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He admitted that he is a bit narcissistic in his daily life, but not so narcissistic as to be able to influence the destination of an entire grade.
Chapter 342, Section 341: Kitahara Hakuba Prepares to Participate in the Sage's Journey (4) >>
Furthermore, if Kuno Tachibana really finds out that he is going to Kagoshima, will the girl sulk and not go to Kagoshima instead?
Because she pretends to be arrogant on the surface, but is actually very childish at heart.
It's like a child sulking and refusing to eat, just wanting their parents to pay more attention to their thoughts.
“I think it would be better for Kitahara-sensei to have some confidence in herself,” Takahashi Kami said with a smile.
At that moment, the door to the first music classroom was opened again, and two people walked in: Kuno Tachibana and Kirishima Mai.
"There are so many people."
Kuno Tachibana, wearing white socks, stepped forward and stood obediently to the side, saying...
Good morning, Kitahara-sensei.
“Yes.” Kitahara Hakuba nodded, her words revealing no trace of dissatisfaction, which reassured him considerably.
Good morning, Kitahara-sensei.
As always, Kirishima Mai was polite.
In Kitahara Hakuba's mind, she resembled Nagase Tsukiyo, had the figure of Saito Haruka, and a personality like Kanzaki Eri.
However, when discussing the upper limits of these aspects, it is naturally impossible to compare with those three.
"The recruitment posters posted on the bulletin board are really well-drawn, so how are they doing?" Kuno Tachibana asked.
Kana Eto didn't put on any airs of a senior at all; on the contrary, she seemed a little nervous in front of Tatsuka Kuno, and quickly said:
There were fourteen people in total.
“There were a lot of unexpected people,” Kuno Tachibana said.
"How come you think the same way as Kitahara-sensei?" Eto Kana could only smile wryly. No wonder she was Kitahara-sensei's most favored member.
Kuno Tachibana glanced at Kitahara Hakuba, whose small face seemed to be considering whether to say something, but he didn't utter a word.
"But it's okay, I think quite a few people will come," Takahashi Kami said dismissively, feeling that discussing how many people to recruit was completely unnecessary.
Kana Eto asked, "Why?"
"Because the consultant is Kitahara-sensei."
Her answer was so simple, yet it left no room for argument.
"Speaking of which, Kuno-senpai, where are you going on your school trip?" Kana Eto asked.
"They're still arguing. I don't really like getting involved in such trivial matters."
Kuno Tachibana shrugged. She always felt that it didn't matter where you went on a school trip or study tour, and there was no point in arguing about such trivial matters. However, if it was something important, she would stick to it to the end. This was also why Kirishima Mai liked to be friends with her.
“We’re planning to go to Kagoshima, why don’t we go together? That way, Kitahara-sensei won’t need to split up,” Takahashi Kami said with a smile.
"Mmm-one-one"
Kuno Tachibana looked up in surprise, staring intently at Kitahara Hakuba, his eyes as calm as an autumn lake.
But beneath the surface, undercurrents were surging.
The girl's gaze was strong and powerful, making Kitahara Hakuba feel a little guilty for a moment. Why was that?
"Where's Mai? Where do you want to go?" Kuno Tachibana suddenly asked Kirishima Mai, who was standing next to him.
Kirishima Mai paused for a moment, her pretty face, no less beautiful than Nagase Tsukiyo's, showing slight confusion. After a long while, she slowly and deliberately said:
"Kagoshima, I want to see Sakurajima."
Kuno Tachibana nodded:
"Alright, then I'll discuss it with Ksitigarbha today. If the two of us take action, Ksitigarbha should be on our side."
Kana Eto asked in a low voice to Kami Takahashi:
Who is this "Ksitigarbha" they're talking about?
"Their homeroom teacher, Mr. Nakata, was known for his round face and bad temper."
"How could they give the teacher such a nickname?"
"Isn't Kitahara-sensei known as the 'gentle yet handsome devil'?"
Seeing them say these things so openly to his face, Kitahara Hakuba smiled gently and said:
"I heard you?"
Kami Takahashi, who had been hunched over, straightened up instantly, because the thick shadow between her legs under her skirt was incredibly alluring as she sat on the table.
Hariya Kaho narrowed her eyes slightly and pursed her lips, her expression both like a smile and something else entirely.
"Ah, I almost forgot." Kana Eto raised her hand and patted her head, saying, "I wanted to ask Kitahara-sensei, which department should these club members be placed in?"
Kitahara Hakuba said, "Let them go whichever one they like; it's not important right now."
"Don't we need to improve the thickness of the bass part first? Should we increase the number of people using the large tuba? There are still three empty large tubas in the public area."
