My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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Yuihama muttered dejectedly, but I found it quite enjoyable; it was much easier just because I didn't have to cooperate with anyone else. Yukinoshita nodded in agreement with my idea.

"Actually, no. Kyoto is more suitable for exploring alone at a leisurely pace; it should be quite enjoyable."

"That's right, that's right. You can immerse yourself in the local atmosphere. If I were visiting the stone garden of Ryoan-ji Temple and there was a bunch of noisy high school students crowding around me, I might just pick up a rock and smash their heads in."

"I wouldn't go that far... after all, it's a World Heritage Site."

Yukinoshita was startled by my statement, but your reasoning is a bit academic and lacks humanitarian concern.

"And what about you guys? Is there anywhere you'd like to go?"

"I haven't started looking into it yet, but maybe I could check out Kiyomizu-dera Temple; it's quite famous there."

"It's just a horde of tourists..."

This answer was very much in line with Yuihama's style, but she herself puffed out her cheeks, clearly unhappy.

"What does it matter? Otherwise, there's still the Kyoto Tower."

"Doesn't Chiba have something similar?"

"That's the observation tower!"

Don't you think the names are similar? But conversely, it's only the pronunciation of the names that makes them sound similar (Note 8: The Romanized spelling of Kyoto Tower is "kyo-to-tawa", and the Romanized spelling of Observation Tower is "po-to-tawa", both with the same final vowel).

People definitely have a stronger attachment to the attractions in their hometown. I really like the observation tower, but unfortunately the annual fireworks display has moved elsewhere, so I don't have many opportunities to go now.

Just as I was immersed in my feelings for my hometown, a bucket of cold water was poured on me from under the snow.

"If we're talking about observation towers, isn't the Kobe Port Tower more famous?"

"It's okay, the observation tower in Chiba is quite tall."

"I have absolutely no idea where it doesn't matter..."

Yukinoshita pressed her temples again.

"And you, Yukinoshita?"

After I asked her, she thought about it for a few seconds.

"As for me... besides the Ryoan-ji Stone Garden you mentioned, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple that Yuihama-san mentioned, I also want to visit Rokuon-ji Temple and Jisho-ji Temple, which are some of the more famous tourist spots."

Yuihama blinked several times as she heard a string of unfamiliar tourist attractions.

"Rokuonji Shōji (Note 9: the pronunciation of "shōji" and "ji" is the same here.)..."

"Don't mix them together...it sounds like it's forming some cool character name."

Based on the literal meaning, Rokuonji Shōji was probably a powerful monk.

"I should probably say Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, that would be easier for the average person to understand."

"Why didn't you just say that from the beginning! Oh, right, Yumiko said she wants to visit Kinkaku-ji, so I'll go too."

"It perfectly matches her image..."

The luxurious image of Kinkakuji Temple perfectly suited Miura. I listened to Yukinoshita continue speaking as I imagined her covered in gold jewelry.

"There's also the philosophical path. It's certainly beautiful to admire the cherry blossoms when they're in full bloom, but the autumn leaves offer a similar charm. And, if my itinerary allows, I'd like to visit a temple for a special evening pilgrimage... but since it's a graduation trip, I can't leave the hotel at night, so that's probably not very likely."

Yukinoshita spoke eloquently, while Yui looked at her with a surprised expression.

"You know so much..."

"Are you perhaps *Jalan* (Note 10, a Japanese travel magazine)?"

She must be really looking forward to this graduation trip.

"This is nothing... It's just common knowledge about Kyoto."

She turned her face away unhappily and picked up the magazine beside her. Upon closer inspection, she realized that the magazine was indeed "Jalan".

That being said, it's rare to see Yukinoshita so eagerly anticipating something.

I turned my face away to avoid accidentally laughing. Yui did the same, and our eyes met. The coincidence was so funny that we couldn't help but let out a soft "pfft."

"……how?"

"N-nothing! Nothing!"

Yukinoshita looked at him coldly, and Yui quickly waved her hand to cover it up. However, such a cover-up was of no use, and Yukinoshita's cold gaze remained unchanged.

"Ah, haha... By the way, Yukino, how about we go play together on the third day?"

Under the intense gaze of the snow-covered woman, Yui Hama smiled guiltily, but she immediately thought of something else and quickly changed the subject.

"Together?" Yukinoshita tilted her head slightly, puzzled.

"Yes, together!"

Yuihama smiled brightly and leaned forward, but Yukinoshita was still considering and hadn't nodded yet. From her slightly parted lips, I could already guess what I was about to hear.

"But……"

"She's not in the same class as you."

I spoke up for Yukinoshita first, but Yuihama didn't seem to care and nodded to indicate that she understood.

"It's okay, the third day is free time, we can go out and have fun together then."

"So, doesn't freedom matter...?"

"Huh? I don't see anything wrong with it."

This person is far too casual...

No problem, since the third day is free time, I might as well wander around. I've always wanted to visit places like the former site of the Shinsengumi headquarters and the Ikedaya, but unfortunately the Ikedaya no longer exists and is now an izakaya (Japanese pub). Exploring these historical sites on my own will surely excite me for quite some time.

As I was busy planning my solo trip, Yuihama continued to persuade Yukinoshita.

"Of course, we'll have to see what Yukino decides to do first. What do you think?"

"...I don't mind."

"Okay! It's decided!"

Yukinoshita turned her face slightly away, while Yuihama happily pulled her chair over.

