My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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"Sobu Line Game♪"

"Yeah!"

Great, it seems to be going smoothly.

"The Soubu Line, step forward!"

"Is that how you call it?"

Yuihama was startled and turned to look at me.

"Ah, I always take the Sobu Line."

"Hmm, I'm also a big fan of the Soubu line."

"Are you still going to answer?"

Huh? Isn't this how it is in the Soubu route game? Or isn't it, Ms. Yuigahama?

"Hmm, so it's different from the previous King's Game..."

She clasped her hands together and murmured softly. So, the Soubu route game is different from the King's Game; it's not played like that…

"Several of us, including myself, were completely unfamiliar with the rules," Yang Nai said with a wry smile.

"It seems we need to clarify the rules first. So, please welcome our little assistant!"

Assistant? Who is it? I was just starting to wonder when Komachi quickly raised her hand.

"Alright~ Today, Komachi will be my assistant. Now, let me explain the rules of the Soubu route game. Simply put, it's: 'You ask the question, I answer it, and you have to follow the rhythm!'"

"Your explanation is far too simplistic, almost like the singer of the opening theme song for the anime 'Sasami-san' (Note 67: The original word for 'simple' here is 'zakuri,' which sounds similar to the pronunciation of ZAQ, the singer of the opening theme song for the anime 'Sasami-san@Don't Try Hard')..."

Yes, Komachi's explanation was that simple. But she ignored me and continued talking.

"There are other similar games like 'Ancient and Modern East and West,' ah, that's actually another name for the Yamanote Line games. So, let's get started!"

"First, we need to decide on a theme."

Yang said, and Totsuka began to think.

"Hmm... I can't think of anything to choose from all of a sudden..."

At this moment, Hiratsuka-sensei spoke up.

"When attending parties and social gatherings, the content of these games usually becomes a topic of conversation afterwards, so you'd better remember that now."

Komachi nodded admiringly.

"Oh, I see. I've learned a lot."

"But I don't think the teacher made good use of this at all, which makes me feel quite sad..."

Since the teacher knows so much, why is she still unable to get married...? I almost burst into tears.

Snow left me standing to the side, asking in bewilderment:

"However, what kind of topics would be helpful for the conversation later?"

"If the theme is about hobbies or favorite cooking, you could go something like this: 'Oh, you're into fishing, right? I'd love to try it too!'"

Yuihama's eyes lit up when she heard Hiratsuka-sensei's perfect demonstration.

"Really! That's amazing! It feels so natural!"

"It's still very sad to have made so many plans but not achieved any results..."

Since the teacher knows so much, why is she still unable to get married...?

"Okay, let's make 'interests' the theme for the first round."

Let's all give it a try!

Inspired by the teacher's standard demonstration, Komachi gave the signal to begin.

So, Mr. Hiratsuka led everyone in chanting slogans.

"Sobu Line Game♪"

"Yeah!"

Then, the teacher deliberately acted cute and said:

"What are the most popular hobbies now, throughout history and across the world?"

Komachi will answer first.

"Let's go to karaoke!"

As everyone clapped along, it was Yuihama's turn.

"I've been persuaded to leave! Well then, let's cook!"

"Huh? Really?" Before I could react, Yukinoshita answered.

"horse riding."

She loves singing and horseback riding; she has so many interests. Next up is Totsuka.

"tennis!"

My racket and ball are also... Oh, now's not the time to think about that, the game is still going on. Next up is the wood support.

"Hmm, writing the manuscript."

I see, so writing is considered a hobby... Well, since it's just a hobby, never mind. Next up is Hiratsuka-sensei.

"Let's go for a drive."

Wow, that's a pretty cool hobby, definitely suitable for a teacher. Next up was Haruno, who shared her hobby in time with the beat.

"Travel".

Hmm, college students seem to have a lot of free time. Then, everyone clapped and focused their attention on me.

"Interest? Hmm... Observing humans?"

"..."

What does this silence mean? I feel uneasy about it.

"Hikigaya is out!"

Professor Hiratsuka made this announcement.

"Wait, wait a minute! Observing humans is a perfectly legitimate interest!"

