My deskmate is actually my yandere reader.

'Shiraishi...that surname sounds familiar. Maybe it's just my imagination?'

At the same time, the music teacher thought of a child piano star who also had the surname Shiraishi.

But that person had disappeared for six years and was no longer active in the competition.

Moreover, her name is not Shiraishi Chiren, and her appearance is somewhat different; one could only say they resemble each other a little—meaning they are equally beautiful.

While he was thinking about these things, Shiraishi Chiren had already adjusted the piano chair, straightened her back, and placed her hands flat on the black and white keys.

Then, her slender, long fingers, as white as mutton fat jade, fell and struck the first syllable.

When the long and complex chords began, everyone fell silent to appreciate the performance by Shiraishi Chiren.

The intro is a bit calm and soft, but after a while, the sound becomes high-pitched and lively, full of enthusiasm!

This is like a reflection of love. At the beginning, everyone is just an ordinary person, but when they meet their destined one, they fall into an uncontrollable emotional upheaval!

As the melodious and intense notes resounded with Shiraishi Chiren leaning forward slightly, her hands striking the notes with perfect precision, like a metronome, everyone was inevitably drawn into 'love,' listening in awe to this clear, pure, and passionate performance!

As the music gradually rose higher, everyone's emotions were drawn in, rising and falling with the sound of the piano.

The prelude has passed, and the music is entering its climax, becoming passionate, magnificent, and surging, like love overflowing when it is intense!

This climax is fiery and passionate, obsessive and insane.

Everyone was deeply immersed in the performance, captivated by its exquisite musical theory.

Love is growing stronger; love is becoming more intense; love is fearless; love is breaking through all shackles and ethics!

Love can drive people crazy, uplift their spirits, propel them forward, and make them invincible!

So how should we end things when love reaches its climax?

The light and melodious piano music answered this question; it fell from its highest point, hoping to return to the embrace of its rightful owner.

Thus, love becomes subtle, sorrowful, and elusive.

The passionate love is fading, drifting aimlessly, sometimes present and sometimes absent.

The music fades away gently and innocently at the end, as if recalling beautiful memories, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

The overall tone of the ending is roughly one of gradual weakening and slowing down, until it eventually disappears.

Finally, Shiraishi Chiren pressed a key in a low voice, bringing the performance to a close.

When the performance ended, the classroom remained completely silent, eerily quiet.

Everyone was savoring the beauty of the piece, while also pondering why the ending was so somber and mournful.

However, upon closer reflection, one can understand why, after all, the prelude to this piece was so beautiful and magnificent.

Originally, it was, just like its title suggests, a beautiful dream. And when a dream comes to an end, one naturally feels reluctant to leave.

Furthermore, love encompasses much more than just passion and warmth; it also includes sadness, resentment, and the melancholy of loss.

Clap clap clap—After some time, someone started clapping.

The next moment, thunderous applause erupted and lasted for a long time. Everyone came back to their senses from their reverie and offered their most sincere praise.

Shiraishi Chiren lowered her hand, turned her head, and looked at Kurose Izumi in the crowd with a gentle gaze that seemed to melt away people.

"This is my performance dedicated to Kurose."

These words silenced the entire room once again.

After a long while, someone pinched their leg in disbelief.

"I... I didn't hear wrong, did I?"

"A performance dedicated by Shiraishi to Kurose?"

"Are you kidding me? Kurose?"

"No way, no way—!"

Everyone was stunned, and it seemed as if a series of heartbreaking sounds rang out.

"Please don't speak so negatively of Kurose." At this moment, Shiraishi Chiren's face darkened. "Learn to respect others, otherwise your own value is worthless!"

"Shiro-Shiroishi?!"

Hearing Shiraishi Chiren's words, which were tinged with anger, Kurose Izumi was completely bewildered.

what's the situation?

What's going on now?

Why is Shiraishi Chiren suddenly getting into a fight with her classmates?

"No way, Shiraishi-kun, think about it, Kurose is so cunning..."

"enough!"

