My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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Although Yukinoshita said she would let go, Megure showed no sign of letting go and instead took a step closer.

"To be honest, we haven't decided on the chairperson of our sports meet organizing committee yet... So, Yukinoshita, what do you think?"

Feeling stared at, Yukinoshita stepped back, her cheeks flushing. However, she seemed to still have some strength left to resist, and quietly untied the hand that Senior Xun was holding.

Please allow me to refuse.

"So that's how it is~~"

The senior student lowered her head heavily, looking regretful, but she didn't insist and honestly gave up.

However, in a flash of his eyes, he turned to face Yuihama this time.

"So, what does Yuihama-san think?"

"Huh?"

Suddenly, Yuihama, whose spear was pointed at her, sprang up. Then, she swung her hands at an incredible speed.

"Huh? No, no, this won't do!"

"Yeah, it's really puzzling that it happened so suddenly."

Senior student, her shoulders slumped, gave a weak smile. Seemingly pained by such a smile, Yui-hama also became listless.

"sorry……"

"No, please don't mind. I just asked because I thought, 'It would be great if they agreed.' Thank you anyway for thinking of me."

As she spoke, Senior Megure gently stroked Yuihama's head. Although Yuihama was startled by this sudden action and groaned softly, Senior Megure paid no attention and continued stroking her.

However, at this critical juncture, the fact that even the chairman hasn't made a decision is a serious problem. Won't this have any impact on operations?

Senior Xun seemed to understand the seriousness of the situation as a matter of course. She removed her hand from Yuihama's head, crossed her wrists in front of her chest, leaned to one side, and closed her eyes.

"However, not having decided on the chairperson yet is also a major headache... In that case!"

Since that's the case... I thought for a moment, and a thought suddenly flashed through my mind. So, it must be that next. Judging from the current situation, they're going to ask me, right? If Yukinoshita and Yuigahama have already been asked, then given how things are developing, they're going to ask me... If they hold my hands or pat my head, I have absolutely no confidence in refusing. Oh no, oh no...

Although I was trying hard to think of a way to escape, Senior Xun came to a conclusion before I could.

"In that case, I can only continue to work hard to find a suitable candidate."

After she finished speaking, Senior Sister Xun nodded.

...Huh? There are still people standing here! There's also a senior student who hasn't confirmed her intentions yet, standing here!

Look, it's me! Here I am!

...And me?

However, my heartfelt cries couldn't reach Senior Xun, who seemed to have already decided the chairperson issue was resolved. Ugh... I also want her to pat my head... Uh, no, I have a younger sister but no older sister. Being the eldest child, isn't it a little bit of that longing...?

Just as I was reminiscing about my dreams that had vanished like a bubble, I heard the murmurings of the snow beneath my ears.

"The chairperson hasn't made a decision yet..."

I turned my head and saw Yukinoshita with her hand on her chin, deep in thought. She seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly looked up at Senior Sister Xun, asking:

"Can anyone fill that position?"

Faced with the sudden question, Senior Xun blinked twice at first, but immediately understood what the other person meant and answered.

"Huh? No, it would be a bit of a problem if just anyone could do it. It's better to have someone respectable, honest, and reliable—someone we can entrust with our tasks."

Following this logic, wouldn't I become someone who's unruly, unprofessional, and unable to command respect...?

Honestly, since we're looking for a chairperson, finding someone reliable and competent would be ideal. Given that, I can understand why my senior wouldn't choose me.

However, Yukinoshita seemed to have a different opinion, and quietly shook her head.

"No, I'm not talking about character, but rather I want to confirm whether there are any restrictions on the candidate's identity or affiliation."

It seems the previous arguments didn't overlap. After the other person's correction, Senior Sister Xun understood the true intention behind the question.

"Ah, I see. No problem. Actually, we are recruiting candidates, but not a single person is willing to run..."

"I had no idea they were recruiting candidates."

Yui Hama was so surprised that she unconsciously let out a "Hey~". Upon seeing Yui Hama's reaction, Xun-senpai staggered.

Sigh, this behavior is no different from telling the person involved, "I don't care what activities you have..." Because Yuihama's innocent and surprised expression was not malicious at all, it made the scene even more awkward.

The senior student collapsed to the ground, sobbing uncontrollably, and immediately began a solitary self-reflection session.

"I knew I didn't know... Oh well... Maybe I did something wrong with the way I was promoting it... I posted it on the bulletin board, announced it on the website, distributed flyers, asked the teacher to help promote it, and even updated my blog..."

No, after all, I didn't know my senior had a blog. Huh? Is she an idol? Should I dig a hole and bury myself? (Note 20: A typical expression used by the character Ogiwara Yukiho from *The Idolmaster* when she's shy.)

"Ah! Um, I'm sorry! Um, I don't usually check those things! I don't even know where the bulletin board is, ah, but... but I'll definitely pay attention next time! Yeah, I will..."

Yui tried to smooth things over, but the senior simply raised her hand, stopping Yui from speaking. After wiping her eyes, the senior smiled at her.

"It's okay, it's okay, Yuihama-san. My promotional method was wrong. I'll use Twitter for promotion from now on."

"The problem isn't there, okay...?"

I blurted it out without thinking. On one hand, I felt that if it were an ordinary person, they would have yelled at me, "How can you talk to your senior like that!" On the other hand, I felt that if it were this person, it wouldn't matter if I treated them this way.

In reality, Senior Xun didn't seem to care at all.

"Yes, I'll also use LINE for promotion!"

No, that's why I said... although I think this positive attitude is really great...

"Senior Cheng Hui, there's no need to do that."

Yukinoshita spoke with a helpless expression. Then she gently placed her hand on her temple and sighed.

"How to say?"

The senior student tilted her head. Yukinoshita answered her question directly.