I tried to protest, but the reactions around me weren't very favorable.

"That just means doing absolutely nothing..."

Yuihama was the first to speak, followed by Yukinoshita:

"In your case, that's not an interest, but a habit. In other words, you're a creature whose habit is to observe humans."

"Don't talk to me like I'm some kind of wild animal. Besides, if I'm considered out like this, then Yuihama should be out too, right? Your cooking can't even be considered a hobby."

My words ignited a fierce rage in Yuihama.

"How rude! Is it wrong for people to enjoy watching others cook?"

"Culinary appreciation...this is a completely new interest."

"However, to treat observing humans as a hobby is a bit... at least among the people I know, no one has this kind of interest."

Yang put aside Yuihama, who had reached a new level, and said with a wry smile.

"That's for sure. Nine out of ten people who make observing humans their hobby have no friends. If you really want to talk about it, it's a noble hobby that only the chosen ones deserve."

Seeing how proudly I was speaking, Yukinoshita pressed her temples in exasperation.

"That's not a normal interest at all."

Hmm... Is it really not okay to observe humans...?

I was a bit taken aback, and Komachi tried to reason with me.

"Brother, in order to graduate from being a lone wolf as soon as possible, you'd better find a legitimate hobby."

"No need. I don't want to graduate, and I don't plan to graduate. It's you who have the problem that you think that living alone is wrong."

"It's starting again..."

"The statement itself is not wrong; the person who said it is wrong..."

Yuigahama and Yukinoshita have almost given up; they're too lazy to talk to me anymore. Don't give up!

At this moment, Yang clapped his hands.

"Ah, but from my sister's point of view, it's best to cultivate some interests."

Upon hearing this, Hiratsuka-sensei showed admiration.

"Oh...so you can speak seriously to outsiders too, that's impressive."

"Xiaojing, you've gone too far!"

That's true.

Yukino followed suit, taking advantage of any opportunity, while Haruno puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction.

"Even Yukino is like this! She's genuinely worried about Hachiman~"

"Worried? Sister, please stop joking."

"I'm serious. Won't he be lonely for the rest of his life? So he should quickly cultivate a hobby that he can be passionate about for a long time."

"This person is so vicious! Their sharp tongue is three times more biting than Yukino's! Someone please teach them a lesson!"

Why are these two sisters specifically digging into my wounds?

Just as I was yearning for salvation, an angel gracefully descended into my ear—it was Totsuka, I heard Totsuka's voice.

"It's a lot of fun to play with people who share the same interests."

"Alright, my lords, quickly devise a plan for my interests. Hurry! If you fall behind, it's not my fault! (Note 68 is a line from Vegeta in Dragon Ball)!"

"Why did you suddenly become so aloof...?"

Yuihama wasn't happy, but of course she would act superior at times like this, because gaining a shared interest with Totsuka was like gaining half the world.

Everyone immediately crossed their arms and started brainstorming, trying to find something interesting for me. They're all such kind people…

The first thing that comes to mind is Yukinoshita.

"If we want to take a safe route, how about reading?"

"Huh? This feels so gloomy."

As soon as Yukinoshita finished speaking, Yuihama quickly refuted her.

"Is it gloomy...? But I feel very happy."

Yukinoshita was slightly injured, and dark clouds gathered over her again. Yuihama, seeing that something was wrong, quickly comforted her.

"Wow! Oh, I'm sorry! If it were Yukino, there would be no problem; she'd be perfect!"

"Wow... Yukino's actually feeling down. Hihama-san is amazing!"

Yang was greatly impressed by this.

"So, according to you, if my interest is reading, it seems rather gloomy, right...?"

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that I was indirectly harmed.

"However, engaging in hobbies that involve physical activity does make it easier to project a healthy image."

Upon hearing Komachi's words, Zaimokuza leaned back.

"Hmm, how about a survival game then?"

"Survival game? What's that?"

Yukinoshita was unfamiliar with this word.

"Simply put, it's a game that simulates war using air guns."

After listening to Hiratsuka-sensei's explanation, she had a knowing look on her face and smiled as she said to me: