My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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"We're not against the entire sports meet..."

However, the tone of Haruka, Yui, and their classmates was no longer as loud and sharp as before. The fear of their names being dug up and published had gradually taken hold in their hearts.

So, just one more move and you can checkmate your opponent. Just one more sentence, and they'll be completely shut up.

"Regarding the part about fighting on horseback, we will also make the following statement: Although a meeting was held and a vote was taken, there were still people who objected, so we had to cancel it."

"The committee's decision has been overturned... If this scandal gets out, the entire committee might be held accountable by higher-ups... Sigh..."

Yukinoshita continued Sagami's words, looking troubled. "Honestly, I have no idea if she's acting or genuinely worried about something. Using such tricks isn't exactly honorable, so it's normal that she doesn't like it."

But is that precisely why? Yukinoshita's hesitant and uncertain appearance added to the sense of reality. For one of the school's most talented women, and the de facto chairperson, to have such a confused expression only highlighted the seriousness of the matter.

Another commotion broke out in the meeting room.

We have already demonstrated our awareness. Even though this decision was clearly risky, we resolutely decided to carry it out.

If those guys are going to use the success or failure of the Games as a hostage, then we'll do the same.

Let's take your expectations for the sports meet and your fantasies hostage.

Both sides possess the nuclear launch button capable of destroying the Games.

This is our "mutually guaranteed destruction".

Haruka and Yui trembled slightly.

“What’s going on…?”

"That's going too far!"

"Even if you're the chairperson, it doesn't mean we have to listen to you, does it?"

The barrage of hatred and criticism was all directed at Sagami. Since the committee's inception, she had been the target of everyone's attacks, so it was only natural that they would now turn on her. Sagami was helpless and could only silently endure it.

No leader's throne is comfortable or pleasant. As the head of the army, standing in front of everyone, one naturally suffers more wounds and bears more of the blood splattered back by the enemy.

If things cannot be resolved peacefully, a leader in a position of power has no choice but to either strike the enemy again or endure another blow from them.

This responsibility is demanding. If people only criticize the title of chairperson, then perhaps it would be tolerable.

However, in most cases, people will criticize the other person's character as well. Although professional titles and character are two different things, objectively speaking, they are inseparable.

In other words, an attack on the chairman will eventually turn into an attack on Sagami personally.

"You've never taken anything seriously, and you still have the nerve to act like the chairman at a time like this?"

"I can't believe it... Someone who's always late, actually..."

People began to criticize Sagami's character. Naturally, Haruka and Yui, who were acquainted with Sagami, took the lead in the criticism. Because the three of them had spent some time together, Haruka and Yui were particularly accurate in pointing out Sagami's various shortcomings and relentlessly pursued them.

"That's enough, stop now."

"Yes, yes. Everyone, please calm down, okay?"

Although Ms. Hiratsuka and Yuihama tried to stop them, the two had completely entered a hysterical state and were not listening to a word. Not only that, but their voices were getting louder and louder.

"You were just slacking off during the school anniversary celebration, why are you suddenly taking it so seriously now?"

“Th-That’s…”

When her past was suddenly brought up again, Sagami was speechless for a moment, unable to utter a single word. I don't think she has any fond memories of the school anniversary celebration itself.

However, if their weakness is discovered, the subsequent attacks will only be more ferocious. Haruka and Yui exchanged barbs, firing back and forth.

"Didn't you used to talk bad about that person all the time? How come you're treating them like an ally now?"

"You've never treated us like partners. You help him with his problems, but what about us?"

Although Haruka and Yuuki usually appear calm and docile, when they unleash their fury, they are more terrifying than demons. Everyone felt their imposing presence and shut their mouths in fear, not daring to utter a sound. Of course, I was no exception.

"Wait, wait a minute. This has nothing to do with him."

Yuihama was eager to help me put out the flames that were spreading. However, since I was the one affected, it wasn't appropriate to leave it to someone else to handle.

I stood up from my seat, carefully considering how to explain things to them, and then addressed the two of them:

"No, although Sagami is indeed like that, but this time..."

