My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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"Please come in! Welcome to the Service Department!"

DB Bonus: High School Grade 3 New Chapter 4 Illustrations

DB Bonus: Senior Three Chapter New 5 Interlude. So, Komachi Hikigaya spoke again.

The online translation is from Baidu Tieba

Image source: Aoba

Translation: Nuclear space nuclear dispersion

Proofreading: Locking up shared bicycles

Ah, hello, hello!

Thank you for your hard work! I'm so sorry to have troubled you to come all this way. Ah, well, but since Komachi was the one who was called out, I don't really feel sorry! Ah, what would you like to order? Coffee, of course? Right, right! Okay, then ring the bell.

Ah, two cups of coffee. Yes—thank you. Please. Um, one serving each of milk and sugar, that's right.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Yes, yes, I am quite sensitive to heat. In French, it's called "langue de chatnote".

Translator's Note: A traditional French pastry, literally translated as "cat's tongue." The Japanese original for "afraid of getting burned" mentioned earlier is "cat's tongue," which is transliterated into Chinese as "Landosha Biscuits."

Ah—yeah, if you call me a coffee person, then I definitely am. Oh no, it's not because of my brother. My parents both drink coffee, so naturally I became one too. It really is a matter of efficiency, huh? Yes, efficiency. If everyone drinks coffee, wouldn't it be a hassle to brew other drinks separately? Well, grinding coffee beans and filtering the coffee myself… it's nice to do it once in a while. Guys really like those machines, so I'm sure they'd all want to make one. There are two guys in my family, you know… umm.

...It's not necessarily only boys who like it? Is it a kind of romance?

I see. Actually, Komachi doesn't dislike it. It's nice, it creates a great atmosphere! I feel like I'd want to do that before starting a fire at a campsite! But it would be too much trouble at home, so I would never do it! I'd have even more things to wash!

The clubroom? We always drink black tea there. Yukino-nee's black tea…it's so good. Whenever I think of black tea, I can't help but add a respectful term; it's just so elegant…

Compared to this!

Seeing that older brother, who loves coffee the most, quietly drinking black tea in the clubroom makes me sigh. Eh... this guy only drinks coffee at home, yet he also drinks the black tea that Yukino-nee makes... like that! Like that!

...Well, no, it seems like it's been like this for the past year, so I guess I shouldn't care now, but as the younger sister, I still find it quite novel. For Komachi, her score is quite unusual!

Huh? What's the feeling between those two?

ah…….

Seeing it makes me feel listless, so I don't really dare to look directly at it... When forced to see eye contact and silent conversation, I'll stomp my feet under the table like, "What?! What?! I like it!" Yes, that's me, Komachi...

Ah, but Aya-senpai is so picky about the temperature of black tea, saying things like "too warm," "too astringent," "too bitter," and "too annoying." It makes you think, "Why don't you just die?"

...That person speaks in a very ordinary way when talking to my brother, so it feels kind of ominous. Well, whatever. Komachi doesn't dislike him.

But I understand what you're saying—. Actually, there's no way to refute the claim that it's "too mild-mannered," and if you ask which side Komachi is on, she'd definitely be in favor.

So, you could say they get along very gently. You could also say he has a very older brother-like style...

Yes, from Komachi's perspective, I think this is fine too. From the Service Club's perspective, do you understand it well?

If I point out my brother's problems in a clumsy way, I feel his ego will explode, and he'll become incredibly difficult. So, I need to maintain a proper distance! Otherwise, it'll definitely become very troublesome!

Yes, so I wasn't too worried.

My older brother is actually quite amazing if he ever gets to the point! But before that, he's just a piece of trash, a trashy older brother! Ah, you know, right? Yeah, that's it! He's always nagging, but then he suddenly gives up on himself in weird situations! Annoying! Crazy! You have to keep watching him! There are three "me"s, right? Note three! As far as Komachi is concerned, I don't dislike him!

Translation Note: The original text here is "Confusion! めんどい! 目が里せない!" All start with "め"

Oh? So you think so too? No? Is it troublesome? Ah no no no, even with such a gentle smile, it's not convincing... Ah, you're coughing so loudly! Speaking of which, your shyness is so cute, Komachi should imitate it next time.

Well, people who know his brother... or rather, people who understand him, wouldn't care about this, but most people don't know, right? If you ask 10 people, 18 of them will say "Who?". Some will even say "Who? Huh? Who!?" Komachi is a very meticulous person, so she'll include those people in her calculations.

