My older sister is a villainous rich girl.

The orchestra lost.

In the final vote count, the Handicrafts Department led by a significant margin, while the Orchestral Department received less than half the votes of the Handicrafts Department.

At the beginning of the performance, there weren't many audience members, and they were mainly younger students.

However, in the later performances, inspired by the audience of the first performance, those who loved Bobby became enthusiastic advocates. Word of mouth for the crafts club's performance quickly spread across all grades.

Before the school meeting ended, the craft club's booth was already surrounded by a huge crowd.

Fortunately, the platform was quite conspicuous, and Bobby could be seen even from the outermost edge of the crowd when he took off.

While the older students were enjoying the performance, many of them also noticed what was supporting the show behind the scenes.

"Is that Wayne? Such pure magic, it's truly enviable."

Gavin Warren exclaimed, "I wonder what good luck Duke Elliott had that he could just casually go out for a stroll and find such a genius for free? I wish I could find one too."

Prince Richard stood calmly by the classroom window, gazing at the bustling assembly hall.

"Instead of hoping to find such a genius, it's better to hone your own magic, at least that's something you can change through hard work," he said.

Gavin smiled wryly and said, "Some things, no matter how hard you try, you can't change."

Yes.

Sometimes, even if you do your best to do something, you may not succeed.

Ge Li understood this principle.

But she still felt unwilling to give up.

She can fail, but she shouldn't fail in this way.

The orchestra was shrouded in an atmosphere of loss.

After the performance, everyone gathered together, but they could no longer, with the same enthusiasm as before, clasp their hands together and shout, "Our orchestra will definitely be the champion!"

What's most embarrassing is that they still don't know exactly where they went wrong.

I don't know what I did wrong, or how to change it so that I can turn the tide in the next game.

They just stared at each other blankly, unable to utter a single word of comfort.

There was a moment of silence.

"Everyone...you've worked hard, go back and get some rest," Ge Li said with difficulty.

She could see the concern and worry in the eyes of some of her colleagues, but the more she was stared at like that, the more she felt like she couldn't breathe.

She planned the entire orchestral performance herself, from the concept and arrangement to the rehearsals, which far exceeded the level of preparation she had done before.

But in the end, they still lost.

Does this mean that I am indeed inferior to Chris?

She asked herself honestly, if her position were reversed and she were given the responsibility of planning the craft club's activities, could she lead the craft club to first place?

unable.

A voice in my heart said very clearly.

Golly Edgeworth had never hated his lucidity so much.

……

Wayne came out of the teachers' office.

Because they won first place in the school festival, the craft club got the opportunity to perform at the royal palace.

Therefore, some procedural handover was necessary, which inevitably caused a slight delay.

As I strolled through the somewhat empty corridor, the sky outside the window gradually darkened, and all the classrooms I passed were pitch black.

After a long day of running around, most of the tired students left the school early, with only the soft sound of the wind and their own footsteps in their ears.

Wayne felt an indescribable tranquility.

But, in the gentle evening breeze, there seemed to be some other sounds mixed in.

"do...so...so..."

The intermittent melody is so subtle that it's impossible to distinguish without careful listening.

"Hmm?" Wayne looked somewhat surprised. "Is there anyone still not home?"

The sound seemed to be coming from the other side of the corridor around the corner.

That's where the activity rooms for various clubs and organizations are located.

Out of curiosity, Wayne went over.

The activity room of the orchestra was still brightly lit.

From the entrance, you can see that the musical instruments are shining brightly under the lights.

A girl with long, flowing hair stood by the window, holding a flute in her hand, playing broken, tuneless notes.

Seemingly sensing the gaze behind her, she stopped playing, turned around, and met Wayne's eyes.

The evening breeze ruffled her loose hair, making her look like a musical instrument sprite that only exists in stories.

Inside and outside the door, their eyes met.

"Aren't you home yet, it's so late?"

Wayne gave an awkward laugh and tried to make conversation.

He had only planned to steal a quick glance and leave without leaving a trace, but he was caught red-handed.

They probably don't think they're representing the victors and are deliberately coming to mock us, right?

Ge Li lowered his eyes. "If you're here to show off, then do as you please."

"But I will absolutely not admit defeat to Chris," she said firmly.

Wayne shook his head. "When will this cycle of revenge end? Dealing with others with hostility will only bring you hostility in return."

"Why not consider reconciling with Chris? If you're willing to treat her with sincerity, I guarantee you'll gain a lifelong friend."

That's the main character, Ge Li!

Since you helped me out of a predicament once, what I'm about to say is absolutely invaluable advice.

Ge Li gave a mocking laugh.

"Why don't you say that to Chris?"

"Because you're the one standing in front of me now," Wayne said bluntly. "Besides, Chris doesn't really hate you that much."

Rather, in some ways she actually admires you.

Whether judging from her evaluation of the orchestra or the way she verbally sparred with you, Chris did not regard Gorley Edgeworth as an irreconcilable enemy.

Do you think I care about her liking me?

Goethe was completely unaware of Wayne's good intentions.

"Only His Highness the Prince..."

She didn't finish her sentence, her tone tinged with a hint of resentment.

"Do you like Richard that much?" Wayne said speechlessly.

Prince Richard hadn't done anything particularly endearing; it was just ordinary, polite interaction, yet all the girls were drawn to him.

In this academy, Prince Richard is the undisputed center of attention, with admirers everywhere in every class.

...Even if it's within the context of the story, it's really going too far!

Wayne harbors a deep resentment towards this animation.

"Because His Highness is outstanding... no, he is the most outstanding person in the world."

Ge Li pursed his lips and gripped the flute tightly in his hand, as if he could hold onto something in his grasp.

"If I want to become 'perfect,' I have to be with another 'perfect' person," she said.