Don't use Type-Moon references in Oregairu!

Yui Yuigahama was trying hard to minimize her presence, and she was almost at the passing level of some Hassan's intensive training classes.

We arrived at the Disney roller coaster without any incident. Yui Yuigahama quietly lined up at the back, feeling confident that today was going to be a success.

"Yuihama, you can sit next to me then." Just as it was almost their turn, Yuihama was about to step back when Yukino called out to her.

Seeing Yui Yuigahama's blank expression, Yukino smiled happily: One toy isn't enough.

65. Other people are hell; the master was absolutely right.

Yui's legs trembled.

Yui almost left first.

Yui was captured and unable to move forward or backward.

She gave a fawning smile, so soft and harmless, so pitiful it was comparable to the tearful moment in season three: "Yukino, I feel a little unwell. Can I wait for you downstairs?"

"Oh~ really? I seem to remember you enjoying a Disney-themed ice cream right before riding the bumper cars, and you almost teamed up with Eriri to destroy my Panda during the bumper car battle!" Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes sharpened as she used her "Insight" ability, which proved highly effective. "I think the great and lovely Yuihama wouldn't miss the opportunity to strengthen your bond through team building because of fear, would she?"

Eriri, held by Hibiki Sakura's side, cast a sorrowful glance at her friend in distress with pity.

Amidst the rolling wheels and mechanical sounds of the roller coaster ahead, countless shrieks and screams mingled, like the lament of the gates of hell opening, or the agonizing scream of an electric saw tearing apart one's own flesh and skull.

How tragic! How sorrowful!

Yui and Eriri, having broken free from the two men's encirclement, were huddled together, trembling.

"Hey, what's wrong? Why are you all like this? Are you scared? How lame." Sakura Hibiki laughed heartily.

"N-No, that's not true... It's just a roller coaster, who, who would be scared? I'm not a child! Right, Yui?" Eriri's posture, with her hands almost covering her head, was utterly unconvincing. If it weren't for the things Yui was holding onto, she would have already squatted down with an air of authority.

"Yes, yes."

Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was at the front of the line, turned around and told Sakura Hibiki with a mischievous smile, "Why would they be afraid? They're all mature adults. They're just a little too excited and can't stand still."

“Uh…” Sakura Hibiki looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka and Yukino Yukinoshita’s eyes, which were narrowed with pleasure, and chose not to speak.

Some things are better left unsaid, especially in front of someone with squinty eyes.

Ding-dong. The cheerful and upbeat arrival music rang out, and the previous group of passengers began to disembark. They were happily discussing their experience:

"Wow, a 360-degree rotating needle doesn't prick at all."

"The music that played throughout was also very good, and the mountain scenery with its red rocks and the statues full of South American style was really delightful. The moment we saw it when we came out of the dark cave was quite frightening."

With each comment the passengers made, Eriri and Yui trembled more.

However, Abigail, the team's conscience, had already been distracted by Fujimaru Ritsuka's rambling talk about Disney urban legends and was completely oblivious to the two's state. The rest were either like Sakura Hibiki, who dared not offend the big boss, or like Kasumigaoka and Yukinoshita (along with Fujimaru Ritsuka), who were more inclined to enjoy life.

Others are hell.

Today, Yui and Eriri gained a profound understanding of the literary master's melancholy state of mind.

However, there was nothing they could do. The young woman in front had already started opening the barrier to let the group through.

But then a turning point came! All the roller coasters here are two-seater.

"!" Yui and Eriri's minds raced instantly. There were seven people present, and it would be really strange for someone to sit alone! So, it was possible for one person not to come. But who could it be?

Eriri and Yui's eyes sharpened, and before they could even engage in an ugly struggle for a chance to survive, Fujimaru Ritsuka ruthlessly shattered their illusions.

He slowly raised his hand: "Oh well, I'll just sit alone then. I don't really care, but I really want to experience this 360° invincible rotating roller coaster."

Ultimately, the protests were ineffective, and the two were each taken to their seats by Kasumigaoka and Yukinoshita, one by one.

The roller coaster started its journey, traveling through the dark cave. The heartbeats and rapid breathing of Yui and Eriri, who were sitting in the second and third rows respectively, could be heard even by Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was sitting in the fourth row.

As the roller coaster emerged from the tunnel into the light, screams erupted in unison, with Yui and Eriri's crisp, high-school-school screams standing out amidst the cheers of the children.

It was a statue with the style of South American mythology, its inhuman face contorted with anger, facing the crowd on the roller coaster with its mouth wide open, as if it wanted to devour these "normies" who had disturbed its daily rest.

"It's...it's fallen!" Yui gasped, gripping the safety bar. Behind her, Fujimaru Ritsuka noticed a deep handprint she had made... Hopefully, the staff won't ask for too much compensation. No, on the other hand, could she complain about the poor quality?

The newly emerged, unscrupulous, and ruthless capitalist is like a villainous boss, constantly devising evil schemes.

Before he could finalize his plan on how to properly leverage the power of the Western Hemisphere's strongest legal department, screams of despair threw him into disarray.