Whether it's the older brother or the Service Club, from an outsider's perspective, there seem to be some things that matter.

Well, just recently, the Service Club finally got a new client, and the person had this "I can't believe it" look on their face. What's with all these relationships...?

I understand how that person felt. It felt like everyone was gathered together, chattering and sitting very close to each other, with only the older brother as a boy.

However, I think this would be fine if it were in the clubroom.

It's not about whether it's right or wrong, but rather that everyone understands that the present moment, this time, and this place are precious.

I think if things continue like this, we'll eventually run out of options somewhere, and I don't think this situation can last forever.

So, I hope this moment can remain like this, it must be a time like a prayer.

Things won't be like that after that, right?

My brother, Yukino, Yui, and Iroha all have their own time and places, separate from the clubroom. It's impossible for them to experience the same things there as they do in the clubroom… Especially my brother, he seems a little confused!

If she stays in the clubroom, Komachi feels she can keep an eye on things and offer some help.

...But it shouldn't be like that.

The time we spend together is limited, and it will continue to decrease... Although I wish this time could last forever, I know it's impossible, so I can only pray about it.

Although my brother, Yukino, and Yui haven't said anything yet, they probably won't come after summer ends.

After all, they are preparing for exams, and other clubs also have members retiring, so I know very well that it doesn't matter.

In that case, ... what will Komachi do?

………….

Ah, no… It’s okay, it’s alright, don’t touch my head! Komachi’s ahoge (cowlick) is all messed up… My neatly styled ahoge is all messed up… No, it’s not annoying at all if you touch it gently. Isn’t that just because I’m a shy person…?

Yes! It's really nothing! I just accidentally imagined the uncertain future ahead and got a little depressed!

It's already been decided that Komachi will take over the Service Club properly, no problem. We'll consider that part in the future. ...Should I say that even if I think about it, there's nothing I can do, or that I have to keep thinking about it?

Okay, leave it all to me!

Oh—I'm so sorry, I made you worry!

As before, whether it can be called correct is rather subtle; it's probably not good enough to just say it's like this... But I think this is very much in line with my brother's style, so it's fine if it continues for a while!

After all, you've been paying attention to it all along.

Thank you very much. Okay. (Note)

Translator's note: The original text here uses "ぺこり", which means nodding.

Even so, with a slightly gentle feeling, Komachi and the others' daily lives will continue. Until the very end!

Then, we'll let you know if there's anything else!

Anyway, something else is bound to happen! In a way, this is the only thing I'm really confident about!

That's all. Please continue to take care of me in the future!

DB Bonus Chapter 3 New 5 1 And so, the Service Club's new activities began.

The cherry blossoms planted around the playground have already faded, and one can feel the warm early summer breeze pattering against the windows of the clubhouse.

The chill of early spring disappeared without me noticing, and the air was filled with the aroma of steaming hot black tea.

The hustle and bustle of the new semester gradually fades away, and the time after school returns to normal.

To put it more bluntly, well, it's the same as before.

Yukino Yukinoshita quietly brewing her black tea, Yui Yuigahama happily eating her sweets, and Iroha Isshiki, who came but didn't help at all—I've gotten used to it all. Seriously, what's the point of coming here for a leisurely lifestyle anyway? Whatever!

I've gradually gotten used to seeing my beloved younger sister, Komachi Hikigaya, diligently picking up trash and serving tea and water.

This is what daily life is like in the new Service Club...

Such quiet and peaceful moments will pass in the blink of an eye.

As usual, there is another indispensable element.

Without it, there would be no present, and it might even shake the meaning of our future existence.

--Work.

This place cannot yet be fully called the Service Club. It was originally established based on Hiratsuka-sensei's personal idea, and it has brought all sorts of people to discuss and make requests, which has always been very troublesome.

Despite the irregular and uncertain circumstances, work continues to be generated, which is why this place can still be called a community.

So what about now?

They just leisurely enjoy delicious black tea and snacks, living a life that's more like an after-school tea party than a club. It wouldn't be surprising if they started a band sometime during their free time. Since they don't have enough members, why not recruit Sagami Minami to be the keyboardist? Wouldn't that turn it into a light music club?

Translator's note: In K-ON!, the band in the light music club that the main characters belong to is called "After School Teatime".

Because this is the Service Department, we have to do some work.

