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With the national conference and university entrance exams looming, she really didn't want to invest too much energy in friendships anymore.
However, the only downside of Kitahara-sensei is that his gentle and dependable nature is linked to the underlying rationale for avoiding trouble.
If he weren't a teacher, the two of them might have talked more and had more things happen between them.
"I am very anxious and irritable."
For some reason, Nagase Tsukiyo was very willing to open up to Kitahara-sensei.
I hope our relationship is like a room that has been ransacked by a thief, with all the drawers and windows wide open, and that being with him will always bring me this joy.
"Hmm." Kitahara Hakuba uttered a meaningless acknowledgment.
"I'm also puzzled. Isn't supporting each other during difficult times what friends should do? Can Haruno and Eri really be considered friends in terms of their feelings for me?"
Nagase Tsukiyo loves the trumpet and the brass band; it is deeply connected to her talent and value, and she firmly believes that the trumpet will occupy most of her life.
But why does a sense of guilt accompany one's love for the trumpet and the brass band?
Why should I feel sorry for myself, who loves the trumpet and the band, but feel sorry for the two of them?
“Actually, maybe even Saito and Kanzaki can’t do it,” Kitahara Hakuba suddenly said.
"Can't do it?"
"Nagase-kun, in my eyes you are a very fair person. I not only have the recognition of you as a teacher, but also the respect of a person. That's why I don't think you are a selfish person—"
At that moment, two luxury buses stopped in front of the members. Kitahara Hakuba stepped back a few paces to let them board first.
Nagase Tsukiyo followed his steps steadily, taking a few steps back as well.
Kitahara Hakuba's gaze fell on Eri and Harutori, who were boarding the bus amidst the crowd, and he said calmly:
“If Saito and Kanzaki were in the same situation as you, they might also feel confused and might not handle it perfectly. It is a form of violence to expect your companions to understand things that you cannot say yourself.”
Nagase Tsukiyo's cherry lips twitched slightly. Kitahara-sensei's words were gentle yet powerful, flowing slowly through her heart like a spring stream.
"Teacher Kitahara: "
The girl's eyes sparkled with a crystalline light, rippling with indescribable emotions.
"Sorry, I don't know how to comfort girls."
Kitahara Hakuba forced a wry smile and said, "But Nagase-san isn't selfish in my heart. You're very cute when you're serious."
"Well."
These words might have been just a simple comfort to him, but they filled Nagase Tsukiyo's heart with joy.
While feeling happy, Nagase Tsukiyo gradually realized that she liked being with him too much, and suddenly felt a wave of shame.
The shyness of a girl of her age should be revealed mercilessly under the sunlight.
That was a face that even no matter how much she fiddled with her long hair, she couldn't hide from shame.
A short while later, the two got into the car. Kitahara Hakuma sat in the front seat, with Saito Harukori sitting next to him as always.
Nagase Tsukiyo steadily moved to her seat in the back row. Everyone's positions were the same as in Hakodate, with no changes whatsoever.
"Nase-kun, are you alright?" Amemori, who was sitting next to him, asked kindly.
"Yeah, it's nothing." She shook her head.
Nagase Tsukiyo secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although she knew that she would eventually have to give a clear answer to Harutori and Eri, at least for now, Kitahara-sensei understood her, and that was enough.
Thinking about this made her feel a sense of peace and relief.
"Rain Guardian: "
"
"What?" Yu Shou looked out the window, where the azure sea came into view.
Nagase Tsukiyo lowered her head, rubbing her fingers together:
What does "cute" mean to men?
Amemori turned his head to look at her, his probing gaze making Nagase Tsukiyo hold her breath, only then remembering that Amemori was Kitahara-sensei's open suitor.
not good
To conceal the slight panic in her heart, Nagase Tsukiyo's gaze fell on the opposite side of the corridor.
There sat Yuka Isomoto, her white ankle socks catching the eye, the fabric clinging to her skin and outlining the shape of her ankles.
Rain Guardian shifted his gaze from her to the window, concluding in a lighthearted tone:
"If it's not love, then it's calling you stupid."
"Huh? Stupid?"
"Hmm." Amemori's fingers pulled down her skirt a little. "Who told you that? Kitahara-sensei?"
You could clearly feel Yu Shou's expression relaxing as he spoke softly:
"That must mean he likes you."
"like me?"
“Well, because Nagase is very smart and beautiful, it has nothing to do with being stupid,” Amemori said with an extremely fair attitude.
Rain Guardian's words dealt a significant blow to Nagase Tsukiyo's girlish heart, causing a burning emotion to surge within her.
Is that really what he meant?
front row.
