I play wind instruments in Kansai.

“Then I saw you coming back with her yesterday.”

“If we bumped into each other on the way out of the school gate, and it was you, I would walk home with you,” Gong Lingwang said.

It wasn't an attempt to ingratiate himself; Miyamine Nozomi genuinely thought that way.

"is it?"

Willow Wood Lamp feigned calmness, but her right fingernails dug into the shoulder strap of her schoolbag, while her left hand lifted to brush a strand of hair behind her ear as she spoke.

"Okay then, I'll... You come see me tomorrow."

“Okay.” Gong Lingwang nodded.

"By the way, be careful, I heard that starting in June, you'll be fined for littering on the street."

"Thank you."

Seemingly satisfied with his answer, Liu Mujie, her loafers covering her feet, tiptoed up and down: "Have you heard this year's theme song?"

"Not yet," said Miyamune Nozomi.

"You should go and listen to them; you'll definitely choose one of them in the future."

Willow Knot Lamp looked rather happy, its legs, which had been closed, slapping back and forth, its gaze fixed on its instrument case.

"Is this your flute?"

“Yes.” Miyamine Nozomi’s fingertips stroked the box. “It’s the same as the official goods from the brass band.”

“There are some better flutes in the department. You can apply for one; you might be able to get it,” Willow Wood Lamp said kindly.

Gong Lingwang said dismissively, "Do you think I could possibly get my hands on it?"

His words immediately caused Liu Mujie to stammer.

Both of them were first-year students and were well aware that their voices had very little influence in the brass band, and even their choice of instruments was last in line.

Not to mention the song selection mentioned earlier, the specific song selection power is all in the hands of the senior students who have been studying for three years.

"As long as you're good at the flute, Senior Gu Hua will consider your position and give you a better instrument," she said reluctantly.

“That’s probably impossible.” Gongling Wang chuckled.

"Are you bad at playing the flute?"

"so so."

“That gives you a chance to grow. Those senior students are so annoying, taking advantage of the fact that there are only three flutes in the department.”

Liu Mujie lowered her head, her voice suddenly becoming soft and gentle.

"I'd rather be bothered by Gong Ling than by anyone else."

Gong Lingwang didn't speak. He didn't know the situation within the brass band yet and wanted to wait and see what happened at today's meeting.

Arrive at Yoshirei Station along the Kishigawa Line.

As soon as I arrived at the school gate, someone greeted Liu Mujie Deng beside me.

"Good morning, Jie Deng!"

Good morning, Chun.

A girl with long, straight black hair walked over quickly, with a single tuft of hair sticking up on her head.

She quickly noticed Gong Lingwang, her hands clasped at her sides, and she tensed up like a rabbit:

"Is this junior Gong Ling?"

Willow Wood Lamp nodded, glanced at him, and said:

"Gong Ling, this is a senior in the brass band. She takes good care of me. Even though she's a third-year student, she gets along very well with us first-year students."

"I am An Hechun, and I am the percussion group leader in the club. Although I like timpani, I can play any instrument."

An Hechun's gaze remained fixed on Gong Lingwang. She raised her hands to make rabbit ears and winked with her beautiful eyes.

Please take care of me.

[Character: An Hechun]

[Type: Blue-chip stock (Group leader, consistently stable, strong growth predictability, low volatility, not easily manipulated by external factors)]

[Candlestick chart: Small fluctuations, good trend continuity, small-scale step-like rise, stable and solid]

[Anomaly Interpretation: None]

Purchase price: 95

"Hello, senior. My name is Miyamine Nozomi, and my flute is 'Changdi'."

Anhe Chun suddenly straightened her back; her model-like figure made her appear ramrod straight, but unfortunately, the sailor uniform didn't suit her well.

"Are you two dating?" she asked with a smile.

"Of course not." Liu Mujie denied it directly and walked straight into the school. "After he went to Hokkaido, I had no contact with him anymore."

The two followed.

"Alright, what kind of wind instruments does Junior Gongling like?" An Hechun asked. "For example, what composers or pieces do you like?"

“He has been practicing Hokkaido for so long, he must like Mr. Kitahara. This year’s theme song 2, ‘Reflection of Memories,’ is still his,” said Yanagi Kiyondo.

An Hechun asked curiously:

"I heard that Hokkaido has become Mr. Kitahara's territory, is that true?"

“His influence is indeed very significant,” said Gong Lingwang.

“That’s good, that’s good. I also listen to his music occasionally, but what does Junior Gongling like?” An Hechun asked, his hands hanging behind his back, staring intently at him.

"I don't really have any particular favorites," Miyamune shrugged. "The higher the difficulty, the better."

"Outsider!"

