Miura Yumiko

"What should I do, my chopsticks are covered in saliva from both of you..."

Makoto Amano exclaimed, inspecting his chopsticks after feeding Yukino using the aggressive method.

After feeding her with the aggressive method, he raised the chopsticks in his hand and carefully checked if there was any glistening saliva on them.

It appeared that there might be some saliva... or maybe not...

Well, it shouldn't be that noticeable.

"If you don't want to end up in jail so soon, refrain from using such a vile and disgusting technique..."

Yukino's gaze resembled ice slags freshly chiseled from a glacier, piercingly cold.

"I've already mentioned everything about being vulgar, and I won't hold it against you."

Makoto Amano snatched another piece of fried fish from Yukino's lunch box, this time choosing to eat it himself rather than feeding the two girls.

"This is what they call an indirect kiss."

With this psychological layer, the taste of the fried fish seemed to become a bit sweeter and more delightful.

He savored the meal to his heart's content.

"Abnormal!"

The black-haired girl, so infuriated that she couldn't contain herself, forcefully kicked Makoto Amano's calf.

Even her usually aloof demeanor turned red with anger.

Yes, red – definitely not due to shyness.

"Yui, you could also say that Yukino is a pervert; after all, she also shared your saliva just now."

Makoto Amano wasn't angered by Yukino's outburst; instead, he initiated a counter-attack.

"I wouldn't..."

However, Yukino actually appeared...

No, no, no, Makoto is even more... shameless.

Eating both my and Yukino's saliva at the same time...

Yuigahama Yui blushed thinking this, feeling embarrassed.

Yukino is right, this guy is a pervert!

The girl with the dumpling-head forcefully punched Amano Makoto in his waist and abdomen.

Recalling how Makoto Amano had "teased" her on the stairs earlier, her punch held a personal touch.

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"Well..."

Rubbing his calf and clutching his waist, Makoto Amano completed a satisfying "grand feast" in the Service Department.

Though the two girls had been quite rough with him, he understood that such actions were only within the realm of close relationships – kicking legs and pinching waists.

Moreover, he believed that, in due time, they would willingly join him, even go as far as to feed each other.

"Well, it's settled; let's have lunch here from now on."

Makoto Amano thought that perhaps he should make it a routine to have lunch in the Service Department every noon.

Eating with people felt much livelier than dining alone.

Especially Yukino, who seemed a bit reserved, needed a nudge to overcome her reluctance to form friendships.

Makoto Amano, as he exited the Service Department, glanced back at its door, fixating his gaze on the club name.

Sooner or later, he would write the words "Harem Club" boldly, not just on the back but also on the front, for all to see.

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"As expected, I was too hasty..."

Not long after the afternoon classes ended.

Second-year Class B.

Tomoya Aki was pondering how he had been abruptly rebuffed by Megumi Kato earlier.

"Moreover, I might have been a bit excessive, like mentioning the number one heroine of a romance game and asking for her measurements..."

"Ordinary girls wouldn't agree to something like that."

He was aware of his improper approach towards girls.

Yet, he wasn't someone who would change himself for such a "trivial" matter.

"I wonder if Kato-san is genuinely angry. If she is, then attempting to approach her tomorrow... it might be challenging..."

Despite this, he remained optimistic.

From the start, he hadn't presumed that convincing Megumi Kato would be easy.

"Why can't she see the sincerity behind my intentions and the charm of a beautiful girl game? The top heroine is a vital role... I just want to assist her..."

Creating a beautiful girl game centered around Kato Megumi...

Ever since this idea had sprouted within him, Aki was resolute in his determination.

Whenever he closed his eyes, he could picture Kato Megumi, dressed in a white gown.

He was determined to elevate her to the role of the true number one heroine in his mind.

Decided!

Henceforth, he would persistently approach her for negotiations. Even if it took weeks or months, he was resolved to sway Kato's perspective.

He wouldn't surrender...

"What do you want?"

However, just as he was contemplating whether he should adopt a more tenacious approach...