While Iroha, as the student council president, is currently turning a blind eye, that might not be the case next year. Regardless of official recognition, if we don't have any achievements and just occupy the clubroom every day for tea, the school isn't going to let us off the hook. After all, we already have a tea ceremony club; we don't need two identical clubs. Instead of switching to a tea ceremony club now, we should just rename it the sauna club and focus on improving our sauna skills—that would be better for the school. My newly acquired "Sauna & SPA Health Consultant" qualification is already making me excited! Well, I won't be around next year, so that won't be a problem.

However, the thought that I won't be here next year makes me feel that I should still do something.

Work is inherently an obligation. This is based on the Constitution.

Education, taxes, and labor are the three major obligations of citizens. But aren't taxes and labor supposed to go hand in hand? What's going on? Do we have to spend money specifically to work? Is this world a kid-Zanianote? And the more you work, the more taxes you pay? Oh? We're earning money but still have to spend it, and then we have to pay taxes on that too. What's going on? Do we have to work our whole lives just to pay taxes?

Translator's note: KidZania is a theme park that provides workplace experiences for children.

In other words, our fate is to be obligated to work until we die from the moment we are born.

Then, today, the sound of fate knocking on the door was heard.

The cheerful, skipping footsteps stopped in front of the door, and through the frosted glass, you could see the person take a deep breath.

A restrained knocking sounded on the door.

We looked at each other, and eventually our gazes fell on the door.

Who is it? It must be the new client.

Yukinoshita opened her mouth, but quickly shook her head, smiling silently at Komachi. Komachi smiled and nodded in response.

Komachi took a deep breath and shouted with full energy.

"Please come in! Welcome to the Service Department!"

As Komachi spoke, the figure on the other side of the glass moved.

"Sorry to bother you!"

With a lively, or rather, energetic voice, the door opened a few centimeters, and dark pupils peered out silently. The eyes blinked two or three times, then slowly darted around. The gaze lingered for a moment before finally meeting mine. A sharp exhale escaped, and the person slowly pulled the door open with slender fingers.

She walked briskly into the department room, her beautiful bangs fluttering gently over her forehead. Seemingly a little nervous, her slender body shrank back, making her look like a timid little deer.

"what……"

I had seen this person before... I stared intently at the visitor, who began to greet me with a hint of timidity.

Was she a classmate? Her name should be... Fu, Fu... Oh no, I really remembered it. It was practically on the tip of my tongue, I was just about to say it!

As I was trying to find reasons for myself, Yukinoshita ignored me, put her hand to her mouth, and nodded.

"Tomioka-san, right? Please have a seat."

Yes, that's it! Correct answer! Ootomi-kun, Ootomi's note. 80,000 points for Yukinoshita-kun! Note, oh my—it's so good that you remembered… Meanwhile, Tomioka-kun, who nervously replied with "Ah, okay…", was in stark contrast to my relieved state.

Translation note: The original text is "おとみ", the correct pronunciation of Tomioka is "とみおか"

Translator's note: In Japanese, both "Hachiman" and "Hachiman" are pronounced "hachiman". This reference comes from the 2015 Oregairu event, where Wataru Watari gave Ayane Sakura 80,000 points in a 10-point senryu competition.

"Come, sit here~"

Yui gave her her chair, brought a new folding chair for herself, and moved it next to me. As a result, starting from the window, in the order of Yukinoshita, me, Yui, then Isshiki and Komachi, we ended up in a seating arrangement that surrounded Oofumi's seat.

Koyo lowered her head and looked towards the empty seat. Yukino handed her a cup of black tea, switching to the mode of entertaining guests.

“Thank you…”

Xiao Xufu quickly nodded his thanks, looking flustered. The way he held the paper cup so cautiously resembled a squirrel warily munching on acorns all around.

Perhaps to ease Oofumi's nervousness, Yui waved her hand and said, "Long time no see~". Did the two know each other before? As expected of Yui, she has a wide social circle.

But Yukinoshita, whose social circle is extremely narrow, seems to know about Oofumi... Thinking this, I suddenly bent over and leaned towards Yukinoshita, whispering to her.

"Do you know him?"

"We didn't know each other directly... But, since we're in the same class..."

Asking me something so obvious is a bit troubling... Yukinoshita's expression is terrifying. Yukinoshita's quick acquisition of my personal information is terrifying.

"Besides, it's normal to know the names of students in the same grade, isn't it?"

"Is that so... As expected of you..."