My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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"Besides, you weren't late, so you didn't need to run, right?"

"Huh? That's right, but I can already see Hachiman. Ahahaha..."

Totsuka smiled shyly.

Strange, even though it wasn't the sunlight, his smile was so dazzling that I quickly looked away.

"Hmm... So, where are we going?"

Totsuka and I only made plans to hang out via text message; we didn't discuss any of the details.

We finally decided to meet up and discuss it further, making today's itinerary more entertaining. Because of this, I spent the entire evening thinking about where to go, resulting in sleep deprivation.

I don't really understand what "playing" means to high school students, so I don't know how to suggest it.

Fortunately, the area around Makuhari Station, where we agreed to meet, has all kinds of facilities.

With amusement parks, karaoke bars, cinemas, parks, remote-controlled racetracks, and plenty of shopping options, you're sure to have plenty of fun here.

"Hmm, I've thought about many places..."

I asked Totsuka for his opinion, but he hesitated for a while because he couldn't give an answer immediately.

"I don't know what kind of place Hachiman likes..."

He spoke while muttering to himself in thought, clearly racking his brains to match my interests. To be honest, very few people are willing to consider my perspective, so I found myself unconsciously lost in thought.

Thinking about it this way, everyone I know is a selfish bunch. I don't need to elaborate on Yukinoshita, and others like Yuigahama, Zaimokuza, and Komachi are all loyal to their own desires. As for Hiratsuka-sensei, she only thinks about her own desires; she's practically a character from a series about unsatisfied female teachers.

That being said, I am actually extremely uninterested. Even if the other party is so considerate of me, I probably still can't draw any simple conclusions, since I don't even know myself very well.

During holidays, I usually spend my time slacking off, sleeping until noon before getting up, and then just heading to bookstores or libraries.

Out of guilt towards Totsuka, I proposed a compromise.

"How about we wander around a bit first?"

"Okay, sure, it'll be quicker if the two of us decide together."

The phrase "decide together" really touched me. I've always had to make most decisions myself, so this felt quite refreshing. Totsuka is so well-behaved; I even couldn't help but want to decide on our child's name with him.

We wandered aimlessly in front of the station in the afternoon.

But it's unbearably hot outside, so it's better to choose an indoor place. Therefore, we need to decide on a preliminary direction first.

Shopping... I don't have anything in particular I want to buy, so I'll skip that. Amusement park... Hmm, that works. I don't know what kind of games Totsuka is interested in, but he's probably not a hardcore gamer. Maybe he'll like coin pushers and claw machines.

Then let's go to the amusement park.

I remembered that there was an amusement park at CINEPLEX Makuhari nearby, so I decided to go there. The name of this mini-theater is similar to that of the animation company ANIPLEX, but it actually belongs to the Kadokawa Group. In addition to ten screening rooms, it also has an amusement park and several restaurants.

After entering, we walked straight ahead and came to a space where colorful lighting and dynamic music intertwined.

The main attractions here aren't video game consoles, but rather hands-on arcade games, as well as shooting, music, token push, and claw machine machines. There are also photo booths and darts, making it an amusement center primarily targeting active young people. The surrounding area has many high schools and universities, and those students are likely the amusement park's main target audience; the attached restaurant and cinema are probably there to cater to families.

After looking around the interior, Totsuka suddenly stopped.

"what happened?"

I followed his gaze and saw that it was a poster for the movie being shown here today.

"So this movie has already been released..."

Totsuka stared at the poster with great interest, even making an "hmm..." sound.

"How about we go see a movie?"

"Ah, just choose the one Hachiman likes!"

He quickly waved his hand.

"It's okay, let's go see a movie. Come to think of it, this is the first time I've gone to the movies with someone outside my family, so it's nice to do this once in a while."

Watching movies with others is something I did when I was very, very young. Moreover, it was only because my mother wanted to have a good shopping trip at MARINPIA (Note 21, a shopping center in Chiba City) that she dropped me and Komachi off at a movie theater that no longer exists.

After entering junior high school, I always went to the movies alone. Anyway, the movie theater was quite close to home, which was a good place to go for a stroll.

Totsuka shut his mouth, thought for a moment, and then asked me somewhat embarrassedly to confirm:

"Is it really okay?"

Faced with this question, I have only one answer.

"yes."

My first sexual experience partner was decided to be Totsuka!

× × ×

I was quite surprised that Totsuka chose a horror movie.

We purchased our tickets at the counter and got two adjacent back seats, 25E ​​and 25F.

The two then bought popcorn and cola, showed their tickets to the ticket checker, and entered the screening room.

Although it is currently summer vacation, only students are not in school; most adults still have to go to work as usual, so there weren't many audience members.

On the contrary, this meant that the audience was mainly students, and mostly sleazy couples and trashy flirts. They were overjoyed that there weren't many people in the hall, exclaiming "We've hit the jackpot!" and chatting happily.

Among that bunch of crazy, excited idiots, I spotted someone who looked a lot like Miura, but I guess I was just mistaken. Why do all those guys look exactly alike, even their clothes are so similar? It's impossible to tell them apart! Are you guys clones?

People who like to emphasize their individuality and constantly use such words are actually the least individualistic. This is common sense.

In addition, there are occasionally those who misunderstand the meaning of "personality," wearing a coat even in the hottest part of summer. The big grizzly bear sitting in the front row, constantly making "whoosh...whoosh..." sounds, is a good example.

My instincts kicked in, telling me I absolutely couldn't stare at him. I decided to follow my instincts and started looking for a seat.