Yui and Eriri shouted, sweat soaking their hair and tears glistening in their eyes. Only their cries genuinely pleased the unscrupulous crowd present. Looking closely at Yukinoshita and Kasumigaoka's profiles, the corners of their mouths were already turned up high.

Fujimaru Ritsuka muttered accusations against his unscrupulous companion, unaware that the same expression was also appearing on his own face.

Next up is the terrifying, 360° invincible, spinning ramp that turns the Eiffel Tower upside down again and again.

Yui and Eriri held their breath, gripping the hands of those around them tightly. Only Abigail and the other kids on the bus let out a joyful cheer.

The once adorable, childlike voices now only made the two desperate people realize that the strongest creature on earth is not a bear or a tiger, but a naughty child.

"Damn it, waaaaaah~~~~" Braving the fierce wind, spinning round and round, glistening tears turned into heartbreaking fragments in the air.

But we made it through.

Eriri turned her head and glanced at Yui, trying her best to encourage her. Yui, with tears in her eyes, returned the encouragement with mutual sympathy. They stopped looking at the people around them, because those two rascals were already trembling with suppressed laughter.

The seat was surrounded by enemies!

Although I've lost all my energy to scream, I've finally made it through the most terrifying level. As long as I reach the finish line, I'll win!

"Dear passengers, you are about to arrive at the most exciting and thrilling part of the Giant Thunder Mountain roller coaster - the 50-meter vertical drop ramp, a 130km/h plunge journey, which is a unique feature of Tokyo Disneyland."

The broadcast, filled with extremely cheesy, island-Japanese slang, incessantly explained their "great achievement"—a design that caters to both children and adults. Meanwhile, the roller coaster slowly ascended amidst cheers.

Human joys and sorrows are not shared; Yui and Eriri only find it noisy. Happiness belongs to them, while we have nothing.

"It's said that... closing your eyes on a roller coaster can drastically reduce the terror of weightlessness. Oh dear, I wonder if that's true." At this moment, Kasumigaoka Utaha finally couldn't bear it anymore and spoke in a tone that sounded like a sigh.

Their pupils had begun to dilate, and the two who had lost all hope for the future suddenly had a light in their eyes again.

"But I heard that roller coasters take pictures, right..." Yukino Yukinoshita casually interjected.

Both of them began to get anxious and started to hesitate as they climbed.

Fujimaru Ritsuka understood the subtext of those words—was it to close her eyes and leave behind irrefutable evidence, or to open her eyes and become the hero in the photograph?

To be or not to be, that is the question.

Although Fujimaru Ritsuka felt there was absolutely no need to consider it: "You guys were already embarrassing enough... you can't be any more embarrassing." Had she gone mad from the rollercoaster ride, or was Yukino's words causing her to lose her composure and disrupt her train of thought?

However, time waits for no one, and the front of the car had slowly climbed to the top of the hill.

The 50-meter-high hilltop was enough to give everyone on the bus a panoramic view of Tokyo Disneyland.

Bathed in the glow of the setting sun, tourists wore joyful smiles, and the magnificent buildings reflected a golden-red light, creating a scene as beautiful as a fairyland in a dreamlike lake, eliciting cheers from the passengers on the train.

However, Yui and Eriri knew all too well how deep the malice lay beneath that beautiful exterior. Faced with immense danger, they resolutely closed their eyes and prepared to meet the challenge.

"...This method seems to be very effective, there's absolutely no sense of falling!" Yui laughed happily with her eyes closed.

"Idiot, of course not, because we stopped."

"what?"

The Giant Thunder Mountain is hovering 50 meters in the air.

66. Thriller Park (referring to Disney)

"There are so many pretty girls among today's passengers, but these two are having so much fun, they're almost crying." The staff member in the monitoring room laughed and pointed at the roller coaster on the camera. If it weren't for privacy concerns, he probably would have printed out and kept a copy of the following photos as well.

His colleague chuckled in agreement, but his smile quickly faded. The roller coaster on camera climbed to the top of the hill and then slowly came to a stop. His expression changed drastically: "Could it be those two showing up again?" He pushed aside his colleague who had just spoken, switched the camera, and felt a terrible headache coming on. He had no choice but to stop the still-playing, cringeworthy educational recording, clearing his throat: "Ahem, passengers, please don't worry, there's a slight problem with the equipment. We're checking it, and the train will be departing soon."

The somewhat panicked passengers on the roller coaster erupted into an even louder discussion after hearing the announcement. One male passenger boasted vividly about something he'd heard somewhere, looking quite mysterious: "Yeah, there's been a problem... Urban legends really do exist. Apparently, there's a mysterious legend about the Big Thunder Mountain roller coaster at Disneyland: if the train suddenly stops, it's not because of equipment malfunction, but because a ghost has appeared blocking the way."

His tone was sinister, which frightened the girl who was riding the roller coaster with him so much that she punched him a few times and then clung to his arm, trembling.

