I play wind instruments in Kansai.

She wore a gray pencil skirt, the hem of which ended about a hand's width above her knees, creating fine folds as she walked, her full hips swaying.

She took off her black low-heeled shoes, and the black stockings gathered into fine folds at her ankles, covering her entire instep. Her toes protruded into the stockings, forming five small, round bumps.

"It's so beautiful, I'll forgive you after just one good look," Gong Lingwang thought to himself.

"Supervisor Hayami, if you really don't have time, you can send me a message," Daidouji Seiko said, frowning.

"Sorry sorry."

Hayami Tenma Sei walked onto the conductor's platform, where the score had already been placed.

Her fingers flipped through the score, and she subconsciously looked at Gong Lingwang, who was sitting in the first row, and asked:

"Hmm? Shall we tune it first?"

Gong Lingwang pursed his lips. What are you looking at him for?

“It’s already adjusted,” Sumire Amamiya explained.

"Oh, anyway, let's practice the excerpt from the theme song first."

Hayami Tenma took a deep breath, but his expression clearly showed that he was flustered and confused.

"Don't be nervous, I'm here."

At that moment, Miyamune Nozomi's voice suddenly rang in his mind, and Hayami Tenma Sei's gaze immediately fell on him, and his originally tense mood calmed down a bit.

Hayami Tenma took a breath and then parted her cherry-colored lips.

"One, two, one, two, three, four—"

As the conductor waved his baton, all the instruments began to play.

The opening of "The Guardian" requires all instruments to play a rapid ascending arpeggio, demanding that all parts accurately tune each note within a very short time.

This is a very standard lesson piece. The ascending arpeggio at the beginning is the touchstone for testing the staff.

As soon as the ensemble performance of the theme song began, the weaknesses of the Haruki Brass Section were completely exposed, and after these days of practice, Hayami Tenma Sei was naturally able to hear them.

But she didn't call a stop, and the members continued playing.

As far as Miyamine Nozomi is concerned, this lesson piece is not difficult at all. It provides too many ascending scales. As long as you can play it well, you won't be too bad.

But this is a magnifying glass for the characteristics of musical instruments. The cross-fingering of woodwind instruments is extremely complex, requiring extremely flexible fingers and seamless connections between notes.

After more than three agonizing minutes, the completion of this piece was doomed from the very beginning.

The members removed their instruments from their mouths and subconsciously looked at the people around them with wry smiles.

This performance failed to convince anyone, let alone the school leaders; even they themselves felt that air conditioning was a luxury.

"It seems the result of the performance is somewhat different from what I expected?"

Hayami Tenma Sei maintained a constant smile; she wasn't a sarcastic or unsettling person to begin with. Her subordinates didn't feel any pressure from her.

"Um... if we do this, let alone aim for the national conference, we might not even get past the county-level conference. Do you all think this is acceptable?"

"These Hokkaido women are so gentle," Miyamine sighed.

No, we need to control her. After all, she's the supervisor, and no student dares to defy her.

"From now on, listen to me."

The voice of Miyamune Nozomi echoed in his mind again. Hayami Tenma Sei didn't resist at all; he was actually hoping that he would speak.

But upon hearing what he said, their expressions immediately changed.

"Do you really want to tell me?"

"Tell me, no one will dare laugh at you."

"It doesn't seem to fit my personality at all..."

"What are you afraid of? It's not like you haven't cursed them out before."

"......"

After being ridiculed by him, Hayami Tenma Sei just made a face, but quickly regained his composure, took a deep breath, and said...

"Actually, this lesson is very simple, you could even say it's a freebie. All you have to do is master the fast ascent. Can't you even do that?"

Hayami Tenma Sei remained calm, not even blinking. For her, all she needed to do was manage her expression and recite Miyamine Nozomi's lines.

The members in the first music classroom looked at each other in bewilderment.

"I think this is not just a problem of one section, but the responsibility of everyone. Section leader Gu Hana and Daidouji did not fulfill their supervisory responsibilities as officers, as did the section leaders. In fact, since the slogan was changed, everyone seems to be very happy. I come very early every day, but I can only hear a few people practicing."

"Well......."

Sitting in the back row, Tani Hana couldn't help but hug the euphonium tightly. She couldn't refute it, because it was the truth.

Even after the slogan was changed, people didn't seem to care much about the practice, because there would be no punishment for not following the practice schedule.

That exercise sheet was only used to discipline obedient members.

The sticky, tense air clung tightly to Kirishima Ruka's skin; she sensed that her supervisor, Hayami, was acting a little differently today.

Looking at the willow tree lamp sitting next to her, she looked sullen.

I wasn't angry because of what Director Hayami said, but because of the result of the ensemble performance.

Hayami Tenma Sei swallowed hard, his fingers unconsciously curling the corner of the music page as he said:

"From now on, Minister Gu Hua and Daidouji, you two need to take responsibility for supervising the entire club. Anyone who doesn't follow the schedule will be written down. Section A doesn't need members who don't follow orders. I will make room for Section B, even if it's less than fifty-five people."

As soon as she spoke, the members in the first music classroom immediately showed signs of unease.

Daidouji Seiko answered quickly, his voice even rising eight octaves in pitch:

"Yes!"

