My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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Note: The Japanese words for "to read for a long time" and "heavy" are both "重い".

As Ishiki predicted, neither Yukimoto Encyclopedia nor Hachiman Encyclopedia were of any use, and the remaining Yui Encyclopedia seemed to be a bit of a hassle as well.

"Hmm... there are many options if it's cheap, but the price will be reflected in the food... I think people will be more satisfied if they choose a better restaurant, right?"

After careful consideration, Yuihama made this suggestion, and Isshiki lowered his shoulders upon hearing it.

"Ah...that's true~"

Her tone suggested she deeply agreed. Yuihama nodded in agreement, offering even more stringent opinions.

"Yeah, some shops don't have enough space to put their things, or their drink selection is very limited..."

"Yes."

"It's also super noisy around here; the small group from next door keeps coming over to join in the fun..."

"I understand."

"Also, the salad bar seemed to be of very poor quality..."

"real."

Yui understood so well that Iroha, resonating with her completely, forgot to use honorifics and pointed at Yui. Yui, unconcerned about the lack of honorifics, excitedly replied, "Right, right!"

That said, both of them were choosing shops based on perspectives very much in line with female personalities. I've learned something new. At this point, Yukinoshita nodded, seemingly in agreement.

"Indeed, once the price reaches a certain level, the customer base will be completely different."

"Yes, yes, that's right! So I actually wanted to spend a lot of money on this... but considering there's another event next month, it's not convenient to spend too much money~"

Isshiki placed her hand on her cheek, letting out a frustrated sigh. The gesture made her seem serious, but she had just said she wanted to throw a huge budget into it, so she's actually quite shrewd... though she could also be a absent-minded person who accidentally let slip something.

Oh my, Isshiki's starting to act like a student council president. Treating the organization's budget like his own, stealing and embezzling it—what a convincing leader!

She was completely different from how she was during the Christmas event, sob sob sob... I almost burst into tears, then it suddenly dawned on me.

A store that's both affordable and good... Does the store I went to before meet the criteria?

"...Isshiki, I've thought of a shop."

"Oh, really?"

I struck a pose like Gendo and solemnly told her, but Isshiki's reaction was very cold. Not just cold, she barely reacted at all.

"Sigh, what's with your attitude... you don't believe me at all..."

"Because you were the one who said those words..."

Ishikawa gave me a cold look. You're right, but could you trust me just this once in a while?

"Someone I know works there, and she'll calculate the employee price for us without my permission. The decor is quite nice, and the food is above average."

Hearing me say that, Yuihama and Yukinoshita guessed it too.

"what……"

That shop?

The two nodded in agreement, while Isshiki paused for a moment and gave me a suspicious look.

"Huh, do those kinds of shops really exist? Or rather, do the people your senior knows really exist?"

"Yes, she exists. So please watch your words, okay? You've met that person, haven't you? She lost money. She worked there."

Isshiki tilted her head in confusion, but she immediately remembered.

"Losing money... Ah~ It's a seaside complex. You were my junior high classmate, right? What kind of shop is it?"

The unexpected question left me speechless.

"What kind of store... a very, very trendy store..."

"oh."

I didn't know how to answer, and after finally managing to squeeze out a sentence, Isshiki looked at me with an expression that seemed to say, "What is this guy talking about? His communication skills are terrible. Is he a shut-in?" He even blurted out, "What is this guy talking about?"

"Let me see..."

While I was thinking about how to explain, Yuihama was scrolling through her phone searching for shops where I could earn money for part-time jobs, and then showed it to Isshiki.

Ise leaned closer to the phone screen and nodded.

"Oh—it feels good. Can we go for a site visit first? Would it be convenient for you to ask my senior for me?"

"Understood, I'll go fill out the inquiry form on the official website."

I smiled and told her to leave it to me without worry, but Yise waved her hand with a serious expression and complained.

Why through the official website?

"I don't know how to contact Zheben."

"You still have the nerve to say you know them? You have such a strong heart..."

Yukinoshita sighed helplessly, pressing her temples, while Yuihama cast a pitying glance my way.

"I...I do know...you were classmates in junior high, why wouldn't you know...?"

"I deleted it."

"Well……"

I answered immediately, and Yuihama froze, holding her phone, speechless.

"I usually delete them after graduation. Anyway, I'll never see those people again, so why waste space?"

"That's usually not the case!"

I spoke with disdain, and Yui quickly retorted. However, Yukinoshita and Isshiki didn't react at all.

"Deleting it... doesn't have to be that serious, but it will definitely eliminate any connection..."

"If the other party contacts me first, I'll reply... but is it really necessary to keep their contact information?"

The two people nodded in agreement, saying "Yes, yes, I understand," and Yui glanced at them a couple of times.

"Huh!? Is there something wrong with me!?"

Yuihama clutched her head and groaned.

"So you had exchanged contact information with Zheben."

"...Yes, that's right. After all, I helped contact people during the Christmas event. We didn't exchange more than a few words..."

Yuihama spoke softer and softer, her shoulders drooping.

