My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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Then, after spreading out the promotional brochure on the table and leaving an appropriate distance between us, Yuihama chuckled with a slightly smug look.

"Let's watch it together."

"Oh, oh... thank you..."

From a third-person perspective, I'm in the classic situation of forgetting my textbook.

The only difference is that when I forget my textbook, no one will share half of my access to it with me...

...To be precise, it's this sense of distance.

Although it was unclear whether the scent came from the shower gel or the perfume, getting closer to Yuihama in the promotional brochure made the floral fragrance so enchanting.

The little ball of hair swaying in front of me made me lean back involuntarily. Yui and I propped our cheeks up with our hands in opposite directions, then sat up slightly again, our shoulders occasionally brushing together, even though we were spaced a bit apart. However, it would be impolite to keep a significant distance from the one who was sharing.

Intending to maintain a natural distance, I occasionally tossed my hair back and stretched my shoulders, which weren't actually that stiff, to get a glimpse of the brochure's contents from a distance. A little while later…

I leaned back as far as I could, and a thumping sound came from my back. With a soft groan, I stretched and noticed the snow beneath my vision, narrowing my eyes sharply. A chill ran down my spine.

We did indeed meet eyes, but Yukinoshita said nothing. She simply let out a short sigh, weary, resigned, and helpless.

She sighed repeatedly, her shoulders trembling, and then she stood up abruptly.

Perhaps she was going to pick flowers...? I wondered, but there was no sign that she was going to tell everyone beforehand. Without saying a word, Yukinoshita quietly picked up a chair and then walked over step by step.

After that, she casually put down a chair next to me, then took out her backpack and took out a brochure.

The way she smoothly unfolded the booklet on the table was perhaps a bit like someone looking at a magazine in a beauty salon. Or perhaps it was as if the booklet had simply been there in the first place, and she had just casually flipped through it a few times—it was all so natural.

However, what seemed natural was only Yukinoshita's elegant demeanor; the very act of her sitting down in such a place was extremely unnatural.

"Hey, why...?"

I asked in a low voice, but Yukinoshita remained silent, turning the pages of the booklet in her hands. Then, she muttered something under her breath.

"...because it was too much for people to bear to watch."

"Ah, um... thank you very much..."

Not knowing how to reply, I uttered these polite words, and Yukino turned her head back and nodded in response. In that instant, I saw her light, swaying black hair fly up, and crimson stains appeared on the tips of her ears. At that moment, I felt my own ears turning red, and I started frantically scratching my head.

My flustered actions, and Yukino's sudden movement of her seat, were absolutely unnatural.

Komachi stared in surprise, Isshiki sighed with his mouth slightly open, and Yuihama shook her shoulders, trying not to laugh.

Being gazed at with such warm eyes was incredibly embarrassing, especially since I was surrounded by Yui and Yukinoshita, so I had no choice but to try my best to hunch my shoulders.

I shifted my attention away from what was in front of me and focused solely on the brochure in front of me, burying myself in thinking about tomorrow's plans.

DB Bonus Chapter 6 (Senior High School Edition) 2. Through the Silent Witness, One Can Glimpse the Abyss of the Yukinoshita Family

Tomorrow's plans.

Although it sounds exaggerated, it's actually nothing special. To be precise, it's all just trivial matters.

From an outsider's perspective, these are all trivial matters. Even if you confide in them, they won't understand; after all, they have no reason to listen to things they're not interested in.

Ultimately, it's just an extremely personal plan, whose success or failure will have no impact on others. Whether you hope it succeeds or fails, time will keep flowing. It's just that kind of small plan, not directly related to the world or society.

That's why the plan is difficult to implement.

Because this plan was so personal, I was the one who carried it out entirely.

That's really extreme.

Perhaps taking on tasks related to the end of human history, the destruction of the world, or the survival of all living beings—tasks that must be completed no matter what—would make me feel a little lighter. Or, to put it more personally, if I were to face crises like the closure of a school or bankruptcy, I could steel myself and weather the storm.

