My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected

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Hmm, very good, this (spoiler) prevention line is perfect!

First, regarding the second episode, "His and her confession was not conveyed to anyone."

Little, little, little, little, little, little, little machi! ! ! ! ! ! !

Komachi was already cute enough before the opening sequence, isn't that enough? No? Komachi is just this cute.

In the second episode of the anime, finally, Komachi, the sister of the world, made her appearance. That week before felt so long... but I can't relax just because Komachi appeared.

Tozuka is so cute! Enough already! But my favorite is still the one from the haunted house, Kawa something.

And so, the school trip, which was always supposed to be fun, was playing on TV, but... how did it turn out like this!

It's all Hachiman's fault! And Hayama too...

The comparison between Hachiman and Hayama has been frequently touched upon before, but this chapter presents it more prominently and directly. However, please note that "comparison" doesn't simply mean simple opposition. While the completely different aspects are obvious, there are also very similar ones. It is precisely because of this that they cannot accept each other's similarities and differences. However, through the accumulation of knowledge from the previous six volumes, Hachiman now has a certain understanding of Hayama's way of thinking.

In this second episode, Hachiman and Hayama, having grasped all the preconditions, had to take action as the manipulators. Although they took many actions from different perspectives, the balance was broken during their conversation at Togetsukyo Bridge, leading to that outcome. However, if Hachiman hadn't recognized his own situation, no matter what kind of conversation they had, it wouldn't have led to that result. It's incomprehensible that Hachiman, who wasn't particularly close to Hayama, Tobe, or Ebina, would take actions that only harmed his own interests after only hearing a little about their affairs. Therefore, it wasn't Hachiman's gentleness, but rather a form of compensatory behavior. Thinking about it this way, it must indeed be described as arrogant self-satisfaction.

Even considering the methods used, it gives off a "What's wrong with you?!" vibe.

Even so, for Hachiman, who had previously been unable to take the best course of action in various situations, this could be considered the limit of the strategies he could employ. To use UNO as an example, it's like when another player only has one card left and is about to run out of cards, what can you do?

The outcome of that action, as everyone can see, is truthfully reflected in the reactions of each character.

negative. Yukino's denial. Yui's denial. Hachiman's denial.

These negations, though varying in degree, are all directed at both others and oneself, in two directions, and cannot be simply linked by arrows. What a hassle!

I hadn't had any doubts before. And then there's him, her, and us. What's in their hearts won't be recorded here. I hope everyone looks forward to the next chapter, or reads the original work.

Then, what makes this story so complicated is another mastermind, Hina Ebina. She could also be seen as a mirror reflecting Hachiman. But if that's the case, then everyone is a mirror reflecting someone else…

The third episode follows the same atmosphere as the second.

Komachi was adorable from the start... adorable, right? Just when I thought the harmonious sibling relationship was blossoming, they started arguing. Hachiman's fault, Hachiman!

The school after losing Komachi, its biggest oasis. If it were as usual, the heart would be racing here because of Totsuka's cuteness, but that's not the case. This shows that the school trip has also affected Hachiman himself.

This is also reflected in the fact that the coffee he's drinking is different from usual. This guy is such a hassle!

As a result, the department also had a bad feeling...

The one who appears at this point isn't some savior, but rather a junior named Isshiki Iroha, who begins her appearance from this chapter onwards. She looks exactly like Iroha, practically embodying her. This feeling... how to put it... she's truly worthy of being called Iroha-chan. Furthermore, there's a lot of story behind Iroha's request. Since it's also part of Hachiman Hikigaya's story, we won't delve into the deeper details here. However, considering her background and her actions, one can sense that she's a mirror reflecting Hachiman.

Then, in Part B, Orimoto Kaoru, a symbol of Hachiman's past, makes her appearance. She's appeared in various past stories before this, and some readers of the original work might remember the name Kaoru. No? Maybe not. I don't remember her very well. Although it's unbearable for the person being used as a topic of conversation, and from the sidelines she seems like a clueless, non-mainstream, and sassy girl, she casually strikes up a conversation with me, and before I knew it, I'd mistakenly fallen for her… (Referring to my own experience).

With such a new character appearing, it's time to pick up where the left off and what happens next.

There are many things in episodes two and three that I hope everyone will pay attention to, but what deserves special mention this time is the acting of the voice actors in the key scenes.

Especially the oppressive atmosphere in the bamboo forest and on the station rooftop, and the irresistible charm of Aya and Orimoto for boys. Personally, I think this conveyed the message more directly than any monologue or written text. Seriously, it gave me goosebumps. Even the parts in the original work that were painstakingly supplemented with text were conveyed through acting and atmosphere. I really hope everyone watches it multiple times.

However, this anime isn't a romantic comedy at all! Where's the romantic comedy?!

I have a feeling that this work is about to say something irresponsible. Although the title claims it's a romantic comedy, I don't think it will end here or anything like that.

Of course, there's no doubt that it's an element of the work, but I think that only when it's integrated with other elements can the romantic comedy aspect truly realize its value.

With the second and third episodes serving as the starting point for this sequel, I hope everyone will see how it ends.

This concludes my rambling thoughts on chapters two and three. If you enjoyed it, I hope to continue writing and explaining in this casual style, and I look forward to seeing you all in the next volume.

The following is an acknowledgment.

Goodbye!

One day in June, I was watching Blu-ray while drinking Max Coffee!

Travel

Season 2 Blu-ray Bonus: Another (Part 3)

The online translation is from Baidu Tieba

Translation: Shinkai Makoto

Slightly clumsy, but still connected to Yui Yuigahama on the phone.

The sound of the television came from the living room. Komachi was lying in the kotatsu with an ice cream in one hand and pressing the remote control with the other.