"Minister Tanihana? Why haven't you replied?" Hayami Tenma asked.

Gu Huayin straightened her back and slightly widened her eyes as she said:

"Yes!"

Seeing his subordinates below all silent, and some even avoiding eye contact with him, Hayami Tenma suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of exhilaration.

Is this...is this what it feels like to be respected by students?!

It's so cool too!

Hayami Tenma blinked and said:

"When ascending rapidly, the ending note is emphasized due to finger changes or breaths. This is a sign of a lack of basic technique. Therefore, there is no need to continue playing together today. Staying would only be a waste of my time."

After she finished speaking, she stood still, and all the members were frozen in place, unable to move. This made Hayami Tenma feel very pleased.

It turns out that knowing where everyone has problems and pointing them out, and seeing their bitter faces as a result, is such a fulfilling thing!

Gong Lingwang looked up at her, and the woman seemed to have a smug expression on her face.

"Why don't you just leave?"

"Oh, oh oh oh"

Hayami Tenma Sei finally realized what was happening, blushed slightly, picked up the sheet music, and walked out of the classroom.

An unnatural silence hung in the classroom. Erika Toda lowered her body and whispered to Nozomi Miyamine:

"Don't you think Supervisor Hayami is acting a little strange today?"

"He got angry because he played it so badly," Miyamine Nozomi said.

"Too......"

Erika Toda nodded, then pouted and pointed at him and Hitomi Shiraishi, saying...

"Well, Coach Hayami has already spoken. From now on, you two are going to the practice room and you're not allowed to wander off, understand?"

Gongling Wang naturally had no objection, and Baishi Tong nodded in agreement.

"Wow! That's so unfair! She's not that great, so why is she acting like we're the only ones who are beyond help!"

"It's so annoying. She says that, but I've never seen her tutor the vocal parts in private."

"I don't know what they're trying to do, I'm so angry."

"Are we still going out to play later?"

For Hayami Tenmasei, the endless complaints of the club members lingered in the air, becoming a cacophony of noise that stirred the heart.

What they said didn't make any sense.

Although Hayami Tenma Sei is an instructor and consultant, she has never given any instruction to a vocal section, let alone provided private instruction.

In terms of credibility, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Hayami Tenma Sei has zero credibility, and he's even less credible than Miyamine Nozomi.

This is a big problem, Miyamine thought. It's okay to use Hayami Tenma Sei's mouth to speak, but we also need to establish the strength that the members can trust.

The training of Hokkaido's native women needs to be put on the agenda.

"Supervisor Hayami is right. Instead of complaining here, we should practice first. From now on, I will act according to Consultant Hayami's requirements."

Daidouji Seiko stood up and gave the order directly, his obsidian-like eyes revealing no emotion.

Gu Huayin was still in a daze, sitting in her seat looking up at her.

On the surface, the former seems more like a minister.

106. Supervisor, may I see this? (6K)

"Each section should return to its own practice room. I will check each one. The number of members in section A may change at any time, so please remain vigilant."

Daidoji Seiko calmly gave the order to disband.

Many people are puzzled. Although the conflict between Daidouji Seiko and Hayami Tenma Sei is not made public, everyone is somewhat aware of something unusual.

Judging from his current performance, Daidouji Seiko has no intention of resisting at all, because Hayami Tenma Sei has indeed made considerable progress.

Watching the brass band members leave while complaining about Hayami Tenmasei, Miyamine Nozomi was actually a little angry.

As the old saying goes—

"The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold."

It reminds itself to be measured, humble, and persevering, for this is true beauty.

However, most of the members of the brass band seemed to have nothing to do with this statement; instead, they showed contempt and insult towards Hayami Tenmasei.

Miyamine Nozomi returned to the flute practice room.

Erika Toda was quite happy. She pulled up a steel pipe chair and sat down next to Hitomi Shiraishi, looking at Nozomi Miyamine and saying:

"From now on, we'll stay together forever!"

Gong Lingwang placed the sheet music on the music stand and turned to the page of the assigned piece.

"That sounds terrifying."

Erika Toda happily swayed her body from side to side and said:

"Even if it's just going to the bathroom, I'll accompany you!"

Wasn't I talking to him after all? I'm so disappointed.

This time, the focus of practice is on the basics that Director Hayami, no, Miyamine Nozomi believes require a lot of practice, namely, playing the ascending scale in unison.

Although it was said that the three of them practiced together, in reality, it was Miyamine Nozomi who guided the two girls in their practice.

There was no air conditioning, but thankfully the flute and piccolo practice room was shady, so the weather wasn't hot.

Time flew by during practice. Odaiji Seiko would occasionally pass by, and the beautiful, aloof face that appeared at the window from time to time was sometimes quite frightening.

Even if it's just a high-intensity uphill practice session, it's already six o'clock.

"Thankfully, they didn't ask me to stay and practice at night, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do."

Erika Toda wiped the sweat from her forehead and said with her usual cheerful smile,

"The streetlights on my road are sometimes broken, and there are many fields, so it's pitch black as far as the eye can see. It's super scary at night."

Gongling Wang asked curiously:

"Where does Toda-senpai live?"