If one has a reason to step into a pressing situation, and is willing to indulge in a sense of mission, self-interest, and the inevitable heroic sentiments, then one can face it with determination.

However, the plans for tomorrow are not limited to these.

Even if the plan is postponed, the things to be done will pile up uncontrollably. In the worst case, even if it's abandoned halfway, it's an extremely personal matter that won't cause trouble for anyone. Since neither the environment nor the situation can be used as an excuse for failure, I must make decisions based on my own will, think things through, and take action.

Of course, this comes with risks. Even if I make a mistake and suffer irreparable damage, I'm still determined to complete it. My plan for tomorrow is—

A plan to visit Disneyland with Yukino Yukinoshita...

To be honest, although I understand that this is completely irrelevant to others, to me it is a grand plan that is comparable to Miyuki Nakajima's heavenly singing voice.

This plan is, to put it mildly, really bad. To the point that not a single specific detail has been decided, and we hadn't even agreed to travel together in the first place.

Oh dear, I had intended to bring it up with her. However, I couldn't think of any way to naturally bring up the topic.

How should I invite her…? No, wait? There will be classmates around on the hike, and Yukinoshita is already quite conspicuous. Not only will she be noticed, but everyone will be watching. It would be embarrassing if rumors started to spread… But, after considering these obstacles, I've decided to invite her anyway. I do have a bit of a man's stubbornness. Even Chiba Prefecture Governor Kensaku Morita once said, "I'm a man!" (Translator's note: Kensaku Morita is a Japanese actor and politician who starred in the manga-based drama and film "I'm a Man!". He served as Governor of Chiba Prefecture from 2009 to 2021). So, all I need to do is steel myself and invite her. However, I'm not sure what Yukinoshita thinks. What kind of expression will she have after receiving this invitation? It would be fine if she could refuse without hesitation, but it would be a bit awkward if she politely said, "I sincerely wish you great success in the future." Eh, no, no, that won't do. Finding a job is tough.

As I pondered this matter repeatedly, it dragged on until today.

However, the hike is tomorrow. It would be too late if I didn't say so today. As a result, I'm the kind of person who can't get started unless I create a sense of urgency myself. Although I'm not particularly good at this, I guess I've made some progress in terms of taking initiative.

That's one small step for mankind, but one giant leap for mankind. Compared to that, landing on the moon is nothing. Oh, I heard that scene was actually filmed in a studio, right? I saw it in MU- (Note: MU- is a Japanese magazine that focuses on paranormal phenomena and conspiracy theories).

In short, the primary issue is to bring up Disneyland. Although I was flipping through brochures trying to bring this up, I haven't taken the first step yet. They're currently discussing trendy topics, and it wouldn't be appropriate to start now.

Let's start a major operation of "forcefully intervening in the topic and then entrusting the direction of the topic to us"!

Then I pricked up my ears, waiting for the right moment to bring up the topic.

As they looked at the brochures, they chatted about various things related to Disneyland, and soon their attention focused on one particular spot.

Yuihama tapped that spot repeatedly with her fingertips.

"This new project may involve a lot of people."

Yuihama frowned and groaned. She was referring to the amusement park ride that had just opened a few days ago.

With its fantastical and fairytale-like worldview and exuding a European atmosphere, it is said to offer visitors an immersive experience, as if they were in a movie. The adorable castle, the park's symbol, is also incredibly romantic and has reportedly won unanimous praise from female visitors.

In fact, the women in the activity room were also watching this closely. Isshiki and Komachi stared at the brochure, nodding repeatedly.

"We haven't done a special feature on this branch yet."

After Isshiki, who shared almost the same information source as me, made this statement, Yukinoshita nodded in agreement.

"Some crowding is unavoidable. But since it's not a holiday, I think it should be alright. The students at our school will probably spread out."

"is that so?"

Yuihama looked slightly puzzled. Seeing this, Yukinoshita deftly tossed her long hair over her shoulder and smiled confidently.

"Yes. The boys will probably go for the more thrilling rides, right?"