Friendship is a wonderful thing. Even though we're in different classes, it doesn't matter; being able to enjoy a graduation trip together is truly a beautiful thing.

"Should autistic men join in?"

"Hmm? I..."

Yui looked over with her big eyes wide open. I hadn't expected her to ask this question, and for a moment I didn't know how to answer, causing the clubroom to suddenly fall silent.

My mind raced, trying to figure out how to start the conversation. Just then, a knock on the door broke the silence.

"Please come in."

After a sound was heard from Xuexia, the people outside opened the door to the community office.

An unexpected person walked in. Thinking about it carefully, it always seems that everyone who appears in this place is either unexpected or doesn't need to come at all; there are never any decent people who meet our expectations.

Moreover, the people who came this time were particularly unexpected to me.

The Hayama Quartet – Hayama walked in front, with Tobe, Ooka, and Yamato following behind him.

I don't know if they are really that close, but from an outsider's perspective, they certainly seem to be.

Ye Shan had been here several times and was quite familiar with the office, while the other three looked around curiously.

Finally, their gazes all fell on me.

Without the three of them saying a word, I knew what they were thinking. They looked surprised, exchanged glances, and then glanced in our direction.

I have no intention of condemning their impolite behavior, because I myself looked at them with the same eyes.

What are these people doing here?

Yukinoshita and Yuihama share the same question.

"How can I help you?"

Yukinoshita asked coldly, and Yuihama nodded with a "hmm, hmm" sound.

Ye Shan turned to look at the Ministry of Revenue, as if he wanted to confirm something with him. For some reason, the Ministry of Revenue kept pulling and tugging at the hair on the back of his head, looking as if he was reluctant to speak, which was quite uncomfortable to watch.

"Well, they had some issues they wanted to resolve, so I brought them over..."

Hayama spoke as if it were none of his business, so the person he was consulting this time was not him, but one of his companions.

"Speak, Ministry of Revenue."

"Hurry up, hurry up!"

"Hmm..." Urged on by those around him, Tobe was about to speak, but immediately shut his mouth and murmured. Are you imitating the magazine *MU* (Note 11: a Japanese monthly magazine on mysticism, pronounced the same as a murmur)?

After thinking for a while, he shook his head vigorously to indicate that he was giving up, his long hair flying from side to side, making him look like a stray dog ​​that had been soaked to the bone.

"No, forget it. I can't talk about this with a penguin."

...What? What's this time? You think arguing is free? Tell me about it.

Despite my peace-loving heart, I was now so enraged I was on the verge of agitation. I took a deep breath and exhaled, releasing my anger along with it. Once my mind had calmed down, I observed the reactions of the others. Yamato and Ooka smiled faintly, as if to say, "This guy is really useless." Hayama sighed softly, Yuihama opened her mouth but couldn't speak, and Yukinoshita pursed her lips tightly.

There was a brief silence at the scene.

Hayama finally couldn't take it anymore and broke the deadlock.

"The Ministry of Revenue is the one we've come to ask for your help."

"But I can't possibly tell Penguin about this, can I? He's completely untrustworthy."

It's quite an unexpected discovery that the other party's perception of me—in this case, "the Ministry of Revenue doesn't like me"—has such a negative effect.

They came to the service society for advice, but were unwilling to voice their questions, resulting in a moment of silence. This allowed me to clearly hear someone's muttering.

"……angry……"

Thank you so much for speaking up for my feelings. But Yui, how could you say that? What's wrong? What's up? (Note 12 is from the lyrics of the opening theme song of the anime "Kill Me Baby")?

"Ministry of Revenue, you can't say it like that. There should be a better way to put it."

"Huh, but..."

It's certainly good that she helped me teach the other person a lesson, but causing trouble here won't do Yuihama any good.

I started thinking about what to do. At that moment, Yukinoshita spoke first.

"Is that so? You felt that Hikigaya-kun was in the wrong first, so you couldn't... It's quite something that you could say something like that. Well then, excuse me, please leave."

Well, that's definitely the right thing to do. If I were here, the Ministry of Revenue wouldn't be able to explain things properly, so I'd have to leave.

"Then call me back when you're done talking."

Just as I was about to stand up, Yukinoshita spoke again.

"Wait a minute, where are you going?"

"Huh? You wanted me to leave?"

I looked at Yukino, and she slowly shifted her gaze from me to the group of people from the Ministry of Revenue.

"I want them to leave."

"what?"

Not only me, but even the Ministry of Revenue and the others were stunned. Ignoring our reactions, Yukinoshita continued speaking.

"You lot lack manners and even basic politeness. The Service Society has no reason to accept your commission. Please go back immediately."

Yukinoshita's tone was as calm as ever, but perhaps it was just my imagination, her expression seemed colder than usual, and she stared at Hobu with icy eyes.

"That feels really unpleasant..."

Yuihama also added fuel to the fire, putting invisible pressure on the Ministry of Revenue.

Time seemed to stand still, but I remained in a half-squatting position, and my lower back began to groan.

Could you please decide quickly who wants to go out? Otherwise, how about we end today's club activity here and everyone goes out together? Is that not possible?

"...That's true, it was our fault. Ministry of Revenue, please come again next time, or we can find a solution ourselves."

Ye Shan breathed a sigh of relief, abandoning the idea of ​​seeking advice. "Yes, yes, please go back obediently."

However, those words brought the Minister of Revenue back to his senses. After resuming his movements, he began to pull at the hair at the back of his head again.