I am that male friend in the harem story Novel

Thrust into a second life, he finds himself trapped in an unexpected role: the perpetual bystander watching the protagonist navigate a growing harem of admirers. Caught between destiny and circumstance in a world inspired by Kaguya-sama: Love Is War and Hyouka, this comedic tale explores what happens when the supporting character questions why reincarnation cursed him to eternal friend-zoning. As romance blooms around him, he discovers that sometimes the best seat isn't center stage—it's the one from which he can orchestrate the chaos unfolding before his eyes.