I play wind instruments in Kansai.

...But if he were to bring it up first, I probably wouldn't have any reason to refuse him.

But he didn't.

Does what I said before about protecting self-esteem mean to him that he's drawing a line?

Willow Knotting bit her lip hard, burying her face even deeper into the shadows by the window, her ears still bright red.

75. Air conditioning, tattletale, dating (6K)

the next day.

A warm breeze brushed against my cheeks. Since the band section didn't have air conditioning, all the windows in the corridors and classrooms were open.

"I suggest we turn on the air conditioning as soon as possible. Fruits need a suitable environment to grow plump and juicy."

Chiyo Akamatsu held a fan in her right hand and a bottle of barley tea in her left.

Just the time it took to go upstairs made my hair stick to my skin, especially during the humid season when the coastal heat makes you want to take off your clothes and run around.

"Shh, shh, a calm mind brings coolness," said Nakajiko Hijira. "The brass band has so many classrooms; it would cost a lot of money to install them all."

"But it's not just for our enjoyment; it's for long-term benefit."

"That's not something we can control."

"Damn it, I should have gone to a private school back then. Xiaoyang said that every room in Xinglin has air conditioning, it would be so cool."

"Hehehe..."

Medieval Rizhao could only smile in response. She looked out the window, where the sycamore trees in the courtyard were still lush and green.

She realized that everyone was too young to appreciate every flaw in Haruki's old, battered record; in their minds, only the shortcomings would be magnified.

"You two are here really early."

From the bass practice room, Tani Hanayone closed the door and walked out.

Her long, brown hair, slender waist, the outline of her rounded hips faintly visible beneath her skirt, and her face brimming with intense femininity all captivated people.

Chiyo Akamatsu quickened her fanning motion and said:

"If I don't come early, Daidouji will scold me. I don't want to have any arguments with her."

Gu Huayin pursed her lips. The fair, tender thighs exposed beneath her skirt were bathed in the golden sunlight, revealing the blue veins on her legs.

"After looking around, it seems that everyone's enthusiasm is not as high as I had imagined."

Nakajiko Rinzo raised his hand to his chest and said, "People may not be used to it yet, after all, it will be difficult to suddenly change."

"That's because Daidouji's intimidation power isn't strong enough."

Chiyo Akamatsu said dismissively,

“Even though she makes many decisions, she is not a mentor. This has nothing to do with the technical aspects. She is essentially a student, while a mentor is a real adult.”

What she said makes sense. In their eyes, mentors are natural leaders, and following instructions is an impression that is already ingrained in their minds.

This has nothing to do with whether the mentor is successful or not, because the mentor is a real adult.

"Has Supervisor Hayami arrived?" asked Nakagaku Nichiteru.

"Not yet, but I did see her in the office early this morning."

Gu Huayin raised her hand and stroked her hair as she spoke.

"Seeing that she was busy, I felt embarrassed to call out to her."

Akamatsu Chiyo suddenly let out a chuckle, and said meaningfully:

"Daidouji has a strong sense of pride, but he seems quite ordinary."

"......"

Her words left the other two speechless.

"Oh, Gongling."

Chiyo Akamatsu saw Nozomi Miyamine coming up the stairs, with Hinata Kohita beside her.

"What a strange combination! Where's Liu Mu? Aren't you two together?"

"She should have arrived before me."

"We just met downstairs and came up together on the way."

Miyamine Nozomi and Kohinata Hina each said something, with the latter clearly trying to distance herself from him.

Ever since the parade, Kohika Hina's gaze towards him has changed, and Miyamine Nozomi doesn't know why.

Akamatsu Chiyo closed her fan and gently tapped Miyamine Nozomi's shoulder, saying:

"You've come at the right time. Go with Manager Tanihana to find Supervisor Hayami and ask about her schedule."

"Itinerary?" Gong Lingwang tilted his head.

"You and she have a pretty good relationship, don't you?"

"Is that a saying?"

"She's your homeroom teacher, right? And you're quite good-looking and have a good personality, didn't you say that you have a good relationship with her?"

"Uh...that's true..."

Koharu's eyes widened, her legs, encased in black stockings, stretched taut beneath her skirt.

"Is this something I can say?"

"It's nothing serious." Chiyo Akamatsu raised her hand and touched her hair, saying, "Did you wash your hair?"

"Huh? Um..." Kohinata Hina stood there awkwardly, letting her play with her hair.

Gu Huayin said with a smile, "Junior Gongling, why don't you come with me? It won't take you much time."

"Row."

With no reason to refuse, Miyamine Nozomi and the other walked along the elevated walkway toward the school building.

