My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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"See? That's it, that's the feeling."

"Well, it's just a matter of how you talk, right, Xiaoqi?"

...No, I can't say this kind of behavior doesn't make one's heart race, hmm. In fact, it's already made my heart race. Isshiki Hatake is not to be underestimated.

"Xiaoqi?"

When I heard them calling me, I looked towards Yui and the others, only to be met with a speechless glare from them.

"...Why don't you speak?"

A sweet smile appeared beneath the snow. "Don't do that, your smile is terrifying."

"Well, anyway, how should I put it...right, I understand Hayama's situation now. Yeah, I can empathize."

Confirm the truth of the rumors, and if the opportunity arises, confess your feelings directly. Even if you don't go that far, you can still use this as an opportunity to shorten the distance between you and the other person. That's basically it.

This is like adding new scenarios to a character who has always been considered unplayable, opening up the character's personal route through an additional disc, right? Or is it some kind of wicked and shameless scenario added to the FD?

Regardless, this can be considered one of the effects of that rumor.

"So what do you want to ask?"

I asked. Upon hearing this, Isshiki puffed out his chest with a smug look and said:

"I want to know how to widen the gap between myself and my competitors!"

"Aha……"

To persist even after things have come to this point truly demonstrates extraordinary courage. I gave a vague reply that was half admiration, half speechless, and half indifferent. In other words, it was a reply that was 1.5 times the usual amount.

Ise seemed to take my answer as agreement and began to launch into a long, rambling monologue:

"Depending on how you think about it, the current situation could become a good opportunity. Normally, people give up after being rejected, right? Plus, Hayama-senpai is already quite annoyed by being confessed to. And just then, I, who in a sense had already given up... became a dark horse—ah! I misspoke, I should say I became a healing agent for Fuyu!"

This shift in wording is so forced... What's this "fragrant healing agent" nonsense? I have absolutely no idea, and Isshiki doesn't even smell that strong... Isshiki's charm should lie in her youthful innocence and delicate, fragile beauty... Ah, that's not what I'm talking about. Because I'm not really interested in Hayama and Isshiki's future, I only caught half of what I heard and ignored the rest.

I wondered if the other two were listening attentively, and when I looked over, I found that they both looked like they were listening very carefully.

"Give up and do nothing..."

"A dark horse..."

Muttering the same words over and over again, Yui and Yukinoshita stared intently at Isshiki. Their expressions were so serious that it felt as if the temperature in the room had plummeted in an instant. ...This was truly a major event.

However, Isshiki was looking out the window and didn't notice their gazes. His line of sight was probably drawn to the soccer team playing on the field.

"So I was thinking, what if we went somewhere together to have some fun and relax... or something..."

Bathed in the setting sun, Ise's profile held a mixture of hesitation and serenity.

Although her tone was still light and casual, I think she must have been thinking about Hayama in her own way.

Well, surprisingly, you've considered quite a lot. If you showed more of this side of yourself, I think most guys would waver...

"Isn't it great?"

As I finished speaking with a smile, Isshiki's face immediately lit up with excitement.

"Right, right! So, what I want to ask is where's a good place to go for fun!"

"No, no, you should know more about this kind of thing."

That's definitely asking the wrong person. You can get a lot of information about Yuihama from her friends, but Yukinoshita and I aren't the kind of people who go out and play all the time. Hearing my words, Isshiki puffed up her cheeks in a flash.

"I've already tried everything I can think of before! That's why I thought I'd ask the seniors this time."

"Oh, I see..."

Wow, that's some impressive action! This guy's definitely a well-rounded individual, isn't he?

Just as I was filled with admiration, Yuihama, sitting diagonally opposite me, put her index finger to her chin and looked like she was deep in thought.

"So, you want us to help you think of a place... where you can relax and have fun without having to worry about anything else?"

"That's basically it, isn't it?"

After Isshiki nodded in agreement with Yuihama's words, Yukinoshita sighed softly.

"...In that case, I'll help you think of something."

With a smile on her face, Yukinoshita spoke with a more mature, older sister-like quality than usual. Isshiki seemed to find Yukinoshita approachable in that way as well, and smiled happily.

"Thank you! ...So, do you have any ideas, senpai?"

"Even if you ask me, I don't know..."

I can't think of anything at all. Basically, if you want to have fun, just go to Disneyland, right? I've thought about that, but giving that kind of advice to someone who got dumped there is still a bit much...

