Chapter 274 Muzi and Xinchun

After a short vacation, the hard and arduous practice of the Jubei Wind Orchestra was back on the agenda.

Our last performance in Hakodate was reported in Hokkaido newspapers, and the students in the wind orchestra stood up straighter when they faced their parents after returning home.

Naturally, everyone is full of confidence in the national competition.

"Has the song been decided?"

"Not yet. Mr. Fujii didn't say what it is."

“So was it announced today?”

"I heard that Mr. Fujii prepared a special piece this time."

"Special track?" Another student looked a little worried. "Will it be difficult?"

Just then, Fujii Itsuki walked in, holding a few sheets of sheet music and smiling. A little later, Akai Muko, holding a pile of photocopied papers, also walked into the music room of the wind band.

Fujii Itsuki placed his hands on both sides of the podium, glanced at the fifty-eight female students in the wind band, and the six male students in the corner, cleared his throat, and announced:

"The orchestra has been on vacation these days, so everyone should be resting up, right?"

"Yes!"

Yang Kui Chitose was the first to smile and raise her hand in response. The air was a little awkward for a second or two, and then all the students in the wind band replied in a loud and long voice: "Yes——!"

"Well, next I will present you with your own selected songs for the national competition."

Fujii Itsuki signaled the department heads Aoyama Shoko and Matsumae Shinharu to come on stage, handed them the music scores that Akai Kiko had just brought, and asked them to distribute them to everyone one by one.

When Rinka Hiiragi took the music score, she immediately saw the inky black printed font on the top - "Rachmaninov's Second Symphony".

When Rinka Hiiragi saw this name, her expression changed immediately.

Not only her, but some of the classmates who got the music scores also started to discuss it in their ears in disbelief.

There is no other reason, it’s just because this symphony is so famous!

There is a jingle about classical music circulating on the Internet, which is - Bo one, La two, Ma three, Four Seasons, Bei five, Chai six, Xiao seven, Bu eight, De nine.

There may be a few names that most people outside the circle have never heard of.

But Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Dvorak are world-class music masters that people outside the circle have more or less heard of.

The classical music pieces in this jingle are all famous songs that are popular throughout the world.

There is no need to give too many examples to illustrate the value of Rachmaninov's Second Symphony.

Of course, to match the famous song is its extremely high difficulty that is daunting.

The orchestration is large, the divisions are complex, the rhythms are complex, and the harmonies are complex. Putting aside these complexities, the performance is also sixty minutes long, an hour long performance!
This is also a great test of concentration for professional orchestras.

The conversation in the music classroom began to get noisy.

"Can this piece really be performed well?" a classmate asked in a low voice, with anxiety in his eyes.

“I find it difficult”

"Rach II is too difficult, and Rach wrote it so well. Each music group in the string section will be played as a quartet or quintet, and there are no repeated parts. Can this really be coordinated well?"

Fujii Itsuki noticed the discussion among his classmates and smiled:
"I know this piece of music is not easy for you. Oh, I should say it is not easy for any high school club in the country, but don't forget that we are going to participate in the National Wind Instrument Competition."

The music classroom was silent.

"This is an opportunity to show our strength!" Fujii Itsuki said firmly, his eyes sweeping over each student one by one, "We not only want to perform, but also let everyone feel our strength. We will not be satisfied with just Hokkaido!
"Everyone can try to think about it. If we can work together and perform this piece to the fullest, can we create our own glory?"

Fujii Itsuki's voice gradually became higher, but at the critical moment, he turned into a smile.

"Or are you all going to represent Hokkaido and are you just going to Tokyo to see the scenery? Look at the lights on Tokyo Tower at night. Are they green or orange?"

Fujii Itsuki's words did have some effect.

We were all young people, and had just performed brilliantly in Hakodate, so naturally we were a little cautious.

After he said this, everyone became more motivated. Fujii Itsuki took advantage of the situation and continued to ask:

"Does anyone have any objections?"

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Fujii Itsuki raised his voice, "Is there?"

"no!"

A boy raised his hand first, and then several boys next to him followed suit. One passed it to two, two passed it to four, four passed it to eight, and soon the entire music classroom began to respond to his sparse "No!"

Fujii Itsuki was still not satisfied and asked again:
“Is there?!”

"no!"

This time they were in unison, both boys and girls puffed out their chests, showing the spirit of young people who are ignorant of the immensity of the world.

"That's good!" Fujii Itsuki smiled, "From today on, we will enter a strict rehearsal phase and try to perform La Er without any flaws."

"Yes!" The students responded with firmness and determination.