Thinking about it carefully, Yuihama's job at the time was indeed mainly about cleaning up our messes, contacting relevant people, and managing the budget. Since the men at Haibin Comprehensive couldn't understand human language, she probably communicated with the female members from Oribon.

"Hmm, but if I suddenly contact her, won't she find it strange...?"

Yuihama sighed wearily, muttering as she stared at her phone.

Don't worry, don't worry, guys have all experienced this kind of trouble. No matter what, the other person will think you're weird, and girls will think, "Why is this guy suddenly asking me where I am in my homework...?"

But, well, it was I who suggested opening the shop where Zheben works, and Zheben's junior high school classmate is also me. Normally, it would be reasonable for me to contact her. Based on this sense of responsibility, I quietly suggested:

"If you tell me her contact information, I can help you ask."

Yuihama looked up from her phone, which was still blank, glanced at me, and puffed out her cheeks.

"You don't even use LINE."

I'm speechless. These young people these days, their communication methods are so high-tech… Oh dear, I'd like to use some pretty cute stickers too? But I don't have many people contacting me right now, so not using LINE won't make a difference…

In the end, I still had to trouble Yui to tell her, I'm so sorry. Yui started typing the message while I was sincerely worshipping her.

"Okay, I'll contact her and ask which day she has work next, okay?"

"Yes, please."

Yui nodded and began fiddling with her phone's Note app. A short while later, her phone vibrated.

Note: This is the nickname of the character Misawa Maho in the manga/anime series *Ro-Kyu-Bu!*. The Japanese pronunciation of "Hamaho" is similar to "smartphone" (or "sumaho").

"Ah, she replied."

"So fast!"

Zheben is so proactive! I'd be afraid to reply too quickly and they'd think I'm always glued to my phone, so I'd wait two or three hours before replying. No wonder she's Zheben! But when it comes to being proactive, Yui and Isshiki are just as good as her.

She said next Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday.

"Then let's go with her schedule."

As soon as Yuihama answered, Isshiki immediately took notes on her phone. Presumably, she was confirming the time and writing down the schedule. Yukinoshita was, of course, utterly confused.

"Does that mean we have to go too...?"

"Of course, that goes without saying."

As we were chatting, there was a knock on the office door. Without waiting for a response, the person opened the door.

"Is now a convenient time?"

Golden curls reflecting the afterglow of the setting sun, radiating a dazzling light. And red-rimmed glasses, fogged up by the indoor heating, obscuring the eyes beneath the lenses.

Standing at the door were Yumiko Miura and Hina Ebina.

"Yumiko, Hina... what's wrong?"

Ebina waved to Yuihama, who kept blinking.

"Hi, hi~ I have something I'd like to discuss with you guys, is that alright?"

"I see. Please come in."

Yuihama greeted them, and Ebina pushed Miura's shoulder as they entered the clubhouse.

At that moment, Miura glanced at Iroha suspiciously, his eyes seeming to ask, "Why is she here?" I wholeheartedly agreed!

"Ah, I'll be going now, I still have student council work to do..."

Knowing how to read people's expressions, Yi Se left the office quickly after saying those words.

Goodbye, goodbye—

Isshiki said goodbye quietly and gently closed the door. After confirming that the door was closed, Hihama called Miura and Ebina to take their seats.

Yuihama, Yukinoshita, and I naturally sat in a row in order, facing Miura and Ebina.

"What do you want?"

"No... How should I put it? It's nothing serious... just a small problem."

Miura stammered as she answered Yui's question, seemingly hesitant, and awkwardly turned her face away. She let out a deep breath and glanced at Yukinoshita and Yui.

The restless atmosphere was different from the usual impression Miura gave off.

Normally, she is a decisive and resolute person. Not only that, she can also use the Nine-Headed Dragon Flash to smash iron blocks to pieces.

Miura hesitated and trembled, while Ebina gently patted her back. She seemed to have made up her mind, sighed softly, and raised her face.

"...Tell me, what's your relationship with Hayato?"

It's definitely referring to that rumor. Not just in the classrooms, irresponsible gossip about Hayama, Yukinoshita, and Yuigahama has spread throughout the school.

I should have realized it when Isshiki showed up at our door on the very first day of the club's renewed activities. Besides her, there was a possibility that other girls would come directly to confirm.

Yumiko Miura is located in the closest position to Hayato Hayama.

She couldn't possibly remain indifferent.

End 2 Yui's story 3 At an unfortunate moment, Hachiman Hikigaya struck up a conversation with Hayato Hayama.

Yukino brewed a pot of fresh black tea for the guests, and its gentle aroma filled the office.

I felt the room temperature had dropped a bit, contrasting with the rising steam. Perhaps it was due to her elegant posture while brewing the tea.

Yukinoshita placed the paper cup in front of Miura and Ebina, straightening her back.

"……you mean?"

Hearing Yukinoshita's calm and collected question, Miura retorted unhappily.

"Haven't you heard that rumor?"

"Oh, that matter..."