When the girls somehow saw Ebina's initiation, they all felt a little helpless and also felt jealous, but considering Ebina and Tobe were often in the same group, they knew that it was easy for Ebina to make a move.
Hayato, who was about to make a move to invite Tobe, was helpless, but he didn't force it.
Yet, Ooka and Yamato, who had always been in the same group as Hayato, were little troubled since Tobe was taken by Ebina, who would be Tobe's pair?
Would it be Ooka or Yamato?
If one of them was chosen by Hayato, what about the other?
Could they find their partner?
If people knew what they thought, they would be surprised since even a Riajuu had its own problems.
Still, facing Ebina's attempt to be his partner, Tobe refused without hesitation. "No."
"Why?!"
Ebina was shocked and a little hurt somehow.
"I have a feeling that you might violate my picture and use my face in that type of work that I can't read."
If it were Yumiko, Tobe would be okay, since even if this girl was a little troublesome, when they talked normally, he knew that they could get along. On the other hand, while Ebina might be okay and was quite easy to talk to, he knew that this girl kept a beast within her, and this beast was uncontrollable.
Fujoshi, or simply known as the Rotten Girl.
While some were familiar with the term, it referred to women who were passionate about BL-related works.
Ebina was one of them, and she was so obsessed with it that she was simply a rotten woman. She loved seeing a work where two guys were in love and did something beyond a normal friendship.
While society might have been quite forgiving lately toward such a relationship, Tobe had a hard time accepting it, especially when there was a high possibility that his face would be drawn on such a work by Ebina.
Yes, Ebina might be beautiful, and she was also a heroine, but even so, Tobe wasn't a SIMP who would allow her to do all of that, especially those things that he couldn't accept.
Still, without a doubt, his feelings toward Ebina were a little conflicted, as she was the heroine that the original Tobe had fallen in love with.
Fortunately, Ebina knew that she wasn't suitable for a romance, especially when she was lusting to see two men together, drooling, and even worshipping them.
Yes, Tobe knew that he might have a prejudice toward Ebina, but as she was so eager to be his partner, it made him a bit suspicious, and even if the chance was small, he didn't want to risk himself to be drawn into the BL manga!
"What do you think of me?!"
As expected, Ebina was angry; then she tried to persuade him. "I won't do anything weird with your drawing. I am just going to become your partner. What do you think I will do with you? Violating your picture? I am not such a trashy girl!"
"....." Tobe.
"Sorry, I can't believe you."
Still, Ebina was persistent. "I really won't do anything, Tobe-kun. I just want to learn how to draw from you. I have seen your drawing and I think that we can learn from each other. Please believe me."
Only as she grew even more desperate, Tobe definitely didn't want to become her partner.
"Tobe-kun, I beg you! Please!"
Still, he underestimated her since she started to bow down as she extended 10,000 yen in his direction like how a professional would give their namecard in the utmost respect!
"..."
Tobe wasn't the only one who was lost for words, or even at a loss.
Yui and Yumiko, who were by their side, could only look at Ebina, who begged so much, in hopeless silence.
"...what is that money for? Are you trying to bribe me?"
"I am not bribing you." Ebina's expression quickly changed, becoming sincere, like that of a slick businessman who wanted to bribe a famous figure. "This is just my sincerity! Please accept it!"
"I am sorry, but I am going to partner up with Yuigahama."
"Eh?" Yui, whom Tobe was calling, was startled, but when she saw his begging and pitiful expression, she didn't have the heart to reject and accepted.
"Come on. You are going to be with me, Hina."
"NOOOOOO!!!!"
As Yumiko pulled Ebina away, she looked at Yui and Tobe, then shook her head since no matter what, it was impossible between the two.
"Thank you, Yuigahama."
Tobe thanked Yui sincerely.
"I don't mind, but why is it me? Why don't you ask Hayato or Yumiko?"
While Yui accepted Tobe's invitation to become his partner, she couldn't help but ask this question curiously.
"If it's Hayato, I am afraid that Ebina's situation will be more serious."
"Haha..."
What could Yui answer?
She could only show a wry laugh as she knew well how serious Ebina's situation was.
"Moreover, Hayato has his own harem, so he will be okay."
"Hahaha..." Yui laughed this time since that was the truth, as Hayato had his harem, as Ooka and Yamato tried to fight for Hayato's attention to become Hayato's partner.
Tobe was no longer the previous Tobe, so he wouldn't hang around Hayato all the time as if he couldn't live without him. While it might sound like a show off, his hierarchy in the school wasn't lost to that of Hayato, and he was the top of the top, so if he wished to, he could make his own group.
Still, he was part of the soccer club, so more or less, all the members of the soccer club would become his minions, so his power and authority in the school were formed since fighting him would mean that they would become the enemies of the entire soccer club members, who were known as being the most popular and also have a lot of friends.
If someone dared to mess around with him, would they be able to live in the school by then?
Still, Yui probably understood how Tobe had changed, and this change made her curious, especially with how he handled the relationship between everyone.
"Then, what about Yumiko? With how you are, you two should be able to become a partner, right?"
"I can, but it is troublesome. You know how Yumiko is. I feel a little lazy to handle her."
"..."
Even if Tobe said those words, Yui didn't refute since she knew Yumiko's personality well.
Stubborn, headstrong, and even selfish, since Yumiko often tried to force her thoughts onto others, but it didn't mean that she was bad. It was just, sometimes, it was too tiring to be with her.
"...then, me?"
"Yup." Tobe nodded. "You are the most relaxing person to be with."
Yui wasn't sure what kind of face she should show at that moment, but her face was a little hot.
"Ah, but please don't misunderstand. I have a girlfriend, after all."
"...."
Yui's lips twitched as she was speechless before letting out a long sigh, thinking that this guy really had changed.