The Hikigaya Couple's Youth Romantic Comedy is Definitely Not Working

Wait here for Yukino, I'm going to the restroom.

Huh? Feeling completely out of sorts in this foreign land, Rumi found herself unable to rely on anyone as both Hachiman and Yukino were nowhere in sight. She could only watch over Komachi and herself, worrying silently.

"Where's Hachiman?" Yukino asked Yui, walking over with a puzzled expression.

"He went to the restroom."

Yui immediately relaxed and moved closer to Yukino.

"I see. Then let's wait a bit."

"I've already checked. We can take the tram directly to Yokplace, and the hotel is at the foot of Carlton Hill."

Yukino said.

"I don't understand any of this, so I'll just go along with whatever you say."

Yui said with a bright smile.

"You... you really are something. You wouldn't even know if someone sold you."

Yukino playfully tapped Yui's forehead, frustrated.

"Hehehe~ It's not like Hikki and Little Snow are here."

Yui giggled.

Thanks to Hachiman and Yukino's meticulous planning, the group boarded their flight at Tokyo Airport around 10 PM. After more than ten hours of flying, they arrived in Amsterdam.

At Amsterdam Airport, they used a universal adapter to fully charge their phones and browsed the shopping area before transferring to a flight to Edinburgh.

On the plane, they opened the amenity kit provided by Holland Airlines, put on the eye masks, and dozed off amidst the slight turbulence.

All of this was due to the careful calculations of the two. They arrived precisely in the morning, and after getting enough rest on the plane, they wouldn't feel sleepy.

After a full day of sightseeing in Edinburgh, they naturally fell into a deep sleep, exhausted. The jet lag was hardly an issue.

"What's wrong?" Hachiman asked, walking out of the restroom after washing his hands. He saw Yui fawning over Yukino like a sycophant.

"Ah~ It's nothing, nothing!"

Yui waved her hand.

"Let's go quickly. We should drop off our luggage at the hotel so we can go out and play."

Yukino grabbed Yui's hand and started walking.

Hachiman smiled, picked up Little Rumi, and followed behind. Only Komachi was left trailing behind, looking dejected.

After walking a bit further, Yukino led the group to the right and they arrived in front of the ticket vending machine.

"Where are the coins I asked you to bring? Give me some."

Yukino held out her hand to Hachiman.

"Hmm, how much do you need?" Hachiman asked, looking at his wallet full of small denomination bills.

"27 pounds 5 pence."

Hachiman directly counted out fourteen bills from his wallet and handed them over.

"This is so inconvenient! What if I only had large bills?" Hachiman complained.

"Everyone else books their tickets online. You just insert your bank card and get your ticket, and it's even a pound cheaper."

Yukino rolled her eyes at Hachiman, distributed the tickets to everyone, and put the receipts in her bag.

"Is that so? I'm not really sure." Hachiman said with an awkward smile, but noticing that no one was paying attention to him, he pouted and his expression turned cold, losing interest.

They slowly boarded the tram, casually gazing at the scenery outside the window.

As the tram moved slowly, distinctive Victorian architecture appeared one after another before Hachiman's eyes.

An elderly woman sitting next to Hachiman tried to strike up a conversation in English: "Is this your first time in Edinburgh?"

"Yes, how could you tell?"

Hachiman turned back and replied gently.

"Because you've been looking out the window with such curiosity since we started. So I took the liberty of asking. Please don't mind me."

Although her hair was silver, the old woman's eyes were still bright. She spoke in a clear voice.

"Not at all. It is indeed my first time in Edinburgh, and the first time I've truly seen such elegant architecture."

"But you've come at the wrong time."

The old woman shook her head.

"Why do you say that?"

"I mean, if you had come in August, Edinburgh would have been much livelier than it is now. Both the Military Tattoo and other arts festivals attract many tourists."

"That's truly a shame."

Hachiman sighed.

"Well, even so, there are many places to visit in Edinburgh. Whether it's the Royal Mile or Princes Street, they are both great destinations. So you don't need to worry that your trip will be boring. Edinburgh has a very captivating charm."

That's undeniable.

Hachiman offered a compliment, and it was clear the old woman was pleased to hear praise for her hometown.

Did you come alone?

No, I'm with my family. They're over there.

He pointed to four people laughing and talking.

That's my sister, my daughter, my wife, and her best friend.

Hachiman introduced them to her.

I thought you were traveling alone, I didn't realize your daughter was already this old.

The old woman looked at Rumi with some surprise.

After that, the old woman proceeded to introduce Edinburgh's famous sights to Hachiman. Perhaps due to her age, she often repeated things she had already said.

However, Hachiman's face showed no hint of impatience. Instead, he kept smiling, nodding in agreement, and patiently listening to her explanations.