I don't know which channel they were broadcasting, it was a bit noisy. So I took a couple more steps outside.

"Xiaoqi? Are you there?" Yui asked with some concern.

"...Ah, I can hear you."

He quietly straightened up, leaning against the wall, and made his way to his room as silently as possible. He decided to find a quieter place to make the call.

The hallway was much colder than the living room; with every step, a chill crept up from under the slippers.

"Oh, I suddenly couldn't hear anything. I thought something was wrong."

"It's nothing..."

It just took me a little time to prepare myself mentally.

Unexpected phone calls are always unsettling, making me wonder if I've done something wrong. If I do remember something, I'll deliberately ignore it. The same goes for missed calls; I think it's okay not to answer, so I just ignore them.

It's common for relationships to drift apart like this. The meaning that a phone call can convey is so limited that those who connect by phone are almost always so simple and so fragile.

Because the relationships are easily connected, it is easy to make mistakes and then easy to lose.

Even if the other person is Yuihama, it's the same. No, it's precisely because the other person is Yuihama that I don't want to make a mistake, and I don't want to lose her like this.

"What's the matter?" he said, walking into his room, turning on the light, closing the door, and collapsing onto the bed.

The dim lighting made the room seem rather small.

I'll clean it thoroughly next time.

"Eh..." Yuihama spoke as if she were carefully selecting something, her uncertain voice sounding somewhat empty in my quiet room.

"Xiao Qi... are you free at the end of the year?"

She spoke, word by word.

I listened to it word by word.

Slowly, the meaning reached me.

"Oh, oh... well, I'm free..." Forget the end of the year, I'm idle even in my dreams all year round. No work all year—or rather, no pay all year. Are they going to use the Service Department's name to go out and do illegal work again? What kind of organization treats its employees like slaves?

The sound of her breathing, which had been quiet moments before, was now full of energy:

"Then, shall we go to the first ancestral worship together on New Year's Eve?"

"Ah, two years of worship."

"...Two spoken lines?" Yui repeated my words with some difficulty. Even on the other end of the phone, I could imagine her tilting her head in confusion as she pondered.

"Going to worship before New Year's Eve is called two-year worship!"

"Eh..." Yuihama's voice was a little muffled, and I didn't know if she understood. I guessed she probably didn't.

Speaking of visiting shrines before New Year's Eve, some people choose to do so at midnight. This "first shrine visit" is believed to connect the old year with the new, and it's said to promote hair growth. My bald grandfather goes every time, and the thought of possibly ending up like that sends chills down my spine. While using her scalp problem as an excuse to avoid reality, Yuihama continued, "..."

"So, that two-year pilgrimage... shall we go?"

"Ah, yes...yes."

That was the reflexive answer.

Even so,

Even so.

There is too little information.

—At the end of the year, I went to pay my respects to Yuihama for two years.

That's all I know.

However, the rest is uncertain.

such as.

Is it just the two of you...?

Since no other people were mentioned in Yuihama's words, it's highly likely that there are only two of them.

If I have a specific purpose, like buying something, then it's fine; no one will say anything, and I won't think too much about it.

However, it's different if it's just a private appointment.

...Um, what should we do? I don't understand anything about a first shrine visit. Just a normal outing, a normal chat, a normal shrine visit? But what exactly does "normal" mean? All sorts of questions keep popping up... Hold on, hold on, hold on. Before thinking about all that, there's one more important question: which shrine should we go to?

It is estimated that the first place visited was Inage Asama Shrine.

There are so many people; hopefully, something like the last fireworks festival won't happen again. There are also quite a few ordinary people like those in Sagami.

If it's misunderstood, it will bother Yuihama.

This must not be misunderstood.

I repeatedly reminded myself of this.

Emotions, environment, and relationships all apply.

It's easy to make a mistake if you're not careful.

Therefore, for our own sake and for the sake of the other party, a defensive line should be set up here.

"Ah, ah. I'm fine... What about the others?"

Hmm, that's a good question. In reality, there's always a third party involved, and it's always just two people involved in this. However, I almost regretted saying it—

"Others... ah, yes, that's right..."

Was it just my imagination? The voice sounded somewhat gloomy.

Hearing that sound, I felt a sharp pain in my chest.

The probing questions contained several meanings.

How could Yuihama not understand?

However, the voice that followed was even clearer: "Yes! Xiaoxue should be fine! She just said she had time."

I tried my best to answer her in a clear voice, though I don't know if I did it well.

Yuihama asked again in the same energetic tone:

"Oh, how are you, Komachi-chan? Are you free?"

I held the phone on my shoulder while glancing at the door.

"As for Komachi... I'll go ask her, just wait a bit."

As he spoke, he quickly left the room, still holding the phone that hadn't been hung up.

Act Two

I went downstairs and saw Komachi hugging Kacchan, snuggled up in the heater, licking an ice pop. How relaxing! Is this lazy, good-for-nothing Komachi in full-on rest mode?

My loud footsteps caught Komachi's attention, and she looked at me suspiciously.

She coughed awkwardly twice: "Komachi, how about going to the ancestral temple every two years?"

"...Why did you suddenly bring up the two-year worship ceremony?" Komachi looked at me with a slightly mischievous look.

How do I explain this...? I took two steps back.

Komachi suddenly fixed her gaze on the phone I was holding.

"Phone call, Yui-neechan?"

"...Well, yeah."

Komachi sighed speechlessly: "...Brother."

"How...what happened?"

Then Komachi exaggeratedly shrugged her shoulders and pointed to her face, saying:

"Komachi, I was very sleepy at that time. I didn't want to leave the house, I didn't want to go with them."

"Ah, really..."