Haruyuki

tanakataro said:
I think Haruyuki is a spineless coward who continues to run away from problems without the help of his friends. He's the exact opposite of idealists and persevering heroes in that he cannot support anyone. Even if he's short, porky and weak, he should still be able to work hard and protect the things he loves. If he's being bullied, he should tell his friends, parents and authorities. He's a doormat and unless he gets some backbone, he's doomed to be stepped all over for the rest of his life.

issen-ken-taka said:
I''m being turned off from the anime becuz the MC is fat but is still somehow getting a harem! WTF was the author think when making him a chick magnet?! Damn you, Reki Kawahara!

Diran-kun said:
I will never get why people think this is a harem.

tsudecimo said:

http://myanimelist.net/character/46305/Kuroyukihime
http://myanimelist.net/character/49635/Chiyuri_Kurashima
http://myanimelist.net/character/66893/Fuuko_Kurasaki
http://myanimelist.net/character/61949/Ash_Roller
http://myanimelist.net/character/62607/Yuniko_Kouzuki

It's not a harem technically but anime fans just label every anime that has more than 3 characters that like the MC or just surround him a harem.

tsudecimo said:
4 of the girls that I posted like the MC and it's been confirmed later on the novel. Ash Roller

Diran-kun said:
Seriously?

That's exciting. I'm only on chapter 5.

tsudecimo said:

http://myanimelist.net/character/46305/Kuroyukihime
http://myanimelist.net/character/49635/Chiyuri_Kurashima
http://myanimelist.net/character/66893/Fuuko_Kurasaki
http://myanimelist.net/character/61949/Ash_Roller
http://myanimelist.net/character/62607/Yuniko_Kouzuki

It's not a harem technically but anime fans just label every anime that has more than 3 characters that like the MC or just surround him a harem.

Kaijo said:


Pretty much. It's not really a harem, as there aren't multiple girls actually fighting over the guy, or have indicated they want him. Most of them are just being friendly to him, which is something some guys have a hard time understanding: that a girl can be just a good friend. And that girls place value on things other than physical appearance.

Kuroyukihime loves him, but due to his self-esteem issues, he doesn't feel he can be with her until he can stand as her equal, or closer to it. This is a very authentic showcase of someone recovering from bullying (and parental divorce).

Chiyu is a more complex matter. It's clear she cares a great deal for Haru and Taku, and if it were up to her, she'd be with them forever. She doesn't want to do anything that causes the three of them to drift apart. That's why she was so concerned about Haru when she accepted Taku's feelings. But she's also willing to give either up if they want to date someone else. It can be difficult for some people to understand where is coming from, because of the "it's complicated" aspect to it. What is clear is that she is okay with Haru and Kuroyukihime getting together. And is probably waiting until that happens, before she gets back with Taku. She wants to make sure Haru is alright, so she doesn't risk the three of them falling apart again. As a side note, I wouldn't mind seeing some Haru/Chiyu, but I can tell it is going to be Haru/Kuroyukihime.

Fuuka, aka Sky Raker is an interesting one, as when you get farther along in the light novels, she almost seems to develop feelings for him. But whether those are authentic, or she is just teasing Haru and Sachan, or is trying to help them, is not entirely clear. It is clear that she wouldn't stand in the way of Haru and Sachan, though. And perhaps it is her way of prodding the two to more fully get together and actually date. If Haru sees that he is wanted by more than one person, it may boost his confidence enough to consider finally accepting Kuroyukihime.

Niko, aka Scarlet Rain may kind of want him, but only really his Silver Crow aspect for her Legion.

Rin probably has some crush-like feelings for Haru, but that hasn't really come up as a factor.

Everyone else is just being friendly with him. He's a nice guy, and they are nice people, so why wouldn't they be friends? Girls and guys can be friends without romantic feelings, and girls feelings differ from guys.

Kaijo said:
The light novels are FAAAR ahead in the series; the anime barely covers 1/4 of the available material thus far. And it hasn't turned into a harem yet. If it was going to, it would have by now. Haru makes friends with males and females, and makes enemies with males and females. Fairly normal, and something I give Reki props for.

Well, in most harems, the new girls falls for the guy in the first or second episode, and the status quo of the girls liking the main, but him never making a choice, remains. Haru is dedicated to Kuroyukihime. Even if another girl ends up liking him, he isn't going that way. Look how he turned Chiyu down. At worst, it will be like SAO, where a girl likes him, but we know the main is already spoken for and it doesn't last long.

So no, this isn't a harem, and will never be. And I, for one, am thankful it is so different than the norm.

Diran-kun said:
I will never get why people think this is a harem.

Kaijo said:


Why would you think that? 14 light novels thus far, and she's still with him. She hasn't shown any modicrum of interest in any other guy. In fact, if you knew her past, you'd realize how unlikely it is she'd go for anyone else.

Diran-kun said:

I'm all up for Yuniko, though.

Kaijo said:

Everyone else is just being friendly with him. He's a nice guy, and they are nice people, so why wouldn't they be friends? Girls and guys can be friends without romantic feelings, and girls feelings differ from guys.

koroX said:

same here

issen-ken-taka said:
Hey, guys, I found Haruyuki IRL!

OPPRIME said:

if that is Haru, where are his girls?]