I am that male friend in the harem story-Chapter 272: He is dangerous

"Sorry for troubling you, Tobe-kun."

"Oh, you know me, Narasaka-san?"

Unlike the awkward girl, the cheerful girl seemed to know him, so she called his name directly.

Cute and petite, along with that dazzling smile that made people feel comfortable, Maaya Narasaka. Naturally, for such a girl, she was popular and many had fallen in love with her before falling and being hurt, realizing that they weren't the only ones who were treated specially.

The old Tobe, naturally, knew Maaya, but it surprised him that she knew him.

"Of course, I know you. You are pretty popular, after all."

After all, Tobe was a friend of Hayato Hayama, who was the most popular guy in the school.

"But it surprises me that you know me, too!"

"Well, you are pretty popular, too, Narasaka-san."

Maaya was a popular girl, but there were many who were above her.

Similar to Tobe, her position was quite similar, which was why his answer brought her into laughter.

"Haha." Maaya laughed. "Is that supposed to be revenge?"

"Do I seem like a bad guy?" Tobe was speechless by her exaggerated response.

"You did~!" Maaya then clung to the girl who was by her side, then said, "After all, you tried to seduce my friend here~!"

"Maaya!" The friend was naturally anxious, embarrassed, and even a little angry by Maaya's words, but Tobe wondered whether his help could be mistaken for a seduction. Yet, in this city where everything was so cold, and a slight kindness and warmth were like a single light in the abyss, it might be mistaken as a seduction, he thought.

"I am sorry for her."

"It's fine. She seems to be joking, after all."

"Right? You are acting too seriously, Saki."

Tobe stared at the shameless Maaya, who didn't seem to regret her words, but then again, she was straightforward and could approach someone unhesitantly. This personality was good, he thought, especially when she also wasn't that thoughtless girl who would approach others carelessly.

"But you shouldn't joke around like that." The girl looked at Maaya helplessly.

"I agree with her." Tobe nodded.

"You two are bullying me!" Maaya cried, which made the girl feel even more helpless, and then she apologized to Tobe. "I am sorry for the trouble that she has caused once again."

"No problem. She cries, so she should repent now."

"Well, that's true."

"Eh? That's it? You two don't try to comfort me, telling me to stop crying?"

Tobe ignored Maaya and then apologized to the girl. "I am sorry, but unlike the crying girl over there, I don't know your name."

"See? I am popular, Saki."

"Don't get happy over that."

As the two argued, Tobe could see that despite her cold and thorny-like expression, this girl was kind. No, the two of them were kind girls, he thought.

"Oh, right, let me introduce you to her, Tobe-kun." Maaya still hugged the girl and said, "This is Saki Ayase."

"Hello, Ayase-san. You might have heard my name from her, but my name is Tobe Kakeru. Nice to meet you."

"Hello, Tobe-kun." Ayase was a bit shy, but she introduced herself sincerely. "Nice to meet you too, and yes, my name is Saki Ayase, like what Maaya introduced me."

Maaya looked at the two for a moment and said, "And the two lived happily ever after."

"...." 2x

"I was just joking! I was just joking! Don't look at me with that silent stare, you two!"

Maaya cried again, hugging tightly against Ayase, and said, "Saki is my best friend, so I won't let you get her so easily, Tobe-kun!"

"..." Tobe.

"Maaya!" Ayase's face was so red because she was so exasperated.

"Sorry, sorry." Maaya stuck out her small, cute tongue as she apologized, realizing that she might have said too much.

"I am sorry for her, Tobe-kun." Ayase apologized and even bowed her head slightly.

"It's fine, Ayase-san. You don't have to bow your head like that, but I can tell that you two are close friends."

"Right?" Maaya hugged Ayase once again and winked at Tobe, who gave her an assist to ease up their relationship.

"Well..." While Ayase appeared helpless, she nodded. "We're pretty close."

No, Maaya was her only friend, she thought.

"Are you two in the same class?"

"Yes!"

Somehow, by then, the conversation continued and it moved in various directions, from class, lessons, the food in the cafeteria, and many others.