"...It's so noisy."

A whisper interrupted me as I was speaking.

I looked in the direction of the voice and saw Sagami Minami with her head down. Was that her? To confirm, I took a step towards Sagami. She then raised her head and said clearly to me:

"Shut up! It's so noisy, you always do this, who do you think you are?"

Her words were clearly laced with hostility. The last time she yelled at me like that seemed to have been during the school anniversary celebration. I steeled myself, about to retort, when suddenly someone's figure appeared in front of me, blocking my view.

Yukinoshita brushed her long hair off her shoulder and glared fiercely at Sagami.

"Sagamami-kun, your comment..."

"Shut up!"

However, Sagami had no intention of listening to anyone. This time, he roared at Yukinoshita, just like Haruka and Yui had done before, and cursed one after another.

"You make all the decisions, nobody listens to me. You always have that 'knows everything' look on your face, who do you think you are!"

Sagami gasped for breath as if having a seizure, finally managing to squeeze out a barely audible utterance from his throat.

"I was clearly doing it seriously..."

Who was that statement directed at? Sagami's cries weren't just directed at us, but also at Haruka and Yui.

"I've made up my mind to do it properly! And I have! Why doesn't anyone understand? I've clearly apologized and reflected on my actions..."

Sagami kept her head down, preventing me from seeing her expression; only the two lines of raindrops falling from her cheeks were clearly visible to me. Her voice grew increasingly choked, until finally she broke down in sobs. No one could utter a word; in the silent meeting room, only Sagami's hoarse voice, as if in self-confession, could be heard murmuring:

"I clearly made up my mind... I clearly..."

Sagami's words were cut off halfway through. All that could be heard afterward was her sobbing.

"Sagami-san."

The senior student stroked Sagami's back and gently called his name. However, Sagami still couldn't calm down and kept sobbing.

"Cheng Hui. Could you please take her to a place where she can calm down?"

Upon hearing the teacher's words, Senior Xun nodded, took Sagami's hand, helped him up from his seat, and then led him out of the meeting room.

We watched them leave in silence.

Even those who had been hurling insults not long ago, including Yao and Jie, were speechless, and the meeting room fell silent once more. Where there had been hushed conversations, now there was utter silence.

I never expected things to turn out this way. This has completely deviated from the script I wrote.

That makes absolutely no sense. It's completely illogical.

What Sagami was advocating was simply a theory of the supremacy of emotion. Or, it could be called a theory of the supremacy of the spirit.

This is fundamentally different from my theory, which leaves the other side with no way out. To put it bluntly, my calculations were completely wrong. There was absolutely no room for discussing mutual guarantees of destruction.

She just cried out, hoping that everyone could recognize her efforts and recognize her as a person.

I surrender.

No, I did lose.

Why didn't I realize such an extremely boring, stupid, vulgar, and lowly truth, which is also extremely simple?

From the very beginning, the problem stemmed from the theory of prioritizing emotions. Therefore, the only thing that can overturn the theory of prioritizing emotions is the theory of prioritizing emotions itself.

Fight anger with anger, attack with attack. Fight hysteria with hysteria.

In this chaotic battle in the quagmire, whoever calms down first loses. Sagami had already left the battlefield, while Haruka and Yui, because of the gazes of their classmates, immediately came to their senses and silently returned to their seats in shame.

In the silence that made even moving a muscle seem impossible, Ms. Hiratsuka coughed softly a few times. Only she, as a teacher, could handle this helpless situation.

Hiratsuka-sensei glanced at all the students present, and then began to speak:

"Let me ask one more time. Is there anyone who objects to the chairperson's proposal?"

Anyone who raises their hand to answer "yes" at a time like this will definitely be seen as the villain. There are probably very few people in the world who would do something so gruesome as to desecrate a corpse by publicly weeping.

No one raised their hand. Hiratsuka-sensei seemed very satisfied with the result and nodded.

"Okay. That's decided then."

"Now, I'd like to explain our future course of action in detail."

Yukinoshita continued the meeting in place of Sagami, who was absent. In the still unsettled meeting room, only her steady voice could be heard.