“Don’t be too nervous.” She looked a little worried, and Kitahara Hakuba said bluntly, “Like I said, it depends on the new students entering the club next spring.”
"Kanna is always worrying about nothing," said Kami Takahashi.
"That's why I'm letting you release some stress occasionally; it's good for your health."
These pointed remarks made Kana Eto blush deeply, and she angrily raised her hand to slap Kami Takahashi's arm:
"What are you saying here?!"
"What are you doing! What I meant by 'release' was shouting and venting, not asking you to do anything weird."
Kami Takahashi couldn't help but laugh out loud, then pursed her lips into a circle, widened her eyes slightly, and said...
"no!"
Kana Eto felt very ashamed by what was said, but she didn't have the habit or experience of beating people up. She just punched Kana's shoulder with her small fist and said...
"Hmph! I'm angry!"
Kitahara Hakuba simply smiled, turned around and exchanged a few more words with Nariya and Kamaya about practice before leaving the First Music Classroom.
Watching his departing figure, Kuno Tachibana and Kirishima Mai exchanged a few words with their senior classmates before walking towards the school building through the elevated corridor.
Kirishima Mai glanced sideways at the petite girl beside her; the sunlight, like sifted gold dust, gently blanketed her.
"Lihua," she said softly.
"what?"
Kirishima Mai's throat moved slightly, her cherry-colored lips parted slightly: "Why do you hate Kitahara-sensei?"
Kuno Tachibana's steps abruptly stopped, the hem of her pleated skirt brushing against her fair and smooth thighs with inertia.
“I don’t dislike Kitahara-sensei,” she said.
"But why are you asking me?"
Kirishima Mai lowered her eyelashes, her eyes filled with unspeakable confusion.
"Why should I have to answer when I can answer it myself?"
Zhenglie Kuno Tachibana clenched her small hands, which were hanging at her sides, then forced herself to lift her face and force an awkward smile, saying,
"How many girls would dare to say 'I want to go with you' to someone who has rejected them in this situation? Wouldn't I look too pathetic in the eyes of my seniors?"
Kirishima Mai gazed into her eyes, her gaze filled with a gentle inquiry, her breathing soft and subtle, like some kind of hidden melody.
“Lihua, part of the reason I chose to play the oboe is because of you. I admire how you play the trumpet and how you look on the stage.”
Faced with her sudden "confession," Kuno Tachika was stunned for a moment, and a silent tension seemed to rise in the air.
Kirishima Mai seemed to be waiting for some kind of response from her, making Kuno Tachibana's breathing become hot.
It's definitely not a pleasant feeling to keep bad things buried deep inside.
If others knew that Kitahara-sensei was leaving, they might experience the same sadness as her; that immense sense of powerlessness was once suffocating.
But if it were truly this unambitious girl who would share the burden with him, would it alleviate some of the anxieties in his heart?
Chapter 343, 342. Still in Shenxu, what about the publicity responsibilities of the brass band? (4)
"Teacher Kitahara told me that he's leaving Shenxu. (Laura, Xiaoshui, Gengxin, Zui Kuai)"
After much deliberation, Kuno Tachibana decided to speak out about it. After hearing her words, the air seemed to freeze.
A hint of confusion flashed in Kirishima Mai's clear eyes; she had never expected things to turn out this way.
In her mind, Kitahara Hakuba and the Kamiya Brass Band were one and the same. This was actually without any reason, but deep down she felt that this was the truth.
After a long silence, Kirishima Mai finally managed to utter this ambiguous statement.
Kuno Tachibana rested his hand on the window frame, from where he could see two second-year students practicing the clarinet in the corridor, repeatedly practicing passages from low to high notes.
The "junior," completely absorbed in his work, was oblivious to the gazes of the two seniors in the elevated corridor.
"Next year we will have to rely entirely on ourselves. It will be impossible to develop all sections like we did this year, and winning gold will only be more difficult."
Kuno Tachibana's shoulders slumped slightly, and he exhaled a short breath through his half-open mouth, but if it was a sigh, it was quite forceful.
Seeing the somewhat frightening look in her eyes, Kirishima Mai raised her hand and gave a thumbs-up, saying:
“We can start selecting the trumpet and oboe to perform the freestyle piece now.”
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Kuno Tachibana glanced at her sideways with great interest; his serious expression looked rather cute.
"I never expected to hear such selfish words from Mayi."
"Is it selfish?"
"of course."
Kuno Tachibana forced a faint smile. "We'll only be second-year students next year, but we're already thinking of picking the freestyle piece that suits us. That's not fair to the members of the other sections."