Chapter 62: New semester, the wind band welcomes new members

The short third semester and the vacation, which actually lasted only a dozen days, passed quietly in daily repetitive practice.

The ice and snow in Hokkaido begin to melt in March every year and disappear completely by early April.

Jiuhuayue went back to Tokyo during the holiday and didn't come back until the first day of school. Her mother said that she had reached an important point in her life.

Fujii Itsuki is not quite sure what Kuka's real job is, but it seems to have a great influence on her life.

Chitose was a little unhappy during this period. Although she always smiled at him brightly and treated him warmly every time he went to the hot spring shop to see her, he always felt that Chitose had something on her mind.

The opening ceremony on April 1st was held with the garden full of cherry blossoms.

Fujii Itsuki stood in the corridor of the office building, leaning on the guardrail with his hands folded, looking at the girls from the wind band club at the school gate who were warmly welcoming the new students.

Among them, Chitose worked the hardest. She would approach and talk to every student who might be interested in the wind band club, and try her best to smile and ask them if they like music and if they want to join.

"Don't you think Chitose is trying too hard?"

"You can see it."

Someone came behind him. Fujii Itsuki didn't turn his head, but he could tell it was Akai Muko. She should be drinking tea, and there was a sound of unscrewing the bottle cap when she drank water.

Akai Muzi glanced at his back and smiled, "Do you remember what I found out after my investigation at the end of the semester?"

Fujii Itsuki was silent for a moment, "You mean the thing about Chitose taking my phone and doing something with it?"

"Have you figured out why the girl did this?"

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Fujii Itsuki looked at Chitose who was holding up a sign to recruit new members under the cherry tree, closed his eyes, and replied softly, "Of course I understand. I understood it after I heard you tell me the whole story."

"I just don't understand why Chitose would give up doing that halfway."

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"Fujii?"

"It's hard for me to answer. Perhaps Chitose thinks too highly of me."

"What do you think now, Fujii?"

"Compared to Chitose, I'm more curious about what Akai is thinking. Chitose wouldn't do that for no reason. She definitely doesn't like to use that kind of thing to do that kind of thing."

Akai Muzi placed the thermos cup in front of the guardrail and crossed her arms. "Why are you curious about me? The biggest reason why Chitose did that is because she herself felt a sense of crisis. There are so many beautiful girls around you recently, Jiuhuayue, Matsumae Xinchun, huh? Does Hiiragi Rinka count?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? They are all my students."

"That's more than that. Others can't see the way they look at you, but how can I, who has been through this, not see it? It's the same way I looked at you back then."

Let’s not talk about Qiansui for now.

Fujii Itsuki thinks that Akai has some misunderstanding about Jiuhuayue and Matsumae Shinchun.

One treats himself as a good friend, and the other treats himself as a confidant and teacher and student.

But misunderstandings are just misunderstandings. Akai wouldn't talk nonsense, and he's too lazy to explain.

"You almost changed the subject. I was just asking what you thought Akai. The reason why Chitose did that was not because of you. She did it on purpose for you to see."

"Well, who knows? Maybe I still have feelings for you."

"But I had forgotten about you a long time ago, Akai."

Akai Muzi pretended to be surprised and exclaimed, "What a heartless man! I didn't expect Fujii to be like this."

"How dare you say that? When you left me to go to America, I didn't say you were heartless, but now you're talking about me."

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Fujii Itsuki turned around, looked at her and asked, "Why aren't you talking? Is there something hidden?"

Akai Muzi suddenly smiled and said, "What else could there be? It's just chasing a dream, isn't it? It's also true that I took the initiative to give up our relationship. To be honest, it's been too long, and I'm going to forget it. Let's get back to Chitose. I can see that the child takes your feelings very seriously. After I understood it, I was so scared that I hid far away! No wonder she didn't like you and I being together since she was a child."

"You think she's scary?"

"Of course, isn't it scary?"

"This is the difference between you and me, Akai. On the contrary, I think it's very rare for Chitose to have such emotions. Rather than being scary, she's actually more adorable. If everyone is like you, Akai, and hides away after seeing her heavy emotions, then as the one who carries this emotion and the only one who identifies with her, I should try to understand her even more."

".Fujii."

"Why, calling my name is so meaningful."

"You have committed a grave sin. I suddenly understand why you are so popular among young girls and where Qiansui's strong feelings for you come from. She has liked you for at least seven years. This child is so scary. In her eyes, you are so unique!"

"What about you?"

