My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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"Yeah, because I wore my hair in pigtails until I was in junior high. My body still remembers how to tie it."

Please don't add this irresponsible setting to yourself later. Who's going to take responsibility for that?

"...Indeed, I might be tying my hair up less often...although I haven't intentionally stopped tying it up..."

She spoke haltingly. Was this Yukinoshita's true feeling?

"Incidentally, it's not just the lack of the moderate stimulation to the scalp from tying your hair in a ponytail; the psychological impact is also included. The absence of something that should have been there makes people feel uneasy and causes serious stress."

I was just talking about simple facts that can be found online, but Yui gave me an emoji-like expression, indicating that it was beyond her comprehension.

There's no other way but to adapt it to make it easier for her to understand.

"For example, this is what I heard from the timber maker..."

"I don't want to hear any more after just hearing that sentence..."

Under the snow, she pressed her hand to her forehead, as if she had a headache.

Don't say that, although I feel the same way.

"When you're reading, are there any parts you pay special attention to?"

Yukino nodded slightly, answering my question.

"It's not unusual to pay special attention to whether there are any characters with twin tails when reading light novels."

"I couldn't understand anything after this point... Isn't that surprising?"

Hihama-kun, who never seems to doubt others, actually looked at me with such suspicion...

Please be understanding; there are probably people in the world who only crave the reading experience of twin tails.

"Especially with series, that tendency is particularly obvious. The first volume is on page 294, the second volume is on page 28, the third volume is on page 98—it's like that, they just put a note on the page where the word 'twin tails' appears."

"...I'm sorry, I completely don't understand. Or rather..."

"It feels so disgusting..."

Yuihama followed up from Yukinoshita with a stiff smile, saying, "Ahaha."

Isn't just using the words "like" and "dislike" enough to describe it? You genuinely find it disgusting...

"It's too girly to stick notes in books. I'll flip through my favorite pages several times, so they'll naturally curl up and unintentionally make a mark... That's just a reader's sense of propriety, isn't it?"

With a smug smile, Hiratsuka-sensei presented her views. Having personally experienced the golden age of shonen manga, she is exceptionally persistent in upholding her principles.

"I think if you cherish a book, it won't get sore no matter how many times you read it..."

Yukino, who loves reading, offered a more practical perspective. However, the frequency with which one revisits favorite parts of novels and comics is vastly different.

I mentally voted for Yukino's opinion and brought the topic back on track.

"In short, if the word 'twin tails' suddenly stops appearing in a work starting from a certain episode, that type of reader would be quite surprised. The fourth episode could be a coincidence? Hmm, it's not in the fifth episode either. The sixth episode, the seventh episode... still not. After the tenth episode, that reader would repeat the same sentence like a broken radio: 'No twin tails... no twin tails...'"

"It's become a ghost story?!"

Yuihama trembled with fear. This behavior was truly that of a monster through and through.

Hey, Timber, is this story really not surprising?

"Sigh, that's not the experience of the person who tied their hair up... Anyway, just understand it as the stress that even changing your hairstyle can cause stress."

When she finally reached this conclusion, I had nothing to say. I sincerely regretted giving this example halfway through my explanation.

"...Well, while your example is extreme, it's true that I'm tying my hair up less often. In that case, perhaps we can assume that the underlying cause is that."

Yukinoshita was deep in thought with a serious expression. Yuihama spread her arms and leaned against her from behind.

"So you mean it's healthier to tie your hair up occasionally, right? Then Yukino, hurry up and tie your hair up!"

Yes, she sometimes helps Yukino tie her hair.

No sooner had the declaration been made than Yui rushed out of the office.

A few minutes later, she returned, panting, carrying a cardboard box.

"These are my own... and some I borrowed from others!

She opened the cardboard box and placed the props on the table. In addition to hair ties, hair clips, and combs that appeared to be personal items, there were also hairspray, hair rollers, and even styling irons. It was unclear where they came from.

There was also shampoo and conditioner, which I guess she borrowed from the sports club where people shower after club activities. I wonder if she's planning to wash her hair here.

"Let's start with twin tails..."

Seeing Yuihama's ten fingers moving closer to her, Yukinoshita gasped.

"...Wait a minute. Can we skip that hairstyle for now?"

"...? Oh, I see. Then I'll find a hairstyle that I can wear every day!

Perhaps because Yukinoshita strongly discouraged her, Yuihama did not persist and began to look for other hairstyles.

Even after explaining it in such detail, does Yukinoshita still hate twin tails?

No, it's not surprising that people react negatively to the cases shared by the timber expert... So it's my fault?

With fluid movements, Yuihama gathered Yukinoshita's hair into a bunch and inserted it into the hair clips she was holding in her mouth.

"Yeah, Yukino really suits wearing a ponytail—she can wear it anytime except during gym class."

She tied the base of her high ponytail into a bun. When Yui helps her tie her hair, there's a high chance she'll include a bun instead of a moon shape.

"Why don't you just comb your bangs up too?"

"I...I feel...it's not right for me..."

Yukinoshita was at a loss, probably imagining the finished image of Yukino with her forehead exposed. However, because her refusal was not firm enough, her bangs were combed up and fixed in place with that thing that she didn't know what it was called.

She stared straight at me, probably noticing that I was looking at her.

I...I'm not interested, okay? Just because you tell me not to look doesn't mean I won't look!