As expected of Yukinoshita, she's never arrogant. Or perhaps it's more accurate to say she's very thoughtful. Impressive! Hearing these convincing words, Komachi clapped her hands with a "Oh!"

"Yeah. After all, you'll be sitting there several times for no reason."

Hey~ Komachi nodded and glanced at me. Although she didn't say it explicitly, her attitude clearly meant she was blaming me. However, I couldn't refute that alone.

"Of course... Most of the guys go for the thrill rides. To experience the excitement and speed, in other words, to feel the 'wind'..."

I don't know what happens to hardcore Disney fans, but at least casual fans have vague memories of Disney characters and works. I just feel like all I remember is that guy had a loud voice.

Even so, for some reason, when it comes to Disneyland, people only go there for the thrill rides.

Although this statement is presumptuously made on behalf of all men, men generally have a poor reputation in this regard among women. It seems this guy—really—doesn't understand the atmosphere that's spreading.

Yuihama opened her mouth with a wail, clearly embarrassed; Yukinoshita sighed deeply, her disappointment and frustration evident. Isshiki, on the other hand, wore an expression that seemed to say, "Why not just ride around on an electric motorcycle?" Well, you're right, but there's no need to say it out loud. Long ago, Chiba men would drive around like idiots, riding electric motorcycles named after Gundam-like machines like ZZ or ZX. Anyway, it was quite a surprise to find out it was called ZX when it was actually called Double Z, wasn't it? While the correct name is JX, coming up with these self-designated names is definitely Chiba's style.

Well, now is not the time for this kind of inexplicable support. We need to do something to change this chilly atmosphere. I cleared my throat.

"Oh, that's just general opinion... I only have a little knowledge of it. This is just one person's opinion regarding Disneyland."

When I said that, everyone reacted with skepticism. Their scrutinizing, narrowed eyes seemed to ask, "Eh~ is it really like that~?" "What I said is true, Lord Kaoru… I am from Chiba (Translator's note: from *Rurouni Kenshin*). I'm quite knowledgeable about Chiba, you know. I'm not just some random 'Chiba native Hachiman'." I nodded confidently in response.

So the women leaned forward, huddled together, and whispered among themselves.

"Does he really understand that kind of thing? Or is he just spouting nonsense like he usually does?"

"Um...but, Little Enterprise knows a lot of little-known facts..."

"Yes. Actually, my brother knows Chiba quite well, so in a way, he also knows a lot about Disneyland. However, his knowledge is a bit niche..." (Translator's note: Tokyo Disneyland is actually located in Chiba Prefecture)

"It's mainly biased towards Chiba..."

Prosecutor Isshiki, with a frustrated expression, made the accusation, while lawyer Yuihama, looking troubled, offered a tactful defense. Then Komachi took the witness stand, and finally, Judge Yukinoshita delivered her verdict with a sigh.

"Alright, since only the part about Chiba is trustworthy... let's just listen to this so-called one-sided opinion."

The gavel, though invisible, struck with a resounding thud; the verdict was reached, and the court adjourned.

However, Inspector Isshiki's eyes showed a hint of defiance as he attempted to protest again.

"...Is it really worth listening to?"

"Yes, yes. At least, they're more valuable than the posts written by those smug guys who're immersed in paid forums."

"Because of this comparison, I'm not really interested in listening anymore..."

After hearing my self-defense, Yukino lowered her head in disappointment. Perhaps I was being overly modest. However, as my personal opinion, it's quite unserious. Well—it's a jumbled mess, completely rubbish…

However, I am not standing here unprepared today.

In order to invite her as naturally and cleverly as possible, I drew on my past experience, supplemented my knowledge through some covert investigation, and repeated detailed mental simulations over and over again.

I coughed with feigned seriousness and began to lay out my personal opinion.

"What I value most at Disneyland is the itinerary. If the itinerary is planned to perfection, I can experience everything, from new shows to thrilling rides."

After he spoke, everyone present nodded in understanding and began to listen attentively.

"It means creating unique travel routes."

