Chapter 210 Teacher, are you coming?
Rinka Hiiragi couldn't sleep.

Although the climate here is much more pleasant than that in Otaru now, I still occasionally hear noises from my parents in the next room at night.

But every time she closed her eyes, the image that came to her mind was of Xiaoyue and Xinchun sitting together, but turning their heads to look in opposite directions.

Xinchun and Xiaoyue have not reconciled yet.

The two never spoke to each other at school and never looked at each other even once.

This was even more so when we arrived in Okinawa, where we didn't say a single word to each other.

Xiaoyue, Xinchun, Chitose, and myself.
The scene of us riding bikes up the mountain together that day was so beautiful, and the scenery we saw at the top of the mountain will be unforgettable for a lifetime.

But why. Why——

Rinka Hiiragi couldn't sleep when she thought about this.

She was about to get up to go to the bathroom at night, and when she propped herself up, she suddenly realized that there was no one on the bed next to her.

Where did Xiaoyue go?

Look at the other side.

Xinchun and Qiansui were both sleeping peacefully.

Rinka Hiiragi got up in her pajamas, walked to the window and looked outside.

The moon hangs high in the night sky, white waves beat against the beach, and the waves sparkle like stars.

Looking along the coastline into the distance, Hiiragi Rinka suddenly saw a figure playing a trumpet on the beach not far away.

Beautiful black hair
Even though it was far away, Hiiragi Rinka still recognized it at the first sight.

That is
".Xiaoyue?"

Rinka Hiiragi looked at her figure by the waves, and as if attracted by something, she walked out of the inn unconsciously and came near her.

Hiiragi Rinka carefully hid behind a coconut tree not far away and watched her silently.

The Jiuhuayue is playing.

The sound of the trumpet is still so loud, clear and high-pitched.
But this is the tune played.
Although she didn't know what song it was, it was full of diminished seventh chords and augmented sixth chords, as well as some chords that were not fully resolved.

This piece gives people a feeling of being unresolved and very unstable.

Is Xiaoyue worried?
Jiuhuayue, who was not far away, suddenly put down the trumpet in her hand. She looked towards the sea, and the sea breeze lifted her straight black hair back.

What a nice view
"Come out."

Rinka Hiiragi immediately hid behind the coconut tree like a frightened little rabbit.

"I know it's you, Rinka."

"How did Xiao Xiaoyue know?"

"After all, who would be up in the middle of the night to see where I am?"

Hiiragi Rinka secretly peeked out and happened to see Jiuhuayue looking back and smiling. The rims of her face were illuminated by the moonlight on the sea, it was really beautiful
"come on."

"Huh? Hmm"

The girl approached her sheepishly and stood beside her anxiously.

There was silence for a while.

"Xiaoyue, why do you want to practice at night?"

"Practice?" Jiu Huayue looked down at the trumpet in her hand, "It's not practice, I'm just in a bad mood."

"Bad mood."

"My mother came to Otaru more than two weeks ago."

"Ah? I remember Xiaoyue and your mother——"

"It's not like I had a quarrel with her or anything. After she came to Otaru, she apologized to me. The relationship between her and me is better than before."

"Then why is Xiaoyue still in a bad mood?" Hiiragi Rinka was even more confused.

"My mother came to Otaru and visited the dean. My mother and the dean had known each other for a long time. My mother knew that I liked the uncle, and she did not object. Instead, when she met with the dean, she took the initiative to bring up the matter of my engagement with the uncle."

Engage, engage, engage?

Hiiragi Rinka's heart skipped a beat.

What about Xinchun and Qiansui?
"Xiaoyue should be happier."

"Well," Jiu Huayue did not deny it, "It should be so. The dean did not reject my mother's proposal."

"Then why is Xiaoyue a little unhappy?"

"How should I put it?"

Jiu Huayue still stared at the trumpet in her hand. "The dean didn't refuse. Uncle just thought it was too early to get engaged. Obviously, everything is in my favor, but I don't feel any joy for some reason."

For a moment, Hiiragi Rinka didn't know how to take over the conversation.

"Rinka, this feels like it's happening too fast. Not only me, but even the uncle doesn't have a sense of reality about this kind of thing. We're not even boyfriend and girlfriend right now, so what's the point of talking about engagement?"

"Could it be that Xiaoyue is overthinking? Shouldn't you be happy about this situation? Xiaoyue, you are closer to Mr. Fujii."

Although in this situation, both Xinchun and Qiansui would be sad.

".Rinka, do you think uncle doesn't like me very much?"