In the quiet and slightly tense atmosphere characteristic of the pre-movie screening, I checked the seat numbers row by row. Totsuka, who was walking ahead of us, found our seats and gently waved to me. He was probably mindful that we were in a screening room, so he deliberately kept quiet.

I leaned back in my chair, placed my hands on the armrests, and looked calm and imposing, as if I were the Great Demon King.

At the same time, the armrests offer another light and soft touch.

“Ah, sorry…”

The moment I heard those words, I instantly realized what I had touched. It was Totsuka's arm! I had touched an angel!

"No, no! It's my fault!"

We simultaneously withdrew our hands with lightning speed.

"..."

"..."

After they looked away, an awkward silence fell over them.

I glanced sideways at Totsuka; he was hunched over, his head bowed low in embarrassment. ※But we were both men.

The air conditioning in the screening room was refreshingly cool, with a slight warmth wafting through, tickling me. ※However, we were both men.

We timed our gazes perfectly and looked at each other simultaneously. Totsuka muttered softly:

"Here you go, Hachiman."

"No need! I'm right-handed, and all my weight is on my right side! It doesn't matter at all! In fact, my left hand is just for support!"

I'm already rambling incoherently, making up a nonsensical reason.

Upon hearing this, Totsuka chuckled and said, "You're really strange."

"How about we each put half?"

Finally, he made this suggestion, carefully placing his hand on the armrest, exactly one-third of the way up.

"Okay..."

With a mix of trepidation and excitement, I placed my left hand on it.

Ah... my left hand! My left hand is so happy!

Long live Earth peace.

If the world were made up of a hundred totsukas, war would be impossible, and arms dealers would lose their jobs. I felt my tension ease, as if the lavender had taken effect.

Thankfully, the annoying movie thief (Note 22, originally called "Eiga Nibo" – a promotional short film shown in cinemas across Japan before the main feature to remind viewers not to record movies in the theater) that always makes me uncomfortable before a movie starts didn't bother me today.

× × ×

The movie was nearing its climax... but that's just my opinion; I don't really know the actual situation. Forget about the content, I don't even know how much time has passed. It feels like an hour or two has gone by, but it could also be only ten minutes in.

Happy times always fly by; based on my perception of time, it hasn't even been an hour yet.

As everyone's subjective perception differs, their concept of time will also change.

"Wow!"

A 3D ghost wearing a white dress flew off the screen, startling Totsuka so much that he twitched his shoulders and slightly grabbed my clothes.

Wow, that startled me... Oh dear, he's so cute, it almost made my heart stop...

Totsuka is so cute when she's startled. Totsuka is so cute.

Then, a ghost dressed in a white dress crawled over with a ferocious expression, causing Totsuka to gasp and even let out a faint cry of surprise.

Oh my god, this movie is terrifying! If this keeps up, I'll not only stray from the normal path, I'll practically complete the entire Totsuka route. How scary! If he gets too excited and hugs me tightly, I might be too scared to stand up. But before that, I'll probably have to cover my lower body first.

My heart pounded, my blood gushing like a torrent. Just in case something happens, I'd better have an ATM ready. Wait, isn't that called ETC? Or is it an EVA (Note 23, the correct name is AED, Automated External Defibrillator)? Oh well, it doesn't matter, the movie's almost over anyway.

I casually glanced around the screening room, trying to avoid focusing my attention on Totsuka. Actually, I had originally intended to calm myself down by counting prime numbers, but unfortunately, as a guy aiming for a private liberal arts university, I didn't even know if 0 was a prime number, so I had to give up.

The air conditioning in the screening room was quite cold, and the surroundings were pitch black, making it the perfect place to watch a horror movie.

Finally, the movie started showing the credits without me having any idea what it was about.

Totsuka and I watched until the very end before standing up together to savor the lingering aftertaste of the film and slowly walking out of the theater.

"It's so much fun! I've been yelling and my throat is so dry."

"Yes, I feel thirsty too."

Because of a certain tension, I was not only thirsty, but my shoulders also became stiff.

We followed the departing audience to the exit and down the stairs leading outside.

The sun finally disappeared from the sky, hiding behind the buildings, and a cool breeze blew through the shadows.

"Would you like to find a place to rest?"

I pointed to the coffee shop at the bottom of the stairs and asked, and Totsuka nodded in agreement.

Although some audience members also chose to go to the café after the show, the café had enough double seats. We went inside and quickly ordered at the counter.

"Um...I'd like an iced coffee."

"Ah, me too."

"Hmm, I also have iced coffee."

All three of us ordered iced coffee, so we didn't have to wait long for our drinks. We took our iced coffees and sat down at nearby seats.

The steps to making coffee: First, savor the pure, unadulterated black coffee, enjoying its original aroma and flavor. The bitter taste hits you right in the head, instantly waking you up. Second, add creamer and syrup to make what's called black coffee RX. Mmm, sweet, so delicious!

After moistening our throats, the three of us let out a "whoosh" and breathed a sigh of relief.

Huh? Three people?

"……Wait a moment."

"what?"

"Hmm?"

It's you! What are you waiting for?

A suspicious-looking figure, draped in a coat and resembling a bear, sat brazenly in front of us. Hmm, this shouldn't be my imagination.

"Excuse me, who are you? Are you Shinkiba?"

"Hachiman, he's Zaimokuza-kun."

Totsuka actually answered my question seriously...

"Okay, I don't care if you're made of timber, a log cabin, or whatever, where did you come from? Or what kind of parasite are you?"

Or perhaps it's a carp-shaped insect?

Cai Muzuo took a big sip of his drink through the straw, then looked up.