RBCT Chapter 1934: Yukino Yukinoshita's Sigh - Unable to Speak to Someone Important
Chapter 1934: Yukino Yukinoshita's Sigh - Unable to Speak to Someone Important
Chapter 1934: Yukino Yukinoshita's Sigh - Unable to Speak to Someone Important
Rationally, Hachiman Hikigaya was 100% certain that, given Yukino Yukinoshita's pride and resilience, she would never allow herself to live in the shadow of any "other's" story, whether it was "herself" in a parallel world or any external expectations.
But emotions are sometimes irrational.
That's why he was worried.
Just as one knows that a fledgling eagle will eventually soar, yet still holds their breath when it flaps its wings for the first time; just as one knows that ice and snow can cover everything, yet still worries that the frigid temperature might freeze them.
He remembered Yukino Yukinoshita from the beginning.
Beautiful, proud, and upright, yet also possessing a naive sharpness, she clumsily stumbles through interpersonal relationships, firmly believing in an absolute and solitary "correctness."
At that time, she, like him, had many obvious "flaws": her lack of frankness, her excessive seriousness, her poor communication skills, and her posture that easily hurt others and isolated herself.
They are attracted to each other, collide with each other, and are unknowingly shaped and changed by these "flaws".
Underneath the initial snow, there were actually many "flaws," but perhaps neither he nor she truly cared about them at the time.
Those "flaws," through the tempering of time and mutual understanding, some have settled into unique charm, some have been gently embraced, and some have quietly transformed.
They didn't become perfect, but rather learned to build a strong and unique connection by accepting each other's imperfections.
What he worried about was that the emotions arising from knowing "another possibility" would be like an untimely seed, falling into her heart, which was not yet fully developed. Even if she was determined to uproot it, there would inevitably be some turmoil and unnecessary trouble in the process.
He feared that the interference from "him" would cast even the slightest shadow over her otherwise pure experience.
But now, the small stone in his heart has finally been lifted.
A genius among loners: "But now, I can really put my mind at ease."
His tone relaxed, with a hint of a smile.
No matter which world she's in, Yukino Yukinoshita is still Yukino Yukinoshita, and her true self has never wavered because of any "possibility".
All his worries and wishes ultimately led to this outcome: that she could freely, according to her own will, meet, choose, and experience everything that belonged to her, regardless of whether it ultimately had anything to do with "him".
Yukino Yukinoshita didn't say anything more, or rather, she didn't know what to say at that moment.
Faced with such a straightforward and "understanding" confession and sense of relief, she was momentarily at a loss for words.
She can refute fallacies, clarify boundaries, and express displeasure, but faced with this seemingly penetrating "understanding" and the accompanying "reassurance," any response seems either superfluous or frivolous.
She really hasn't experienced enough.
Whether it's her relationship with "Hachiman Hikigaya" from her own world, her understanding of "love" and "choice," or even the chat group itself, the time she spent joining was far too short.
Her brief experience was not enough for her to build the ability to cope with all of this.
Especially when this understanding comes from someone so special and so "knows" her.
In the end, she chose to remain silent.
Nobita: "Uh, are you guys arguing?"
Nobita asked cautiously, his tone full of confusion.
He looked at the messages between Yukino Yukinoshita and Hachiman Hikigaya in the chat history, which sounded somewhat profound and carried indescribable emotions, and felt that the atmosphere was a bit strange.
It wasn't exactly an argument, but there were no harsh words exchanged; yet, the atmosphere felt tense.
I don't know how to describe it.
The richest man in the lighthouse said: "It's not wrong to call it an argument; but it might be more appropriate to say that it's a more direct expression of one's own thoughts and concerns, kid."
The richest man in the city said: "You're too young to understand this yet. You'll naturally understand when you grow up."
The richest man in the city said: "Love always makes people worry about this and that."
The richest man in the lighthouse: "Worrying about whether I made the right choice, worrying about whether my loved ones will be troubled because of me, and even worrying about whether the possibility of parallel worlds will have a negative impact. It's troublesome, isn't it?"
The richest man in the lighthouse: "But that's also part of it."