"How, how could it be! Xiaoyue, Xiaoyue, you are so beautiful!"

"But even though I'm pretty, I still can't feel that the uncle wants to be my boyfriend or girlfriend." Jiu Huayue frowned, "I feel very happy and blessed when I'm with him. I feel that he's taking good care of me. But when he's with me, does he really feel happy?"

"." Hiiragi Rinka was unable to reply for a moment.

Jiuhuayue said this and suddenly smiled again.

"I'm sorry, Rinka, did what I said seem a bit too sentimental?"

“That’s not the case at all.”

Rinka Hiiragi can understand Satsuki very well.

Who doesn’t want the person they like to like them too?
"Rinka, do you know how to make a man like someone more?"

"this."

Hiiragi Rinka blushed and thought about it carefully.

She remembered that one morning during dinner, her father secretly told her what he liked most about her mother when they were dating.

"That... wearing a nice bathing suit and sitting on each other's lap?"

"Swimsuit?" Jiu Huayue frowned.

"That's right. Just a bikini or something." Hiiragi Rinka's face turned even redder.

Jiuhuayue tried to imagine this scene, herself wearing a bikini and sitting on the uncle's lap
No.

Jiuhuayue shook her head.

She had never worn such shameful clothes in her life.

Even when taking photos, she wears very thick clothes, so how can she wear a bikini?

".This doesn't count, isn't this just using beauty to seduce the other person? How can this be called love?"

Hiiragi Rinka lowered her red face, "I asked my father the same question back then."

"Your father said that? And then what? How did he answer you?"

"Dad said that men like this, the best. The best is the kind where you can see the thighs and arms."

"How could your father say such things to you, Rinka? But this is not called love."

"Dad also said that even if you fall in love with someone because of their appearance at first, after getting to know them, as long as they know how to cherish you, they will eventually fall in love with you over time."

Jiu Huayue was silent for a while, "In other words, beauty is a better opportunity?"

"Well, that's about what it means."

After Hiiragi Rinka finished speaking, she looked at Jiuhuayue who fell into silence again, not knowing whether what she said was right or not.
*
The second day after arriving at Senaga Island in Okinawa.

Fujii Itsuki woke up in a very good mood.

Standing by the window of the sea view room and looking out, the blue waves are crashing on the beach, and couples traveling together, tourists traveling in groups, and a family of three traveling with their children...
Here, no matter who you are, your face is filled with excitement.

I opened the window and took a deep breath. The cool, fresh air filled my lungs and I felt refreshed.

Traveling at public expense really makes people feel good.

Even when I go out for breakfast.

"Teacher Fujii!"

"Good morning, Mr. Fujii!"

"Good morning, Mr. Fujii!" "Yes, good morning."

The cute girls in the wind band were greeting me one by one.

Fujii Itsuki was in a very good mood and decided not to treat them unfairly.

After breakfast, he asked all the students in the club to gather in the lobby of the First Resort Hotel and explained in detail the practice plan for the wind band today - the entire morning would be spent on ensemble practice.

"Eh!!!"

Dissatisfied voices immediately erupted among the students.

Fujii Itsuki looked at the swimming rings, sunscreen, swimsuits and other large and small things in everyone's hands with a strange look, and said as a matter of course:
"This is a club training camp. Training is of course our top priority here. You don't think we came to Okinawa just to have fun, right?"

"But--"

"The teacher is not lazy. He still has to train with you guys."

"Yes"

Everyone shrugged their heads and even their answers were weak.

"Why are you so tired so early in the morning?"

"Yes"

The voice rose only slightly.

"not enough!"

"Yes--"

Just OK.

Without Fujii Itsuki saying anything more, the students went into the multi-purpose hall on their own initiative.

Fujii Itsuki could feel that the children were obedient to his words.

Teachers with poor professional ethics would probably take advantage of this and force students to do things they are unwilling to do.

Spent the whole morning training in the multi-purpose hall.

For the song he will perform in the Hokkaido competition, Fujii Itsuki chose "Waltz Under the Blue Sky" by Hiroki Takahashi.

This piece of music places the most emphasis on emotional expression. Both the melody and the rhythm of the music convey a carefree mood.

After training, it is finally time for the all-important lunch.

The school provided meal tickets for the hotel, but Fujii Itsuki still took Akai Muko to the sea view restaurant next door to eat Okinawa's specialties.

As for why Xinchun Chitose and the others were not brought along.

Because there are other students around, we still have to avoid suspicion.

Of course, at the seaside, a seafood feast is indispensable.

