While Mahouka is not exactly a harem, well, the main character has a good number of girls after him. I think those girls, each has some good points, so it's kinda frustrating when Tatsuya is all about Miyuki 300% of the time. I do cheer for Miyuki as well though, I guess the only one I actually don't cheer for is Honoka, I think? I don't hate Honoka nor anything like that, I just find her a little too pitiful. But I AM including her in this.

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Prologue

Yotsuba residence 21:00

"What have you called me here for, Oba-ue?"

"No, no. Tatsuya-san, it's 'Haha-ue' now."

"So, why did you call me?"

Maya seemed to be trying to act cute, unbefitting of her age, even if she did look younger than her appearance may suggest. Tatsuya on the other hand, was not willing to go along with it.

"Geez, you are no fun, being all serious like that, Tatsuya-san."

"If you don't have anything serious to talk about, then I will be leaving."

"Okay, okay! If I didn't know any better, I would say that attitude will not make you popular."

"I do prefer to keep a low profile."

"I guess you will have a hard time then. Just a few minutes ago, I received a call in my terminal, you see."

"Does it have to do with our recent announcement?"

"Indeed. The entire world was shaken when we revealed yours and Miyuki-san's identities, as well as your engagement to each other."

"That was already expected. Then, who contacted you?"

"To be honest, it was even more than I predicted. The Ichijou clan, the Saegusa clan and even the USNA, all of them contacted me."

"...!"

Tatsuya already knew that some of the other clans would reach out to them, either for congratulations or complaints but he never imagined that America itself would also make a move. The problem lies in what their intentions are…

"It was really surprising, you know? I didn't thought you two were so popular."

"Popular?"

"Yeah, they requested that we null your engagement, the Ichijou wishes for Miyuki-san to be engaged to their eldest son while the Saegusa and the USNA are proposing something similar for Tatsuya-san."

"...While it's certainly shameless on their part, it's not like there's a rule against it. I can understand that the Saegusa intends to wed me with one of the three sisters(Mayumi, Kasumi and Isumi) but what about the USNA?"

"You see, it's someone you are acquainted with and, according to their intelligence, you two get along veeery well."

"...Even if you make it sound ambiguous, there's only one person I can imagine when it comes to people I had contact with from the USNA."

"Ahh...To think the day when I see pretty girls fighting over my son would come. I'm such a proud parent."

"...I believe they are being forced by the circumstances though. It was most likely a decision by their parents and superiors. And in the end, you are not going to change your mind regarding this matter, right Haha-ue?"

Once again, Tatsuya had no intention of going along with Maya's jokes. Maya pouted for a second, but resumed the serious talk anyway.

"It is true that I had no intention of separating you two but… an interesting proposition came. To be honest, I could hardly believe they would think of something like that, considering their positions."

"What did they suggest?"

"After some discussions between the Saegusa and the USNA, or rather, the USNA military(STARS), both groups proposed that we allow Tatsuya-san to have more than one wife."

"!"

Tatsuya couldn't contain his shock. He understood that the Saegusa, or more specifically, the Saegusa Head(Kouichi) was antagonist to the Yotsuba, he also understood that the STARS were wary of him. If these groups decided on this together, the obvious conclusion was that something was that they were planning something behind the scenes.

"I know what you are thinking but don't worry. Let's just say that, while the chances are not zero, it's very unlikely that they will betray us."

"Someone from the Yotsuba threatened them or something similar?"

"Let's just say we were living up to our name(The Untouchable) and making sure they remember this as well."

"Making sure they know what will happen if they dare double cross us, huh?"

"It's also because of you, Tatsuya-san. They are aware of your identity as the strategic-class magician(Mahesvara) that destroyed the GAA(Great Asian Alliance) twice. They are trying, for once, to form friendly relationships instead of trying to erase their idea of a threat."

"..."