The richest man in the city said: "Intense expressions, frank concerns, cautious probing, and even exchanges that look like 'arguing' are often just because people care."
The richest man in the country said: "Because I hope the other person can be better, or at least not become worse because of me."
The richest man in China said, "It's so good to be young; you still have the energy and the inclination to worry about these delicate and complex things."
Seeing Nobita's question, Tony chuckled softly, his tone carrying the knowing wisdom of someone who had been there and a hint of nostalgia.
He thought of his youthful indulgence, a life filled with transactions based on self-interest, devoid of any love.
In contrast, the almost clumsy yet incredibly earnest "confrontation" and "relief" between the two young people in the group about "choice" and "happiness" struck him as a rare kind of sincerity.
He couldn't stand by and watch the children categorize this precious exchange as simply "arguing."
Himouto! Umaru-chan: "Because I care about the other person, I express all my worries and thoughts, hoping that the other person can understand, right?"
Kasumi Shiko: "That's roughly the idea, but being able to do that is itself quite difficult."
Kasumigaoka Utaha shook her head slightly.
Before establishing a close relationship, many people naively believe that it is natural and easy to honestly express their thoughts, worries, or even anxieties to important people.
After all, we trust each other, don't we?
But when you actually find yourself in it, you'll discover that there are many obstacles.
A stubborn personality, pointless pride, cowardice at the fear of being misunderstood, hesitation at the thought of burdening the other person, or even seemingly childish emotions like "sulking" or "being arrogant," can all become insurmountable walls.
Too many couples, due to momentary stubbornness, unnecessary misunderstandings, or fear of exposing their vulnerability, choose to remain silent, conceal, or even say one thing but mean another, ultimately turning small rifts into irreparable chasms.
To be able to, like them, so frankly express one's concerns despite living in different worlds, so clearly draw boundaries and stand firm in oneself, while simultaneously achieving a degree of understanding and acceptance after clashes—that's truly remarkable.
Frankly speaking, it is an extremely rare case.
An ordinary group admin: "While that makes sense, why did you express this sentiment? @霞诗子?"
An ordinary group admin: "Aren't you single?"
Su Yunqing looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha's seemingly sentimental words and said with some doubt, "If it were anyone else, it wouldn't matter, but isn't Kasumigaoka Utaha a single dog? And the kind that's never been in a relationship."
What's with her sentimental remarks? Has she been reading too many light novels?
Xia Shizi: "."
Xia Shizi: "The point is the meaning I expressed in my words, and it has no logical connection to my personal emotional situation!"
Kasumi Shiko: "Can only those who have tasted all kinds of food judge the quality of cooking? Can only those who have experienced war understand the cruelty and absurdity of war?"
Kasumi Shiko: "People who are immersed in emotions are easily swayed by their feelings, while calm observers can analyze the key points more objectively."
Xia Shizi: "I am merely drawing conclusions based on literary works and social phenomena."
Although Kasumigaoka Utaha said a lot, Su Yunqing only said one sentence after reading her string of words.
An ordinary group admin: "Are you getting anxious?"
Kasumi Shiko: "???"
Kasumi Shiko: "!!!"
Kasumi Shiko: "I didn't!"
Why is she in a hurry? She doesn't look anxious at all.
An ordinary group admin: "Fine, fine, you don't have it."
An ordinary group owner said: "I can only say that she is indeed Teacher Xia Shizi. Although she has no experience, she has a wealth of theoretical knowledge."
Su Yunqing waved her hand, indicating that there was no rush.
Nobita: "Um, is this something you can only understand when you grow up?"
Nobita: "Is it really that hard to say what's on your mind?"
Nobita: "But shouldn't friends help each other and talk about their troubles?"
Nobita didn't pay attention to the conversation between Su Yunqing and Kasumigaoka Utaha, still immersed in what Tony had just said.
An ordinary group admin: "It's different."
An ordinary group admin said: "Helping friends with each other is completely different from opening up your most vulnerable or insecure parts to a specific person, especially someone you care about."
