guy in the school, but in reality, he was just a servant in Yukinoshita's family. 

"Then, again, is it okay for you to appear in my class and call me that?" 

"What do you mean?" 

His question made her forget about the question that she wanted to ask. 

"They might misunderstand our relationship, you know?" 

"Misunderstand?" 

"They might think you are my girlfriend." 

"........" 

Yukinoshita's face felt hot as she blushed on her cheeks. Still, she looked away, but she didn't realize that her cute ear was also red as she said her bravado. "I don't care about the words of those nobodies." 

However—

"How about you? You might be misunderstood too, right?" Yukinoshita asked nonchalantly, yet she felt her face was quite warm. 

"If you don't mind, then I don't mind, and like you, I don't care about their opinion either." 

"Really?" 

"Really." 

The truth is, their relationship wasn't like that, and everything would be solved as Tobe explained, so it didn't matter. 

"But to be honest, I don't really like to become the center of attention. It's like an animal in the zoo, so if you don't mind, can you give me your contact information?" 

"What a coincidence. I don't like it, too, so here you go." 

Inwardly, Yukinoshita sighed in relief and even subconsiously smiled as she got his contact information. Thank you, nobodies! Inwardly, she thought. 

"By the way, I want to get a drink. What do you want, Yukinoshita-san?" 

"...you are going to treat me?" 

"You are going to teach me a study, so let me treat you to a drink or two." 

Watching his smile for a moment, Yukinoshita nodded. "Okay, then. I want a strawberry milk." 

"......" Tobe. 

"What's with that gaze?" 

"No, as expected, you are cute, Yukinoshita-san." 

"...while I know that I am cute, I know that you are making fun of me." 

"Of course not. It's just your imagination." 

Despite his teasing, which made her pout, Yukinoshita's expression softened as she smiled so naturally. 

"But, a strawberry milk, huh? That sounds nice." 

"Do you want to buy it, too?" 

"No, I will get the weird one." 

"......." Yukinoshita.