In the first place, Fukuda inviting me couldnt be more obvious. Hes already aware of my relationship with Chii. I was only waiting for him to make a move. Unlike Ogawa, Im expecting a tougher challenge from him. Or will I?

Hes known as a delinquent. A leader of all the first years. However, hes trying to portray himself as a good-natured individual in Chiis eyes. Well, in my eyes too. Ever since that 1st PE Class, he's been trying to recruit me.

He only stopped at that when he saw Chii alone with me. He shouldve given up back then or at least confront me. Yet, he never made a move and just watched on the sidelines while trying to maintain whatever he had with Chii.

Thats the sad story of this guy.

And as for the two

OgawaUh, I already said everything I had to say about him. I would just be repeating it if thats the case.

Taku. If hes still not going to talk, hes also irrelevant. What good is keeping his silence if Saki and I already gave him a full view of our relationship? Or is he hoping to see us having sex in front of him?

Whatever his fetish, hed never get any if he couldnt even muster his courage to speak up.

Its not just a matter of self-confidence. If someone would only always resort to waiting and hoping for something else to happen, its more than likely for that someone to fail, whatever it was.

Unless you have some kind of defining feature that can make someone attracted to you even without doing anything, then youre in for a life of bitterness.

Those romcom gloomy, otaku or antisocial protagonists were never real. Girls arent rain that will suddenly fall from the sky and straight to your lap.

Ogawa at least has that unbiased kindness even if its proven fake going on for him. Plus hes handsome enough to attract just about any girl.

But if you dont have anything, like Taku, then even if you wait for eternity, no one will take notice of you.

One needs to show an effort in presenting themselves even if its fake.

Thats why among the three here, I was only a little bit wary of Fukuda.

CLICK! CLANK!

The sound of pressing buttons and cans falling down the vending machine filled our surroundings.

There were also the faint sounds of bouncing balls and the cheers in the Gymnasiums direction.

But even with all that, the three never said anything. My question was left hanging in the air.

Alright. Suit yourselves. I shrugged and intentionally let out a sigh. Being silent wont get all of you anywhere. You all can hate me, curse me, or whatever you think of but if you yourselves arent making an effort then its all pointless.

Oh. Right. You should also give up on them. Youre all aware of us. Ill do you a favor by telling you all to give up. Because no matter what you do, you cant beat me. I added.

Perhaps spurned from what I said last, Ogawa, who I thought would remain unmoved like always, was the first one to react, Arent you just playing with them? Who gives you the right to be that confident?

Playing with them? Ogawa, if thats the case, they wont stay with me. And I wont be that merciful to you.

Well, my confidence came from how much I trust my girls. Some would say that its weak or that I could be betrayed at any moment. However, thats what I wanted to believe. As the core of our relationship, I couldnt be seen as weak and I couldnt be seen as untrusting.

Its not a simple relationship that these three would never experience.

Then why did you also go after Saki? Arent you ashamed? Nanami and Hina are not enough? Is that it?

Why will I tell you? And why will I be ashamed? Look. I thought you were already on your path to change. Is this your last-ditch attempt to overturn the situation?

So, hes unaware of Arisa-senpai, huh? I thought it was pretty obvious during our Mentor Program. He was even there when we took our time in the adjacent room. I guess thats how dense he is. He couldnt even pick up those little clues.

No. I accepted it. Nanami chose you over me and Hina now hated my guts. But that doesnt mean I can just let you go if youre blatantly playing with them. Ill expose you.

I see. Is this his new principle? Its pretty good but its still weak. Hes already unrelated, what is he doing here anyway? Trying to play the Hero of Justice? Taking up his mantle as a protagonist in some kind of fantasy story.

Go ahead. But remember this, if any of the girls become affected by what youre going to do, I wont be merciful anymore. I looked at him from bottom to top before laughing.

Huh? Oi. What the hell are you two talking about? Onoda, its not only Chizuru?! Fukuda interjected at this time after Ogawa failed to think of an answer to my dare.

And as expected, he focused on that.

Youre not deaf, are you? Thats what were just talking about.

Damn you! My purpose in inviting you here is to concede! Now that I heard this I cant just Before he could finish his words, Fukuda angrily stepped forward and took a swing at me. I caught his fist in my palm. The force was sufficient. If I wasnt prepared for it, I would surely be knocked down.

Stop obsessing over her, Fukuda. Chii never saw you as anything more than friends. Shes grateful to you, yes. And because of that, I decided not to even try persuading her to cut off ties with you.

I started tightening my grip on his fist while watching out for his other limbs. However, he didnt follow up. With his face grimacing from the pain, he forcefully pulled his fist back and maintained a few steps of distance from me.

The vein on his temple was pulsating and he was clearly angry. But only being angry wouldnt get him anything. Youre preaching? You, of all people?! Onoda, how thick is your face when youre playing with multiple women?!

Oh. Pretty thick, I guess? But youre about one thing. No. Not just you, Ogawa too. Im never playing with them. But knowing how normal your brains are you wont understand what that means. Anyway, youre just jealous, arent you?

Of course, I am! But thats not the main point here!

At least hes honest. Any guy will be jealous.

Whats the main point? Do tell.

How How can you do that to Chizuru?! I can see it. Shes so into you

Im aware of that. Im not blind. And I feel the same way about her. Happy? I answered matter-of-factly.

Unfortunately, that only made the guy roar again. What the fuck is wrong with your head?!

I wonder. Maybe its the fact that I can love multiple women? Dropping that answer without even a change in my expression, not only Fukuda but the other two also were also dumbstruck.

I might be shameless but they didnt expect that I would be that shameless.

Alright. Are you done, Taku? Move over, Ill get them their drinks.

Ignoring Ogawa and Fukuda who were probably still processing what they heard, I inserted a 10,000-yen bill into the vending machine and started picking and pressing for the girls drink choices.

On my side, Taku remained standing there. And as if its a miracle, I heard him whisper, Youre not going to end well, Onoda.