Sashimi platter, grilled conch, grilled deep-sea lobster, grilled oysters with sea urchin sauce.
Order whatever Fujii Itsuki has, and never have you ordered so happily without caring about the price.

".Ashu, why do you like seafood so much? Aren't you afraid of getting gout again?"

"It's okay, it's okay. You should enjoy it when you should."

".Ashu, you have changed."

"Changed?" Fujii Itsuki had just peeled open a crab claw.

Akai Muzi then smiled with relief, "It's okay, it's nothing. It's not good to be too strict. Compared to when you always demanded and restricted yourself, you are happier now. Just be careful not to eat too much."

"Muzi, why are you saying so many formal things? This meal is on me, so eat as much as you want."

Akai Muzi on the other side covered her mouth and laughed secretly, "You have become more generous."

"What's the word?"

"Isn't it? When you were in high school, you saw a hairpin I liked in a store for 2500 yen, and when you picked it up, your eyes were filled with pain."

“I don’t waste money.”

"Isn't it now?"

“Now it’s pure enjoyment.”

"Ashu, you, you."

Fujii Itsuki carefully pried open the crab claws, took out the crab meat inside, and gave it to Akai Muko. After being stunned for a moment, she smiled gently and said thank you.

He thought what Muzi said was right.

I have changed a little.

In the past, I would calculate carefully before buying or seeing anything, but now when I go to high-consumption places like tourist attractions, I can just order whatever I want, like lobster dinners, without feeling bad at all.

only.

A slight change does not mean that you have completely fallen.

As for Xinchun, Xiaojiuhua, and Qiansui, he felt more sorry for the experiences of these children, and tried to get closer to them because he wanted to take good care of them.

I did make some mistakes during that period, but I have always been repenting and determined to correct them.

This club training is a good proof that I will never waver.

At this moment, the phone rang suddenly.

It was a Line message from Matsumae Shinharu.

While eating the crab claw meat, Fujii Itsuki took out his cell phone and took a look.

Matsumae Shinharu: [Teacher Fujii, I changed into new clothes.]
Matsumae Shinharu: [Picture]
Matsumae Shinharu: [Picture]
Matsumae Shinharu: [Picture]
"Ashu?!" Akai Muzi suddenly exclaimed.

"Huh? What's wrong?" Fujii Itsuki put down his phone.

"Your nose is bleeding."

nosebleed?

Fujii Itsuki subconsciously touched his nose and immediately felt warmth on his fingers.

When I took it to my eyes again, it was all red.

It's really a nosebleed.

He quickly took the tissue handed to him by Akai Muzi.

He thought to himself, it's over, it's over.
What's going on with Xinchun?

Why did you send yourself a swimsuit selfie?
This made him wipe his nosebleed while thinking about Xinchun's swimsuit. This girl has such a good figure!

The upper body was barely covered by half of the swimsuit, and the ropes tied into a bow in the front seemed like they would be squeezed open at any time.

The bottoms are of triangular design with thin straps on both sides, fitting around her waist, showing off her slender waist and making her chubby legs clearly visible.

First of all, I would like to state that Fujii Itsuki has never compared the size of several people.

But it is obvious that Xinchun is the oldest of the three.

In the past, when he eavesdropped on Chitose and Kokoharu's private conversations, he heard Kokoharu always complaining that she couldn't wear many styles of clothes because they were too big.

Ahem, Fujii Itsuki had to admit that he had secretly peeked at Xinchun before. Now the photo appeared half-hidden in his field of vision, and it was a large expanse of white, making it impossible for people to look away.

"Ashu, what's wrong with you?"

"Nothing, I just have some high blood pressure recently and I forgot to take my medicine today."

"I'm not saying anything bad to you, Shu. Don't give up before you're 30. Pay more attention to taking care of your body."

"Of course, of course."

Fujii Itsuki agreed.

At this time, Matsumae Shinchun sent another line message.

Because it was placed on the left hand side at the beginning, Akai Muzi on the opposite side didn't notice it.

Matsumae Koharu: [How about the teacher come to Koharu's place to play this afternoon?]
Fujii Itsuki smiled bitterly.

Spring in my heart.
Didn’t the teacher say that?
Matsumae Shinharu: [Picture]
Matsumae Shinharu: [Teacher Fujii, are you coming?]
Xinchun, aren't you simply...

Who taught you this?

Fujii Itsuki felt that this was not right and he put down his phone silently.

"Huh? Ah Shu, why are you eating so fast?"

"Is there any?"

"At least half as fast as usual."

".That must be your illusion."

(End of this chapter)