An Hechun raised the corner of her mouth and said,

"The best piece is the one that suits you. Even if the piece is simple, you still have a chance to win a gold medal. Otherwise, everyone would choose difficult pieces."

“But it is indeed easier to get high scores on difficult pieces,” said Liu Mujie.

"So I think all those judges are idiots."

An Hechun said with a smile,

"Oh, by the way, do you want to go out for lunch after the meeting this afternoon? I have a discount coupon for a barbecue restaurant."

Willow Knot Lamp said:

"But isn't it Haruna's turn to be on duty today?"

"Don't worry, I've already talked to Seiko about that matter before. Hina doesn't need to be on duty today, otherwise it would be too unfair to her."

"That's fine."

"Junior Gongling, want to come along? Hey?" An Hechun offered the invitation, which didn't seem like a casual one.

"No need, I have other things to do."

He was going to pick up the flute he had rented the night before after school.

"Okay, let's meet again next time."

After changing into indoor shoes at the shoe cabinet, Gongling Wang and Liumu Jiedeng went to the classroom together.

In the corridor, she met Kirishima Ruka, who was chatting with Kato Ai, and she also noticed herself.

Her gaze remained at the same height as his own, and this alone made one feel an overwhelming sense of trust in her.

Gong Lingwang smiled in agreement.

Enter the classroom.

As soon as Liu Mujie sat down, she was surrounded by several girls, who kept saying, "It's not this one," "No way!" and "Don't talk nonsense!"

"Miyarei, how come you and Liu Mu are here together?" Mizuno Souji from the next class came in to greet them.

“I met him on the tram,” Miyamine Nozomi said.

"I thought you would be with Kirishima."

"That's fine too, I'm not picky."

"You're so tough, move over a bit." Mizuno Souji rubbed his butt against the edge of the chair, finding an extremely cramped space to sit down. "Have you been hit by Kirishima's bewitching spell?"

“What the hell? That thing doesn’t exist,” said Gongling Wang.

“It definitely exists, and she herself must have realized it, which is why she hasn’t come out for several years.”

"She is in good spirits now."

Miyamine Nozomi took out her textbook. The first class in the morning was Hayami's Japanese language class, where they were studying Lu Xun's "Mr. Fujino". Previously, they had studied "My Old Home".

For them, Lu Xun's literary works are essential to study.

"But thinking about it carefully, it's not bad. She can use her amazing abilities to bring the brass band together," said Mizuno Soji.

Gong Lingwang raised an eyebrow: "You also want to be ruled by her?"

Mizuno Souji was silent for a moment, then smiled and said:

"I'd be happy if it turned out well, since I've been practicing the trombone for several years, and it would be meaningless if I didn't win an award."

Among all the clubs, there is only one with the highest prestige: the track and field club. No one can replace it, and the achievements you make can be put on your resume even if you want to find a job in the future.

The second club is the wind band club, and the honors they receive will stay with them for life.

Not to mention, if a guy wins an award while he's young, he's extremely popular with girls.

"Let's walk together to the meeting today, there will be a lot of people, so you'll stay with me."

Mizuno Soji touched his bangs and said...

"If you don't like the flute, then switch to the trombone, and we'll play together."

"I don't think there's anything wrong with the flute."

"What I mean is if the atmosphere in the piccolo and flute section is not good."

Mizuno Soji said,

“The members of our school’s wind band are very abnormal. Normally, there should be many flute players, but there are only three: two men and one woman.”

"Was I included?"

"Including you, that makes three men and one woman."

"That's good, it's just enough to make one or two spirals," said Gong Lingwang.

Mizuno Soji raised his hand and patted his shoulder, saying:

"Don't get your hopes up too high. People always say that the worse the place, the stricter the management, right? Besides, you're the only first-year student in piccolo, so you'll definitely be the one doing all the hard work."

"Just me?" Gong Lingwang frowned.

"Yes, the remaining ones are two three-year programs and one two-year program."

You won't have a good life... That's what Miyamine Nozomi read from his eyes.

Never mind all that, as long as I say nice things and don't stand out, it's always the right thing to do, right?

When the bell rang for the morning meeting, Mizuno Souji got up and left, taking his eraser with him.

A moment later, Supervisor Hayami walked in, the crisp sound of his heels particularly alluring.

Miyamine Nozomi never thought she had any particularly strange quirks, but her gaze could never leave Hayami Supervisor for even a moment.

She had a delicate oval face, wore a standard business suit, and had her coat open to reveal a beige shirt, which accentuated her full bust and slender waist.

The skirt was knee-length, and the stockings were a barely visible flesh color.

Is it his age that's to blame?

12. First Meeting

Hayami's traditional Chinese culture class is alright; she's young, beautiful, and has a great presence, and the students in her class really enjoy it.