My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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"Yukino, let's sit together!"

"Hmm, okay... But is there anything worth considering about this?"

It seems these two had already decided to sit together.

Although it's unclear whether things will be exactly the same as before, their relationship is quite harmonious.

At the same time, the scene ahead resembled a painting of hell.

The group should have been arranged in two columns, but there was a spot where three people were crammed together.

Hayama was caught between Miura and Isshiki, both girls were trying their best to talk to him, and they were also constantly trying to control each other with their eyes.

I was behind them in line, so I couldn't see Ye Shan's expression, but I could guess that he was probably wearing a troubled smile.

Thanks to the effects of Tesco Disneyland, the awkward atmosphere between Miura and Hayama that had been building for days vanished without a trace.

Another boy behind him kept muttering to himself.

"What should I do? What should I do?"

After muttering to himself for a while, Hubu finally mustered up his courage, raised his head, and joined the trio of Hayama in front of him.

"Hayato—let's sit together!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Miura and Isshiki immediately cast his sharp gaze upon him.

"Ministry of Revenue, you..."

"Senior Hubu, please don't mess around♪"

Miura frowned and glared at him without any politeness; Isshiki maintained his smile, but his words were hurtful.

My God, it's as cold there as Antarctica, I can even feel the chill!

However, this time the Ministry of Revenue did not back down. He clapped his hands and asked the two girls for help.

"No, no~ I'm just really a little... scared of Cosmic Mountain, so please help me out~"

""ah?""

Isshiki and Miura delivered a perfect harmony, nice coupling (Note 37: a term from the anime "BUDDY COMPLEX"). Tobe, startled by their reaction, let out a strange scream. Just then, someone finally came to his aid.

"Okay, let's sit together."

"Hayato..."

Tobe hugged Hayama tightly, his emotions so intense that he seemed about to utter, "Oh, my dearest friend—" (Note 38: a famous line from Doraemon, often used to describe someone who is kind to you. The original text is "心の友").

On the surface, Hayama does seem kind, but a closer look reveals otherwise. Hayama is the one who is truly saved, and Miura and Isshiki find a way out because of him.

The Minister of Revenue is such a good person... He'll definitely become an even better person in the movie.

I looked at the Ministry of Revenue with admiration. After he joined Ye Shan's group, Ebina took a step back. A smile appeared on her lips.

"The Ministry of Revenue must be working really hard."

While not entirely indifferent, Ebina had clearly drawn a line between herself and them. Was she still the same person she was on her graduation trip? Did she still hold the same thoughts we had at that moment?

I wanted to know the answer, so I blurted out the question to her:

"Yes...why don't you help him?"

Ebina hesitated for a moment, then looked down at his feet.

"Um……"

This reaction lasted only a few seconds before she quickly looked up, her glasses flashing.

"Hehehe, this is the time for you to help him, isn't it? How about Hobe x Hachiman? By the way, if it's just drawing flyers, maybe we can even make it to the winter marathon!"

"Please stop messing around..."

"It's all because you said something weird first."

Ebina's tone turned cold, and since she was standing in the backlight, I couldn't see her eyes behind her glasses.

"Compared to us, you have more important things to do, don't you?"

"..."

What that sentence meant was quite clear without even asking, so I couldn't answer. Ebina understood this too, but still deliberately made a joke.

"Like Hayama or someone like that!"

"Impossible, absolutely not."

Without thinking, I denied it, and she laughed happily. Then, her smile faded, and she lowered her voice to say to me:

"...I'm so sorry about that time."

"what?"

Ebina suddenly changed the subject, leaving me completely bewildered. In a barely audible whisper, she asked further:

"Is your awkwardness related to that incident?"

"……no."

I knew we would end up like this sooner or later. That night on the graduation trip was just a trigger. It was my choice that caused this, not Ebina's fault.

"That's good."

"Isn't there something unusual about the atmosphere between you two?"

"...Yes, thanks to your help."

Ebina gently adjusted her glasses with her fingers, even though they didn't appear to be crooked.

After that, neither of us said anything more, and we just stood quietly in line.

What you say may not be entirely true.

After accepting Ebina's commission, I understood this principle.

Now I understand that even when I think I know everything, I may still miss something.

I think Hina Ebina told another little lie.

× × ×

After riding the Cosmos Mountain, I walked like a drunkard. While the train was speeding and winding through the Cosmos Mountain, I didn't feel anything, but as soon as the train returned to the boarding area, the feeling of weightlessness suddenly overwhelmed me. This is G Reconquista (Note 39: the title of a film directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino)...

The others were in similar situations, though to varying degrees. Isshiki was not only staggering but also groaning.

At that moment, someone grabbed her hand.

"Ah, thank you..."

Isshiki flashed a bright smile and thanked the other person, but the other person sighed impatiently.

"Hey, are you alright?"

"Ah, it's Miura-senpai..."