"Me too, you're so unique!" Akai Muzi sighed repeatedly, "I also want to experience the feeling of no one loving me but you being the only one who cares about me. No, I kind of want to jump into the sea for you, how about we be lovers again?"

"Go to hell."

"Hahaha."

After the joke, let’s get back to business.

"So what are you thinking, Fujii? Chitose is not going to play a joke on you for the rest of your life."

Fujii Itsuki continued to look at the sweaty Chitose Yang Kui under the cherry tree in the distance, sighed, and said in a calm tone:
"If that day ever comes, I will take Chitose's feelings seriously."

".?"

Akai Muzi stopped smiling instantly and immediately asked, "What do you mean?"

"You make it sound like I'm abnormal. Shouldn't we take people's feelings seriously? I've taken care of her since she was a child. She's my childhood sweetheart. If I don't care about her, who else will?"

"Fujii. You."

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"Kokoroharu-chan! Long time no see!"

"Chi-Chitose!"

Matsumae Shinharu, carrying a shoulder bag in both hands, had just walked into the Tachibana Kita campus on the ground covered with fallen cherry blossoms when she was hugged by Chitose Yangkui from behind around the neck.

"Congratulations on your promotion to the second grade! Now you and I are both seniors~"

She was still the same, rubbing her cheek against herself.

Matsumae Shinharu smiled and let her go from behind. Then the two girls in sailor uniforms faced each other and held hands.

"You talk as if a year has passed, but we've only been together for more than two months."

"Hehe~ Never mind that."

"Did you enjoy your vacation Chitose?"

"It's okay, it's okay. Where's Kokoharu-chan?"

"Me neither," Matsumae Shinchun thought of something and smiled even more beautifully, "I should say it's pretty good."

"Then Xinchun-chan definitely encountered something happy!"

"Yeah. Sorry I'm late for school because of something," Matsumae Shinharu saw the girls in the same brass band behind Chitose waving and greeting her, "How is the club recruiting new members?"

"The results are impressive! So far, we have recruited a total of 16 new members! This is just the beginning, and the president and seniors have already taken the new members to visit the club."

Matsumae Shinchun was relieved, "That's good, this way we will have enough members in the wind band club, and after practicing for a whole semester, we will be able to have our first real ensemble soon."

"Ensemble. Brother Shu said at the end of the semester that we would have an ensemble one week after school started on April 1st, and then we would start the formal instruction."

"I still think Mr. Fujii is a little impatient."

"It can't be helped. The county tournament will be held in August, the Hokkaido representative tournament will be held in September, and the national tournament will be held in October. The tournaments are coming one after another. In May, we will also go to Sapporo to participate in the Nakajima Festival."

Matsumae Shinharu pinched her chin and nodded slightly, "That's right, we still have to attend the parade festival in Nakajima Park. Now that I think about it, time is really not enough." Yang Kui Chitose took Matsumae Shinharu's hands again, interlocked their fingers, and asked with concern: "Has Shinharu-chan's anxiety disorder improved a little?"

"Thank you for your concern, Chitose. I didn't mean to hide it from you. My illness is still there, but it's a little better than when I first entered school."

"It's okay, it's okay, as long as there's a change. But." Yang Kui Chitose smiled, "If Xinchun-chan is interested, how about coming over and helping us recruit new members?"

"Of course no problem, what should I do?"

"Just play the violin! Xinchun-chan, you defeated the senior and are the best of the best in our orchestra. You are also so beautiful, you will definitely attract a lot of new students~"

"It's not as exaggerated as Chitose said. Chitose, aren't you cute too?"

"Come on, just come."

The two of them arrived at the section where the wind band was recruiting new members.

Large and small, all of them are recruitment posters hand-painted by girls, with the motivational slogan "Goal! National Competition!" clearly written on them.

As soon as Matsumae arrived here, he was immediately welcomed by everyone.

They are partners who go jogging every morning for a whole semester. When facing them, Matsumae Shinharu's anxiety is not as severe as it was at the beginning.

Matsumae Shinharu greeted everyone lively.

"Xinchun! Xinchun!"

A girl saw Matsumae Shinharu coming, and she pulled another girl and squeezed out from among her companions.

"Good morning, Xinchun. How was your vacation?"

"Xinchun! You're finally here!"

"Not bad. Hey, Lilo, don't hug me like Chitose did."

"That won't work. Chitose already hugged me, so I want to hug Xinchun too!"

The first to speak was a tall and thin girl named Takahashi Hotaru, a flutist in the woodwind section. She had very short hair, a delicate and androgynous look, and usually liked to wear headphones around her neck.