"There is someone who is suitable for this position, and I would like to recommend her."

"Huh? Who is it? What kind of person is it?"

Senior student's attitude suddenly became more enthusiastic due to her interest. On the other hand, Yukinoshita seemed to be organizing her thoughts as she slowly spoke.

"Having experience in similar positions and possessing a relatively strong drive, along with a strong commitment to prestigious positions, one could also be described as a motivated person."

"Yes, yes. Experienced and motivated people are definitely better."

The senior student listened selectively to the pleasant parts of what the others said while answering with great enthusiasm. However, I couldn't remain so calm and composed.

A person who perfectly matched Yukinoshita's clues popped into my mind. Speaking of witty remarks, I'm incredibly good at them. So good that I could perfectly answer, "Try reading 'I will resolutely restore my country' backwards?" and then get laughed at for a whole day. That kind of school culture is truly rotten.

Such a brilliant mind led to the solution to the puzzle. And—not a very good one at that.

"Hey, Yukinoshita. Hey... no way."

Hearing my call, she must have understood that I already knew the answer. Yukinoshita glanced at me, then mouthed the words "correct answer" in a mysterious manner.

Although the trivial thought that popped into my head was, "This guy has such bright red lips," the feelings of frustration and acceptance were actually a tiny bit stronger. How come it was only a tiny bit?

Yui and Megurine-senpai didn't know the answer yet; they were just tilting their heads, watching the interaction between me and Yukinoshita. However, if they heard the answer, they'd probably react exactly the same way I did. Maybe they wouldn't think, "Wow, that girl has really bright red lips."

"Yukinoshita-san, please tell me the answer?"

Urged on, Yukinoshita turned to face the senior student.

"Class 2-F, Chairperson of the School Anniversary Celebration Executive Committee, Minami Sagami."

"Eek!"

Then, it was Yuihama who exclaimed in surprise. That was truly unexpected. While Megurine-senpai also looked surprised, her expression gradually turned to disappointment.

"Ah—yes. I-I see… But, is this alright…?"

I spoke on behalf of the hesitant senior student, questioning Yukino's true intentions.

"What do you want to do, Yukina?"

"The principle is the same as overcoming emotional trauma. If you lose something, you can only compensate for that lack with something on a higher level. Isn't that right?"

Yukinoshita's words convinced me. How could I forget, this guy is the kind of person who would use practice as an excuse to kick a non-swimmer into the pool.

In other words, by serving as the chief organizer of this sports meet, Sagami can regain his confidence or improve the evaluation of Sagami by those around him.

If things go smoothly, it will satisfy Sagami's need for self-identity and eliminate her sense of frustration.

Then, the poor atmosphere in Class 2-F should improve somewhat. The main reason for the bad atmosphere is Sagami. Although I can't deny that my very presence contributed to the worsening of the atmosphere.

"But, is it really necessary to go to this extent for Class F? Class F is simply..."

"That's the level we need to achieve."

Yukinoshita interrupted me sharply. I could feel her strong will in her direct gaze.

Okay. If he's that determined, convincing him won't be easy. It'll be quite troublesome.

Moreover, Yukino's intentions are not incomprehensible. There is some truth to them.

However, the only part that can be understood is the reason for recommending Sagami, that is, the reason when focusing on Sagami.

The problem lies in the situation when the focus is on the position of the chairman.

In this regard, even the senior student seemed unconvinced.

"Hmm—Sagamami-kun…?"

The senior student muttered to herself with a bitter expression.

Seeing this, Yukinoshita added another sentence, as if to strengthen her proposal.

"I believe that giving someone another chance is an important part of developing talent."

"Yes. Yeah. That's what I think too."

Senior student closed her eyes and nodded vigorously, agreeing with Yukinoshita's opinion.

Then, she slowly raised her head and looked straight at the snow.

"However, this is a very important job, and giving up halfway through would cause problems."

"Don't let that tragedy from the school anniversary celebration repeat itself," Xun's eyes spoke volumes. A gentle yet resolute attitude. This was completely different from Xun's usual mild-mannered and sometimes absent-minded demeanor. Now, she exuded the authority of a student council president.

"..."

Although it wasn't quite to the point of being intimidating, Yukinoshita could only remain silent in the face of Senior Sister Xun's serious gaze.

Indeed, as Senior Sister Xun said, Sagami is a repeat offender. As a leader, shirking responsibility and abandoning duties during the school festival is not acceptable behavior.

I cannot agree with that either.

Humans are not creatures that can be changed so easily. If a grateful word, a gentle expression of sympathy, or a cheap vow could change a person, the world would be full of transformed heroes.

While not entirely without some impact, I don't believe that Sagami's personality has grown or improved since that school anniversary celebration.

If I have grown, then at least Sagami will not treat me with such a terrible attitude, nor will he demand sympathy from those around him.

People don't change. If they could change, there's only one way.

Repeatedly suffering painful experiences leaves indelible scars on the heart, which in turn forms an avoidance instinct, and only this instinct can change a person's behavior.

Sagami has not yet reached that level.

Therefore, I believe that Sagami should not serve as the chairman.

"Should we let the model be the one...? What if it turns out like before..."

Yuihama's concerns are entirely correct. The outcome will likely be the same.

"It won't turn out that way. I won't let it happen."

Faced with Yuihama's concerns, Yukinoshita confidently declared.

But to me, Yukino's confidence also felt dangerous.

"Are you crazy? If it turns into something like the school anniversary celebration, then it'll all be meaningless. Are you planning to work until you collapse again?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, Yukinoshita stood there dumbfounded, mouth agape.

“…What’s going on?”

"Ah, well, it's nothing... it was just a bit of an accident."

Yukinoshita muttered softly, as if embarrassed by her stunned state, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she coughed a few times.