My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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Something that looks just like hieroglyphics.

FROM ☆★Yui★☆: 18:32

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Hieroglyphics? What are those? (ˊ˙ω˙ˋ)

FROM Hachiman18:33

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This is the scope of the world history exam...

Volume 2, Part 2: I think Komachi Hikigaya will definitely marry her brother when she grows up.

As a well-behaved high school boy, I should be studying hard at a family restaurant after school two weeks before the regular exams. Moreover, today the teacher has to attend the "City Teaching and Research Conference," so school is ending early and club activities are suspended, making it an even better time to study.

I buried myself in standardized English vocabulary practice, much like the historical figure Shinran. Incidentally, Shinran was the proponent of "Other-Power Manifestation" (Note 13: Shinran was a monk of the Kamakura period in Japan and the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect. "Other-Power Manifestation" in Buddhism refers to attaining Buddhahood through the vow of Amitabha Buddha to save all sentient beings; here it refers to relying on the help of others). He was truly a great figure. I was deeply moved by his ideas and resolved to find someone willing to support me. From a Buddhist perspective, I was practically Shinran himself.

After writing down all the words in the exam scope, I decided to drink cocoa while covering the words in the book with a red semi-transparent board to make sure I remembered them all.

Just as I stood up with the cup in my hand—

"I'm so sorry we're not going to Saizeriya, Yukino~ Let's go for Milanese-style baked goods next time. Oh, I also highly recommend the devilish burger steak."

"I don't mind where I go, I'll still have to study anyway... But, is a hamburger steak considered Italian cuisine?"

These two voices sound really familiar.

"what!"

"……oops."

“Hmm!”

The three of them froze upon seeing each other. They felt like a snake, a frog, and a slug (Note 14: a metaphor for a situation where three parties are mutually restraining each other), and I was very likely the slug.

Entering the store were Yukino Yukinoshita and Yui Yuigahama, both dressed in their uniforms. Unfortunately, we're both members of the same club. Incidentally, "club member" is a term specifically used for clubs that engage in sedentary activities. Today, thanks to a confluence of circumstances, I'm using this word for the first time.

"Hey, you autistic guy, what are you doing here?"

"No, I'm studying here..."

"Oh, what a coincidence! Yukino and I also wanted to come here to study... So, shall we have a book club together?"

Yuihama kept observing my and Yukinoshita's reactions.

"I don't care, I have to study anyway."

"...Yes, we're all the same in that respect."

It was rare for us to agree, but Yuihama tilted her head, a look of doubt flashing across her face. However, she decided not to overthink it, saying, "Then it's decided," and headed straight for my seat.

After I got them some more drinks, I went to get myself a fresh one and saw Yukinoshita intently examining the vending machine. She was holding a cup in her right hand and, for some reason, a coin in her left.

"Hey... Hachiman, where do we put the coin in?"

"what?"

Ms. Yukinoshita, are you joking? Haven't you ever heard of a "drink bar"? Just how high-class a family did you grow up in?

"No need to insert coins. Hmm... you know what an all-you-can-eat restaurant is, right? It's like the drink version of those restaurants."

"...Japan is a really wealthy country."

A gloomy smile crept across Yukinoshita's face as she uttered some cryptic thoughts. Then, she told me to fill the drink while she intently studied the instructions. Her eyes lit up when she saw me press the button and the cola fill the glass.

Just to be on the safe side, I also placed the cup of hot drink on the espresso machine and pressed the Cocoa button. After demonstrating this once, Yukinoshita said softly, "I see..."

After she prepared her drink in a way that made everyone hold their breath, we returned to our seats to prepare for the book club meeting.

"Alright, let's begin."

At Yuihama's command, Yukinoshita took out her earphones and hung them on her head. Seeing this, I put my own small earphones into my ears.

Upon seeing this, Yuihama couldn't help but show a surprised expression.

"Huh? Why are you listening to music?"

"It's normal to listen to music while reading; it can help eliminate ambient noise."

"That's right, and when you can't feel the music, it means you're very focused, which will give you more motivation."

"No, that's not right! Book clubs aren't like that!"

She slammed her hand on the table in protest, while Yukinoshita rested her chin on her hand, deep in thought.

"...So, what should a book club look like?"

"Hmm... First, everyone should determine the scope of the questions, identify any areas they don't understand, and ask questions... Then there's a break, after which we'll continue discussing and exchanging information. Hmm... We'll probably chat casually occasionally too?"

"Wouldn't that just turn it into nothing more than chatting...?"

It's supposed to be a book club, but nobody's reading. And doesn't she think having so many people is just a hassle?

"Studying should be something you do yourself."

