I am that male friend in the harem story

"Then, I will leave first." 

When Shirogane appeared, Nagisa didn't waste her time and quickly left as if she didn't want their conversation to be heard by Shirogane. Or rather, she didn't want Shirogane to know anything, so it was better to leave. 

"Thank you for listening to me." 

Bowing her head, Nagisa said those words, then greeted everyone politely, including Shirogane. 

"Kaichou." 

"Ah, yes." 

Still watching Nagisa, who left, Shirogane looked at the three with doubt, especially when Ishigami was held by Chika and Kaguya, so when Nagisa was no longer there, he couldn't help but ask, "Er... what's happening?" 

Or rather, what did you all talk about? 

Somehow, Shirogane felt like he was being left behind, which made him kind of sad inwardly. 

"...." 

Yet, how could Chika and Kaguya talk about their previous conversations? 

It was definitely impossible to tell Shirogane what they talked about before! 

"They asked me about the cookies." 

Still, Ishigami, who could lie as smooth as he breathed, said calmly. 

"Ahh, yes, Yuu baked cookies again!" 

"Yup! They were good!" 

"Cookies? Where are the cookies?" 

"...ah." 2x

Nagisa, Kaguya, and Chika ate all of them. 

Yup, as they talked, their hands never stopped and took all the cookies, including one that was intended for Shirogane. 

"....." Shirogane. 

Ishigami didn't plan to join in this problem, but fortunately, Chika's face was as thick as the African bush elephant, so she could smoothly say that it was Shirogane's fault. 

"If you come earlier, then you will get some Kaichou. Unfortunately, you didn't." 

"..." Shirogane. 

Meanwhile, Kaguya was awkward and didn't dare to face Shirogane, especially with the thoughts within her mind. The two of them had gone on a date twice, and there was no doubt they had good compatibility and enjoyed their outing very much. If this continued, they would be dating, kissing, and might even go further.

Yet, somehow, she just didn't know. 

Nevertheless, while Shirogane was sad, he didn't think too much as he knew how unreasonable a woman was, so it was better not to get hung up about this, especially when it was just cookies. 

'But it is Ishigami's...' 

When Shirogane thought about Ishigami's pudding last week, he couldn't help but cover his belly with a sigh. 

"Kaichou, don't tell anyone. I have kept one here." 

"Thanks, Ishigami!" 

Shirogane's eyes were in tears, excited, thinking that Ishigami was as a reliable junior as ever. Still, as he happily ate the cookie, he couldn't help but ask in a whisper, "So... what did you talk about?" 

If it was just a group of women, he might not care, but there was Ishigami, so he couldn't help but feel curious. 

"I don't know." 

"...you don't know?" 

"When I arrived, the three were there, and I just wanted to share my cookies, but then, they startled to pull me and asked about the recipes." 

"I-I see..." Shirogane sighed in relief, thinking that Ishigami was innocent. 

'Sorry, Kaichou...' 

Ishigami couldn't tell what kind of conversation he had with Nagisa, Chika, and Kaguya to Shirogane, especially when it involved various complicated problems. 

Still, he had to say that, unlike Chika, who was all soft and comfortable when she hugged his arm. It was quite painful when Kaguya hugged him as her nails dug deep into his skin, and the powers of her fingers were too ridiculous. 

'More importantly...'

No, no, more than this, Ishigami was afraid that Kaguya's sharp sense would notice his evil thoughts. 

"But... what do you think they talk about Ishigami?" 

"...." 

Ishigami looked at Shirogane and forgot that even though Shirogane was at the top of the food chain among all the students in this school, considering Shirogane's status as the student council, Shirogane was still a high school boy, so it was natural for Shirogane to be interested in the talk between girls. 

Still—

"Kaichou, I know that it might be strange of me to say this, but girls are different from boys, and the contents of their conversation are quite sensitive, so it might be better for us not to get involved much since it is troublesome if we're heard by them." 

Even now, Ishigami could feel Chika and Kaguya's gaze on him, worrying about whether he could escape from Shirogane, who wanted to know everything. 

