Complexity Roommates [Male Reader x Harem] (+18)

Chapter 5: Handshake Deal

[12:09 AM, living room]

Eight women sit in a circle on the floor, each with a mixed expression or preoccupied with their own activities. Yor looks nervous but smiles; Sofia appears annoyed; Makima maintains her usual blank expression, though with a slight smile; Fubuki is confused; Lucyna looks bored; Tsunade waits for someone to speak while drinking beer; Yoruichi sits on Rumi's lap, both playing a game on the TV; and Mei Mei sits near the coffee table, typing on her laptop.

Fubuki: Okay, I'm confused. Did Y/N bother you, or is it just your nasty mouth? Because it seems like you're the one in the wrong here.

Makima: *Smiles* Why are you defending him when you hate men? Are you delusional?

Fubuki: *Glares* Look, bitch! I may hate men, but I don't jump to conclusions, and I know that would only cause more problems. You haven't changed your attitude one bit since Sofia saved you!

Sofia: That's enough, Fubuki! Your constant talking is annoying and pointless; it won't solve anything.

Fubuki: Deal with it, old hag!

As Sofia and Fubuki begin arguing and mocking each other, Yor thankfully intervenes to calm them down before they get physical. Rumi interrupts, still playing her game.

Rumi: Can we get back on topic? All I'm hearing is whining and bickering—it's a waste of time.

They settle down, though their underlying animosity remains.

Yor: Thank you, Rumi. *Sighs* Look, we can't just kick Y/N out of the apartment. The manager told us he's a VIP guest of someone she knows.

Makima: *Scoffs* That bitch? Look, Yor, I like you, but you're too soft, it makes me sick. You haven't changed since that "incident," and you should know better—men are bad.

Yor looks down, unsure how to respond. Her mouth quivers, and her hands shake. She wonders if they might be right, but at the same time, she believes there are still good men out there. Or maybe the world isn't as unfair as it seems; God only knows. As Makima continues berating Yor, Mei Mei stops typing and looks at the red-haired woman, her tone cold and devoid of playfulness.

Mei Mei: Can't you stop? Seriously, I can't focus on my work, and you won't shut up. Since when did you hate men so much? You're still just a slut who uses your body to get money.

Makima: *Confused* That's quite the opposite.

Mei Mei: *Smirks* No wonder you're so delusional and good at playing the victim, yet so fragile. You seek validation from Sofia about how good you are, and don't even get me started on your daddy issues.

Sofia slams her hand on the table, glaring at Mei Mei.

Sofia: Mei Mei, how many times have I told you? Keep your mouth shut while you're working. This isn't your business.

Mei Mei: *Smiles* And I'm the one who keeps the finances in order that you all struggle with. I hold that power. The manager trusts me, and no one will get that money unless you change your attitudes and become better leaders. Better yet, you should go back where you came "from."

Sofia: *Grits her teeth* Don't you dare remind me of that, you bitch...

After the "Game Over" announcement on the TV, Rumi yawns, turns off the console, and carries Yoruichi in a bridal style. She addresses her friends with a bored tone.

Rumi: Look, this cheeky kitty and I are going to have some fun and relieve some stress. You all just need to chill out; blaming that cute guy isn't going to solve anything. Goodnight.