"You and Xiaotong have been getting quite close lately," Gu Huayin said, her hands clasped in front of her skirt, a charming smile on her face.

“Minister, I don’t quite understand what you mean by that,” said Miyamune Nozomi.

"No, it's just that she rarely hangs out with guys, and I'm more... um..."

Gu Huayin gently stroked the strands of hair on her chest and said with a slightly annoyed expression,

"...Just out of concern."

"You three knew each other before?"

"It seems Xiaotong has already told you about this?"

“No.” Gong Lingwang shook his head and said, “I saw the three of you together in the video before.”

“Oh…” Gu Huayin said with a smile, “That junior Gong Ling not only has good hearing, but also sharp eyes.”

This doesn't sound like a compliment.

"You and Kirishima are so close, is it because you received help from her abilities?" Miyamine asked curiously.

However, Gu Huayin frowned slightly, then suddenly smiled and said:

"What ability? There's no such thing. It's because Liu Ge is so good that everyone likes to be with her. Junior Gong Ling must also have people who would do anything for her, right? Like Junior Liu Mu."

Judging from her tone, Tani Hanane doesn't believe in the so-called ability.

Gong Lingwang glanced away without answering.

He did indeed have some feelings for Liu Mujiedeng, but perhaps it was a bit too much for him to go to such lengths for her.

On second thought, according to Kanon Tani's words, would she really be willing to go to such lengths for Ruka Kirishima?

"Speaking of which, junior Liu Mu is still too childish."

Although Tani Hana was complaining, her voice was filled with an indescribable tenderness.

"Even though he knew he couldn't match the other two in trumpet skills, he still acted like he was determined to fight to the bitter end."

Miyamine Nozomi suddenly felt a little annoyed:

"Isn't this a good thing? Competition is beneficial in the brass band. I've been there, and I probably have more experience than the older students."

Gu Huayin could hear the anger in his tone, which only confirmed her answer:

"But if it causes trouble for everyone, then it won't be of any benefit."

"......"

"After all, you're on her side, and things will turn out differently."

Gu Huayin glanced at him, her tone full of advice.

Gong Lingwang understood her inner worries. He was Liu Mujie's biggest backer, and his support was undoubtedly a great source of courage.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Gu Huayin slightly tightened her clasped hands in front of her, squeezing her full breasts together:

"It would be better if you could talk to Director Hayami about the daily life of the brass band later, such as installing air conditioning. Everyone is quite keen on that."

"I'll do my best."

"Ah."

The two arrived at the office, where Tenma Hayami was half-bent over, holding a red pen and grading test papers.

With the air conditioning on in the office, it's much more comfortable.

“Supervisor Hayami.” Tani Hanane stepped forward.

Hayami Tenma turned her head slightly; it was perhaps an unusual combination, and a hint of surprise appeared on her face, but she quickly smiled and said:

"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Black stockings covered her long legs, extending from the edge of her pencil skirt all the way to her ankles, gathering into several very fine creases at the back of her knees.

Her lower abdomen, supported by the elastic fabric of her bodycon skirt, subtly undulated, resembling the small belly of Aphrodite, the goddess of love.

Gu Huayin glanced at Gong Lingwang beside her, seemingly wanting him to speak.

"Are you very busy?" Gongling Wang asked bluntly.

"I?"

Hayami Tenma blinked his clear eyes, twirled the red pen in his hand, and said with a strange fire rising in his heart,

"You can't see it?"

This guy, he doesn't even look at me when I'm dressed badly, but he stares at me the whole time when I'm dressed nicely. It's infuriating!

Gongling Wang said:

"If you come to the office in the morning, you can take these things to the first music classroom to do them. Just make sure everyone sees you there."

Hayami Tenma Sei slightly pursed her lower lip, crossed her long legs in black stockings, and narrowed her eyes slightly as she said:

Why should I listen to you?

"I'm sorry, Junior Gongling didn't mean that. I just wanted you to set an example," Gu Huayin quickly explained.

"Hmm..."

Hayami Tenma was stunned for a moment before realizing that this was related to the brass band, and not just a matter between Miyamine Nozomi and him alone.

"No, no, no, you and Gong Ling are right, I didn't think it through."

In front of Gu Huayin, she immediately admitted her mistake, completely losing her previous imposing manner.

“There’s one more thing,” Miyamine Nozomi said.

Hayami Tenma Sei leaned back against the artificial chair, adopting a superior posture, and said:

"what?"

"I want to turn on the air conditioning."

"You want to turn on the air conditioner?"

"Yeah, there's no air conditioning in the wind band club, it's really hot, especially the first music classroom, it must be full of sweaty smells in the summer."