However, although I don't know what Hayama's interests are, I guess no matter where he's taken, he'll put on a pretty happy face. Whether he's really happy or not, I don't know.

Just then, Yui dragged her chair up with her.

"Xiao, Xiaoqi, which place do you think is better? For reference, or something..."

"Hayama and I are completely different types of people, so he can't be a reference point at all."

After I finished speaking, Yukinoshita chuckled.

"That's right, they're completely two extremes."

"right?"

"Yes, yes, that's absolutely right."

Although Yukinoshita's agreement seemed to carry a hint of mockery, I didn't feel displeased.

In fact, Hayama and I are indeed at opposite ends of the spectrum. Although I am proud of my own abilities, I am far inferior to Hayama... Moreover, it is precisely because I am arrogant about my abilities, and this petty mindset, that is the reason why Hayama and I are completely opposite.

Seriously, what is this? What's so special about me, such a petty and narrow-minded nobody... But anyway, girls do like little things and trinkets, so a petty and narrow-minded nobody might actually be quite popular, right? Let's be optimistic!

Lost in thought, Yukinoshita coughed lightly. Then, turning her face away, she quickly added:

"...However, I think it's precisely because they are two extremes that they can serve as a reference. If we consider opposing opinions from the opposite perspective, wouldn't we arrive at a nearly correct answer? Opposition to opposition is actually agreement, right?"

"Is the negation of a proposition that is not false necessarily true...?"

That logic is weird, isn't it? "Opposing is opposing!" What? You're not the father of that idiot Bonn... I was about to continue arguing like that when Yukinoshita and Yui were already staring intently at me, waiting for my answer.

Uh, I mean, being stared at like that reminds me of all sorts of unpleasant things, so could you please leave me alone for now?

"...Uh, I'll think about it."

After stealthily shifting my gaze and managing to squeeze out a single sentence, I sensed two silent, disgruntled sighs coming from somewhere.

"Then, I'll have to ask you to think about it carefully, senior."

Isshiki smiled sweetly and said.

However, even asking me for a favor is a real hassle... I'm already overwhelmed with my own affairs, and to have to worry about Isshiki's situation is even more of a dilemma. It's not so much that I don't have the time, but rather that I'd like to ask someone else for help... Oh well. I'll think about it another time.

Regardless, Isshiki's change in attitude towards Hayama must have been influenced by the rumors. Hayama's surroundings are indeed changing.

So, what about the other person at the eye of the storm?

"...Speaking of which, how are you, Yukinoshita? Did those rumors not affect you at all?"

"Me? There are very few people coming near my classroom anyway..."

Indeed, Yukinoshita's International Liberal Arts Class J is located in the most remote corner, and 9% of the students are girls. Therefore, the atmosphere in the class is quite unique; students from other classes don't actively approach it. In this respect, her situation is perhaps much better than Hayama's.

However, it seems that it cannot be said that there is no impact at all.

Yukinoshita let out a short sigh and said:

"However, it seems like there are always people talking behind my back, but that kind of thing has happened quite often before, so it's hard to tell..."

"I get it, I get it. People who attract attention always have people talking behind their backs, right?"

No, no, I think your situation is a little different...

Yukino smiled and nodded to Isshiki, then said softly:

"...However, nothing as outrageous as before has happened."

In the past, this word made me feel somewhat uneasy.

The past I have no way of knowing. Or rather, the past she was unwilling to talk about. And the past that haunts him.

But can I ask? At least, with outsiders present, this is a question that shouldn't be asked. Do I even have the right to inquire about things the person hasn't said?

I opened my mouth while I was still hesitating.

Just then, there was a knock on the door of the department. Everyone reflexively looked at the door, and I lost my chance to ask a question.

Then, without waiting for a reply, the door was opened without any hesitation.

"...Is now a convenient time?"

She finished speaking in a voice that seemed to carry anger. Her sharp eyes swept across the room, her loosely curled blond hair swaying unhappily. The person standing in the doorway was Miura Yumiko.

"Yumiko, what's wrong?"

"...I have something to say."

"I see. Come on in, anyway,"

Yui greeted him, and Miura nodded before stepping into the room. Then, he glanced at Isshiki with a suspicious look.

"Ah, that's all. I still have student council work to do, so I'll take my leave now..."

With that, Isshiki tactfully left the department office.