Shiraishi Chiren suddenly interrupted with a low growl.

For a fleeting moment, a look of terror crossed her face, but it vanished without anyone noticing.

"It's no one's place to judge Kurose. You need to learn to respect others in order to earn their respect!"

Seeing that Shiraishi Chiren was truly angry, everyone immediately fell silent, no longer daring to utter a word to belittle Kurose Izumi.

The music teacher also joined the conversation at the right time, advising, "Alright, Shiraishi, calm down and don't get agitated."

"Humph."

Shiraishi Chiren snorted coldly, her expression softening slightly.

thump—

Just then, the bell rang, and the music teacher quickly announced the end of get out of class, breaking the awkward atmosphere.

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General group number: 750401446

Since someone asked about it on qread, and I can't post my comments there, I'll mention it here.

68. Shiraishi, I like you.

Afterwards, everyone left dejectedly, leaving only Shiraishi Chizuru and Kurose Izumi in the classroom, looking at each other in silence.

"Quan, keep it up! You're amazing!"

Before leaving, Hirasawa Mabu winked at Kurose Izumi, gave her a thumbs-up, and was filled with admiration.

Just now, he actually wanted to get angry and speak up for Kurose Izumi, but after thinking about it, it seemed unnecessary.

One person, Shiraishi Chiren, is enough.

Moreover, for the sake of Kurose Izumi, Shiraishi Chire didn't hesitate to get angry at everyone in the class, wouldn't that make her likeable to him skyrocket?

Even if Izumi Kurose is slow on the uptake, shouldn't he have realized that Chizuru Shiraishi has feelings for him by now?

Unfortunately, as the saying goes...

"The onlooker sees more of the game than the player."

Even though Shiraishi Chiren went to such lengths and showed him a special attitude, he still couldn't realize that Shiraishi Chiren liked him.

Perhaps they dared not notice, or perhaps they deliberately avoided going.

After all, Shiraishi Chiren is so outstanding, and just like her classmates said, she is a gloomy person.

"Shiraishi, why did you do this? Doesn't this make them all think you're a strange person?" Kurose Izumi looked at Shiraishi Chire standing by the piano with a wry smile, her feelings complicated.

"I don't care what other people think," Shiraishi Chiren said calmly. "Besides, I don't feel like I've done anything wrong. Their comments make me very uncomfortable."

"I don't think it's necessary to do this for me..."

"What do you mean, 'like this'?" Shiraishi Chiren interrupted, frowning.

Then, she said in a deep voice, "Even you look down on yourself like this? What about me? What am I to you?"

"W-What do you mean?" Kurose Izumi asked subconsciously, her mind filled with confusion.

Did I say something wrong?

Why does Shiraishi Chiren look so angry right now?

If you are angry, what is the reason for your anger?

Numerous questions flooded Kurose Izumi's mind, leaving him at a loss and bewildered.

But soon after, the doubts disappeared, replaced by an indescribable complexity.

Shiraishi Chiren clenched her fists and silently stepped forward, her footsteps echoing clearly in the room.

pat, pat.

As Kurose Izumi heard the approaching footsteps, she stared intently at Shiraishi Chiren as she walked towards her.

Only when she reached him did Shiraishi Chiren stop in her tracks.

She stared silently at Kurose Izumi, her gaze sharp, filled with a sense of oppression and aggression.

It's as if you want to see through him and dissect him.

"White, White Stone?"

Kurose Izumi called out in confusion, wondering why Shiraishi Chiren had suddenly walked up to him and silently met his gaze.

Shiraishi Chiren didn't reply; she just stared intently at Kurose Izumi.

This is a period of unbearable silence—for both of us.

After a long while, Shiraishi Chiren took a deep breath, as if making some kind of decision, and moved her cherry lips.

In a trembling, almost sorrowful voice, she whispered, "Kurose, what do I mean by caring about you?"

Upon hearing this, Kurose Izumi's eyes widened in disbelief, and she instantly fell silent.

What does Shiraishi Chiren mean by this sentence?

care?