From a corner behind the school building, a voice of a frightened girl resonated.

"Aren't you the one who told so much to Yui?"

School bullying?

At first, he hesitated to interfere, but then he realized that the male voice uttering the last sentence sounded oddly familiar.

"Hey, Amano-san!?"

With his curiosity piqued, he hurried over to the scene, only to witness an astonishing sight.

God, Amano-san is actually doing such a thing?

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In the corner..

Makoto Amano was pinning Yumiko Miura's wrists against the wall, and she appeared frightened and submissive, her legs trembling as she averted her gaze.

She no longer displayed the arrogance of the past; instead, her frightened eyes and panicked tone were evident.

All signs pointed to the fact that the girl seemed to be a victim of bullying.

Perhaps "seemed" can be removed.

After all, Makoto Amano and the girl were in a rather... intimate posture.

"Amano-san, you...?"

He rushed over and was stunned by the scene before him.

Makoto Amano seemed to be displaying aggressive behavior towards a female classmate.

"Amano-san, what are you doing? If the teacher finds out..."

He began, his intention to dissuade Makoto Amano evident in his voice.

Strangely, the moment he mentioned "teacher," Yumiko Miura trembled noticeably.

For an unknown reason.

"Don't get the wrong idea; I'm merely teaching this chatterbox woman a lesson."

Makoto Amano maintained an unaffected demeanor as he gazed at Aki.

His expression didn't reflect any sense of urgency or regret, as if he were openly confronting Tomoya Aki's query.

"Teaching a lesson?"

Aki gulped. He recalled that the blonde girl, Yumiko Miura, had been the one who was brought to tears by Makoto Amano on the tennis court before.

And within her grade, she held a certain level of popularity.

Rumor had it that she was akin to a queen, a stunning girl with blonde hair...

"To deal with haughty girls like her, you need to show strength and make it clear that you're not someone to be trifled with."

"This way, they'll learn to be more obedient in the future."

Makoto Amano continued to press the the girl's wrist, as though trying to teach her a lesson.

Today, he aimed to teach this girl, who was persistently attempting to "separate" his connection with Yuigahama Yui, a lesson.

Yuigahama Yui was an important figure in his harem, and he felt the urgency to swiftly eliminate any potential threats to his "perfect" harem plan.

"Let go of me..."

Yumiko Miura struggled to free herself from his grasp. Strangely, her efforts seemed weak, and Makoto Amano hardly felt any resistance.

Furthermore, her face was becoming increasingly flushed for some inexplicable reason.

Despite only having touched her wrist, Makoto Amano hadn't engaged in any physical contact beyond that.

Ordinarily, the current Yumiko Miura would have slapped Makoto Amano indignantly and departed with an air of arrogance...

Such behavior would have been expected of her.

But now...

Observing that something was amiss with her, Makoto Amano concluded that something strange was transpiring.

"⊙⁠﹏⁠⊙?"

Aki was uncertain, yet he found himself caught up in the situation.

But is there really no need to call a teacher?

"Student Aki, if you don't believe me..."

"No, I believe it, I believe Amano-san!"

Aki also noticed that the shyness on Miura Yumiko's face might indeed be more than just fear.

He also observed that despite his presence, the blonde girl didn't spare him a glance, nor did she seek his assistance.

It was as if she hadn't noticed him at all.

Perhaps this was ordinary behavior for individuals like Amano and Miura?

Regardless, he had no real interest in involving himself in such a matter and, if truth be told, he preferred to remain uninvolved.

Whether it's bullying, or... anything else, he doesn't want to get involved.

Forget it,

At most, he would contact the teacher later.

"The time for my part-time job has come; I should leave... You guys can continue..."

After bidding farewell to Makoto Amano and Yumiko Miura, he hastened to the school's bicycle storage area.

"Should I become even more resolute?"

"Show strength..."

As he cycled away from the school premises, he pondered Makoto Amano's words.

For Kato-san... should I also...

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