Nagisa had entrusted them with her secret, so even if Shirogane was curious and they felt awkward to keep everything from him, they knew that they shouldn't have said anything to Shirogane.

At the same time, it was normal for one to wish to know everything so they wouldn't be left out, but once again, sometimes, it was better to remain ignorant and remain silent so it wouldn't cause the relationship to turn awkward. 

After all, a man and a woman were different, like how one had a penis and the other didn't have it. 

"Well, that's true..." Shirogane nodded, then said, "It seems that they might talk about a period since my sister is pretty prickly during that time." 

"..." Ishigami, Chika, and Kaguya. 

"...don't say that to Kei-chan that you told that to me." 

"Why?" 

"You might be killed." 

Nevertheless, the student council was as peaceful as ever, yet when Ishigami left the room, it wasn't peaceful since he was pulled and then kissed. 

"..." 

He looked at Hayasaka, who kissed him before her lips parted as she licked her lips with her long tongue. "It's kind of sweet." 

"I ate cookies." 

"Do you have some with you?" 

"Sorry, all of them were eaten by them, but there are some in my class." 

"Then, can I get some later?" 

"Yeah, I will give you some later." 

"Thanks." 

"No problem." 

It was strange, they thought; their relationship wasn't normal, and it was weird, yet somehow, it was just natural for them to be together. 

"Are you okay?" 

"No, my legs are killing me." 

"Then, go back and rest."

"...if it's that easy, then I will rest, you know?"

Maybe because Hayasaka had someone that she could trust, she couldn't help but vent out her grief to stay at Kaguya's side all the time. 

The tragic heroine wasn't only Kaguya, but Hayasaka, who was forced to be involved in a huge problem that could affect one of the wealthiest groups in this country and had to sacrifice her childhood to serve and play a certain role that would hurt Kaguya forever. 

Fortunately, her youth was still saved since she had someone that she could talk to now. 

Her plan was to dump him when he started to have feelings for her, but as they were together, she might be the one who had feelings first. 

Still, Hayasaka knew her duty well, so they didn't talk too long, even though she was reluctant to part away with him. 

Meanwhile, Ishigami didn't mind following Hayasaka's whim, or rather, he had to, especially when she had just lost her virginity, so it was normal for her to be sensitive. 

"I will give you the cookies later." 

Kissing her smooth forehead, Ishigami hugged her, which stunned her and made her snort, yet snugly rested on his arms as she asked, "Are you starting to fall for me now?" 

"Do you want me to?" 

"Hmph! Who will fall for a scumbag like you!" 

"Then, I have to work harder, then." 

Hayasaka snorted but clung to him tighter as she rubbed her face against his chest, clearly showing how clingy she was. Before, she might have been accustomed to being alone, yet when a warmth suddenly came to her world, she couldn't help but seek it. 

Then, after a while, they parted away, feeling better after hugging. 

Not kissing, but hugging as it gave a strange healing power. 

Still, when Ishigami left, Hayasaka kept staring at his back until Kaguya patted her back. 

"What's wrong?" 

"...nothing." 

However, when Ishigami walked to his classroom, someone called him. 

"Ishigami!" 

"Iino?" 

Ishigami looked at Iino, who called his name and approached him. "What's wrong? I don't break the rules, right?" In his mind, he had never thought that this petite girl would do something to him. 

"...do you think I will come to you to scold you?" 

"Are you not?" 

"...what do you think I am?" Iino sighed helplessly, then took out a neat and clean handkerchief. "Here, your handkerchief. Sorry for only returning it now." 

"Oh? It's fine. You don't have to worry, but thanks for cleaning it up." 

"No problem." 

It was just—

"By the way, Ishigami, can you look at this?" 

"Hmm?" 

The moment Ishigami saw the screen of Iino's smartphone, he was rooted in a place. 

No, Iino didn't use a hypnosis act like the plot of a particular story.

Instead, she showed him a photo of him going to the Love Hotel with Hayasaka, which made him dumbfounded. 

Yet, Iino didn't wait for him to react since, as she looked at his reaction, she showed a sickly smile and said, "You don't want others to know, right~?" 

"....." Ishigami.