In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

After a brief adjustment, Kasumigaoka seems to be fully charged again.

Although her gaze was still slightly trembling, revealing her inner turmoil, she had indeed taken the initiative again.

This time, Yuan Qianye couldn't give a direct answer. He looked at the tram that was pulling into the station and answered her question: "I wiped my hands back then because it was summer."

Shi Yu tilted her head, puzzled: "Summer?"

"Yes, in the summer, the temperature is high, and the stainless steel handrails get sweaty very easily, so I wipe my hands after getting off the car. But in the winter, this is much better, so I don't have to do it as much."

"I see."

"Are you thinking that the person in front of you has a lot of meaningless and fussy behaviors that you find hard to agree with?"

“No.” The girl shook her head: “In fact, knowing this makes me… like it even more.”

"..."

"See you next time, I'm off."

She turned her head away, and although she maintained a semblance of dignity in her facial expression, her bright red ears were once again exposed.

If you're going to feel shy, then don't say things like that in the first place.

He's bad at cooking but loves to flirt.

"Okay, see you next time."

As Yuan Qianye watched Shi Yu's unique and adorable farewell gesture of lightly tapping her fingertips up and down, he slowly raised his hand as well.

Shi Yu looked at him with gentle eyes, slowly took two steps back, and then turned around.

Watching her walk towards the other platform, Gen Chiya took a deep breath and turned to board the tram heading to the Touma family's house.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

“Playing the piano is not just about pressing the correct keys at the right time with the pedal… Of course, that’s also important.”

"But more importantly, you have to try to understand the core emotions that the piece is trying to express, empathize with them, and bring them into your performance."

"That's right, more passionate, even more passionate! Put all your emotions into it, feel the composer's thoughts when he wrote this piece, what he wanted to convey!"

"..."

After that day, I took the initiative to tell Yoko Touma that I wanted to participate in the national youth piano competition she had mentioned.

Gen Chiya then officially began his intensive piano training.

Kazusa stayed close to him.

Everything seemed to have returned to the time when the two of them were quarantined and living together.

After finishing his work at Saeko's place each day, he has to rush here immediately, and he has to practice the piano for a full six hours every day.

According to Yoko Touma, his piano skills, such as intonation, rhythm, and tempo control, are already quite excellent.

However, there are still considerable flaws in the expression of emotions, dynamic contrast, and tonal layering of different pieces. He mainly needs to improve in these areas.

In addition, seeing that he practiced so late every day and still had to go home, Yoko suggested that he could stay here as before.

But Chiyo couldn't be that selfish and completely ignore the situation at home.

The main purpose is to share as much of Shihua's burden of housework as possible.

So I still insist on going back every day.

Actually, after getting used to it, he didn't feel that tired at all, and even felt more fulfilled than before.

Time passed by unnoticed, and March arrived.

His first semester of junior high school ended, and spring break arrived.

The date of the Yulongqi competition is getting closer.

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095: Champion, but there's another match the day after tomorrow (9000) (18/46)

On the day of the Jade Dragon Flag Competition, Yuan Qianye, who had made thorough preparations, arrived at school early.

After more than two months of hard work, it's finally time to see the results.

"Good morning, General."

Good morning, Yuan-kun.

Good morning, everyone.

Gen Chiya smiled and responded to the member who greeted her.

It was only a little past seven o'clock, and I hadn't seen many people as I walked from the school gate.

But the kendo club was quite lively, with Saeko Busujima already there.

Under her direction, many people carried the competition equipment onto the buses parked outside.

The Yulong Flag race has been held annually at the Fukuoka International Center in Fukuoka City, with varying dates.

However, it's probably to promote Kendo culture to a wider audience.

Starting this year, the Kendo Federation has lowered the age limit for participants.

They even changed the location of the competition to Tokyo, the heart of Japan.

This year's competition will be held at the Tokyo New Kokuryo Stadium.

Yuan Qianye thought it was a good idea, as it saved them the trouble of making a special trip to Fukuoka.

"Zezi."

"Qianye, you're here! How did you sleep last night?"

"Great, you're in top form."

"Me too."

While the two were talking, Sunohara Youhei, with his striking blond hair, excitedly ran over.

Good morning, Minister! Good morning, Chiya!

This guy is also one of the official participants.

In fact, it was his initiative to help that made this possible.

Because the competition requires that participants be students of the school.

In March, the third-year students graduated.

For example, the senior who won the championship with zero wins will not be able to participate in this competition.

Therefore, the only option is to select contestants from first and second grade students.

There are very few outstanding individuals in this range.

Knowing that his good friend was troubled by this, Sunohara Youhei volunteered to join the kendo club.

To be fair, although he had no prior experience with kendo, his physical fitness and reaction time were quite good. After all, he was a former member of the soccer club and had had physical altercations with others over the years.

After two months of hard training, I can indeed wield the bamboo sword quite well.

"My sister will be watching today's game too. Will we win?"

"Don't worry, you will... We'll work together and you'll definitely show your sister how cool you are."

Yuan Qianye originally intended to answer his question in this way, but halfway through the conversation, she realized that it was a bit ominous and that it might be setting a flag, so she quickly changed her words.

Before setting off, Saeko Busujima called all the male and female teams who were about to participate to her side.

"Everyone, do you still remember the goal we set back then?"

"Jade Dragon Flag, Champion!"

Although everyone raised their hands high and spoke loudly, their expressions showed some trepidation and a lack of confidence.

"I understand what everyone is worried about, but we have all trained hard during this period, and we are in the best physical and mental condition."

The way of the sword emphasizes a single, decisive strike. Even if we encounter a formidable opponent this time, as long as we remain calm and seize the right opportunity, we will have a chance of victory no matter the circumstances.

Saeko Busujima stood tall with her back straight, her serious eyes revealing a strong and unwavering will. Just standing there, she exuded a striking and powerful presence, appearing majestic and awe-inspiring.

However, her pre-match motivational skills weren't that outstanding.

She rarely experiences emotional fluctuations, and the attribute of being passionate is not associated with her.

Therefore, her tone remained extremely calm throughout her speech.

It is mild-mannered but lacks passion.

It didn't quite sound like encouragement; it was more like casual conversation.

Fortunately, her meaning was indeed conveyed, and with Sunohara Yohei, the atmosphere-setter, raising his hand and making a bunch of random "oh oh" noises, she was able to create a lively atmosphere.

It successfully boosted everyone's morale.

"Alright, let's go."

"Yes!"

When the time came, everyone boarded the school bus together.

The advisor was counting the number of people one by one from the list.

Actually, when Saeko Busujima approached him and offered to represent the school in the Jade Dragon Flag competition, he was initially reluctant.

Yes, he understood that within the Kawara Kendo Club, Saeko Busujima and Chiya Minamoto were absolute powerhouses far exceeding the level of middle school students.

But at the same time, we also know that the level of the other people in the department is not so optimistic.