I play wind instruments in Kansai.

The first-year students felt that the selection process was extremely fair and were in a good mood, while the second-year students felt depressed because of it.

Being surpassed by younger generations is by no means something to be proud of.

However, due to the dignity of the Daidoji Saint, no one dared to cause a disturbance directly in the classroom.

"Now we'll begin announcing the brass instruments, starting with the trumpet section."

There are seven people in the trumpet section, and there are five spots in the A section. Only two people will be eliminated.

"Third year, Daidouji Seiko."

"Yes."

Daidouji Seiko stood right next to Hayami Tenma Sei, and the moment he answered his name, it seemed somewhat comical to Miyamine Nozomi.

He looked to the other side, where Liu Mujie was staring straight ahead with a tense expression, her fingers gripping the hem of her skirt without moving.

"Third year, Takahashi Maki."

"Yes!"

"Third year, Ai Morita."

"Yes!"

"First-year student, Kirishima Ruka."

"Yes!"

"First grade, willow wood lantern."

"Yes!"

"above."

As the trumpet section members were announced, the sound of a girl crying finally emerged from the first music classroom.

The two trumpet players who were not selected were both second-year students. Unlike the complaints of the other unsuccessful candidates, they covered their faces, squatted on the ground, and cried softly.

Being in the trumpet section, these two naturally understood how competitive this section was. Their failure to be selected was not because they looked down on others or were dissatisfied with the result; they were simply blaming themselves.

This made those who were not selected even more unhappy with the outcome of the selection.

Liu Mujie Deng unconsciously let out a soft sigh of relief, but she didn't think to comfort the other two senior students, because it was very likely that this would be seen as insincere.

"Next up is the trombone—"

The trombone section is divided into seven sections, with two students from the third grade, one from the second grade, and one from the first grade.

"Next, the bass part—"

The situation is different for the bass section: one double bass, three tubas, and three tubas, for a total of six slots.

"Third grade, bass horn, Tani Hana-on."

"Yes!"

"Second year, bass, Fukui Mashiro."

"Yes!"

"First year, bass, Shinobu Yamada."

"Hmm...yes!"

Yamada Shinobu paused for a moment before hurriedly responding.

She took a deep breath and subconsciously looked to her side, where she met the smiling Sumire Amamiya's gaze. She couldn't help but raise her hand and make a peace sign.

Kohinata Hina stood there blankly until Hayami Tenma Sei finished reading the large version, and only then did she realize that she had failed to be selected for Editor A.

She felt a swelling deep in her nose, and heard the sobbing of two female senior students, which made her want to cry too.

What's going on? She thought she had no problem getting into the A-level program, and Shida-senpai had said she would pay more attention to her.

What's wrong with it? Even she herself has no clue.

Is it really true that we can't do without Miyamori Nozomi?

Immediately afterwards, Hayami Tenma read out the names of all fifty-five members of Section A.

What's most irritating is that the number of places for first-year students is clearly split 50/50 with those for third-year students, while the number of places for second-year students is the fewest.

"The above is the list of participants for the Wakayama Prefecture tournament. Next, we will announce the solo lineup."

This time, the theme pieces and the selected pieces did not have any solo parts, but there were many brilliant cadenzas in the vocal parts, which emphasized the cooperation between the vocal parts and required a very high degree of tacit understanding.

The most important part is the woodwind quintet's relay solo in the selected piece "Murdoch's Last Letter".

Five instruments: piccolo, flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon.

In the brass section, the parts originally played by the piano have been transferred to the trumpet as soloists.

"Freestyle, bassoon, Amano Saori".

"Yes!"

Voice section leader Amano Sari quickly confirmed.

"Oboe, Sumire Amamiya".

"Yes."

Clarinet, Hanada Takano.

"Uh...yes."

Hanada Takano glanced at Tatsuno Sawamura beside her with some concern, but he could only pause for a moment and didn't say anything more.

"Flute, Palace Ridge View".

"Yes."

Piccolo, Hitomi Shiraishi.

"Yes."

Erika Toda didn't feel much disappointment at not being selected for the flute solo. On the contrary, she raised her hand, patted Nozomi Miyamine on the shoulder, and gave her a thumbs up.

Gongling looked back with a smile.

"Small trumpet, Daidouji Seiko."

"Yes."

Regarding the solo performance, no one could raise any objections.

