I am that male friend in the harem story-Chapter 269: Yumiko-chan is so cute~!

"What's wrong with you, Tobe?"

"Are you okay?"

"Do you need me to call the ambulance?"

When the class was over, and it was time for a break, the circle that was created around Hayama Hayato quickly gathered around Tobe, looking at him as if he were an alien.

Yet, how could they not be?

After all, the Tobe they knew had changed!

The fact that Tobe listened to the lessons, and it appeared as if he was seriously studying, stunned them!

No, frankly, the entire class was surprised and subconsciously listened to their conversation.

This was a high school, they had nothing to do and they would start to talk about many things that they were interested in, including Tobe's change.

Tobe, who was thinking about what he would do in the future, looked at his group of friends, and a friend of a friend, speechlessly, and said, "You guys are so rude! Haven't you thought that I am really seriously studying and aiming for the 1st rank of the grade?"

"...." Everyone.

"You want to become 1st rank in the entire grade?"

Tobe looked at the female student, who looked at him with such doubt and even disbelief, clearly thinking that it was impossible for him to do so. Yet, he didn't get angry; instead, the bigger the doubt of those who doubted him, the better his satisfaction when he succeeded.

When he thought of those faces who doubted and belittled him, he became dumbfounded, thinking that their little pride was shattered, no matter how many times he did it, they were the most interesting things~!

Regardless, he had to say he was quite lucky since all three female students who were included in this circle were heroines.

Still, his focus should be on the queen, the leader of the female group, Yumiko Miura.

Similar to Hiratsuka, Yumiko also appeared fierce and frightening, and her glare was similar to that of a boa. Yet, even so, she was attractive with waist-length blonde hair that was lightly curled, giving her an image of a queen, the one at the top.

If it were a normal man, facing this stare of hers would definitely make them appear awkward, and everyone would also think that Tobe would quickly lower his head, admitting that he was just joking to ease up the situation.

However, Tobe stared at Yumiko without fear and said calmly, "Even if I can't become the 1st rank in the entire grade, I believe my grade will definitely be better than yours in the next test, Yumiko."

"....."

Everyone was shocked when they heard Tobe's words as he dared to defy the queen of this class!

'TOBEEEEEE!!!'

All the men seemingly felt that they had seen a hero at this moment, even the MC of this world, Hikigaya Hachiman, was also surprised and looked at Tobe with interest.

Still, being opposed by Tobe, Yumiko felt pretty annoyed, yet she didn't feel angry. Instead, she felt amused by Tobe's confidence, especially when her grades weren't bad. She might appear pompous and arrogant, yet she had the ability to do so.

Her beauty was at the top, her brain was also great, and she was also good at sports.

Yumiko was simply the epitome of the popular girl, the top of the pyramid, so of course, people would be intimidated by her, and this also raised her confidence, thinking that no matter what she did, no one would oppose her except for those who were in a higher position than her.

However, in her mind, Tobe had been registered below, and for him to dare to fight back, Yumiko had to punish him well~!

"You are so brave, Tobe."

"I am not the same as before, Yumiko."

"If you have that confidence, then, how about we have a bet?" Yumiko wanted to crush Tobe's confidence, putting him in his place!

"...what do you mean?"

"My meaning is clear. You have the confidence to beat me on the next test, right? Then, you shouldn't be afraid to have a bet against me."

"...do you want to do something weird to me?" Tobe asked unsurely.

"....." Everyone.

"I WON'T DO THAT, BASTARD!" Yumiko's face was red, as she angrily rebuked him, even pointing her finger at him!

Staring at her pointy finger, which was trimmed carefully and even lightly manicured in pink, while this girl was infuriating and annoying, Tobe had to say she was beautiful. Even her finger smelled nice from her girly fragrance, which made him helpless, thinking that a good-looking would be good-looking no matter how shitty their personalities be.

Still, he wasn't such a sucker that would go after this type of a heroine.

Instead, if one wanted to have revenge on such a girl, they should make her fall in love and then dump her, or simply stop communicating right away when she starts to have feelings, which is the best revenge.

However, Tobe wasn't such a childish guy and felt that this girl's personality was quite cute. "Do you want me to treat you to an ice cream or something else sweet like that?"

"No, that's too light." Showing a smug face, Yumiko tapped her fleshy lips with her long, slender finger, making her appear cute somehow, then said, "The loser has to act like a dog, and apologize!"

"..." Everyone.

Tobe was speechless, then asked, "Isn't that too much?"

"What? Are you afraid?"

Facing her happy smile, Tobe raised his brows, then shook his head. "No, I am just afraid that if you lose, you won't hold your promise."

"I won't do that!" Yumiko then looked at her group and said, "You all remember our bet, okay? The loser has to act like a dog as they apologize!"

"...." Everyone.

"Don't run away, Tobe!" Yumiko didn't care about their reaction and stared fiercely at Tobe, whose expression didn't change much, and even looked at her kindly, which made her even more infuriated, and also a bit nervous, wondering where his confidence came from.

Still, her hesitation was only for a moment, especially when she recalled Tobe's grade, which wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either.

In other words, Tobe's grade was just average.

The distance between them was like the distance between the sky and the sea; it was a distance that was impossible to get close to!

How childish, Tobe thought, but he nodded helplessly. "Okay, then."

"Okay, listen to his answer! No one can back away!" Yumiko was happy and couldn't wait for him to act like a dog as he apologized.

Similarly, Tobe also couldn't help but imagine how this fierce and scary girl acted meekly like a dog as she apologized to him.

Thinking of her high and mighty attitude becoming humble as she lowered her head like a puppy, who wanted to please her master, somehow, Tobe felt that he had to do his best.

Still, Hayama wanted to stop the two, suddenly—

"Tobe, come here for a moment. Let me talk with you."

"Sensei?"

Outside, Hiratsuka was staring at Tobe, looking at him and telling him to come.

"Okay." Tobe nodded, but Yumiko said, "Don't forget our bet!"

"Okay, okay. I can't wait to see Yumiko-chan's puppy-like act as she apologizes. It must be cute." Tobe didn't take her words seriously and even teased Yumiko with a smile.

"Who is Yumiko-chan?!"

Facing his disinterest and lack of energy response, then with how cheeky his answer was, Yumiko's glare became even sharper as if she wanted to swallow Tobe whole, yet if one looked closer, they would see her face was quite red for some reason.

Yet, everyone had to say, watching Tobe, who calmly walked away to Hiratsuka, felt that this guy was really a man.