Upon realizing who it was, Isshiki's smile vanished instantly. Seeing this, Miura quickly offered him a bottle of mineral water.

"Hey, you look terrible! Would you like some water?"

"I'm fine... Thank you, senior..."

She thanked him, somewhat bewildered, and accepted the bottled water.

...Miura is such a good person.

Isshiki definitely hoped that Hayama would be the one to hold her hand. Unfortunately, this tactic wouldn't work against Miura, who had a motherly personality.

Miura looked after the swaying Isshiki, and the group continued onward.

The area around Uchuyama was full of popular amusement rides, so it was quite crowded. Another person was also walking unsteadily, and Yui-hama couldn't stand it any longer and finally spoke up.

"Yukino, are you alright?"

"I'm fine... I just can't stand so many people..."

Is this really considered okay...? Although I can understand how she feels. I also feel intense disgust when I'm in a crowded place.

I couldn't help but worry whether Yukinoshita would be able to make it through the rest of the journey. However, by the time we reached our next destination, she had fully recovered.

That's right, you're so smart you probably already know the answer! Next up is "Johnny the Panda's Bamboo Hunt"!

As Yukinoshita mentioned yesterday, while the entire amusement park was filled with Christmas spirit, "Johnny the Panda's Bamboo Hunt" remained aloof, without any festive decorations, as if saying, "Christmas is none of my business, I only care about the New Year!" In short, it's clearly not a good reference point, but this time Yukinoshita didn't hesitate and obediently joined the queue. Okay, I have no objections…

The queue formed a long line, but it didn't matter. As long as you used your signature skill of "emptying your mind," this little bit of time was nothing.

After moving forward into the warm indoor space, I breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"So, how should everyone sit?"

As soon as Yuihama finished asking her question, Isshiki and Miura immediately went into battle mode. Although Isshiki owed Miura a favor, she didn't seem to intend to just hand over Hayama. Seeing this, Tobe also prepared himself once again.

Fortunately, his worries this time were unnecessary.

The carriages in "Johnny the Panda's Bamboo Hunt" are gourd-shaped and can accommodate three to four people at a time.

Therefore, Hayama, Isshiki, and Miura shared a carriage, while the rest of the passengers would have to find another way. However, before we could find a solution, it was our turn to board.

"Let's go up."

Yukinoshita said to Yuihama.

"Um."

Yuihama stood beside her.

Come to think of it. Today, Yukinoshita and Yuihama were inseparable, so of course "Johnny the Panda's Bamboo Hunt" would be in the same carriage.

Judging from this, I'll have to sit with Ebina and Tobe... Ugh, this feels so awkward~ Even if I'm not really interested, they're still someone I confessed to and a rival in love. The all-knowing Yukimoto Encyclopedia, "Can Johnny the Panda's Bamboo Hunting Adventure"—just as I was about to ask, Yukinoshita strode into the carriage.

As Yuihama was about to go up next, she suddenly turned around, ran over quickly, grabbed my sleeve, and then pulled me forward with her head down.

"Hurry, hurry up!"

"Wait, but I need to speak with the Ministry of Revenue—"

Actually, I didn't want to sit with the Ministry of Revenue at all, but I still started talking on my own.

"Hurry up, the people behind are still waiting."

Since she said that, I had no choice but to obediently get into the carriage. After the carriage door closed, the staff member waved to us, wishing us a wonderful trip to the world of Johnny the Panda.

The carriage slowly moved into darkness, and red and orange lights immediately came into view. Under the light, Yuihama's lowered cheeks flushed red. She looked up at me, making me a little embarrassed.

Inside the carriage, in order were Yukinoshita, Yuihama, and me. I tried to huddle at the very edge, and Yuihama also kept a slight distance from me, which made Yukinoshita feel cramped.

"...It's so crowded."

She muttered.

"Oh, sorry."

Yui moved closer to me, and I tried to lean back as well. After this back and forth, the distance between Yui and me didn't change much.

The train carriage continued forward and came to a large screen.

On the big screen, Johnny the panda runs around, and all around are Johnny the panda dolls, swaying their bodies in the small space.

The carriages also follow Johnny the panda's route, winding around the space.

"Wow—that's really good."

"Quiet."

I was just expressing my thoughts when I was immediately stopped by Yukinoshita.

She wouldn't let anyone else speak... just how focused was she watching...?

After I shut my mouth, the physical contact caused by the violent shaking of the carriage became particularly noticeable, and my heart felt like it was about to give out.

As a result, I started to clear my mind halfway through, no longer thinking about anything or paying attention to the scenery around me.

× × ×

Once you leave "Johnny the Panda's Bamboo Hunting Adventure", you'll find Johnny the Panda's shop.

Hayama and the others who came out first were already waiting at the entrance of the store, and Ebina and Tobe, who came after us, quickly followed.

"Ahhh, Johnny the panda is so amazing!"