Only after the old woman got off the bus did Hachiman continue to look out the window at the scenery.

The group slowly walked to the Radisson Edinburgh Hotel. After checking in at the front desk, Yukino handed one of the room cards to Hachiman.

You're staying with Rumi and Komachi.

Yukino paused before continuing to speak to Komachi, "Is it okay for you to share a room with your brother?"

I don't mind where I stay.

Komachi said indifferently.

That's good.

Yukino turned and walked forward, pulling Yui with her.

Komachi, left behind, nudged Hachiman's ribs with her elbow and asked with a sly grin, "Brother~ Did you make Yukino-neechan angry?"

No, you're overthinking it.

Hachiman indifferently carried his luggage, leading the two troublesome girls towards the room.

Chapter 69: Edinburgh Travelogue Part 2

After Hachiman put away his and Rumi and Komachi's luggage, he went out to meet Yukino and the other.

When the five of them reached the elevator doors, they encountered a man dressed as a server. His brown hair was meticulously smoothed with hairspray and tied into a ponytail at the back. His carefully groomed face showed no trace of stubble.

Unlike the typical Western man, although he had a sturdy build, he lacked any arrogant rudeness. Instead, he exuded a subtle elegance from within.

Are you heading to the restaurant? the man asked with a smile, his deep voice resonating.

Yes.

Hachiman inexplicably felt a slight fondness for the man before him and replied.

Then please follow me. This way.

He gestured with his hand.

After Hachiman and the others filed into the elevator, the man pressed the elevator button and stood silently to the side.

With a ding, the elevator chimed, and the doors slowly opened. The server led them towards the restaurant.

May I see your room key? I'll register you.

Hachiman and Yukino presented their room keys. The man thanked them and spoke a few words to a colleague.

He quickly returned to the group and led them to a window seat. Once Hachiman and his party were seated, he brought over five fruit tarts on a tray, placing one in front of each of them.

These are for looking at, not for eating. I'll bring the actual meal shortly.

The man said with a serious expression.

What is he saying about looking and eating? Yui, whose English wasn't very good, asked Yukino. The man had spoken so quickly that she only caught a few words.

Yukino repeated it, which immediately made Yui a little unhappy.

Eh~ I can't eat them? I'm starving??????? Yui slumped onto the table, looking pitifully at the fruit tarts.

Just as Yui was lamenting that she could only look but not eat, the man brought over the breakfast and placed it in front of them. He chuckled upon seeing that the fruit tarts had indeed not been touched.

These are edible. I was just joking. You all took me seriously? The man couldn't maintain his serious expression and laughed heartily.

Morrison, you're playing jokes on the tourists again.

It seemed to be the man's friend, who watched them with a smile.

Shut up, Jeton. Be careful, or I won't let you sneak in for meals anymore.

Morrison glared at Jeton, who was eating fried sausages.

Cough, I paid... Being glared at again, Jeton shut his mouth sheepishly and buried himself in battling the breakfast in front of him.

Our fruit tarts are made with fresh fruit of the day. If there are any leftovers three hours after they're made, they're recycled directly and sent to the new fertilizer plant.

Morrison said.

Today's breakfast is bacon and eggs, with a fried sausage and a few baked mushrooms.

If you don't want milk, you can have orange juice instead.

The clock tower outside the window is Princes Street. If you're interested, you can go take a look after breakfast, but if you don't return to the hotel after two o'clock, all we can offer is afternoon tea.

Morrison noticed Yukino staring out the window and introduced it.

As for dinner, between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM, also here, we will be providing a buffet for guests.

Well then, I'll be going now. If you need anything, please call me anytime. Enjoy your meal.

"Mmm~ I'm starting!" Yui said softly, eagerly devouring the food in front of her.

"Eating so much meat in the morning..." Yukino said with a look of disdain.

"I think it's quite good."

Hachiman, who had been treated like a herbivore by Yukino, hadn't eaten so much greasy food in the morning for a long time. At this moment, he felt fantastic.

"Tch, good for what?"

After finishing the baked mushrooms and fried eggs, Yukino stopped touching her cutlery. She sipped her orange juice in small mouthfuls.

Hachiman didn't say anything else to avoid provoking her, otherwise Yukino would definitely not mind letting him experience what Aikido was like.

As if sensing something, Yukino suddenly reached under the table and touched Hachiman.

"Ew~" Yukino exclaimed with disgust. "I'm telling you, when we get back, you need to start exercising. You're as skinny as a monkey."

"What?" Hachiman was stunned, not understanding why Yukino suddenly said that.

"Here, I don't need papaya. You eat more."

Hachiman said gently, completely ignoring Yukino's murderous glare.

"Yui, you save the papaya for Yukino. If you eat this, you'll get deformed."