Goodbye, goodbye~

She said goodbye softly and gently closed the door. After Isshiki left, Yui asked Miura to sit down. Naturally, Yui, Yukinoshita, and I sat side by side on one side, while Miura sat opposite us.

"What do you mean by 'I have something to say'?"

"Yes, it means, it means..."

To Yuihama's question, Miura gave an ambiguous answer, seemingly finding it difficult to speak, and turned his face away. But after letting out a deep breath, he inexplicably turned back towards Yukinoshita.

What happened between you and Hayama?

His tone and gaze were both extremely sharp.

There's no doubt that Miura was referring to the rumors. Irresponsible gossip about Hayama and Yukinoshita was spreading throughout the school, centered around the classroom.

I should have realized it when Isshiki barged in on the first day club activities resumed. Other girls would also come directly to Yukinoshita to confirm this possibility.

Miura is arguably the person closest to Hayama, so it's impossible that he doesn't have any thoughts about it.

postscript

Hi everyone!!! I'm Watari, your brother from the same department!

The title of this volume is "t". We've already reached our fourth book!

a, n, o, t, what's next...? I think I can hear some of my clever friends already shouting out the answer—shh, wait a little longer!

Besides, wouldn't it be embarrassing if I guessed wrong?

When I was in elementary school, I would just fill in the blanks without thinking, regardless of whether they were right or wrong. Well, later I started to care about the accuracy and became more cautious about writing... But since it was an exam, I couldn't just leave it blank.

In short, this is "My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected." I've repeatedly told the editor I'd speed things up, but I feel like I can only fool myself! I'm going to have to skip a day—that fraudster Wataru Watari! All he says is "almost there," "almost done," "it'll be finished this week," idiot! Fraudster! Bug!

Ah, it's been a full three months since the anime aired... Some details have become a bit hazy, and my hair is thinning... Well, a bad memory is worse than a good one, so I'll write it down here so I won't forget. As a viewer, reader, and author, here are my personal biases regarding episodes 6 and 7. Personal biases, huh? Okay, that's a heads-up. Go, Pikachu!

"The meeting is proceeding smoothly, but making no progress." Ah, he was saved by Totsuka-chan from the very beginning... Hachiman, what are you doing? Weren't you prepared? Show some respect! I really want to give him a righteous punch, but since he seems to be thinking about something, I'll let him off the hook for now. As for Yui, we clearly agreed to walk home together after school, even though we've said it before, but this time it's completely different in both quality and quantity. Although she finally agreed, why is she hiding somewhere out of sight? It seems he doesn't have much confidence in himself, or perhaps he's not very well-known. However, if we were to ask him directly, he'd probably admit it himself. He's still completely unaware of what others think or how they perceive him... but when a series of events happen to him and those around him, he'll probably understand.

A faint, slightly silent smile beneath the snow, a quiet conversation, unused tea utensils—ah, the opening theme showed the entire tea set, didn't it? Shall we watch it again? The Service Club seems well-organized, but that's all it appears to be. But when Iroha Isshiki opened the door, everything changed—Iroha is just so Iroha!

However, Yukino's shifty gaze and her seemingly accepting tone... Wow, that scene where she chased Iroha away was so touching! So cute, isn't it? Haha. Wait, Hachiman, you said, "Wouldn't it be embarrassing if your friends saw you going home together?"

How can you say something like that? Tsk tsk, how old are you, Hachiman?

The preparations for the event were quite fun... Hachiman and Yukito are getting further and further away. Wow, Hachiman helping Isshiki carry his bag is such a nice older brother moment wwwww

Tamabuki is truly an amazing king! Having a student like this in high school is a blessing for Binhai High School. His Rasengan technique is top-notch! The student council secretary is practically an angel incarnate… Although he hasn't fully accepted Isshiki yet, perhaps it's due to his age? But indulgence only leads to estrangement… Communication like that between Hachiman and Iroha is the right way, even though it will be a long time before Hachiman himself realizes it.

Zheben is just sooooo cute! She's so smart and cheerful (laughs), it's almost impossible not to fall in love with her! Well, just kidding.

Episode 7, "However, the endless daily routine continues in that clubroom"—the relationships within the Service Club haven't improved at all. Komachi's Christmas cards are practically the only thing that brings a sense of relief. Wow, Komachi's drawings are so beautiful... I want a little sister like that too...

Even a simple question like, "Are you going to club activities today?" can have different meanings depending on when it's asked.

Ah...it suddenly feels heavy.