I leaned back in my chair and let out a deep sigh.

× × ×

Following the meeting a few days ago, the organizing committee finally resumed operations. However, the problem was not completely resolved; it remained unresolved. Even so, because the proposal was successfully passed, the number of people who obediently stayed to work, despite their apparent reluctance, increased.

While not everyone was highly motivated, at least everyone was willing to do the bare minimum. However, this was still insufficient to catch up with the long-delayed work schedule, so the entire decision-making team had to be mobilized to assist the on-site team.

The costume production for the "Thousand Horses Battle" was spearheaded by Kawasaki, Ebina, and Yukinoshita. They, along with the other girls, skillfully operated sewing machines and other tools. The most important parts, of course, were left to the most capable individuals.

In addition, Zaimokuza and the student council officers made their armor from cardboard boxes and foam. The officers, having spent so much time in the student council, had developed a strong sense of compassion, and were actually willing to work with Zaimokuza.

Sagami mainly stayed with the senior student, handling tasks unrelated to the field team. Having already exposed her embarrassing side to everyone, for her, continuing to work with the field team was probably harder than climbing to the sky.

As for me, it was the same as always. Since I didn't have any assigned work, I could only act as a handyman, being ordered around by everyone.

My job today is to organize the relevant information for the newly established rescue team. This includes making a list of needed medical supplies, considering the location of the rescue station tents, compiling an emergency contact list… Oh wait, who should be in charge of the rescue team? All the members of the decision-making group already have responsible units… This is terrible, I've dug up another problem…

Isn't this the law of conservation of workload? As soon as you start doing something, other tasks will appear one after another like taro sprouting from the ground—it's practically a devil's mechanism. What's even more terrifying is that because I've already finished organizing the rescue team's data, there's a very high chance that any new tasks will fall on me.

I started thinking about whether there were any extra people to handle this task. However, all the student council officers, as well as other people I could trust, had to lead their respective units that day, so I couldn't think of any suitable people.

Even if we delegate the task to the field team, a member of the decision-making group is still needed to take charge. Sagami and Senior Sister will have to stay in the headquarters tent that day… so, does that mean…

Damn it, why did I even notice this? My own excellence has somehow driven me to this dead end...

I felt desperate and was in a daze when the conference room door suddenly opened.

"Hi-lo—!"

As soon as I heard the greeting, I knew who it was. Come to think of it, I had no idea where this guy had just disappeared to. I squinted at Yuihama as she walked over.

Where did you run off to?

"what?"

Yui blinked her eyes repeatedly, and her face turned red for some reason.

"I was in class... You didn't notice I wasn't there, so you went looking for me? That's surprising... It's not so bad, though."

"Idiot, I'm asking where you've been gallivanting off to instead of doing your job."

What is this guy talking about...? His thoughtless remarks make me overthink and feel embarrassed. Can you please stop?

"Oh, is that what you mean... Hey, that's so rude! I was clearly working diligently!"

I thought she would feel ashamed for misunderstanding someone, but I didn't expect her to get angry. This girl is still so busy; I could watch her constantly on the go for ages without getting tired of it.

Seeing her cheeks puffed up in anger, I decided to ask her what kind of work she had done.

"So, what kind of work do you do?"

I changed the subject, and Bibin immediately adopted a different expression, opening up and talking animatedly:

"Um, weren't our tasks already assigned? I went through them again and realized there's only one person responsible for broadcasting. And then, I started to think it was really strange—"

"Not surprising at all. The radio station is only responsible for playing music and reporting news; it doesn't need many people."

As soon as I finished speaking, Yuihama froze on the spot.

"...Huh, is that so?"

"yes."

"yes……"

She slumped her shoulders, looking very disappointed.

"What's wrong?"

Worried that something might have gone wrong, I quickly asked, but Yui-hama just laughed it off and kept scratching the bun on her head.

"Oh dear—I thought we'd need people to provide live commentary and commentary..."

"This is a high school sports meet, you know, so we don't need live commentary or commentary, right?"