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Chapter 190: Suspicion caused by being too involved?
As the performance was about to begin, Hoshimi Yuki glanced at Takizawa Yuya beside her and easily saw that something was wrong with his expression.

Then she looked at Ishikawa Yuko and Kobayashi Keiko below.

Xing Jianxue understood where the problem lay.

The girl chuckled and said to Takizawa Yuya, "Mr. Takizawa doesn't seem very comfortable."

".What nonsense are you talking about." Takizawa Yuya's face stiffened for a moment after being pointed out by the girl, but he immediately adjusted himself and retorted, "That's not true."

"Is it?"

"Of course." Takizawa Yuya said confidently, "I was just nervous for a moment."

Faced with Takizawa Yuya's forced attempt to save face, Hoshimatsu Xue just smiled softly.

"It seems that you are not as free and easy as I imagined. Let's start playing." Xing Jianxue didn't talk about this topic any more. Her fingers were already pinching the pick and she was ready.

Takizawa Yuya had no choice but to follow and get ready.

Is it cool? If you say that he is wandering between several women, it does sound cool, but Takizawa Yuya himself knows it clearly.

Although he was free and easy at the beginning, as Keiko Kobayashi and Yuko Ishikawa asked him to give social connections one after another, he was no longer free and easy after they were tied together.

After all, he felt that he was a sentimental person and would not do such a heartless thing as "using it and throwing it away".

Simply put, even though I don't have deep love for Keiko and Yuko, since they have entrusted them to me, I naturally have to act accordingly.

That is why, now that he is about to play the shamisen and compete with Hoshimi Yuki in front of the two of them, doing such a youthful and ambiguous thing, Takizawa Yuya feels a little uncomfortable under the eyes of the two of them. In short, it is a bit like "having his wife in front of him".
strange.

After all, my morals are too high that I would feel uncomfortable because of such things.

Takizawa Yuya sighed inwardly.

Then, he focused and no longer paid attention to the looks from the people below.

There was a brief silence, and then Hoshimi Yuki gently plucked the strings of the shamisen. Then a melodious string sound rang in the ears, and Takizawa Yuya also plucked the pick.

The pleasant melody and the clean sound of the shamisen began to flow around the tea room like water, enveloping people.

The duet between Yuya Takizawa and Yuki Hoshimiya is truly beautiful.

For a moment, the audience below was mesmerized and fascinated by the performance.

The two people's playing was intertwined, making it difficult to tell who was the winner.

If you say that Hoshimi Yuki's string sounds are cleaner, then Takizawa Yuya's fingering is more skillful.

If we say that Takizawa Yuya's technique is more impressive, then Hoshimi Yuki's playing posture is also elegant.

At least let an outsider judge. It is difficult to explain the in-depth things, and we can only distinguish them based on these obvious things.

But in the eyes of the people below, it is really difficult to compare between Takizawa Yuya and Hoshimi Yuki.

So what should we do to win this victory?

Takizawa Yuya was considering whether to show off his skills to show that his skills were superior -

As a result, at this moment, he heard the girl's mournful and moving humming voice:
"The sight of the flowers dancing and falling makes me intoxicated, the beauty of the red flowers makes me feel relieved"

"The moon shines brightly on your face, then disappears into the void, leaving behind the dust."

Xing Jianxue played the shamisen lightly and hummed some words. She was sitting in a gorgeous kimono that was just right for her. She had cold eyes and a flawless appearance. For a moment, she looked so radiant and charming that people were amazed and envious.

She was like a peerless woman who existed only in an illusory dream, attracting all eyes and admiration.

Even the female guests were so mesmerized that they opened their mouths silently, speechless, and felt that the girl in front of them was extremely charming.

Takizawa Yuu, who looked to the side, was also stunned.

If you watch the scene from a close distance, Xing Jianxue's beautiful profile and slender white neck will clearly appear in your eyes and be engraved in your mind.

Not to mention, Xing Jianxue glanced at him again at this time, with a slightly victorious smile hidden in her eyes and the corners of her mouth slightly raised. This posture that silently declared that she had won was somewhat cute.

This guy.
Takizawa Yuya quickly retracted his gaze and came to his senses.

I didn't expect she had secretly memorized the lyrics. Didn't they say we were just playing? They didn't say we had to sing the lyrics, right?

Takizawa Yuya muttered to himself and quickly put Hoshi Jianxue's appearance out of his mind.

Beauty will only shake your belief in winning.

We must not let Xing Jianxue's sudden charm take advantage of us.

