In Tokyo, there is a music girl training system

"Or let's vote by raising our hands."

"it is good!"

At the suggestion of one of the judges, the twelve judges voted by raising their hands, but the result was still a tie of 6 to 6. Half of the twelve judges believed that the contestant they supported should win the championship.

"this......"

"How to do this?"

The judges were numb, the host was numb, and the audience in the audience were numb.

"Why not just set up two championships? There's plenty of budget for championships anyway, so it's not a big deal if there are two champions this time."

"No! There have never been two champions in the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition, and aren't these kids competing for the only championship title?"

"Yeah, two champions don't fit."

"Then what do you think we should do?"

"Let me think about it..."

ten minutes later......

After ten minutes of anxious discussion, the host finally got a solution from the twelve judges.

However, after seeing this plan, the host was also stunned.

He has hosted many Hamamatsu International Piano Competitions, and this...this solution is really the first time he has seen it.

However, as a professional, the host can respond flexibly no matter what the situation. After adjusting his facial expression, the host came to the center of the stage and announced the solution in front of the audience.

"Dear audience, ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry that some unexpected situations occurred during the scoring just now. But don't worry, our judges have already discussed and come up with a reasonable solution for this emergency!"

"So, what is the plan?"

"This plan is..."

"Additional game!"

"After discussion among the judges, we found that both Toyokawa Shoko and Nishikino Maki performed equally well in this round of ensemble performance. We cannot favor either of them. Therefore, for the sake of fairness and to allow the audience to enjoy the performances of both contestants once again, our judges decided to have an extra match for the two contestants."

"The extra game will be played at 18:30 tomorrow evening, which is after the adult group competition ends tomorrow."

"In order to allow the two contestants to perform freely, after discussion among the teachers, the topic for this extra round is a solo performance of an original piece!"

"The above is the introduction to the rules of tomorrow's extra game. Please prepare yourself, both contestants!"

Volume 1: Chapter 67 The Song I Want You to Play

"Xiangzi, are you okay?"

As soon as the game was over, Xiangzi walked out of the backstage lounge, and Dongma Hesa ​​immediately rushed to her side and hugged her tightly. It was as if Xiangzi had just returned from a distant battlefield.

"Sister Hesha, I'm fine."

"Don't be so stubborn, you've done a great job!"

Although he did not win the championship directly, he maintained suspense against Maki Nishikino. There is no doubt that Xiangzi's performance in this competition can be said to be perfect.

"Well, I know."

Gently patting Touma Kazusa's trembling shoulders, Shoko looked at Ruyu, who had a calm expression: "Ruyu, about tomorrow's song..."

"give it to me."

Xiangzi knew that Luyu was a master arranger. He had given her many songs, and this time she placed her last hope in Luyu's hands.

If it's his song, it will definitely work!

"Can I please?"

"of course can!"

Xiangzi didn't know what kind of song Luyu would give her. She only knew that after Luyu returned to the rented house, he locked himself in the room and never came out since.

The two seemed to have a tacit understanding, and Toyokawa Shoko also practiced the piano in her room that night. Even if it was just the last night, she wanted to improve her level as much as possible.

【Shoko Toyokawa's piano skills have improved. 】

[Excellent 99% (↑) to Master 0% (↑)]

【Toyokawa Shoko's training goal 1 has been achieved! 】

Lu Yu did not have dinner that night. He was busy all night. At one o'clock in the afternoon of the next day, he handed the two sets of music to Xiangzi tiredly.

When Xiangzi saw the song that Lu Yu gave her, her first reaction was not the quality of the song, but the dark circles under the other person's eyes, which made her feel a little distressed.

"Xiangzi, here are two sets of music."

Lu Yu handed two copies of the songs in a file bag to Xiangzi: "This one has a greater chance of making you win the championship, and this one is the song I want you to play."

"As for which song to play, it's up to you to choose."

There were two file bags containing songs. The one that Lu Yu said would help her win the championship was not sealed. Xiangzi took it out and took a quick look at it. There was no name written on the song, but she knew with just a quick glance that the song was quite excellent.

Just as Sagiba said, this is a song that can help her win the championship.

The other one was a bit strange, the file bag was sealed.

"Lu Yu, what is this song?"

"This is the piece I want you to play. But if you decide to play it, I hope you will wait until the competition starts to open it."

After hearing what Lu Yu said, Xiangzi asked, "But will I be unfamiliar with the music score?"

"No, you can definitely perform this piece perfectly even if you don't know the score in advance."

"So that's it."