Sitting on the roller coaster, Fujimaru Ritsuka glanced at the guy enjoying a breast massage: "You've got potential, young man. You're still telling stories to seduce people at a time like this, but what you're telling is actually true."

Looking into the distance, there was indeed a phantom figure with long hair at the bottom of the slope ahead, slowly walking with a child. She seemed to notice the gaze of Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others on the roller coaster, and even turned back and nodded slightly. Then she stared at the back of the carriage for a while before slowly walking off the slope.

Fujimaru Ritsuka followed her gaze and saw the Taiga family, who had somehow caught up with them at the rear of the car. Taiga Hideaki was quietly complaining to his wife in the front seat, the black orb above his head pulsating actively, seemingly unaware of the ghost's gaze.

"Fujimaru, did you see that?" Yui Yuigahama whispered to the person behind her.

"I saw it." Not only Fujimaru Ritsuka, but also Yukino, Utaha, and the perceptive Eriri saw it.

The roller coaster started again, but even Eriri and Yui were no longer afraid; they were just thinking about what had just happened.

They soon reached the finish line, and Yukino, with a wave of her hand, satisfiedly bought all the photos of the seven people on the roller coaster from the staff, despite strong protests from Yui and Eriri.

"A lifetime of glory, ruined in an instant." Eriri lay on the ground in an "ORZ" pose, her face full of regret—she should have just given in.

"I was so stupid. I only thought about riding the roller coaster, I didn't realize there were cameras on the roller coaster tracks that captured the [happy moment]." Yui looked dejected, like a salted fish drying in the sun on the beach, having lost its luster.

Yukino counted the thick stack of photos handed to her by the staff with a gesture as if she were counting banknotes, then put the photos into her pocket with satisfaction. It seemed she would enjoy them later.

"Try to look on the bright side. Luckily, it was just a camera, not a video camera." Fujimaru Ritsuka tried to comfort the two dejected girls who had lost their dreams, but seeing that it was no use, she quickly changed the subject. "Speaking of which, did you notice that old man was there too? He might have been partly responsible for this accident."

Abigail perked up and trotted over to Fujimaru Ritsuka, lowering her voice to say, "Captain-san, are we going to play detective games again this time? There's only one truth!"

Her silly, childlike appearance made everyone laugh, and even the two salted fish seemed to regain some energy, jumping around a few times.

Fujimaru Ritsuka suppressed a laugh and patted her head: "Yes, Abby, next, we're going to secretly follow that old man. Look, they're heading to the next ride now."

Everyone quickly hid to the side and crept into the crowd, seeing that Hideaki Taiga and his family were turning in the direction of Disneyland's famous It's a Small World.

Do you really think you're just making trouble for no reason?

It's a Small World is a classic attraction at every Disney park, and it has been widely acclaimed since its debut at the New York World's Fair. It's a boat tour that takes passengers along seven canals that run through the entire park, allowing them to explore miniature replicas of famous landmarks from around the world and experience performances showcasing the unique cultures of 18 countries. Classic Disney characters such as Peter Pan, Simba from The Lion King, and Pinocchio also make occasional appearances. Notably, all the musical performances are performed by exquisitely crafted puppets. Furthermore, many urban legends circulating within Disney parks are related to this puppet park.

"Hey, Fujimaru, I've heard a story from that little world..." As a real high school girl, Yui Yuigahama wasn't like those other girls who were either otaku or literature lovers. She had heard stories, whether true or false, from people like Hayama and Miura who were popular.

She shrank back in fear, not because of everyone's stares, but because the memory of that story sent a chill down her spine: "Miura once said that there have always been rumors about that little world, that there is a puppet that has never been seen before and appears and disappears mysteriously. If you hear it say 'Are you just leaving like this?' before you leave, then you might be left behind."

Hibiki Sakura, a gossip herself, chimed in, "Yeah, yeah. Don't you have to register when you enter and leave? I heard that Disneyland often has a big discrepancy between the number of people entering and leaving. And some people say there are a lot of ashes in Disneyland."

Yukino calmly analyzed the rumors, expressing doubt about their veracity: "In the enclosed space, under the dazzling lights, some people might be misled by the uncanny valley. As for the number of people entering and leaving, it's said that some tourists secretly stay inside Disneyland. And the idea of ​​scattering ashes is unlikely to be true, is it?"

"Eh~~ Yukino-chan is so serious, it's so boring." Sakura Hibiki rested her arms behind her head, feeling utterly bored—unlike Eriri, she couldn't see the ghost on the other side of the slope directly, nor was she very clear about the strangeness of Taiga Hideaki, so she was just talking about rumors to liven up the atmosphere.

But unexpectedly, Fujimaru Ritsuka earnestly told everyone: "It's true that ashes are scattered. At least in the United States, Disneyland has admitted to doing this, and they even regularly clean and remove ashes."

hiss......

"You can do that?" Everyone looked on with astonishment.

Ignoring everyone's surprised expressions, Fujimaru Ritsuka continued to emphasize, "As for the rumor about the Small World, I'm worried that once that uncle goes there, the false will become true. In any case, let's quietly follow along first."