Just to point out; The whole fic is through Fuutarou's POV.

"We'll be in our respective rooms, so..." Itsuki mumbled out.

"Wait a minute! There's no need for you girls to go that far." I stated, trying to make a point.

"This is something we talked over and decided on. Besides, what you truly need to be mindful of is what comes after." Itsuki replied.

That's what Itsuki told me. Apparently, the girls decided this would be the best for everyone. Not that I particularly mind.

"Are you in love? With one of the quintuplets?" Maeda's words brought me out of my thoughts and made me freeze up. He's right, but he's also slightly wrong...

"Okay! I'm going to go confess right now!" W-What!? Why so sudden!

"Huh? Why now...?" I certainly don't know what is going through that head of his.

"Because now's the only time! If things are going to go back to normal starting tomorrow, this is the only time to do it! So that's why—" Maeda turned to look at me, who's still sitting down.

"—You've gotta resolve yourself too, Uesugi."

"..."

To be frank, I don't know what to do about this whole situation. Itsuki may have said that... But I still don't know what my true feelings are. I mean, can you blame me? They're all special to me, at least in a sense.
First, there's Ichika. The older sister, and the most mature of all her sisters. I know she did bad things, but she did all of that because of me. Is that right? I don't want to sound presumptuous, that would be embarrassing. As bad as it may sound, this whole ordeal helped them understand a lot of things about being quintuplets. Besides, Ichika learnt from her mistakes, and I doubt she would do the same things again.

The second daughter, Nino. Ugh, where do I even begin...? I'm aware she hated my guts at the beginning. Heck, she even drugged me, not once, but twice! Not only that, but she also was the most uncooperative of all the five. Well, that's already in the past. Thankfully, I made amends with Nino, and we somehow improved our relationship. Also, against all odds, she fell in love with me. This was certainly disturbing at first, but after a lot of days trying to be charmed by Nino, I can see she really cares about me.

Next, the middle daughter, Miku. A silent, gloomy girl. I'm glad she didn't caused me too much trouble compared to her older sisters... Miku, alongside Yotsuba, was one of the first of the quintuplets to accept me as their tutor, and I'm glad for that. She's been trying the hardest out of all of her sisters in everything she sets her mind to. I'm well aware of her infatuation with me, although I don't know what she sees in someone like me.

The always energetic and scatterbrained, Yotsuba. I can't express with words how grateful I am with her. It's by no means an exaggeration to say I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Yotsuba. Yes, she's the less intelligent out of the five, but she always tries her best, and I admire her for that. She's always been by my side, and didn't hesitated to accept a stranger as her tutor, she even helped me with her sisters. Thank you, you damn ribbon energy ball.

Last but not least, the youngest of the Nakano quintuplets, Itsuki. Can't remember how many times we argued, that damn eating monster... Still, Itsuki also put her faith in me the day Nino left their apartment. She even talked to her dad so I could maintain my job as their tutor, hard to admit it, but I'm also grateful to her. Having someone recognize you like that it's not a bad feeling. I'm not really sure how she feels about me, besides friendship, of course. But she said she's also going to be waiting in a room, so... I'll take that as a sign that she is interested in me.

"I have a question, Maeda, Takeda." Both looked at me with suspicion, but they urged me to continue.

"What should I do if I can't decide over a single person?" I asked them, trying to sound as serious as possible.

"You for real?"
"Uesugi-kun..."

Hey, don't look at me like that, it's not like I've done this before. In the past, I have never talked or even thought about romance, because I thought it was a waste of time. Time I should be spending on studying. But now I learned that romance is not necessarily a bad thing, and... I'm willing to try.

"Heh, isn't that just nice, Uesugi? You have the privilege of choosing between five cute girls. A lot of guys would kill to be in your position." Maeda has a point, I'm well aware my situation is... a little bit unconventional.

"That's the problem here, Maeda. I don't really know what to do in such a situation." Maeda just sighed in response while Takeda just watched over our conversation.

"Haa~ you're a pain, if that's the case then just go out with all of them or something..." Maeda said in a low voice, but I can clearly hear him.

Wait. 'go out with all of them?' Is that even an option? But... isn't that like, unmoral?

"Now now, don't joke like that. This isn't ancient Japan." Takeda replied to Maeda's "suggestion".

Ancient Japan! That's it!

"You have a point, Maeda! During the Sengoku period, while polygamy was not legal, the shōgun used to have concubines!" This may be it!

"Wait, Uesugi-kun, that's—"

"And it's not like I just want them to leave heirs, I truly think of them as special. It would be tough, but I do really want to be by their side, all of them."