"Oh, by the way, riding on this little talk of theirs, I also have a suggestion for you Tatsuya-san. Though, I guess it would be difficult for Miyuki-san to accept it."

"If Miyuki won't accept, then I won't either."

"Even if it was for her sake?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well, you see..."

*Toc* *Toc*(lame door knocking sound, I know -_-')

"Come in."

"Excuse me, Tatsuya-sama, Oba-sama."

"You came just at the right time, Miyuki-san. My apologies for calling you all of sudden."

"No, I apologize if I interfered an important discussion."

"Not at all. This concerns you as well, Miyuki-san."

"Me as well?"

Maya then explained everything she discussed with Tatsuya as gently as she could. While Maya wasn't particularly afraid of Miyuki, agitating her would only make it harder to move on with the conversation. And if Miyuki strongly opposed her, so would Tatsuya.

"This...Please refuse the requests! All of them!"

"Miyuki, calm down!"

"It's fine, Tatsuya-san. It's perfectly reasonable for Miyuki-san to be frustrated after hearing this. As I said before, I could hardly believe it myself when I heard it."

"Then..!"

"But I'm thinking of accepting, the deal about Tatsuya-san."

"What?!"

"...You do have plan, don't you Haha-ue? Though even without listening, I already think I won't like it."

"Right now, the world is focused on the two of you. If we showed the world that we have 'favourable' relations with other clans, meaning that the feared Yotsuba is not so isolated, and with another country, we could discourage potential enemies. Our enemies would be more wary of attacking since they would risk involving themselves with other dangerous and influential groups, not just the already feared Yotsuba."

"But even so…! We could do something about…!"

"Miyuki-san, right now the Soviet New Union is already moving. There's a chance they might mobilize their strategic-class magician as well. I'm only hoping we could show them that by picking a fight with us, they will also pick a fight with the USNA. Wouldn't that be more preferable to being attacked by Tuman Bomba(strategic-class magic from the Soviet New Union)?"

"That is…!"

Maya's argument made sense. While Tatsuya was unbeatable(at least in their opinion), if they were suddenly attacked by other countries, including the Thirteen Apostles, they might not escape unscathed, even worse, they might involve innocent bystanders. Despite that, Miyuki was still unwilling to accept. Even if she could understand it in her mind, her heart could not accept that she had to share her Tatsuya with other girls. Tatsuya on the other hand, was silent the entire time with his eyes closed, in deep thought.

"Then, why don't you give your opinion as well, Tatsuya-san? Right now, your word will decide the outcome of this discussion. We all know that, logically speaking, accepting would be more wise, but emotionally, it's a problem for Miyuki-san. But if it's your word, Miyuki-san could bear with it, right?"

"..."

Maya said it while looking at Miyuki, asking if she had a problem with that. Miyuki just gave a silent nod and turned to Tatsuya, waiting for his answer. Miyuki knew that Tatsuya was more prudent than her, if he chose something, it was both of their sakes. Even if she disliked it, she could accept it, knowing he did for her sake.

"...Before I give my answer, could I hear what you were about to say before, Haha-ue?"

"It would actually be even better if you did. Very well then, I know it will displease you but please hold it in, Miyuki-san."

A sudden premonition of trouble came upon the former siblings.

"If we go along with Saegusa and STARS suggestion, then Tatsuya-san will have three wives. But I thought that maybe we could give a chance to the other unfortunate girls that believe they lost their chances."

"...Haha-ue, are suggesting that I should marry even more girls? As a joke, I could understand, but you don't look like you are joking."

"Such a thing…!"

"Now, now. It's only a suggestion, you know. It all depends on how you feel. We all know that Tatsuya-san can't truly fall in love with anyone that isn't Miyuki-san and he will always prioritize Miyuki-san more than anything, but still, don't you feel like you could give the others a chance of being happy as well?"