Fortunately, no matter what, the shamisen in his hand did not stop.

Otherwise, the winner will be decided at this moment.

And now, there is still a chance to save it.

Just as Hoshimi Yuki was singing softly and was about to grab all attention, the rhythm of the pick in Takizawa Yuya's hand suddenly changed.

If he continued to play at the current rhythm, he would only be a foil to Xing Jianxue.

Even if he started singing, people would always remember the first person to do so.

He has to make a breakthrough.

And variation is Yuya Takizawa's choice.

His sudden variation immediately made the two people's shamisen distinguishable.

It was precisely this distinction that immediately freed him from the position of a foil, and allowed his string sounds to break through the string sounds and low hums of Xing Jianxue and be heard by the audience.

Some people began to look at him in surprise, wondering if one of them had played the note wrong.

Otherwise, how can a piece of music have different meanings?

However, when everyone listened carefully, they found that although the two shamisen were slightly different, it was still the same song in the final analysis, and there was nothing wrong with it.

These slight differences are more like the lead and harmony voices in singing rather than being played incorrectly.

The main and harmonic voices complement each other, thus adding a layer of depth to the piece.

As for who is the lead singer and who is the backing vocalist.
"I have waited so long, but in vain, wandering in the park, searching for the figure waving at me."

"I was unaware of the gentle breeze blowing across my cheeks, the spring breeze whispered to me quietly"

As Hoshimi Yuki turned surprised, Takizawa Yuya smiled slightly, and also opened his mouth, singing softly.

At the same time, the shamisen in his hand surpassed Hoshimi Yuki's playing with his absolutely superior skills.

Then, everything became clear.

Yuya Takizawa was the "lead singer" and Yuki Hoshimi was the "backing vocalist".

Takizawa Yuya is the protagonist, and Hoshimi Yuki serves as a foil.

The situation has reversed!

The original guests' astonished and envious gazes gradually shifted to him as Takizawa Yuya took the lead!
Xing Jianxue was suddenly at a disadvantage.

Takizawa Yuya was very proud.

This time, he is sure to win, he has taken Xing Jianxue's knee pillow!
However, just as Takizawa Yuya thought this, the sound of the shamisen played by Hoshimi Yuki suddenly changed its tune in his ears!

The girl closed her eyes, plucked the pick with her slender hands, and immersed herself in the music.

She immediately analyzed Takizawa Yuya's skills, and then learned them in an instant!
No, this is only the second time she has touched the shamisen, right?
Takizawa Yuya couldn't help but look at Hoshi Jianxue in surprise again.

It was only the second time he touched her, but he already used the shamisen technique so skillfully?
Xing Jianxue's musical talent is truly amazing.

As a result, Takizawa Yuya, who had only had the upper hand briefly, now became evenly matched with the other two.

Moreover, as Xing Jianxue was completely immersed in the music at this moment, not only did her playing of the shamisen seem more outstanding, but even the words she was humming carried a layer of desolation and sadness that came with the melody.

The girl injected emotion into the piece of music.

"The buds on the cherry treetops are blooming green, and the flowers are like lanterns that shine softly in the night."

"I bid farewell to you and pursue you, I foolishly seek the moon of the past."

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The girl's full devotion undoubtedly brought her more attention.

Xing Jianxue is about to gain the upper hand again.

Takizawa Yuya didn't dare to think about it anymore. If he lost, he would have to say in front of so many people that he was a pervert.

This is not possible!

With such a belief, Takizawa Yuya also eliminated all distractions and began to devote himself to it. "The withered and thin flowers are quietly placed in the drawer, and the past events are held in the arms."

"Flowers wither and fall, and spring tears dance as you speak."

So, the two of them sang the song one after another with all their heart and soul.

"Under the cherry tree, everyone is in pain of missing each other, and they stop to linger with a broken heart."

"Now, across time and space, you and I will finally meet again."

The words are finished.

The melodious ending continued to flow for a moment, and then gradually dissipated in the ears.

There was silence in the tea room for a while, and then -

"Pah, pah." Someone clapped his palms twice and let out a long breath, "Good, good. As expected of Miss Hoshimi and Mr. Takizawa."

The guests who came to their senses after realizing it belatedly began to exclaim in amazement: "It's amazing."

"It's very beautiful."

"I was totally immersed in it. I still feel like I haven't finished yet."

Everyone was filled with emotion.

Takizawa Yuya also let out a breath and looked at Hoshimi Yuki beside him.

The girl was also looking at her.

There was a hint of surprise in the eyes of both of them.