"No no no, this isn't—"

"I can see why Miku it's so interested in Japanese history. The Sengoku period certainly gave me some answers." I decided it.

"Are you insane!?" Takeda shouted something, but I can't really stay here and listen to him right now. There's something I need to do.

"It's time to go, thanks for listening. See ya." Leaving with those words, I stood up, and made my way towards the karaage stand. Time to use the voucher Yotsuba gave me.

"..."

"..."

"Hey."

"Don't look at me, I was just joking!"

"*sigh* I hope this doesn't turn out into a bloodbath."

All right, it's time... Or so I say, but in reality, I don't know how I'm going to pull this off. In retrospective, maybe I'm being too rash in my judgement. But on the other hand, it's true I can't decide on one person. I don't know if this is love, but I do know I think of the Nakano sisters as people precious to me. 'Dammit, Fuutarou! Stop thinking it over and over. Remember, try to not overthink everything...'

'Now the real question is, who should I visit first...?' I pondered about it until I remembered the bag I've been carrying.

"Alright! Time to face my true feelings!" That said, I started walking towards the school infirmary.

"Eh—" Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

"Where is she...?" You're kidding me right? I'm pretty sure Itsuki said Yotsuba was supposed to be waiting at the infirmary. Seriously, that girl...

Alright, may as well start thinking how am I gonna tell this to the others. What if they're opposed to the idea? I mean, they would have a point. But I can't help to feel like this. I really am a coward, huh?
Convincing Yotsuba may not be impossible... Supposing she likes me. So far, I know Ichika, Nino and Miku like me, but the remaining two, I'm not so sure. Maybe Miku won't dislike the idea too much. After all, she really loves everything related to the Sengoku period. Nino may be a problem... Her being a "territorial" person and all. Ichika is supposed to be the most mature one, I know she'll understand once I make my intentions clear. Regarding Itsuki... Well, we'll cross that bridge when we have to.

*SLIDE~* Oh, it must be Yotsuba, about time.

The person who walked in was, in fact, Yotsuba. But she hasn't noticed me yet, looks like she forgot something?

"Hey." I said loud enough for her to hear me. Yotsuba just looked at me with an embarrassed face.

"Sorry for the wait." Well, not literally.

"Huh...? Why are you here, Uesugi-san...?" Yotsuba asked a little disconcerted. But she quickly changed her expression.

"Ah! Could it be that you're injured? That must be it. Guess I was jumping to the wrong conclusion. Since this is an infirmary, that much should be a given." What is this girl saying?

"I've come to see you, Yotsuba." I replied. I thought she was also part of this whole "different rooms" plan?

"...You're kidding, right...?" She asked for confirmation. I just looked at her with a serious expression.

"Y-You've gotta be kidding! There's no way this could happen!" She raised her voice in a flustered manner.

"Had a feeling this would be your reaction. As for how it turned out this way... Actually, I was the one who waited for a while! Why weren't you here?" After all, I was in high spirits when I entered, I felt I could pull off anything. Now? I'm not too sure.

"I mean... there wasn't even the slightest chance that you'd..." She looks a little conflicted. Maybe it would be a good time to eat?

"I even went out and got these while they were freshly made too..." I showed Yotsuba what was in the bag I have been carrying the whole time.

"That's..." Good, seems like she recognized it.

"You gave me a voucher, remember? Here, eat up." I offered her one piece of karaage, which she took from my hand.

"You kept it this whole time...?" Is she for real? Is she unable to connect the dots?

"Yeah. It was so that I could eat it with you here." I replied. After that, we started eating the karaage I brought. I'm not sure if it's because of what I'm about to do, but I feel really conscious of Yotsuba. The face she makes while eating is... amusing. Shortly after, we finished our food. Now it's time for the main event...

"Now them... Errm... Just so we're clear, there's something I want to ask you now that you know my answer..." I steeled myself.

"Do you—"
"I'm sorry!"

Huh? What was that? Did I heard wrong? Surely Yotsuba said "I'm sorry!". So that means I've been... rejected...?

"Huh? Uesugi-san? Heeey. Uesugi-saaan." Yotsuba called for me, trying to bring me back from the shock I just received.

"I had to muster the courage to come here, you know... I can't believe I'd be instantly shot down..." Man, I must look so lame right now!

"Um... the fact that Uesugi-san feels... that way about me. Is a great honor, but..." Yotsuba trailed off at the end of her sentence, but shortly after, her expression suddenly changed.

"There has to be a much better option for you, Uesugi-san! It'd be such a waste for you to settle for someone like me!" Again with the self-deprecating attitude...

"What do you mean?" I asked her while walking towards her.

