I am that male friend in the harem story-Chapter 226: Always

Satoshi knew nothing, but even if he knew, his expression wouldn't change in this world, except if it was the end of the world and all humanity would perish due to judgement day, which meant he would lose everything.

Still, this time, he didn't go to the post office as he had planned, sending his manga to the publishing house as soon as possible to enter the competition. Instead, he went to the Sanmachi Suji, the quaint Edo-period streets lined with traditional merchant houses, restaurants, shops & breweries, which was located near his school.

Within these streets, unlike the other parts of Takayama that had developed and featured more modern architecture, every house and building in this area was made from wood, which was a source of pride for the people of this city, as most residents born in this city originally worked as woodworkers.

Yes, this city, situated in the middle of the mountains, seemingly out of nowhere, has become one of the largest cities within Gifu Prefecture due to its woods, which possessed some of the finest qualities and were highly valued by the Shogunate in the past.

Still, while modern technology and globalization have also made the need for wood in domestic use less, especially when cheaper wood can be sourced from other countries, wood has always been an integral part of this city.

This was why the quality and elegance of the antique houses on this street were well-preserved, despite their age.

"Let's see... Cafe Ao."

Nevertheless, Satoshi had a little trouble since almost all the buildings had a similar design, so... it was damn hard to find his appointment place!

Fortunately, the board for the cafe was quite unique, so while it took a while, he quickly found his destination and was quickly welcomed by the staff.

"Welcome."

"Ah, yes, I have come to meet Fuyumi-san. Has she come?"

"Fuyumi-sama, was it? Oh, yes, she had come." The female staff quickly beckoned him to follow her politely after she confirmed his presence to the one that had been waiting for him. "Please follow me. Let me lead you to the private room."

"....."

Was there a private room?

Yet, Satoshi was glad of Irisu's thoughtfulness as she also must have realized that it was impossible to expose their relationship unless he broke up with Kaho. Nevertheless, soon, the staff led him to the private room where Irisu had been waiting for him.

"Senpai."

"Oh."

Unlike her usual self, Irisu appeared cold and only greeted him with a curt attitude despite everything they shared, but Satoshi didn't mind, especially when the female staff still stood by his side.

"Please let me know if you need any help or have made your order—"

"Ehem." Irisu coughed; then she glanced at the female staff, who clearly appeared to be trying to seduce Satoshi. "Thank you for leading him. We will inform you again when we need your help."

"Ah, yes, thank you."

Bowing her head, the female staff member closed the sliding door quietly.

Meanwhile, Satoshi glanced at the door and didn't intend to sit down, which made Irisu confused. "What's wrong?" Still, he didn't answer her and only walked toward her, then kissed her cheek.

"...." Irisu.

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After kissing her cheek, Satoshi sat by her side as he took the menu. "What's good here?"

"...can you not kiss me so suddenly like that?"

"I did kiss you after I confirmed the female staff wasn't around." Satoshi then looked at Irisu, who was flustered, and said with a smile, "As compensation, I can let you kiss me."

"Hmph! You wish!"

While blushing, Irisu showed her strong side by looking at him in disdain, clearly unhappy with his thoughts, which treated her as an easy young woman whom he could kiss as he wished.

'You are the one that is under my mercy!'

Yet, despite Irisu, who should be the one who had the upperhand, considering she had many materials that she could use to threaten him, Satoshi had always been the one who got the upperhand, which made her helpless, and at the same time, as he had guessed, she wanted him to kiss her, but somehow... if he didn't ask the initiative, it was wrong. It was as if... she had lost, which made her unhappy and felt like... it wasn't good.

"Can I order what I want?" Satoshi looked at Irisu, who sighed, then said, "I don't mind treating you, but show me your manga first."

"Sure."

"...you really have drawn a manga."

Irisu thought that Satoshi was joking, but as she saw him taking out his manga, she was surprised inwardly.

"I never lie."

"That's true."

This guy might be a scumbag and shameless, but even so, Satoshi never lied since even now, she had never heard that he blabbered her secret nor did he plan to say anything. Instead, his life was quiet and just spent with his girlfriend, the Classic Club, and his manga. Yet, this was also why she craved him more as the thought of her lips being ravaged by him had always come to her mind, and every night, when she was all alone inside her bedroom, she couldn't help but touch that place of hers as she recalled his rough yet delightful kiss.

The shame, guilt, and immorality caused every moment to be impossible to forget and made her body and mind wish him even closer, expecting him to only become herself.

"Here you go."

"Thanks." Irisu took his manga, but she didn't intend to read it so soon. Instead, she looked at the brown envelope, tracing the edge with her slender, white fingers before she noticed his gaze on her. "What? Why did you look at me like that?"

"Nothing."

"It's not nothing; you must have something that you want to say, right?"

Somehow, Irisu couldn't stay calm under this gaze of his and despite his persuasion, but facing this situation, Satoshi only said, "It's just that you are so beautiful that I can't help but keep looking at you.

"Well, you know... you are just captivating."

"....."

Irisu wasn't sure what kind of a face she showed at this moment, yet she was sure that her face must be red and her expression must be so awkward.

Still, she was happy.

Yet, she definitely wouldn't say it!

"Is that something that you often say to Kaho? Now, I understand why she loves you so much."

Hearing her answer, Satoshi smiled and asked, "So, those words move you too?"

"If you dream, do it in your sleep!"

Irisu lost her calm and wanted to bite this bastard who laughed at her!

Yet, noticing his gaze, who locked onto her lips, her face turned red as her body became hotter and hotter, yet Irisu only showed a helpless expression, and said quietly, "Don't be so rough as I am afraid that I can't stop my voice from leaking."

If his kiss was so selfish and disgusting, then Irisu wouldn't say that, but she knew his kiss so well, feeling so delightful that it made her womb tremble as she thought of it every moment.

Feeling his touch on her cheek softly as Satoshi moved closer, Irisu looked away slightly, embarrassed to meet his gaze, or afraid to meet his gaze since if she looked at him, then similar to her voice, the feeling that she suppressed might also leak out too, but—

"I will be gentle."

"Um..."

His lips softly touched against hers as Irisu let herself fall into this immoral exchange, as always.