My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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"I see... Isn't this perfect for you? Being a sniper hiding in a blind spot would be everyone's nightmare."

"Didn't I tell you not to mock my presence with that smile on your face?"

"Yukino, you shouldn't say things like that."

Wow, as expected of the older sister, she knows how to point out where her younger sister is being inappropriate.

"Hachiman couldn't even gather enough participants to play the survival game. It's too cruel to give him unrealistic expectations."

"These two sisters are both so wicked, are you two BLACK BLACK gum (Note 69 is a chewing gum brand launched by Lotte)? Even the sleep demon will be driven away."

What exactly happened to them...?

After the Yukinoshita sisters' sharp-tongued attack, Hiratsuka-sensei seemed to have thought of something.

"Hmm... how about fishing? Fishing can be a solo activity, and I fish quite often myself. If you're interested, I can teach you."

"Hmm~ I fish all the time too. How could you possibly catch me with that kind of bait? (Note 70: This is a common phrase used in fishing posts on the Japanese 2ch discussion board.)"

"So it turns out they were phished online... Okay, next one."

I quickly dismissed the woodworker and continued to solicit other opinions. This time it was Yuihama's turn to speak.

"Interests that require props or equipment are a bit difficult for high school students, and they also cost money."

Although this sounds like something someone with family responsibilities would say, it is indeed true, and Yukinoshita nodded in agreement.

"Therefore, we should extend our thinking from our current lives."

Daily life... but my daily life is a bit...

The thought had barely crossed his mind when Totsuka looked up and asked:

"What does Hachiman usually do at home?"

"Huh? This... well, there's nothing to say..."

That's right, there's absolutely nothing good to say in front of everyone. Seeing me look away, Yang Nai immediately seemed to read my mind and asked Komachi:

"Komachi~ Can I tell everyone?"

"Ah, I want to know too! How could I not want to hear it? Hmm, that's right."

"Oh, that's interesting."

Yuihama and Hiratsuka-sensei are also interested.

Komachi began to ponder, reflecting on my ordinary life.

"Um……"

"Stop, shut up, Komachi!"

However, at this point, she couldn't possibly heed my attempts to stop her.

"When my brother gets home, he first turns on Chiba TV to watch old anime, then goes to his room to study, and then reads books and plays video games."

"Ugh...so boring..."

Yuihama doesn't know how to embellish her thoughts at all before expressing them.

"Mind your own business... I'm having so much fun, okay? When 'Mashin Hero Wataru' aired, it was absolutely amazing!"

"Hmm, that's pretty much my daily life."

Zaimokuza truly understands me best—or rather, he's the only one who understands me. Everyone in the room fell silent, speechless. To ease the awkwardness, Totsuka asked Komachi:

"Well, there's no way around it; I have to attend classes and participate in club activities during the week. So, what does Hachiman do on weekends?"

"On holidays... first watch 'Super Hero Zone' (Note 71: a one-hour-long run of the 'Super Sentai' and 'Kamen Rider' series, co-produced by Toei and Asahi), then watch 'Pretty Cure'. My brother even sheds tears while watching 'Pretty Cure'..."

"Wow, how old are you now...?"

Led by Yuihama, everyone remained silent.

Wait, I want to protest.

Don't you guys ever watch those shows? Don't you laugh and get your hearts racing with Pretty Cure? Isn't that ridiculous? Even kindergarten kids are watching them now. Wouldn't you be too out of touch if you didn't?

"Next, my brother will go to the library or the bookstore. Basically, that's all he does."

"If Hachiman is satisfied, then it doesn't matter..."

Yukinoshita said with pity.

"It's so noisy, I don't want to be nagged by someone like you. Aren't you pretty much the same? You have no friends and you like to read."

Upon hearing this, Yukinoshita brushed aside the hair draped over her shoulders and revealed a disdainful smile.

"Don't compare me to you. As for me..."

"Hehehe, back when Yukino lived in her original house~"

Yukinoshita froze instantly when Haruno interrupted her like that.

"Sister, no, you absolutely can't tell!"

Unfortunately, under these circumstances, the other party is unlikely to give up the idea. Just like my previous situation, Yang Nai cheerfully continued:

"What does it have to do with anything? It's not like it's anything shameful. Every weekend, Yukino brews a pot of black tea, sits in the living room reading or watching a movie, and sometimes she plays the piano."

"Oh, as expected of Yukino."

"I don't think there's anything shameful about it; it's still quite stylish even when still."

Yuihama and Totsuka both nodded in agreement. Those interests did indeed perfectly match Yukinoshita's image.

"Yes, she's a perfect match for you. She seems like an outstanding young lady."

"Is that so... These things are very ordinary to me, so they don't feel real to me."