Although it sounds strange, Xiangzi doesn't think that Luyu is lying to her. Luyu has never lied to anyone. What he says is what it is.

One is the song that could win her the championship, and the other is the song she is expected to play.

It was obvious which song to choose. This was the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition. No matter what, she should choose a song that would make it easier to win the championship. The song that Lu Yu wanted to hear could be played after the competition, but if she missed the championship, she would lose it.

"Lu Yu, if I chose the second song and didn't win the championship, would you blame me?"

"meeting."

“Then I’ll choose the first one!”

"But rather than blaming you, I would blame myself. Why couldn't I make the second song easier to win?"

"What a cunning answer..."

"So which one do you choose?"

"I choose..."

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Night. Competition scene.

"Contestant Maki Nishikino has finished her performance."

“What a wonderful original track!”

"Melodious, low, delicate slow music, this is a song that cleanses the soul!"

"Let's take a look at the opinions given by the twelve judges."

"9.38 points."

"Maki Nishikino maintained her stable performance. Maki Nishikino's final effective score was 9.38 points!"

"Next, let's welcome contestant Shoko Toyokawa to the stage!"

On the stage, Xiangzi walked up to the piano holding an unopened file bag.

"I'm looking forward to what kind of music contestant Shoko Toyokawa will bring to us."

"By the way, let me explain to the audience here that our contestant Shoko Toyokawa is actually very good at original music. She has many excellent original works on her personal online account."

Sitting on the piano chair, Xiangzi gently tore open the document bag.

She finally chose the piece that Lu Yu wanted her to play. She chose this piece for no reason, just because the other party wanted to listen to it.

Of course she wanted to win the championship, but she also wanted to be willful for once.

Lu Yu said he would blame her, so if she didn't win the championship, she would let Lu Yu scold her and then prepare for the next competition.

For Xiangzi herself, the purpose of participating in the competition has actually been achieved. On such a stage, even if she only gets the runner-up, it is enough to solve her difficulties.

So, Xiangzi decided to be willful for once.

After so long, she should be able to be willful for once, right? What piece of music does Lu Yu want her to play?

With such a feeling, Xiangzi tore open the seal of the file bag. At this moment, she no longer looked like a contestant who was going to win the championship, but more like a girl full of curiosity. She was curious about what kind of song Lu Yu would choose for her.

Xiangzi was stunned when he gently took out the piece of paper with the melody written on it from the file bag.

This piece of music...

The moment he heard this song, the expression on Xiangzi's face changed drastically in an instant.

It turns out to be this.

No wonder Lu Yu said she could definitely play it. Although the song had been modified in many places and was a little unfamiliar, it was definitely a song that Toyokawa Shoko could play.

It turns out that this was the piece that Lu Yu wanted her to play.

This song is the beginning of everything and the end of everything.

"What on earth is this person thinking about..."

He is still himself. He said he hoped she could face the past and the future, so he deliberately chose this song for her here. He deliberately did not disclose it in advance because he was worried that she would not be able to play it.

This is her heart knot and something she has been avoiding.

With a faint mist rising from the corners of his eyes, Xiangzi placed the music score in the appropriate position and then gently pressed the piano keys.

Volume 1: Chapter 68: Farewell

"Mutsumi-chan! Did you see that?!"

"Ah."

In front of the TV in a room of a high-end apartment, Nagasaki Shoyo was watching Toyokawa Shoko playing on TV, and a trace of blur appeared in the corners of her eyes.

This piece of music...

"Mutsumi-chan, Sakiko she..."

"Let's go find Sakiko! Bring everyone with us!"

"Ah."

Although she didn't know whether it would be too late, Nagasaki Motoyo had something she wanted to say to Toyokawa Shoko anyway.

There were still many knots in my heart and many doubts. But after the other party played that song, it seemed that none of it mattered anymore.

......

The scene of the game.

"Lu Yu, where are you going?"

Xiangzi's performance has not yet ended. Touma and Sa are a little confused when they see Ruyu suddenly standing up. Where is he going?

Lu Yu smiled and replied, "Go prepare a celebration banquet for Xiangzi."

"But the game isn't over yet."

Lu Yu shook his head: "No, it's over. Xiangzi won."

When Xiangzi played "Haruhi Shadow", Lu Yu knew it was over. This song was of great significance to Xiangzi, and it would be perfect as long as she played it.

Without even waiting for the game to end, Lu Yu knew that Xiangzi had won.

I have already sent my location to Soyo. If Soyo hasn't given up on Xiangzi, they should be here soon.

Kasuga Shadow, this is the song he spent the whole night revising.

In fact, Lu Yu lied.