I completely agree with the statement that Yukino explained the greater good to her.

In other words, you can study all by yourself! Quickly add this sentence to the comics that come with the correspondence course materials!

Yuihama initially couldn't accept it, but seeing that Yukinoshita and I were both silently engrossed in our books, she sighed in resignation and picked up her own book.

After five minutes, ten minutes...

I suddenly looked up at the other two. Yui had stopped what she was doing, as if she was having some trouble, but Yukinoshita was still silently working on her math problem, looking very focused. Yui probably felt it wasn't appropriate to disturb her right now, so she turned her gaze to me.

"Um... this question..."

Is it so shameful to ask me questions? Why do you look like you're having trouble speaking?

"The Doppler effect... I gave up on physics a long time ago, so I don't really understand it. But if it's the Mass Effect video game, I can explain it to you. Want to?"

"That's completely wrong! Only the last two characters are the same!"

It didn't work as expected... I was quite confident in explaining this matter.

Yui abandoned the textbooks and notebooks that seemed to be on the floor, drank the iced tea in her glass with a straw, and then picked up the empty glass to stand up. At that moment, she seemed to notice something and let out an "Ah!"

I followed her gaze and saw a very cute girl dressed in a plain sailor uniform.

"It's my sister..."

My younger sister, Komachi, was smiling happily in front of the cash register, with a boy in a stand-up collar uniform beside her.

"Excuse me, I'll be back in a bit."

I immediately got up and chased after them, but once I stepped out of the store, I could no longer find the two of them.

Reluctantly, I returned to the store, and Yuihama asked:

"Oh, was that your sister just now?"

"Yeah, why would she come to a family restaurant with a guy...?"

Overwhelmed by the shock, I lost all focus on my studies. My own sister was in a place like this with a strange man… It was impossible!

"Maybe they're on a date~"

"Stop joking... How could that be..."

"Really? But Komachi is so cute, it's normal for her to have a boyfriend."

"If my brother doesn't even have a girlfriend, how could his sister possibly have a boyfriend! There's no sister in the world better than her brother!"

"You don't need to say stupid things so loudly. I can hear you clearly even with my headphones on."

Yukino took off her headphones and glared at me. She had also stretched the headphone cord out quite far; it seemed that if I made any more noise, she would strangle me.

"No, you've misunderstood. My sister was just with a strange man..."

"But to me, he's just an ordinary junior high school boy. I know you're worried about your sister, but if you ask too many questions, she'll just get disliked. Lately, my dad keeps asking, 'Do you have a boyfriend yet?' It's so annoying!"

"Haha, looks like your father is still too naive! Our family firmly believes my sister can't possibly have a boyfriend, so we never ask about such things, it's pathetic... By the way, how do you know my sister's name?"

I don't recall ever mentioning my younger sister's name to anyone. Besides, my classmates probably don't even know my name, so how could they possibly know my sister's?

"Huh! Oh, um...right, it looks like a cell phone! I vaguely remember seeing it on your phone before..."

For some reason, Yuihama would glance to the side when answering this question.

Oh right, I gave her my phone once before, and she probably saw it in one of those letters.

"Oh, that's great. I thought I loved my sister too much, and I kept unconsciously mentioning her name. Does that mean I have a sister complex?"

"Uh, judging from your reaction, you definitely do have a sister complex..."

Yuihama slightly shrank back.

"Nonsense! I absolutely do not have a sister complex! In fact, I don't see her as my sister at all, but as a woman... Wow! I was just kidding! Stop, don't draw your weapons!"

Yukinoshita's eyes were filled with shock and fear as she looked at me. Seeing her pick up the knife and fork, I dared not say another word. If I dared to finish that sentence, she would surely tear me to pieces.

"The way you're saying it doesn't sound like a joke at all, it's really scary... But since you're so concerned, why don't you go home and ask her about it?"

After reaching her conclusion, Yukinoshita once again buried herself in the book with Yuihama.

However, I lost all interest in studying and started reminiscing about how Komachi used to call out "Brother~" and quickly follow behind me. Moreover, after she said that "Komachi will marry Brother when she grows up," my father's attacks on me became increasingly fierce.

Never mind, it doesn't matter what happens to my sister.

So when I got home that day, I didn't ask her about it.

I, I'm not afraid to ask because I've heard that asking too many questions will make you disliked!

FORM Yui 20:22

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You must have had a hard day, Yukino~

Thank you for teaching me how to pass. (。˙ω˙)ノ°

Back to the sequence♪

Let's go to Saizeriya together next time!

Italian milk ice cream is so delicious!

°*。 (*ˊДˋ). *°

FROM Yukino21:36