“I hope everyone can support each other and overcome difficulties together.”

Fujii Itsuki smiled slightly and said, "Believe me, this song will become our proudest work."

Applause broke out immediately, and the atmosphere in the wind band became even more enthusiastic at that moment. Everyone knew that the coming days would be a difficult and fulfilling journey, but their hearts were also full of anticipation for success.

The free-choice songs for the national competition have been finalized, and the training plan will also be arranged accordingly.

Since the piece is so long, the workload is naturally heavy.

The most difficult thing, of course, is the various problems students encounter during rehearsals.

Fujii Itsuki also has to take into account the performance of his own students, which is really overwhelming.

This is the case with Muzi's help. If Muzi didn't help, Fujii Itsuki was afraid that even if he had two more clones, he would not be able to finish all the school work.

Matsumae Shinharu practices according to the music score every day, and the feeling is actually similar.

The violin not only plays solo, but also dialogues with other instruments such as the viola and double bass, enriching the layering of the entire piece. Especially in some passages, the violin and woodwind instruments work together to create a harmonious and harmonious atmosphere.
Matsumae Shinharu felt that she had encountered some difficulties. If she was in such a situation, the progress of the ordinary members could be imagined.

She kept thinking about it until nearly seven o'clock.

The days are shorter in winter and the nights are darker now.

dong dong.

Hearing the knock on the door, Matsumae Shinchun turned around and saw Akai Muko holding the classroom key with a smile on her face.

"Are you in trouble? If you're not home yet, Chitose and Satsuki would have already returned home~"

Matsumae Shinchun put down the violin on her shoulder and nodded politely to Akai Muzi, "Well, there is a fast duet in the third movement. I can't find the right rhythm and I feel like I can't keep up."

"You've already practiced to the third movement?!"

"No, I just skimmed through the first part. I wanted to get familiar with the third movement first."

"That's fast enough."

Akai Muzi walked gently to her side, took a look at where she had practiced, and sat down.

"Yeah, so it's here. I remember there was a clarinet solo here, right?"

"Yes." Matsumae Shinchun nodded.

"But didn't Tanigawa, who was in charge of the clarinet, go back a long time ago?"

Matsumae Shinchun smiled bitterly and said, "That's right."

"Then why are you still here thinking about it alone, Xinchun? It's a waste of time."

“I always feel that this part of me is still a little bit lacking.”

"What can you achieve by practicing alone without the accompanying instruments? Go back and rest early, and continue tomorrow." Matsumae Shinchun blinked her bright eyes at Akai Muzi's serious face and whispered, "I remember Muzi-sensei, you learned the clarinet in high school, right?"

"Hmm? You want me to practice with you?"

"Is it okay?" asked Matsumae Shinchun.

Akai Muzi shook her head, "I don't touch musical instruments. I'm just teaching you now."

In fact, there has always been a legend in the wind band club.

That is what Akai-sensei's level is.

Everyone just knows that Teacher Akai is amazing, because everyone thinks that her theoretical knowledge is very, very, very much, so much that she knows most of the musical instruments in the club.

But no one has ever heard her play it herself.

Teacher Fujii often uses the violin to give examples and explanations, which is very elegant.

"Teacher Muzi, you don't want to touch the instrument anymore?" Matsumae Xinchun pretended to be stupid, looking extremely confused and not knowing the reason.

Akai Muzi sighed and said to her with a smile:

"Nothing, just some old news, nothing to say."

"Is it because of Mr. Fujii?"

Akai Muko's smile froze immediately, and although Matsumae Shinchun had asked this on purpose, there was no sign of a flaw on her face. She also looked a little apologetic because she knew she had said something she shouldn't have.

"Feel sorry."

"It's okay. I just didn't expect that after such a long time, I still have some feelings about it." Akai Muzi laughed again.

"Teacher Fujii did tell us about his high school experience with Teacher Muzi."

Hearing this, Akai Muzi was a little surprised, "He told you about me?"

"Ah."

"Why would he tell you this, Xinchun?"

Matsumae Xinchun hid her brows, "Maybe, the teacher feels that he shouldn't hide anything from me. Weren't you sick and hospitalized before? He went to visit you, Teacher Muzi, and then came home. He didn't look very happy the whole time. I took this opportunity to ask him the reason. Then, the teacher talked about him and Teacher Muzi."

After Ashu returned home, he was not very happy.
Thinking that Fujii Itsuki actually had such emotions towards her, Akai Muzi didn't know whether she should be happy or not.

