I work as a teacher at a girls' school in Tokyo

Chapter 147 Trip to Kyoto ([-])

If you ask Hirakawa Tetsufumi how he feels after listening to the performance of Yushan Piano Department, he can only use this word to describe it - shocking.

Yes, shock.

Nothing could be more apt than this word.

Feeling the performance of the National Gold Medal Performance Department up close is completely different from watching the video through the screen.

Feeling the vigorous aura of these students at such a close distance, listening to the resounding notes, the eardrums vibrated with the air.

Only those who have really experienced it can know how unforgettable it is.

It is no exaggeration to say that the performance is shocking.

Moreover, as far as Hirakawa Tetsufumi is concerned, due to his gradual contact with the affairs of the wind instrument department, he has changed from a complete wind instrument layman to a layman who has seen the door a little bit.

At least the level of appreciation has improved a bit.

This kind of improvement made him clearly understand how much Moriya's performance department is inferior to Uyama's performance department—probably the gap between the Seto Inland Sea in Kyoto and the Pacific Ocean.

In short, it is a disastrous gap.

And looking at the expression of Teacher Xiaoli beside her, as a professional music consultant, she finally got rid of the influence of natural dullness in this kind of matter.

Her expression is also very serious.

"Teacher Ogasa."

"Ah."

"This is Yushan's playing section..."

"Yes, and compared to the previous year and last year's performance in the national competition, I feel that Yushan's playing department has improved again."

"..."

Are you making progress?If there is anything more terrifying than a strong enemy, it is a constantly improving strong enemy.

"Are all the flute parts of the National Gold Award at this level?"

"Well, it's not. You can tell by looking at Yushan's performance. Even in the performance section of the National Gold Award, Yushan's strength is top-notch."

"Also... I almost forgot about this."

Sighing, Tetsufumi Hirakawa looked at the students sitting upright in the activity room, and Teacher Saoliang who was holding a baton not far in front of him.

The strength of Yu Shan's performance department is too strong.

For them, the gold medal in the national competition is almost "natural", right?

Tetsufumi Hirakawa understood what Saoliang Yinjian meant by "of course".

Of course, regarding what was said earlier—what is the problem with Moritani's performance department? After watching the ensemble practice of Uyama's performance department, Hirakawa Tetsufumi finally came up with the answer.

Ogasa Suzuki who was next to him also remembered the purpose of this trip at this time, and leaned over, trying to say something with his ear.

However, he was interrupted by the approaching Hayao Inami.

"Xiao Li, and Teacher Hirakawa."

Tetsubun Hirakawa got up: "Mr. Zaoliang."

Ogasa Suzuki was a beat slower, and also stood up: "Zaoliang."

At the end of this greeting, Hirakawa Tetsubun bowed first and thanked him.

"Thank you, Mr. Zaoliang, and the students from the Yushan Piano Department for their wonderful performances."

"Teacher Hirakawa, you're being polite. It would be great if I could help you." Zao Liangyin also returned the gift.

"Of course it can help. It should be said that I have benefited a lot."

"Really? About Mr. Hirakawa's previous question..."

"Mr. Zaoliang, please worry about it. I've already figured it out."

When Tetsufumi Hirakawa said this, Suzuki Ogasa beside him showed a cute and shocked expression.

Probably—eh?I don’t know anything, why did Mr. Hirakawa figure it out? ——That’s what it means.

Zao Liangyin glanced at Ogasa Suzukiko, twitched the corner of his mouth, and looked at Hirakawa Tetsufumi again.

"Glad to be able to help."

"Anyway, I'm very grateful to Mr. Zaoliang, then Mr. Xiaoli and I won't bother you any more."

"Are you going?"

Hirakawa Zhewen nodded lightly: "After all, I have found the answer, so I won't bother you anymore."

"Is that so? Well, Mr. Hirakawa, and Xiaoli, goodbye."

Ogasa Suzuki, who was in a trance, took another beat slow: "... Sara, goodbye."

When he got up and walked out of the performance department, Tetsufumi Hirakawa glanced at Reya Hazuki who was in the student group.

The well-behaved student was also looking at him at this time.

And, after noticing his gaze, he frowned and beat back.

'Hey, what are you looking at. '

Obviously she was the one who looked at him first.

But don't care about her, after all, I will see her again tonight.

Withdrawing their eyes, Hirakawa Tetsufumi and Ogasa Suzukiko formally bid farewell to Saara Inmi and walked out of the activity room.

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"Teacher Hirakawa."

Not long after walking out the door, Xiaoli Suzuki couldn't help it anymore, and raised his face, his eyes behind the gold-rimmed glasses shone with a brilliance called thirst for knowledge.

"About the wind section, have you really figured it out completely?"

"Of course." Hirakawa Zhewen said with certainty, "But—"

"but?"

He and Suzuki Ogasa looked at each other curiously, smiled and asked.

"Ms. Ogasa, do you still remember what I said this morning?"

"Of course I remember." Ogasa Suzuki nodded.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa continued: "We have already figured out part of Moritani's inadequacy, that is—the lack of a belief like Uyama. But at the same time, we still have two problems—"

"Well, there are two questions left."

"What is it?" Hirakawa Zhewen looked honest and seductive.

"..."

However, Ogasa Suzuki blinked several times, and spoke after a while.

"Teacher Hirakawa, I'm not a child. So, please don't use the tone of testing children."

"……Feel sorry."

Hirakawa Zhewen looked away in embarrassment, and looked at the drizzled sky outside the corridor.

Because Ogasa-sensei really makes people feel like this...

But after reminding him like this, Ogasa Suzuki still answered his question.

"There are still two questions left in the Moritani Playing Department. One is about how beliefs are formed, and the other is about how Moritani should improve in the future."

"Yes, that's right, it's these two questions." Hirakawa Zhewen agreed, "As for the previous question, how beliefs are formed, after watching their ensemble practice, I have fully understood it."

"Really?" Suzuki Ogasa's tone was full of surprise.

"Of course it is. However, as for the latter question, there is still a step to be taken."

"Eh?" Ogasa Suzuki couldn't understand.

Hirakawa Tetsubun smiled and explained: "Mr. Zaoliang has already asked, and we have seen the ensemble of Yushan Piano Department. Now, there is still one last step - to ask the students of Yushan Piano Department."

"Ask... students?"

"Yes, after all, the instructor's perspective is completely different from the student's perspective. To solve the problem comprehensively, the student's perspective is essential."

Ogasa Suzukiko understood Hirakawa Tetsufumi's words, and finally asked, "Then, Mr. Hirakawa, what are you going to ask?"

"About this... There is a student in Yushan's playing department, I can talk to you for the time being..."

Ogasa Suzuki could tell that there was a little helplessness in Hirakawa Tetsufumi's words.

(End of this chapter)