I have to admit that even from the perspective of the opponents, in the eyes of both of them, the performance of the other party just now was really sigh-worthy and it was hard to tell who was better.

"Mr. Takizawa, very good." Hoshimi Yuki nodded in praise.

"It's the same." Takizawa Yuya said modestly, "Ms. Hoshimi is also very good."

After some polite exchanges, the atmosphere between the two of them suddenly became tense.

"So, who do you think will win?" Xing Jianxue raised her chin. Judging from her attitude, she definitely didn't think she would lose.

"You'll know after you take a look." Takizawa Yu replied calmly.

Then let's see whether he takes off Xing Jianxue's lap pillow or Xing Jianxue makes him admit here that he is a pervert! -

"Everyone, what do you think?" Takizawa Yuya looked at the guests below and asked.

"Please vote." Xing Jianxue added.

"This"

As the two asked questions, the guests below suddenly showed some hesitation.

“It seems a bit hard to tell.”

"Indeed, both Miss Hoshimi and Mr. Takizawa played very well. It's really hard to tell who is better."

"Um"

After a few exchanges, someone raised his hand first: "I vote for Miss Xingjian."

After the first voter, others followed suit and voted: "I vote for Mr. Takizawa."

"I'll meet Miss Xing."

"Then I vote for Master Takizawa."

"."

Each vote represents the attitude of every guest and affects Takizawa Yuya's heart.

till the end--

There were only two people left on the field who had not yet voted.

The votes for Yuya Takizawa and Yuki Hoshimiya were tied at 8 to 8.

It's really evenly matched.

In other words, the last two people will decide the outcome between Hoshimi Yuki and Takizawa Yuya.

However, after seeing who the only two people left were, Takizawa Yu couldn't wait to open the champagne.

He smiled at Xing Jianxue beside him: "Miss Xing Jian, it looks like I won."

Xing Jianxue remained silent, with a not very good expression.

She also knew that she was doomed to lose.

Because the two people who did not vote were Yuko Ishikawa and Keiko Kobayashi.

Both of them have a close relationship with Takizawa Yuya, so needless to say, they are definitely voting for Takizawa Yuya.

Too--

"I, I vote for Yuya. No, I vote for Master Takizawa." Under the gaze of Hoshimi Yuki and Takizawa Yuya, Ishikawa Yuko looked at Takizawa Yuya with resentment, and finally stated her choice.

As expected, the vote went to Takizawa Yuya.

In order to avoid suspicion, he even pretended to change his name.

Takizawa Yuya smiled at Ishikawa.

Then he looked at Keiko Kobayashi: "What about you, Keiko?"

He winked at her suggestively.

"Me?" Keiko Kobayashi also winked at him playfully, as if she had received it.

However, her blink made Takizawa Yuya, who knew Kobayashi Keiko's character, become alert.

Keiko Kobayashi is a wife, or maybe she can’t be called a “wife”, after all, she has never been married and is still a virgin. This woman who looks like a wife is actually a girl with a personality like a young girl, and sometimes she is a little eccentric.

And Takizawa Yuya's premonition came true the next moment.

"Don't worry about voting for now." Keiko Kobayashi, who holds the final decision-making power, said with a smile.

"." Takizawa Yuya's heart sank completely.

Then, I heard Kobayashi Keiko continue to laugh and ask, "Come to think of it, the song that Master Takizawa and Miss Hoshimi just played seems to be quite interesting."

When she mentioned this, some people also responded: "Hmm? It seems so. This Sakura is..."

As she said this, the female guest looked at Takizawa Yuya and Hoshimi Yuki hesitantly.

In fact, you can hear it from the sad tune that the two of them just played.

Not to mention, the two of them sang the lyrics, which were even more obvious.

The theme of this piece of music is cherry blossoms.

And cherry blossoms.
The images represented by cherry blossoms are either passionate or sad.

And in Japan, where the beauty of mono no aware is prevalent, it is mostly the latter.

This one is no exception.

It expresses the longing for love that cannot be obtained.

If that's the case, that's fine. The key is -

"When Master Takizawa and Miss Hoshimi were singing just now, they were so passionate and heartfelt."

Keiko Kobayashi smiled and exclaimed in amazement as if unintentionally.

"It's just like the real thing, it's amazing!"

"."

As Kobayashi Keiko finished her words, the atmosphere in the tea party suddenly became strange.

The guests below, hesitantly and with vague glances, began to look up at Takizawa Yuya and Hoshimi Yuki.

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(End of this chapter)