prosairb

I never asked for a harem. I swear.
I’m Ren Takahashi — just a regular second-year high school student who wants to pass his exams, play games, and hang out with my cat. But somehow… I became the center of a romantic storm.

It all started when I shared my umbrella with a girl I didn’t know. The next day, the class president started acting weird around me. My childhood friend began showing signs of something more. And now? I’m surrounded by five very different girls — each one special, each one pulling me into her world.

I’m not a heartbreaker. I’m not a player.
I just treated them kindly — and kindness, it seems, was enough.

My Everyday Life With the Girls Who Fell for Me (Somehow)

The room was dim, filled only with the soft breathing of five sleeping girls. Futons were scattered like fallen cherry petals across the floor. Ren lay there, eyes open, mind racing after the ridiculous day he'd just survived.

Five girls. One house. One tub incident.Zero privacy.

A soft whisper. A warm hand lightly touched his shoulder.

He turned—and found Mei Kanzaki kneeling beside his futon, still dressed in her cozy oversized sweater and shorts. Her long, silvery hair glowed faintly in the moonlight.

Scene: A Moment Alone

"I couldn't sleep," she whispered.

Ren shifted slightly, trying not to disturb the others. "Did something happen?"

Mei shook her head gently. "No. I just… felt like we haven't really talked. Not us, alone."

Her words were calm, as always. But her fingers trembled slightly as they rested on her knees.

"I noticed," she said softly, "you've been trying to keep everything balanced. Smiling for everyone. Taking care of things. Pretending you're not overwhelmed."

He blinked. "You… noticed that?"

"Of course." She smiled faintly. "I've been watching you since the day you helped me carry my books in the rain. You were just as flustered then, but your hands never let go."

Ren flushed slightly at the memory. "I… didn't think you remembered."

"I remember everything," she replied.

Scene: Quiet Feelings Revealed

They sat there in silence for a moment. Then Mei leaned forward, her voice barely above a breath.

"I don't need you to choose right now, Ren. I just wanted to say... if the day comes when you're ready…"

"…I wouldn't mind if the person standing beside you is me."

No fireworks. No yelling. No dramatic blushes. Just her honest, quiet heart—laid bare under the starlight.

Scene: Return to Sleep

"I'll go back before the others wake up."

As she turned, Ren found himself reaching out—just gently grabbing the edge of her sleeve.

She smiled again, this time brighter.

She returned to her futon, and Ren lay there, staring at the ceiling.

Five girls. All precious in different ways.

And now, one more had whispered her heart to him.

真夜中の囁き (Mayonaka no Sasayaki) — Midnight Whispers