...Actually, when I was in junior high school, I only glanced at a girl who had changed her hairstyle, and she said to me in a very serious tone, "Can you please stop looking at me like that?"

"I'll also give you a scalp massage while I'm at it!"

Yuihama said, "Cheer up!" while dancing her fingers on her friend's scalp.

Yukinoshita accepted her physical contact with a wry smile.

That's good, but—

"Hachiman, if you have time, give me a massage too. And please massage my shoulders while you're at it."

Seeing this, the female teacher made an unreasonable request of me. She pulled her white robe down a little, revealing her shoulders.

I was hoping to use a casual excuse like "my nails are too long now" to refuse.

"Wait, wait a minute! I'll massage Hiratsuka-sensei after I finish massaging Yukino! The introverted guy doesn't need to move!!"

But before that, Yuihama volunteered. It seems she's in such a hurry because she's worried that having me massage her hair will have a negative impact?

"Yes, Yui-san's massage was very sincere and heartwarming. If Hiratsuka-sensei needs it, I think it would be better to ask Yui-san for help."

Yukinoshita, who was receiving a warm and sincere massage, gave me an extremely cold look. What did I do wrong? Did you and Yui-hama form a heat exchanger?

In any case, I'm grateful for her rescue.

While it wasn't exactly a thank you gesture, I used my still-unpacked laptop to search for hairstyles to support Yuihama, who was quickly running out of inspiration.

"Yuihama, how about this one?"

"Huh, do you want to specify?"

She answered me excitedly, jogging towards me. Seeing her gaze shift to the computer screen, I added:

"The Ascending Sky Horse MIX hairstyle is one of the pinnacles of impactful hairstyling."

Simply put, it's a hairstyle with a large drill on your head.

Yukino glanced at the screen and asked with a reproachful look, "Are you serious?"

This was a hairstyle that was all the rage back then, although I've never seen anyone with this hairstyle in Chiba...

"Uh—but for this hairstyle, you have to use a bunch of hair rollers to curl the hair first, and then spray a bunch of strong hold hairspray...aren't there wires used to hold it in place...?"

Designer Yuihama stared at the screen, lost in thought.

It's remarkable that they could analyze the difficulty of the procedure based on this low-resolution photo.

"Can I not take this so seriously...?!"

Yukinoshita, who was somewhat at the mercy of others, once again felt a strong aversion to this hairstyle.

"Putting too much strain on your hair would be counterproductive, wouldn't it?"

Since the parties involved had already said so, Yui-bin had no choice but to shut up.

However, I thought this hairstyle was meant to create the appearance of a unicorn. Why is the name not "Ascension Unicorn" but "Ascension Celestial Horse"?

I glanced to the side and saw Hiratsuka-sensei lift her hair, shaping it into a sharp drill, and recreating it slightly. "If you're going to cut that hair, I'll cheer you on..."

After looking at it, Yukinoshita said politely:

"Um, Yuihama-san, you've been massaging me for a long time now, why don't you go and massage Hiratsuka-sensei too..."

"That's not enough! I'm the one who made Yukino feel uneasy. I want to make it up to you!"

"I told you not to worry about it..."

"Yuigahama is right, Yukinoshita. Accept her kindness."

Hiratsuka-sensei seems to be experimenting with various hairstyles, and she showed me one of them.

"Hachiman, look at me, what do you think? Pretty innocent, right?"

She braided her hair into pigtails, which hung down in front of her chest, and she looked quite charming.

Not bad. She has a married woman vibe. To be more precise, she has a widow vibe.

I couldn't speak, and she seemed to misunderstand my silence as something else.

"I see. Is that strange...?"

Ms. Hiratsuka was feeling down, so I quickly comforted her.

I have a feeling that this person is becoming increasingly fragile.

It's often said that people who live strong lives become vulnerable when they encounter someone who makes them show their vulnerable side... Has Hiratsuka-sensei met such a person?

Since that's the case, the other party should take responsibility and marry her. Honestly, what's with that guy dragging his feet?!

After some time, various hairstyles flashed across Yukino's head.

Now that it's over, Yui gently combs through the hair that Yuki has let down.

"Yukino's hair is really beautiful."

Then suddenly, she spoke gently from behind.

"It's completely undamaged and very well maintained."

That was a reply to Yukino's inquiry letter.

"However, it's good to change your hairstyle once in a while to change your mood. I'm always here for you! "

Hiratsuka-sensei nodded in satisfaction.

"……Um."

A gentle smile appeared beneath the snow.

Yesterday, when I was massaging Yuihama's shoulders, it was the same... Yuihama's presence is not only not a burden for Yukinoshita, but it also calms her down.

In that case, there is still one thing weighing on my mind...

Hiratsuka-sensei left Yukino with the final words, "Don't lose to the high-pressure society, do your best." Whether this advice from a teacher to a student was appropriate is unclear, as she left the club office.

Yuihama seems to have borrowed the hairdressing tools from somewhere.

Only Yukino and I remained in the office, enjoying the clear, quiet silence that needed no noise reduction.

She sat silently beneath the snow, doing nothing. Her hair, which had changed into various styles in a short time, was now neatly combed and draped down her back.

Judging from the sense of relief on her face, it's clear that Yuihama's styling services had a positive impact on Yukinoshita's mind and body.

However, she never tied her hair into pigtails in the end. It's clear that Yui was trying to entice her to do so.