My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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"Yeah, that's one of the reasons... But didn't you say that exclusion is common in the US? And she herself has distanced herself from those who were excluded, so now it's difficult for her to find help. I don't think she's the only one at fault; maybe everyone is the same... In some environments, even if you want to talk to someone or make friends, you can't. But then you feel guilty..."

Yui stopped there, took a moment to catch her breath, and then continued jokingly.

"Oh dear, it's really embarrassing to say, but it really takes a lot of courage to talk to someone that everyone ignores."

Yuki gazed at Yuihama's smile as if she were gazing at something dazzling.

Under normal circumstances, it does take a lot of courage to speak to a lone wolf. When Yui first entered the Service Club office, she was also quite nervous, but she still overcame her difficulties and mustered up the courage to speak to Yukinoshita and me.

A person like that would naturally have a dazzling smile.

"But wouldn't that be considered antisocial behavior in a class where we're studying in the US? Everyone's worried that 'if I talk to that person, I might get ostracized,' so they all keep their distance or give themselves more time to prepare mentally. In the end, everyone just stays in the same place... Oh my god! Did I say something really mean? Is this really okay?"

Yuihama observed our reactions with alarm, but no one showed any dissatisfaction. Everyone's lips curled into a wry smile, a stunned expression, or a look of emotion, revealing a variety of mixed feelings.

Yuihama is truly amazing. If I were a girl, I would definitely want to be friends with her.

"Don't worry, I think it looks a lot like you..."

She murmured softly beneath the snow. Though her voice was low, her words were rich with emotion.

Upon hearing this, Yui blushed shyly and stopped talking.

Hiratsuka-sensei looked at the two of them with a smile.

"Is there anyone present who objects to Yukino's conclusion?"

She paused for a few seconds, then slowly surveyed our reactions. No one present expressed any objection, but I think it was because they were "afraid to express objection." To say something like, "How could I possibly help others? I'm going back to my room," would be tantamount to raising a death flag.

"Very good. Then, you all think carefully about what to do. I'm going to sleep now."

The teacher suppressed a yawn and got up from her seat.

× × ×

After everyone unanimously agreed to resolve this issue, the discussion descended into chaos within minutes. Our topic of discussion was "How should Rumi Tsurumi get along harmoniously with those around her?"

The first to express his opinion was Miura.

"I say, that girl is so cute, why doesn't she just make friends with other cute classmates? Tell her to take the initiative, and then they'll become friends, and the problem will be solved, right?"

"Yeah, yeah, Yumiko's got a really good brain~"

"Hmph, of course~"

Wow, Miura is amazing! Only a strong person would have such thoughts. Tobe-kun's understanding is truly impressive; I'm starting to respect him.

"That...that's something only Yumiko could do..."

Yuihama, however, did not think so.

However, this also made me realize that one of the reasons Miura befriended Yui was because of her appearance. Yui is very good-looking and kind-hearted, but unfortunately, she's a completely defenseless idiot. In many ways, she's quite dangerous.

"While Yumiko's suggestion wasn't ideal, creating opportunities for her was the right thing to do. However, given the current situation, it might be very difficult for her to take the initiative to talk to people."

Hayama employed the rejection techniques of a professional, affirming Miura's line of thinking while subtly denying it.

"I see~" Miura said with some dissatisfaction, but still nodded and stepped back.

Next, Ebina confidently raised his hand.

"Himena, tell me what you think."

Hayama said a name. Just as I was wondering who he was calling, Totsuka tugged at my shirt.

"Hime is the name of Ebina-san, Hime as in 'voice of a geisha' and Nai as in 'flower vegetable'."

He probably noticed my "who's that?" look before quietly telling me. His breath tickled my ear, and a sweet fragrance wafted over. Damn it! Totsuka is clearly a man, so why does he act like a delicate flower!

Ebina's full name is Ebina Hime, I remember now, but I don't think I'll ever need it.

Ebina spoke methodically:

"Don't worry, just let her have interests. As long as she immerses herself in her interests and participates in various activities, she can expand her social circle and find her true place. We need to make her understand that school life is not everything in life, so that she can look at everything in a more enjoyable way."

To be honest, Ebina's approach was surprisingly insightful, which startled me. Especially the statement that "school life isn't everything in life," which is remarkably accurate. In elementary and junior high school, family and school practically constitute our entire world. Once we experience rejection in these two places, we feel like the whole world is rejecting us.

Ebina, however, disagrees, advocating that as long as one finds a place outside of school where they can hold their head high and move forward positively, that's sufficient. I see. Having a social circle provides a place to belong, and from there, one can expand their network. And according to Ebina, this seems to be based on her own experience.

She continued speaking.

"I've made a lot of friends because of BL! No girl hates homosexuals! So Yukinoshita-san can be with me too—"

"Yumiko, go and pour some tea for Himeko."

Hayama quickly interrupted Ebina. Miura immediately stood up and grabbed Ebina's arm.

"No problem. Let's go, Ebina."

"Ah! They're still preaching!"

Ebina tried to struggle, but was then knocked on the head by Miura and dragged away from the scene.

Yukino watched the two leave, a trembling expression on her face.

"What does that person want me to do...?"

"Yukino, you don't need to know..."

Yuihama replied helplessly, indicating that she had also been proselytized.

Moreover, friendships formed through BL (Boys' Love) might end in arguments over pairings; or one might befriend someone thinking they're a fujoshi (female fan of BL), only to discover they're just an otaku and the relationship fizzles out. Even in the realm of hobbies, many troublesome issues lurk.