Kitahara Hakuba's phone received a text message from his younger sister, Kitahara Ai: "Brother! When did you put money in my math workbook?! Ahhh! I love you so much!!!"
He raised an eyebrow; the money had probably been lying inside for almost a month.
This guy is only turning this out now? Just how much does he hate math?
"Ai-chan?" Saito Harutori suddenly spoke up, then looked apologetic and said, "Sorry, I saw it as soon as I glanced at it."
Kitahara Hakuba turned off his phone screen and said helplessly:
“This child just doesn’t like math. Although he’s only in his first year of high school, as his older brother, I’m still a little worried.”
Wait, why am I saying all this to Saito Haruka? Maybe I just want someone to vent to about my sister?
Saito Harukori spoke in her usual gentle tone:
"Xiao Ai and I have a pretty good relationship. After she starts school next year, I'll go over and help her with her studies whenever I have time."
Kitahara Hakuba didn't really want to discuss this topic with her, and casually said:
"Let's talk about that next year."
"Teacher Kitahara!"
At that moment, Sayaka Akamatsu, who was standing by the aisle, spoke up and asked,
"We were just looking for videos of Kitauji's matches, but why couldn't we find any of their matches from the Kyoto Prefecture tournament?"
Kitahara Hakuba asked curiously, "Why did you guys suddenly start watching Kitauji?"
Sayaka Akamatsu's soft laughter accompanied the sound of the bus engine as it approached.
"Since we're going to be on such a long journey, we definitely need to take some time to relax. We also want to get to know the strength of each opponent."
"Did you see it on the official website of the Wind Instrument Federation?" Kitahara Hakuba asked.
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“Yes, but I couldn’t find it. I did find the video of last year’s Kitauji competition, though,” said Sakurako Yukawa.
“Take a closer look. Although Kitauji made it into the national tournament this year, they did not participate in the Kyoto Prefecture tournament.” Hearing Kitahara Hakuba say this, Akamatsu Sayaka began to carefully look through the list again.
"Huh? Really? Why?"
They could see Ryusei and Rikka High Schools on the list of the Kyoto Prefecture Tournament, but not Kitauji High School, yet it was represented by one of the three strongest schools in the Kansai Tournament.
"Huh? I see Li Hua."
"Look closely, this is Rikka High School in Kyoto Prefecture, the terrifying boss who plays marching music."
"No wonder Lihua is so strong, it turns out it's a school."
"It's so cold."
Sayaka Akamatsu looked delighted, as if she were teasing Sakurako Yukawa.
"The reason Kitauji didn't participate in the Kyoto Prefecture Tournament is because they won gold last year," Kitahara Hakuba explained with a smile.
"What does this gold medal competition have to do with the Kyoto Prefecture Tournament?" Sakurako Yukawa asked curiously.
“Many regions have a seeding system. The schools that won the national gold medal the previous year can go directly to the Kansai tournament without having to participate in lower-level qualifiers. On the results sheet, the organizers will specifically mark them as ‘seed representatives’.”
Sakurako Yukawa covered her mouth in surprise, unable to hide her shock as she said:
"No need to participate in the competition, just directly advance to the Kansai Tournament?"
Kitahara Hakuba nodded, crossed his legs, and continued speaking with his fingers interlaced:
"In fact, the high schools that advance to the national tournament from each region are always the same few schools, just like baseball in Koshien. Every year, it's basically the same few schools with little change. The seeding system can ensure that strong schools are eliminated due to accidental factors, thus ensuring the level of competition."
"so good?"
Sakurako Yukawa said excitedly,
"If we win gold this year, does that mean everyone can directly qualify for the National Tournament next year?"
"Yes, if you've been paying attention, you'll have noticed that Tokai High School didn't participate in the Sapporo regional competition this year, but instead went straight to the national tournament, because they won the national gold medal last year."
"If we qualify directly for the entire tournament next year, does that mean the Hakodate region won't need to compete? After all, there's only one spot available," Akamatsu Sayaka asked.
At this moment, Saito Harutori leaned forward slightly and said with a smile:
"The competition will definitely continue, but if we win the national gold medal, the number of spots for the Hakodate region will increase by one next year. In fact, the number of spots for each region is dynamically adjusted. If the Hakodate region increases by one, the other regions will decrease by one."
Akamatsu Sayaka grabbed Yukawa Sakurako's fair thigh with one hand and exclaimed excitedly:
"Sakurako, did you hear that?! If we can win the gold medal, we can revitalize Hakodate!"
"I don't think that's acceptable, and take your hand away!"
Sakurako suspected that her agitation was simply because she wanted to touch her leg, so she directly lifted her hand and said...