Tatsuya frowned upon hearing those words. Maybe it was possible with Ayako, but Maya would never try to help girls unrelated to the Yotsuba just because 'they were pitiful'. More than anything, Tatsuya believed Maya was increasing the number of defenses around the Yotsuba by creating more connections in the form of marriages.

"...Haha-ue, you speak as if you know of other girls that would want this."

"Not 'as if', I know there are. And I believe the two of you know who I am talking about."

""...""

The face of their female friend(Honoka) from school and the crying face of their cousin(Ayako) when she heard about their engagement came to mind. Tatsuya and Miyuki, both understood that these girls really liked Tatsuya and wanted stay together with him, but were they willing to take a part in this? Even if they did married the man they loved, would it be worth it? If it was according to what Maya said, they would, effectively, become something similar to a human shield, only there to lower the chances of an attack reaching the main figures.

"Tatsuya-san, you are my son(adopted). I know you will not marry them half-heartedly, marrying them only on paper and them dismissing them. Miyuki-san too, I understand that you wish to monopolise Tatsuya-san, but these girls are your friends as well, aren't they? They were just not lucky enough and were not born for Tatsuya-san like you were. It could have been you in their position, right?"

""...""

Maya's words really affect them. She was exactly right, if Tatsuya indeed married more girls, he wouldn't just neglect them, he would try his best to keep things fair between all of them, even if Miyuki was still more important. Miyuki too, always felt blessed for being born next to Tatsuya and living her life with Tatsuya, but what if someone else had been in her position instead? Wouldn't Miyuki do anything to change places or at least have her place besides Tatsuya? Not to mention, all of the candidates were her friends, she knew them well and knew that they wouldn't fight among themselves.

Maya wanted to end this discussion as fast as she could but she understood that it was too much for the two teenagers to take in in such a short time. She just kept sipping in her tea for a few minutes, just waiting for them to gather their thoughts.

"...Well then, have you decided?"

"...I understand. I was blessed by spending my life with Tatsuya-sama and I understand that if I was in their position, I would do anything to be part of Tatsuya-sama's life. But my heart still wishes to keep Tatsuya-sama all to myself. It's only my own selfishness and nothing more, not even sparing a thought to the fact that we are now on the eyes of the whole world. That's why, I want to hear your opinion, Tatsuya-sama. Your judgement is better than mine, so I will accept whatever you decide, be it dealing with the world ourselves, or accepting help from other girls."

"...I want to respect Miyuki's wishes more than anything. I would even fight the entire world by myself. But after this last year(this story happens on the beginning of their second high school year), I realised that even if I destroyed the entire world...I might lose Miyuki. That, is the only thing I can never accept. So, if I can prevent this, then by any means necessary, whatever it takes(Avengers forever, \-o-/)"

"So I take it that you accept."

"...I'm really sorry Miyuki."

"...It's fine. If Tatsuya-sama says so, it's definitely for the best. I just ask that you fulfill one single selfish request of mine."

"Nothing you ask of me is selfish. I exist for your sake."

The typical sweet atmosphere was already forming itself, Maya was trying her best to endure this sugar coated scenario so she could be sure that they accepted it. Unaware of Maya's predicament, Tatsuya was already caressing Miyuki's cheek with one hand, while Miyuki was hugging him with both hands. Their faces so close they could be kissing in the next second.

"...Please, let Miyuki stay as your number 1. No matter how many wives you get."

"That goes without saying. Anything for you."

Judging that it was good enough, Maya asked them to move this kind of talk to their room. She was going to have a little talk with Mitsugu(Ayako's father) regarding this change of plans now that his daughter was included. She also had to contact many others, refusing the Ichijou, finishing the agreement with the Saegusa and the STARS, but what occupied her mind were actually her deepest dark desires. She said it once, that she wanted revenge against this world that stole her happiness. Now, she knew her revenge was guaranteed, this unjust world was unable to steal the happiness of her son and her niece, no matter what it did. And she just watched while laughing at the world that could do nothing but cower in fear of the Yotsuba's growing influence.