After Ebina, many other ideas came up, but none of them were truly brilliant.

If the discussion isn't lively, opinions will naturally decrease. This is a conclusion I drew from the class meeting. Why are you all so eager to speak up when it comes to publicly judging me, since you usually don't participate much in class?

After everyone fell silent, Ye Shan suddenly said in a low voice:

"It seems that to truly solve the problem, we still need to get everyone to get along well..."

Upon hearing this, I couldn't help but let out a dry laugh.

Although Hayama looked at me with displeasure, only at this moment did I not avoid his gaze, nor did I pretend to understand and nod in agreement. I was absolutely confident that I could laugh at his idea to his face.

He still didn't understand the core of the problem.

The phrase "Let's all get along well" is the root cause of the whole incident; it's a cursed, empty slogan.

It possesses the power to command absolute obedience, much like Geass.

Teachers, operating within their narrow-minded world, enforce this harmful law, "ignoring" friction between students to maintain their precarious position and demanding obedience from everyone. However, there will inevitably be students in the class who clash with each other or are utterly unpleasant. In such situations, clearly telling them "I don't like you" or "I don't want to have too much to do with you" offers room for maneuver and even allows for improvement and communication. Yet, we always choose to suppress these feelings, seeking only superficial harmony, which ultimately proves ineffective.

Lazy people deceive themselves, reaching a tacit understanding in private that as long as a problem doesn't surface, it's not a problem. That's why I reject what Hayama said.

I'm not the only one who thinks this way.

"That's impossible, absolutely impossible."

Yukinoshita's chilling voice was colder than my mockery, and Hayama's thoughts and gaze crumbled.

He sighed softly and looked away. Seeing this, Miura protested loudly.

"Under the snow, how are you?"

"Um?"

Compared to her harsh tone, Yukinoshita appeared completely unconcerned, which undoubtedly added fuel to the fire for Miura.

"I'm talking about your attitude! It's rare for everyone to want to get along peacefully, so why did you say such things? I have absolutely no liking for you, I've only been putting up with it for the sake of having a pleasant trip."

"Okay, okay, Yumiko."

She vented her dissatisfaction in one breath, and Yuihama quickly tried to comfort her, but Yukinoshita had no intention of letting it go.

"Oh, I didn't expect you to have such a good impression of me. I really hate you."

"Yukino, stop talking."

Yuihama, caught between the two, was busy putting out the fire under the snow. This little firefighter is really brave.

However, spraying water is not a foolproof way to extinguish fires. In the case of a fire caused by chemicals, spraying water can actually make the fire more intense, which is exactly the case now.

"Yui, wait a minute."

"...Which side are you going to help?"

The Flame Queen's eyes widened, while the Ice Witch's words chilled to the bone. These two together were undoubtedly the strongest combination. Was it Meduroa (Note 34, the destruction spell appearing in "Dragon Quest: Dai's Great Adventure"; the "Barn" in the next sentence is the final boss of that game)? It felt like even the Great Demon King Barn would be in danger.

"ah!"

Yuihama was so frightened that she shrank back and trembled uncontrollably.

Ugh~~ How scary~~

"The black tea is so delicious, Totsuka. By the way, I wonder how Zaimokuza is doing. He must be doing alright!"

"Face reality, Hachiman..."

No, that's too scary, I can't do it.

Yukinoshita and Miura glared at each other, but thankfully there were three people between them, so the situation didn't escalate. If anyone doesn't get along, they absolutely have to be separated. Having them sit at opposite ends of the same row will prevent them from bumping into each other.

At that moment, Komachi, who was in the buffer zone, suddenly thought of something.

"However, from Komachi's rough observation, Rumi's personality is very troublesome, and she may have difficulty fitting into a group full of elementary school girls. When she gets a few years older, she might get along well with the popular girls."

Just as Komachi said, she'll probably enjoy campus life in the US a lot. Even if she doesn't get along well with girls, a bunch of guys will still approach her. From this perspective, she still has a chance to get along well with girls. Ugh! Utterly boring.

After listening to Komachi's words, Hayama nodded in understanding, saying "Hmm, hmm."

"That makes sense. Rather than saying she's cold-hearted, it's more like she's just a bit aloof at this stage."

"That's not indifference, that's pure contempt! Always looking down on others, of course you'll be ostracized. Just like someone else."

Miura laughed provocatively. Yukinoshita simply responded calmly:

"That's because you have paranoia. You feel looked down upon because you know you're inferior to others, right?"

"It's because you say things like that—"

"Yumiko, stop talking."

Miura was about to abruptly stand up, but was stopped by Hayama's deep voice. Hayama at this moment was not his usual casual self; he exuded an unyielding and authoritative aura. To put it simply, it was rather terrifying…

"Hayato... Hmph!"

Miura was startled by his attitude, so he obediently sat back down and stopped talking.

The atmosphere was so heavy it was almost suffocating; no one wanted to continue the discussion, and they decided to leave it for tomorrow. That's probably what "politics" is all about.

However, if we high school students can't even get along well, it's certainly impossible to expect elementary school students to do the same.

Ebina Hina

hina ebina

birthday

November 14st

Specialty

Drawing pictures, standing in a long queue.

interest

Reading (historical novels, mainly Romance of the Three Kingdoms and stories of the late Edo period), drawing.

Holiday activities

Participating in events, shopping in Ikebukuro, and meeting up with friends.

Miura Yuko

yumiko miura

birthday

November 12st

Specialty

Tennis, nail art.

interest

Shopping, karaoke.