An ordinary group admin said: "Sometimes, the more you cherish something, the harder it is to talk about it, because you're afraid that your words will become a burden or damage existing relationships."
An ordinary group admin: "An example will make it clear."
An ordinary group admin said: "Fat Tiger sings so badly and cooks so badly, but would you dare to tell him that to his face?"
Su Yunqing gave Nobita an example, although the example wasn't very relevant, it still helped him understand indirectly.
Nobita shuddered almost reflexively, as if he could already see Gian's fist, as big as a casserole dish, and his "wonderful" singing voice in front of him.
He quickly shook his head, his face turning pale.
Nobita: "No way! Absolutely not! If I said something like that, Gian would beat me to a pulp!"
An ordinary group admin: "Look, this is it."
An ordinary group admin: "Although the situations are not exactly the same, the principles are similar."
An ordinary group admin said: "To Fat Tiger, you dare not tell the truth because you are afraid of getting beaten up; but to the people you care about, that fear of not speaking is often due to more complex and agonizing emotions such as fear of losing, fear of causing damage, and fear of making the other person sad or troubled."
An ordinary group admin said: "You don't dare to tell Fat Tiger the truth because you know there will be terrible consequences."
An ordinary group admin said: "Sometimes we don't dare to tell the truth to important people because we can't predict and are afraid to bear the possible consequences."
Nobita: "I see! I think I understand now."
Nobita: "Even among friends, sometimes you have to use 'lies' or, well, not tell the truth, especially when you're dealing with Gian."
He touched his head with a sense of unease, clearly still vivid in his memory of Fat Tiger's punch.
A prodigy among loners: "So, what happened between me and Yukinoshita has turned into a public lecture on emotional education and psychology here?"
A genius among loners: "Isn't there any need to discuss and analyze this kind of thing in a big way?"
Hachiman Hikigaya's dead fish eyes seemed to stare at everyone through the screen, his tone full of speechlessness.
He truly hadn't expected that his words with Yukino Yukinoshita from the other world would elevate their discussion to the level of "the difficulty of honesty," "a rare case," "requiring courage," and even "emotional philosophy."
It has even been used as a real-world teaching material for elementary school students.
What he found even more ridiculous was the group owner. What right did she have to criticize Kasumigaoka Utaha?
Isn't she single herself?
And here he is, earnestly explaining to Nobita the mindset of "it's hard to talk to important people," as if he has so much experience.
Anyone who didn't know better would think you'd been through a lot in love and had seen through the illusions of the world.
Of course, he didn't say it directly, but the unspoken meaning and the slightly twitching corner of his mouth were enough to convey his speechlessness.
Yukino Yukinoshita: "I feel the same way."
Yukino Yukinoshita agreed with Hachiman Hikigaya's words.
Clearly, she also believes that it is somewhat unconvincing for people who have no actual experience to talk about this.
Especially when the topic involves herself, this feeling of being admired is not pleasant.
The ordinary group owner said, "Oh, don't worry about the details."
An ordinary group admin: "So after saying all this, do you want to reserve a robot?"
An ordinary group admin: "If you take the robot outside and use it normally, there shouldn't be any problem, right?"
An ordinary group admin said, "As long as we claim it's a companion robot purchased by the family or something, we should be able to get away with it, or rather, provide a reasonable explanation!"
The Yukinoshita family is a well-known local family in Chiba, with influence in both political and business circles.
Given the wealth and connections of the Yukino family, it's entirely possible to fabricate a plausible origin story for a robot whose specific abilities are unknown to outsiders.
Although the AI industry wasn't very developed in Yukino Yukinoshita's time, the same thing still applies.
As long as a robot with a certain level of intelligence and basic functions exists, there will be no problem if others are unaware of its specific abilities.
Yukino Yukinoshita was momentarily silent, taken aback by Su Yunqing's abrupt and unexpected topic change.
She had just expressed slight dissatisfaction with someone who lacked practical experience yet talked a lot about emotional theories, when she was asked the next second if she wanted to "order a Doraemon" and was even asked to plan how to "legally and compliantly" possess it in her world.
(End of this chapter)