I am that male friend in the harem story-Chapter 244: Pretending to fall asleep

"Sorry for troubling you, Ibara." Irisu looked at Ibara with a gentle smile and asked, "But is it really okay for us to join you?"

"Ah, yes, no problem." Ibara had a certain resentment towards Irisu, but she could only let out a helpless sigh since she knew that no matter what she did, she couldn't defeat this woman, who was well-versed in the art of psychology. If she tried to fight her, she was afraid that she might be bullied and isolated the next day!

Fortunately, she was also Satoshi's lover, and if possible, she wanted to see Satoshi punish Irisu.

Watching this arrogant woman become meek and obedient under Satoshi felt fun somehow, Ibara thought.

"Did you think something rude about me, Ibara?"

"N-No, Senpai!"

Yet despite their strange interaction, their relationship was fairly close, especially when they had acquiesced to each other's relationship. It would be great if Satoshi could choose Irisu somehow, but the two of them knew that it was quite hard, especially at the beginning.

If somehow the accident didn't happen between Irisu and Satoshi, would he even think about her?

Then again, with how rational she was, Irisu also wouldn't think to approach a man with a girlfriend, but everything had happened, and what is done is done. Nothing could be changed, and she didn't want to change it since she loved him so much.

"So, do we have to pay?"

"N-No, it's fine. There is no need to pay since it is just a simple trip to my uncle's inn, but while I say that it is owned by my uncle, actually, it is owned by my father's family, and my uncle is the one who takes care of my grandparents, so you know, right?"

"Ah."

All of them nodded, understanding that the one who inherited the inn was Ibara's uncle, but then again, if the family wanted to go to the inn and enjoy it, then it was fine. Still, when they visited, it was better not during the golden time, as the inn would be so busy during such a moment.

Still, Satoshi realized that all the heroines with whom he was close were so wealthy.

Ibara's family inn might not be the biggest, but even so, the fact that her family had quite a large land and even made an inn made her definitely not poor. Moreover, considering her family situation, as her uncle got an inn, her father must also get something, such as properties with a similar value or a stable job with great development.

At the same time, Satoshi also realized that if he didn't make a manga, he would be the poorest, which made him speechless.

'Fortunately...'

Regardless, he hoped that nothing would happen on this trip, especially with all the crews gathered together.

"What? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Oreki looked at Satoshi, who sat by his side with doubt.

"No, I am just glad that you are by my side, Houtaro."

"Don't be creepy." Oreki shuddered, then looked at the four girls, who gathered together and sat on their respective seats.

Irisu and Ibara.

Kaho and Chitanda.

Kaho and Chitanda aside, Oreki felt strange about how close Irisu and Ibara were, especially with how cold and stiff Irisu was. If the two were together, then wouldn't they clash?

Yet, strangely enough, they appeared so close, which made Oreki doubt.

"Don't think too much. Just enjoy the trip."

"...I don't really want to go on this trip."

"Your eyes said differently, though."

"...."

What could Oreki say at this moment?

If he were asked to come up with one reason why he decided to join this trip, he could only say that he was curious.

Yes, he was curious, wondering what the ending would be.

While everyone appeared to be close, Oreki felt like a delicate wall appeared between them, but due to their hesitation and fear, everyone tried to remain oblivious.

'Everything is because of this guy...'

Oreki glanced at Satoshi, who also dozed off, clearly feeling sleepy, thinking that this guy had changed so much. The appearance was obvious, especially when Satoshi had become much taller, and even slightly taller than him, yet fitter and even more handsome. While Satoshi had a girlfriend, he often heard the girls in his class want to confess to him or just admire him from a distance.

Yet, the change on Satoshi's inside was even more obvious, especially when, even if Oreki had to admit it, this guy was just so mature and also bold.

Still, he had to say Kaho's gaze made him speechless, especially when her gaze was as if he had tried to steal Satoshi.

'No, I won't do that, okay?'

Oreki was normal, but then again, if his older sister returned and saw the change in Satoshi, he somehow couldn't say much.

"Kaho-san, do you want a snack?"

"Ah, yes, thank you, Eru."

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Kaho took the chocolate mushroom and lightly bit it as she let out a helpless sigh, wishing to sit by her boyfriend's side. "What's wrong, Eru? Why are you looking at me like that?" She couldn't help but ask this question, especially when Chitanda was staring at her with a gaze expression that she had never seen before.

"Ah, no, nothing."

Chitanda hurriedly shook her head, but Ibara and Irisu couldn't help but stare at Chitanda, especially when Kaho said, "Hmm... do you want to have a boyfriend, too, Eru?"

"Eh, ah..."

Chitanda couldn't give a proper response, and her face was just so red.

"What? Do you have someone that you like?"

Kaho could ask whether Chitanda liked Oreki, but she held it back as she was afraid that she might have misunderstood.

"Ah, no, I-I don't have someone like that I like!"

"Really?"

"Y-Yes." Chitanda felt her face was so hot. "I... I am not good with this type of relationship."

"If so, then there is no need to force yourself, but if you find someone that you wish to be with, then there is no need to hesitate since you might regret it."

Frankly, Kaho did not have much experience, but then again, compared to most high school girls, she felt that her experience was better.

"You sure can give a good suggestion, Kaho," Irisu said with a smile.

"I am going to become a shrine maiden, after all. If I am not wise, then I can't manage my shrine, right?"

"Well, that's true."

Sometimes, people came to the shrine so their inner worries could be solved, and as an heiress of her family shrine, while she might not be asked to be as eloquent as a politician, she should have a normal ability to talk instead of having communication trouble.

"Then again."

Suddenly, Kaho stood up and said, "Oreki-kun, change places with me."

"..."

Facing Kaho's stare, Oreki sighed helplessly, then stood up, giving his seat to Satoshi.

Naturally, Kaho sat by Satoshi's side, who appeared sleepy, then gently moved him to lean on her shoulder, watching his sleeping face with a smile.

"...." 4x

Taking a deep breath, Oreki looked at the free seat that Kaho had given him. If he sat there, he would be surrounded by Chitanda, Ibara, and Irisu.

"What's wrong? Aren't you going to sit?" Ibara asked with a sharp gaze.

"...."

"...then, excuse me."

"It's fine. Just sit."

"Do you want to eat a snack, Oreki-san?"

Yet despite their gentleness, Oreki could feel the intensity with which they gave it, especially after Kaho's bold action.

Without a doubt, he felt regret that joining this trip was a big mistake, so lying in his seat, he closed his eyes, pretending to fall asleep until that bastard woke up!