Hayami Tenma placed the list on the table, clasped his hands together in front of him, and said:

"The personnel arrangements for the Wakayama Prefecture conference, as outlined above, may not have developed as hoped in some aspects, but these individuals were carefully selected by me and the cadres, and it had nothing to do with personal gain."

As Daidouji mentioned, this A-team roster doesn't mean it will be used in subsequent competitions after the prefectural tournament; the roster might be different if they participate.

Hayami Tenma Sei's voice was gentle, and with Daidouji Seiko, this cold Buddha, present, no one dared to lose their temper here.

A few replies came from the sidelines, but many members were not very enthusiastic. Those who answered seriously were mostly the selected members.

Daidoji Seiko's hands hung at her sides, her long, flowing black hair cascading over her rounded hips.

She glanced around the classroom and said:

"No ensemble practice is required today. The arrangement of each section will be decided by the group leader and members themselves. Starting next week, we must be fully engaged and strive for the gold medal at the county competition."

"Yes."

"Dismissed." Daidouji Seiko stepped forward and said, "The trumpet members selected for Class A, come back to the practice room with me."

Gong Lingwang watched them leave. Liu Mujie looked solemn, probably preoccupied with the vocal part arrangements. She didn't even glance at him as she went out.

Now let's look at "The Avengers".

Only Hayami Tenma, who was personally trained by Miyamune Nozomi, has made progress. At least now some members do listen to her, and she has a voice within the club.

However, Kato Ai and Kohinata Hina both failed to be selected in this A-level selection, and he saw their dejected faces as they left the practice room.

Miyamine Nozomi was a little smug, remembering what Kohika Hina had said back then: "It's okay even without him."

Now, she didn't even make it into the A-level section. If she runs into her old friend Rena while carrying musical instruments at the prefectural convention, wouldn't she be incredibly embarrassed?

Waiting for her to come begging to me! Hmph.

"Junior Gongling, shall we stick to the previous voice parts?"

Erika Toda reached out and tugged at his sleeve because he looked smug.

Given the current 'general environment', it's better to interrupt him.

"Row."

Gong Lingwang was in a good mood. The selection results were quite satisfactory to him, and there was no artificial manipulation involved.

Erika Toda clasped her hands behind her back, her thumbs digging into the flesh of her ring fingers, and said:

"Shall we go practice now?"

"Didn't Daidouji-senpai say today that we don't need to practice?" Miyamine Nozomi said.

Erika Toda said with a smile:

"That's true, but wouldn't it be better if we had more time to practice?"

“I don’t have time,” Miyamine Nozomi said.

"what?"

Gongling Wang said in a very serious tone:

"I want to go home and get the money."

We need to raise funds for tomorrow's date, otherwise Shiraishi Hitomi will have to treat us.

"Well......?"

"Let's try again next Monday. A few more days won't make a difference."

Erika Toda was shocked; he actually said something very dejected!

But on second thought, for someone like Miyamune Nozomi, a few more days really don't matter.

She took a deep breath, forced a bitter smile, and said:

"Then, Shiraishi-senpai, shall we...?"

Turning around, she found that Shiraishi Hitomi was gone.

"Uh, where are they?"

Erika Toda was about to ask Nozomi Miyamine when she turned around and found that he had disappeared as well.

"...What happened?"

"Oh, a lone commander!"

Chiyo Akamatsu stepped forward, her feet shod in sound-absorbing cotton, the color of which matched the color of her socks.

"Congratulations on being selected for Class A, Akamatsu-senpai," Erika Toda said with a smile.

"You too, on the other hand, as the team leader, you should show some backbone."

"Me? Me?" Erika Toda raised her finger and pointed to herself.

Seeing her puzzled expression, Akamatsu Chiyo raised her hand and shook her index finger, saying:

"The spirit I'm talking about is the spirit of a senior student. You should be more assertive in your practice. Gong Ling is just a junior after all."

"I don't think it's a big deal... Besides, there are only three of us in the section right now..."

Akamatsu Chiyo frowned mysteriously and whispered in her ear:

"Don't you think there's a big problem with the atmosphere within the club right now?"

“Because we’re a bunch of bears, of course there’s a problem,” Erika Toda said seriously.

“I didn’t say that!” Chiyo Akamatsu licked her lips and continued in a low voice, “I meant—”

A jumble of random words flooded Erika Toda's ears, causing her fair face to flush bright red.

"I...I...I...I didn't say that!"