Amidst the praise, Yukinoshita became somewhat embarrassed and fidgety. Although she tried to appear calm, her cheeks were already beginning to flush.

"That would be wonderful!"

Following Komachi, Haruno continued to increase the stakes.

"That's right~ But her life in her own room is even more exciting!"

"Wait a minute, sister, how did you know? You can't tell, you absolutely can't tell!"

Yukinoshita's resistance this time was even more intense, eventually turning into a pleading tone. However, this only created a more serious backlash.

Yang was overjoyed, showing her brightest smile as she said:

"When she's in her room, she'll hug Johnny the panda's cushion and search for cat videos all over the internet, and she watches them very attentively."

"well……"

Under the snow, she lowered her head and let out a long sigh, a mixture of embarrassment and sorrow.

"Ah, um... how should I put it..."

Yuihama kindly tried to smooth things over for her.

At that moment, Yukinoshita slowly raised her head and suddenly opened her eyes wide.

"That's right... If, if that's really the case, how should I describe it?"

Her upright posture and confident demeanor were somewhat dazzling.

"You just went all out, that's amazing... Your heart is incredibly strong..."

"Ah, but speaking of cats, my brother often plays with cats at home, so he's probably just as interested in cats as Yukino-neechan."

"What kind of hobby is that? It sounds like it's been certified by a top breeder."

Yukinoshita reacted keenly to a certain word Komachi uttered.

"cat……"

"An autistic man! And a dog! The dog is great too!"

"cat……"

"dog!"

The two women instantly turned hostile, engaging in a silent battle of wits. The next second, they both looked over at the same time.

"You'd choose the cat, right?"

"You'd choose the dog, right?"

"Uh, wait a minute, you guys are asking me this all of a sudden, I also... and Yukino, you're so obsessed with anything related to cats, it's terrifying."

The two of them completely ignored what I said and continued their stalemate.

"dog!"

"……cat."

Komachi and Haruno, who were watching from the sidelines, couldn't contain their excitement and stood up from their seats.

"A chaotic scene is about to unfold!"

"Yukino, don't lose!"

"Finally, the moment has arrived! Welcome to 'The Fierce Battleground Between My Acquaintances and Classmates,' broadcast live by Komachi Hikigaya. A dog war between cat lovers and dog lovers... ah, should it be called a cat war? Oh well, whatever~ Cat and dog war, Ready Go!"

Clang—For some reason, a bell rang out at the scene, signaling the start of the fight.

"Ah! The mascot of Chiba Prefecture, which the autistic guy likes, is also a dog, so he's a dog lover!"

"Hmm... I see."

That all-red mascot is definitely a dog...it's a dog, right?

If it really is a dog, then my claim that I belong to the dog faction is valid.

Yuihama's arguments are somewhat appealing to me, and the live report section is equally excited.

"Wow! Yui-neechan took the initiative and dealt a heavy blow to the enemy! Hiratsuka-sensei, who is in charge of the commentary, what do you think of that attack?"

"Yes, this is a tactic that cleverly utilizes Hikigaya's love for Chiba."

However, Yukina is no pushover.

"Not bad, Yuihama-san. But, walking a dog inevitably means leaving the house, so Hikigaya-san, who prefers to stay at home, is a cat person."

"Ugh! I really don't leave the house much, there's no denying that..."

"Yukino-neechan refused to be outdone and delivered a beautiful counterattack! Haruno-neechan, what do you think?"

"Luring the enemy step by step before launching an attack—that's undoubtedly Yukino's style. Truly worthy of being my sister!"

"Alright, now neither side is giving an inch, the match is getting increasingly intense, who will ultimately emerge victorious!"

You guys who are in charge of live reporting and commentary are all too casual... And why is my sister so excited?

"Komachi, whose side are you on...?"

"Brother's question is so silly, of course Komachi is on your side."

She even pretended to be cute and gave me a "hey~" smile.

This little girl was cute, but she was also a bit infuriating, so I rolled my eyes at her. Then, someone tugged at my sleeve.

"Hachiman, Hachiman."

It was Totsuka's voice. I turned my head away.

"Hmm? What's up?"

I leaned closer, and Totsuka whispered something to me.

"rabbit."

"what?"

Totsuka was so cute that I didn't hear him clearly. Thanks to Komachi's live report, I finally understood what he said.

"Oh! A third force has appeared! The Rabbit Faction declares its participation in the war!"

"Hachiman, choose the rabbit! Rabbits are cute!"

I really wanted to tell him "You're the cutest," but a sudden dark shadow interrupted me, and I couldn't fulfill my wish.

"N-No, that's right, Hachiman! Leading people into a new world has always been the rabbit's job!"