OP: You mean should the author of the harem mangaka be genre savvy right? Although having a genre savvy protagonist could work if you're a good enough writer, but it definitely won't be your typical harem, ie: Kanojo ga Flag o Oraretara.
I also agree with the above posters that having a strong passion for a hobby (especially an artistic one) could make it believable that a 'plain' protagonist could attract girls. Although, it doesn't really explain why he attracts only the hottest girls at school. I guess that's just part of the whole 'wish-fulfillment' thing.
Also, I find it kind of silly in manga that girls/guys receive love letters from people they don't even know saying "I love you". Does that really happen in Japan?
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