Matsumae Shinchun noticed Akai Muko's expression and suddenly spoke again:
"By the way, the teacher also told me that he always rode his bicycle to take you home after school."

"No," Akai Muzi laughed, "Xinchun, you won't be angry when you hear this? That guy Shu is not stupid, why would he say this to you."

"I asked the teacher to say that."

Akai Muzi was even more surprised, "Xingchun, you don't care? And you actively asked to listen?!"

You have to know that this is like talking about how good he was to his ex-girlfriend in front of his current girlfriend, which is the biggest taboo for women!
"It would be a lie to say that I don't care at all. But just like you shouldn't bring up the past when you're arguing, it's meaningless to dwell on the past too much. It will only make the argument worse and the more you think about it, the deeper it gets.
"Besides, when Mr. Muzi and Mr. Fujii were together, I was still in elementary school. The teacher has his own experiences and emotions. How can I be jealous and angry because of the feelings he had in the past?

"Besides, I chose you because you value feelings."

Matsumae Shinharu pursed her lips, seeming to want to say something but stopped herself.

The face with the teardrop mole looks pitiful, without any flaws at all.

Anyway, Akai Muzi believed it.

"So, he told you everything about him and me?"

"more or less."

".Xinchun wonders how he viewed me in the past."

"In the future, we will definitely work hard together, get married together, and settle down together. We will support each other. That's what Xinchun thinks."

Akai Muzi suddenly wanted to laugh and mock herself.

"Then Xinchun thinks I should have left in the first place."

"It's true that we shouldn't do that, but isn't it because of Teacher Muzi..."

Akai Muzi interrupted her: "Yes, I shouldn't have left. I made a mistake that time, which led to me not having anything. As for why I am willing to help him with everything and do everything willingly, on the one hand, I like him and I am willing to do it. On the other hand, I feel that I should make up for my past mistakes."

"Mr. Muzi still loves the teacher?"

"Love."

"Then why-"

Akai Muzi put her hand on the sailor-clad girl's shoulder, "No reason, I just feel that it's inappropriate for me to stay and hang around when he's sick. It will ruin his life. Speaking of which, with your current status, Xinchun, you shouldn't talk to me so friendly, right?"

".Xinchun just felt that even if Teacher Muzi was an opponent, he was an understandable opponent, and he felt the same way."

"understood."

Akai Muzi is still happy.

At least she felt friendly from Xinchun.

She looked at the dark night sky outside the school.

"Okay, it's getting late. Let's go together. I'll take you to the station. Don't practice the violin for now. Come back tomorrow."

"Yeah." Matsumae Shinchun agreed gently.

The two of them left the classroom and the office together later.

"Teacher Muzi, please let me carry the briefcase."

"Hmm?" Akai Muzi looked at her, then looked at the briefcase in her hand.

Matsumae Xinchun smiled: "I just want to thank Mr. Muzi for taking care of me in the club. Is that too much?"

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Akai Muzi handed her the briefcase in her hand.

Later, the two walked out of the school together and walked onto the bus stop together.

The night wind is cool.

A bus stopped in front of the two of them. Akai Muzi took a quick look and noticed that it was the one she was going to get on, but she did not choose to get on. Instead, she continued to wait quietly.

Then, the last bus came.

Matsumae Shinharu got on the car, bowed to the teacher at the door, and waved goodbye to Akai Muko.

The car started, and Matsumae Shinchun, who sat in the seat, didn't react at first. Then she suddenly remembered something, pushed open the window and stuck her head out.

Across the increasingly distant streets, I saw the blurry figure of Akai Muzi turning in another direction and leaving the bus stop.

The figure disappeared quickly.

The girl quickly retracted her head and closed the car window. The wind made her hands and feet shrink a little, but her heart felt unexpectedly warm.

After hesitating for a while, Matsumae Shinchun quickly picked up her mobile phone, found Akai Muko's contact information in the class group, opened the chat box with her, and typed a string of words.

The girl held her finger in the air, hesitated for a moment, and finally, clicked send.

——"Thank you, Teacher Muzi. In addition, regarding the practice of the third movement just now, could I trouble Teacher Muzi to give me some guidance?"

About five or six minutes later, Akai Muzi replied.

[Will you stay so late tomorrow?]
".If I haven't practiced to a level that I'm satisfied with, I will."

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[Let’s see if there are any students who want to practice clarinet tomorrow. If there are, I won’t be needed.]
Seeing this reply, Matsumae Shinchun held her phone and smiled gently.

Why do I feel that Teacher Muzi sometimes speaks in a cute way, just like Teacher Fujii?

Quite interesting.

(End of this chapter)