The short girl who spoke later and took the initiative to hold me up was called Sasahara Riro, the harpist in the string section. Because her parents were mixed-race, she had blonde hair.

Because she is less than 1.5 meters tall, people usually like to call her "Lolita".

Of course, outsiders can't call her like that to her face, otherwise her face will puff up as if it were inflated and she will look very angry.

Both of them have a good relationship with Matsumae and Chitose.

When Takahashi heard that Matsumae was going to perform near the school gate, he suggested calling all the second and third graders down, moving their musical instruments, and having everyone perform together. The new members could then have the president and vice president take everyone on a tour of the club.

This proposal is quite good, it stands out among all the clubs and is very attractive to freshmen.

Everyone agreed.

But Matsumasa and Chitose shook their heads at the same time, rejecting this plan.

"Hey, why? Isn't this good?"

Matsumae Shinchun smiled bitterly, "Didn't our club try to play a musical instrument at the opening ceremony just now?"

"It was a mess," Yang Kui Chitose mercilessly pointed out the level of coordination between the players, "The rhythm was not in sync, the beats were all messed up, it was a pity that I didn't see Mr. Fujii's face at the time, otherwise it would have been all black!"

"Is it that bad? I think it's pretty good."

"Loli, if you listen carefully you will know!"

"Chitose~! Don't call me Loli!"

Yang Kui Chitose touched her head and said, "Isn't she just a loli?"

"Well, you're touching my head! I'll hit you! I'll hit you!"

Unfortunately, Sasahara Riro's arms were too short, and her head was supported by Chitose Yangkui, so it was never her turn.

Matsumae Shinchun covered her face and chuckled, finding the scene extremely amusing.

"Are you from the wind band club of this school?"

As they were chatting, they were interrupted by a girl who suddenly interrupted.

Matsumae Koharu first saw her clear eyes, long black straight hair that was trimmed to a refreshing length, the girl was not tall, but had a pleasant voice. Her appearance was between pretty and cute, which was very comfortable.

But the way she looked at them blankly made people think of a puppet, a beautiful girl like a doll.

She was standing under the cherry tree, also wearing a sailor suit, and the white bow tie symbolized that she was a first-year student who had just enrolled.

"Shijukuzawa Yuzu."

Even though no one asked her, she introduced herself.

Sasahara Riro opened her mouth wide, "What a rare last name. I've never heard of it before."

"I won't thank you for the compliment."

".This is not a compliment to you!"

Matsumae Shinchun: "Do you want to join the club, classmate?"

Jujube seemed to be a little slow in reacting. She thought about something silently for a moment before looking up again and looking at Matsumae Shinharu:
"Yes, I want to join the club."

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"no?"

"Of course it's no problem. The application form for joining the club is here. But Yuzuki-san, why don't you go check out the club first?"

"No need," Jushiro Sawayu said in a nonchalant tone as she filled out the report, "I used to be in charge of the oboe in junior high school, and I'm very good at playing the instrument. I saw that your goal is the national competition, so I became more or less interested in you."

Hearing her tone, Sasahara Lilo was a little unhappy. She was clearly a junior! How could she be so arrogant!

The girl rolled up her sleeves and was about to take action.

It was Takahashi who quickly pulled her back and signaled her not to care so much.

After filling out the application form, Shirozawa Yuzu picked up her shoulder bag and walked towards the Moon Tower.

Sasahara Lilo raised her hand in the direction she left, furious, "What! How can a junior be so arrogant! Even colder than that Jiuhua guy!"

Yang Kui Chitose took the application for admission and took a look at it. "First-year class A, Jujube Shirozawa"

"What else?" asked Matsumae Shinchun.

"No more." Yang Kui Qiansui spread his hands.

"This student is really special. I suddenly feel that the wind band will become interesting next."

Yang Kui Chitose thought that Jiuhuayue seemed to be coming back from Tokyo, "I hope so."

　I slightly modified the part about Chitose yesterday.

　　Because when I went to watch it, I did find it a bit awkward, and somewhat different from Chitose's character.

　　The important elements of Chitose are "mental cleanliness" and "unrequited love". She wants to marry the hero openly because of these, plus her childhood experiences, which make her a bit yandere.

　　According to the outline, this incident indirectly triggered Matsumae's tendency, and Chitose was described as having a bit of a mysophobia.

　　But I didn’t write very well yesterday, I’m very sorry.

　　In addition, except for the three female protagonists, the other female characters are supporting roles.

　　Please rest assured that the supporting female character will not have any ambiguous relationship with the male lead.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)