One hundred ways to resist the Bandoli women

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Of course, Shengren has some little tricks.

He wasn't talking about a meeting, but a visit to Ichigaya Yusaki's house.

Typical window opening principle.

Of course, Ichigaya Yusaki refused to agree at first.

"What does your competition have to do with me? Go practice on your own."

After two nights of persistent persuasion by Shengren, it was Thursday. He was about to back down and say, "Let's meet somewhere else."

"If you must come, come on Friday night. Leave me a message at the door. If you knock on the door, I'll kick you out."

note.

The communication of information in this book will be marked with [***:……].

Not here.

What does this mean?

This means that Ichigaya Yusaki called Katsuto.

Katsutomo rode his motorcycle to the locked gate of Ichigaya Arisaki's house, parked the car, and then sent a message to Ichigaya Arisaki.

After a few minutes, the door was opened.

A golden head popped out of the door and looked around.

It was already 12:00, and Ichigaya Yusaki had already taken a shower and changed into pajamas. Her hair was not tied into the familiar twin ponytails, but was casually scattered.

"No, my visit to you isn't something that needs to be kept secret, right?"

Shengren couldn't help but complain.

"Be quiet, it's annoying."

After looking around, Ichigaya Yusaki opened the door a little wider.

"Come in quickly."

After entering Ichigaya Yusaki's house, Katsutomo looked around and immediately saw the potted plants placed under the wooden tent.

He didn't know much about gardening, but even so, he could feel the care and effort that Ichigaya Arisaki put into it.

Every branch and every leaf grows just right.

While retaining its original growth trajectory, it is slightly adjusted to the state that best suits people's aesthetics.

Shengren couldn't help but reach out and touch...

"Don't move it. What if it breaks? A pot costs three hundred thousand!"

Ichigaya Yusaki's voice sounded from the front.

Shengren's eyes widened, he stepped back suddenly, and sat down on the ground, "Three three three three hundred thousand?!"

……

Did you think this would happen?

How can it be?

After the 168 billion pocket money incident, Shengren's value of money had long been numb.

"Then I'll just buy them all."

"what?"

Ichigaya Yusaki couldn't hold it back for a moment and let out a loud sound.

"Aren't you trying to hide the news of your coming from me?"

Katsuto's teasing smile made Ichigaya Yusaki blush.

"Wuwuwuwulusai? Come in with me quickly!"

(King Crimson!)

Katsuto followed Ichigaya Yusaki to the warehouse where Popipa usually trained together.

Ichigaya Yusaki brought him tea.

After sitting down for a while.

"So, what's up with you? Why did you have to come lie down with me?"

"I plan to participate in the national piano competition tomorrow."

Katsuto sat upright, looking at Ichigaya Yusaki with a slightly serious but also very sincere look.

"Ah."

Ichigaya Yusaki just hummed without any emotion and let Katsuto continue.

"I want to win the only gold medal in that competition."

Up to this point, Ichigaya Yusaki knew everything.

So, she continued to ask about the part that Shengren hadn't said before.

"What's the reason?"

“I’m planning on forming a band.”

"Ah."

“I got to see the glittering scene at the Live hosted by Popipa and Afterglow.”

Light sticks were waving.

The stars gather together to form the Milky Way.

"I still can't forget the scene at that time. I don't want it to be just a momentary memory."

"Ah."

“I want to see more, things I haven’t seen so far.”

"Ah."

Although it was only a "hmm", Ichigaya Yusaki responded to every word Katsuto said.

“Before I start my activities, I want to go to the top bands today to learn and experience the most advanced techniques in the music industry.”

"Ah."

"This is the condition offered by the other party."

"..."

"So, I have to win that game no matter what."

"Isn't this nice?"

Ichigaya Yusaki's voice sounded a little indifferent.

It's like he's trying hard to restrain himself.

"You have found your goal, so work hard towards it."

"I want to hear Miss Ichigaya play the piano."

"……ha?!"

At this point, Ichigaya Yusaki finally couldn't hold it anymore.

"Why do you want to listen to me play the piano? Go practice on your own!"

however.

Katsuto's next words again crushed Ichigaya Yusaki.

"…Because, I want your blessing, Miss Ichigaya."

"I have been ignoring Ms. Ichigaya's concern and have been standing still. Although I am still young, but..."

“It’s still too long.”

The look Katsutto gave Ichigaya Arisaki brought back memories.

That was when they first met in that music training class.

He is the youngest child in the class.

Although he is big, he is very tender.

The look in his eyes when he looked at me was also full of innocent longing.

"Arisaki-nee is amazing!"

Innocent, but polite.

How could Ichigaya Yusaki hate such a child?

until.

—I have never felt happy playing the piano... No, I have never felt happy in anything.

—I am a terrible person.

"……I see."

Ichigaya Yusaki sorted out her complicated feelings.

She stood up.

"What song do you want to hear?"

"Anything will do, as long as it's played by Ms. Ichigaya—even Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!"

"Don't imitate Kasumi at this time..."

Ichigaya Yusaki was speechless, but also smiled helplessly.

She came to the keyboard and adjusted the audio.

Played a very classic song.

"To Alice".

This is a piano piece composed by Beethoven in 1810. The whole piece is only three minutes long, but it condenses his essence.

It is generally considered to be a transition piece from intermediate to advanced level.

Yusaki Ichigaya handled this piece of music very delicately and tactfully, and the ups and downs of the phrases and the connection were all handled very well.

He is worthy of being the one who gets the most stars.

Three minutes passed quickly and Ichigaya Yusaki stopped playing.

But Shengren still sat there, as if savoring the memory.

"Okay, do you want me to treat you to some rice and tea? Go back quickly. Go back quickly. Rest early so that you can have a good game tomorrow."

Yusaki Ichigaya ordered them to leave.

Katsuto nodded and followed Ichigaya Yusaki out of her house again.

When I was sitting on the motorcycle and saying goodbye to Ichigaya Yusaki.

"I think I was broken from the beginning - and only now am I starting to feel whole again."

He put on his helmet and stared at Ichigaya Yusaki again.

"I think I have a fragment that should be stored here with Miss Ichigaya... I took it back today."

"Thank you for your blessing, Ms. Ichigaya—it means a lot to me."

Ichigaya Yusaki and Katsuto stared at each other.