"S-See, instead of me... Everyone's..." By "everyone" I suppose she means her sisters. Good, if that's the case...

"I also like your sisters, Yotsuba." I said it. N-Now, what is your reply, Yotsuba?

"..."

"..."

"...Eh?" Don't "eh?" me! Saying that was really hard, you know!?

"L-Like I said...! I like all of you..." Dammit, I'm getting nervous! Now that I hear it from my own mouth, this really sounds ridiculous.

"U-Umm... so... who do you like? I mean, like like." By this point, Yotsuba looked plain confused. Figures...

"...I like all of you, obviously you included, Yotsuba... Don't make me repeat it over and over, idiot!" I'm getting flustered, I can feel it. I can't read Yotsuba's expression. But if I had to guess, it's something between disbelief and awe.

"S-Sorry! B-But then..." Yotsuba didn't knew where to begin. Screw it, I already said it.

"Yotsuba, please go out with me." I made a deep bow, and laid my feelings bare for her. She looked conflicted.

"B-But! I'm sure Nino or Miku would make a better partner than me! Nino is better at cooking and she's really fashionable, a-and Miku is really devoted to you, Uesugi-san, I-I..." Yotsuba stated.

"That may be true. Nino's cooking is great, and I don't dislike someone as devoted as Miku." That much is true, but...

"T-Then—"

"—But I also like you, Yotsuba." I replied while trying to sound as sincere as possible. Yotsuba only looked at the ground, and decided to sit with her back to the wall of the infirmary while hugging her legs.

"I don't deserve such happiness, Uesugi-san... I'm sure you'll be happier with any of my sisters..." Man, now she's getting all depressed.

"Why do you say that? When you score better than me, I'll let you decide my own happiness." I said while strangling her ribbon.

"Ugh." Heh, can't argue against that, right?

"Anyway—" I decided to sit next to Yotsuba. She casted a glance towards me, but didn't moved.

"—Your sisters are all nice, amazing people. I truly love them. And I'm proud to have been your tutor..." I turned my head to look at Yotsuba, who was looking at me.

"But also, if you weren't there, I would have faltered somewhere along the way long ago." I said. Yotsuba started tearing up.

"Why... are you saying something like this...?" She weekly replied.

"I'm a weak person, so I'm sure I'll keep stumbling over other obstacles from now on as well. I just know that with you girls next to me, I'll be able to do anything I set my mind to. Yotsuba, this is a selfish request coming from a pathetic and coward man." Yotsuba wiped her teary eyes with the back of her hand. Such a crybaby...

"During those times, I would like more than ever to have you guys by my side. But you know, Yotsuba? I love you as much as I love your sisters, I'd be happy to have you by my side too. Don't worry, just like how you girls supported me, I want to support you too. That's why... Even though I'm speaking nonsense... even I'm asking for something ridiculous... Of course, you're free to hate me for being such an indecisive man, I'll accept everything." I offered her my hand, and looked directly at her eyes.

"Please tell me how you feel." There. I said it! N-Now, It's all or nothing! Literally... quite ironic. If Yotsuba rejects me, it's the end. I wasn't lying when I said I wanted to be with all of them, Yotsuba included.

"Uesugi-san... I..." Yotsuba looked conflicted while trying to reply.

'Oh no, should I brace myself for the worst...?'

It felt as if time stopped itself. I felt as if my heart was going to burst out of my chest. The hand I extended for Yotsuba was trembling slightly. I'm getting nervous.

"I love you." Yotsuba sounded weak, but loud enough for me to hear. T-Thank God! I thought I was going to have a heart attack from all the tension!

"I-I'm... still not sure if the others are going to be okay with this..." Her expression was one of joy.

"But please let me be by your side, Uesugi-san!" With some tears flowing from her eyes, Yotsuba gave me one of her best smiles.

"Yotsuba... Thank you. For going along with this coward's stupid idea." Is this new feeling love, I wonder?

"Don't thank me yet, Uesugi-san. You still have four more Nakano sisters to catch! Just kidding~" Yotsuba laughed lightly while scratching the back of her head. I can see how red is your face, you klutz. Well... I think mine must be as red as hers.

"Right, I'll need your help too, Yotsuba." I replied while grabbing Yotsuba's hand. She gripped it back with a smile.

"...Yes, let's do this!" I feel really happy right now, but I'm still not done

After I helped Yotsuba get up. Shortly after, we decided to head towards the classroom.

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There you have it! First chapter, out. Personally, I always rooted for Yotsuba, but I just love all of the characters, so I thought:

"What about a harem ending?"

I know this isn't the first 5toubun harem fic, but I still have fun writing it, so where's the harm in that?

Next chapter: two for one!

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