Yukinoshita casually crossed her arms, then gently rested her hand on her chin, and said meaningfully. I smiled and responded with a slight upturn of the corner of my mouth.

"Ah. Every man in Chiba has his own unique travel itinerary..."

For most Chiba residents, Disneyland is the pride of Chiba. You could even say there's nothing else to brag about, so the enthusiasm they pour into the park is truly remarkable. However, due to its geographical location, Chiba residents have more opportunities to visit than residents of other prefectures. After several trips, they've naturally developed their own unique itineraries. We're completely different from the residents of Saitama Prefecture, who are only allowed to visit on November 14th each year! (Translator's note: November 14th is Saitama Prefecture Residents' Day, on which some venues in Saitama Prefecture offer discounts or free admission with proof.)

So, let's begin the speech. As various thoughts swirled in my mind, I continued speaking.

"The key is efficiency. By taking into account the route after entering the park and the waiting time between each attraction, you can create a route that best suits you. Starting right before the park opens and heading straight for the Pirate Treasure is the usual approach. If you make it in time, you only need to wait about 15 minutes; there's actually not much of a queue to get on the boat. After disembarking, continue forward, take the fast pass at the Black Lightning, and then climb Fairy Mountain. Up to this point, it's a fixed combo, which can also be considered a fixed route for a morning run. After that, use the Black Lightning's fast pass, the Jungle Amusement Park, and the Railway to adjust your time. After playing these, go through the Ghost Mansion and then head towards Space Mountain. Then you can adjust your strategy according to the situation of the day. Well, that's roughly it."

Well, the queuing system has changed a bit these days... You have to do all sorts of things on a mobile app, right? So futuristic. Anyway, I let out a sigh of relief and gulped down my black tea. Having queued up my thirst, I slammed the teacup down.

The sound was unusually loud.

The office was so quiet that not even a cough could be heard. I felt uneasy about the silence and secretly observed everyone; they were all clearly gripped by fear.

Yuihama whimpered as she twisted the corners of her mouth, while Isshiki's eyes remained utterly indifferent.

"You speak so fast..."

"Maybe he likes things like trams."

"Wait? Can we not sentence him to death right away?"

Just as I was feeling down because of Isshiki's thoughtless remark, Yukinoshita also started to look dejected for some reason.

"Although the direction of my knowledge base is different from what I expected... I'm sorry, knowing full well that asking you would lead to this..."

"Why apologize? It would be better to make me feel worthless..."

Her apologetic, silent demeanor pierced my heart. After she finished speaking, Yukinoshita raised her head and smiled resolutely.

"No, it was I who presumptuously had expectations of you. Didn't you warn us about this beforehand? It's pointless, just like the 'Clubhouse' run by people influenced by paid forums."

"I didn't say that, did I...?"

Please don't pretend to be cheerful and say such hurtful things, okay?

However, the posts written by self-satisfied laymen and Clubhouse... perhaps everyone has a different opinion on which is less reliable. Personally, I think the posts themselves have a main body and can withstand scrutiny, containing elements written after calm reflection, giving the impression of a mixed bag. On the other hand, Clubhouse is an SNS based on sound, which, while its advantage lies in directly forming conversations, also contains things that haven't been carefully considered and refined. Furthermore, because this platform operates on an invitation-only basis, the bad only attracts the bad, ultimately leaving only a bunch of mediocre individuals mixed in.

However, well, my personal opinion is nothing but pure dross. No respectable person would listen to such advice.

As I was thinking this, someone exclaimed in admiration.

"Oh, perhaps that's true..."

Komachi seemed to remember something, and traced the route on the brochure with her finger. The path of her fingertip was exactly the same as what I had just described.

"Ah, I knew it. My house wiring is pretty much like that."

I nodded to Komachi, who suddenly looked up, to indicate that I noticed her.

The brother and sister smiled at each other because of the nostalgic route, while Yukinoshita, Yuigahama, and Isshiki all looked very surprised.

"The routes for each family in the amusement park are different..."

"It has a kind of old motherly feel to it..."