Frankly, Tobe was a bit speechless by Maaya, who kept throwing one topic to another, but fortunately, he could hold on and talk with her, but naturally, he didn't forget about Ayase, and talked with her, asking of her opinion, if not, then he was afraid that she would stay in silence without talking, leaving all the conversation to him and Maaya alone.

Then again, Ayase was probably a listener type, and Tobe could see that she wasn't a good talker, yet no one hated to talk, including the introvert, so when he asked her from time to time, and let her talk, she also started to open up and talk softly, joining their conversation, which made it even more dynamic and enjoyable.

Talking with people might be something mundane, yet it was fun, especially when Tobe was a good listener and showed a genuine interest, or was good at acting like one.

"Oh, it's time for the class."

When the bell rang, Tobe knew that it was his time to return to the class, despite how enjoyable it was to talk with two beautiful girls.

"Ah... that's a shame..." Maaya sighed helplessly when she had to return to the class, especially when she got excited by talking about something that she liked.

Ayase might not have said anything as she was just silent, yet it was clear that she also felt reluctant to stop their conversation.

"It's not like we won't see each other again. We can talk again, so don't miss me."

"Who will miss you?! You are so narcissistic, Tobe-kun~!" Maaya stuck her tongue out, acting so haughty, but then she said, "Well, let me give you my contact number, so you won't be lonely."

"...tsundere?"

"Who is a tsundere?!"

"I don't mind sharing my contact info, but don't send weird things."

"Who would send that weird thing?!"

Only after they finished exchanging their contact information did Maaya send a weird sticker on their LINE.

"...did you not tell me that you wouldn't send a weird thing?"

"It isn't weird! It's cute!"

"Yes, yes." Tobe rolled his eyes, then looked at Ayase, who hesitated, and frankly, he also hesitated for a moment, before he said, "If you don't mind, can you share your contact information with me, Ayase-san?"

"Eh?" Ayase was surprised, blushing.

"So, in case this girl does something weird, I can report to you."

"What do you mean?! I won't do such a weird thing!" Maaya looked at Tobe annoyedly, and frankly, the difference in their height made them appear cute together, like a couple, a girlfriend, who acted spoiledly on her boyfriend's side.

"Okay, here is my contact information."

However, strangely, after seeing that, Ayase directly shared her contact information with Tobe.

The two quickly shared, and Tobe sent a hello sticker, which made Maaya complain, "Send me a sticker too, Tobe-kun! Also, you haven't answered my text!"

"I have."

"When?!"

"Here. By my mouth."

"Use your LINE!"

As the two bickered, Ayase looked at the sticker that Tobe had sent with a smile, as it had the shape of a cute gorilla that waved its hand.

'Why a gorilla?'

She thought with a laugh within her mind.

"Then, I will leave first."

"Ah, send me your gorilla sticker too!"

Tobe was speechless, then just gave a gorilla that showed its butts sticker to Maaya.

"...." Maaya.

"Hahaha..." Ayase laughed, which made Maaya pout, wishing to complain to Tobe, but he didn't intend to stay since he didn't want to be late. "I will go back first. Be careful. Don't be late for the class."

Waving his hand, he walked away without looking back.

"He is dangerous."

"...dangerous?"

Ayase looked strangely at Maaya, since she felt that Tobe was gentle and warm, definitely far from being dangerous.

"It's just a short moment, but he can make our Saki-chan show such a sweet smile. He can do what others can't do!" Maaya was almost on her knees as she wiped the cold sweat under her chin. "He is dangerous!"

"...don't say something stupid. Let's go back, or else we will be late."

"Ah, wait for me!"

Still, as they walked together, Maaya asked, "By the way, have you thanked him for finding your wallet?"

"Ah..."

"..." 2x

"Let's talk about that to him later."

"...okay."

The three of them would meet again, and the two were sure of that, they would meet again.

If not, then they could chat on the LINE, which somehow they anticipated.

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As I have said before, there will be characters from "My Days with Stepsisters."