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"I don't want to go."
She didn't offer any further explanation, only stating that she didn't want to go.
Nagase Tsukiyo became seriously troubled, and shallow wrinkles appeared between her handsome brows:
"Is it because I left the club without permission that made you angry?"
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"Not angry."
Eri Kanzaki picked up a green-glowing clapper from the sofa. Her arm remained motionless, as if rusted, with only her wrist moving back and forth. She spoke softly.
"Even if the moon doesn't need me, it's fine, because I already have someone who needs me, and he needs me too."
"what?"
"coming."
After Kanzaki Eri finished speaking softly, Nagase Tsukiyo looked up and saw that it was Kitahara Hakuba's turn to stand in front of the screen.
"Go Kitahara-sensei!" Akamatsu Sayaka handed him the microphone.
Kitahara Hakuba took the microphone somewhat shyly, his magnetic voice echoing through the private room via the speakers:
"Please forgive me if I don't sing well."
"We will definitely criticize Kitahara-sensei with the fairest of judgments!"
Having finally found an opportunity to "criticize" Kitahara Hakuba, the executives of the brass band naturally wouldn't let it pass.
Yu Shou took out her phone to record a video without asking for permission, but her body had already taken the first step.
When his eyes met those of Kitahara Hakuba in the video, he didn't stop him, but simply smiled.
Just a simple smile was enough to make Yushou's mind conjure up images of Kitahara Hakuba in his high school days, when he was still a boy.
His taste was just like bread dipped in white sugar.
"nice.....
?
Suddenly, I heard Yuka Isomoto's voice.
Yu Shou turned his head to meet her gaze, and as if they understood each other perfectly, their faces flushed simultaneously.
As for Yuka Isomoto, she was well aware of the feelings that Amane held for Kitahara-sensei, and probably many people in the club had noticed this.
However, due to their status and the potential impact, no one dared to speak openly and could only keep it to themselves.
The first half of the song is mostly accompanied by piano, with Kitahara Hakuba's voice coming in and out along with the piano music:
"I was born into this world empty-handed."
"Struggling in the eternal cracks."
"I am merely surviving in an age where only the hopeless and the wise prevail."
His voice stunned the girls in the private room.
Kitahara Hakuba's singing voice is different from his usual speaking voice; it is deep and youthful, yet subtly carries the mature charm unique to adults.
He majored in music education in college, so he is extremely sensitive to pitch, rhythm, vibrato, and so on.
Most importantly, this song is essentially sung a cappella.
Singing a cappella is considered a "forbidden zone" for people singing in karaoke; anyone who sings it is considered shameful.
"Whether it's a ruler or a god, they all seem somewhat indifferent to the matter."
"But they should actually know it very well in their hearts."
"So-called destiny is the number shown by the syllabary - this song is only two and a half minutes long. Unlike their fast-paced and 'cute' style, the whole song is very soothing and gives people a unique experience."
Kanzaki Eri raised a hand to cover her mouth, looking at Kitahara Hakuba with a mixture of surprise and delight.
"Wow, that's amazing." Nagase Tsukiyo leaned forward slightly, clasped her hands in front of her, and said, "Kitahara-sensei sang so beautifully."
"Mingwa, 98?"
Sayaka Akamatsu looked at the score on the rating system on the screen and said incredulously,
"After singing for so many years, this is the first time I've seen someone sing 98!"
"No way... I thought I could have a good battle with Kitahara-sensei in this area."
Seeing Kitahara Hakuba sing so well, the saddest person was Suzuki Yoshie, who had a sorrowful expression on her face.
"Teacher Kitahara, is singing technique taught in music education...?"
“No, not really.” Kitahara Hakuba handed her the microphone. “The main focus is on learning basic psychology and music theory. Even if Kitahara-sensei doesn’t become the instructor of the brass band, she can still be a singer.”
Sakurako clapped her hands gently and said with great envy, "Is this what it means to have talent in music theory and vocals? You're popular no matter what you do. I wish I had that kind of talent."
For these third-year students, choosing a university is just around the corner, and they need to carefully consider their major.
While it may not be a lifelong decision, Sakurako Yukawa is certain that choosing a major is definitely a lifelong matter.
For talented people like Nagase, their specialization is determined from birth or the moment they come into contact with a musical instrument.
"What are you saying here? It's a downer! I'll make you sing a song as punishment!" Akamatsu Sayaka grabbed her arms with both hands and pulled her up forcefully.
"Meow!"
Sakura was forcibly dragged forward, and a microphone was shoved into her hand.
"Let's sing 'Dango Daikazoku'!" Sayaka Akamatsu quickly selected the song.
"Huh? Why do I have to sing a song like this?" Yukawa Sakurako said, her face flushed. "Isn't this a song for little kids?"
"The intro is here!"
As soon as Sayaka Akamatsu finished speaking, the accompaniment "Danko, Danko" burst out from the speakers.
"Alas!!!"
Sakurako Yukawa gripped the microphone with both hands, looking anxiously at the lyrics on the screen.
The girl with the three-pronged whip swayed her head left and right in rhythm, like a kindergarten child performing on stage.
"Dumplings, dumplings, dumplings, dumplings, the dumpling family~"
"Dumplings, dumplings, dumplings, dumplings, the dumpling family~~"
Sakurako Yukawa's voice is very bright and clear, and her pronunciation is very clear.
Nagase Tsukiyo sat below, clapping along with her hands to the rhythm, just like a kindergarten teacher coaxing a child.
"Playful and mischievous barbecue dumplings, tender red bean paste dumplings~~"
"Some dreamers, moon-gazing dumplings, serious sesame dumplings, four-happiness dumplings,"
"Everyone gathered together to form a big family of 100 people. Tuanzi baby lives happily every day."
Sayaka Akamatsu's laughter echoed through the microphone, relentlessly reverberating within the private room:
"Sakurako, didn't you sing really well!"
"Ugh! Don't make fun of me!"
"The brass band will be a family of one hundred people with just three more members. Let's try to make it happen."
"We already have enough members in the wind band!"
"Dango Daikazoku" is popular because of its simple lyrics and the fact that everyone knows the song "CLANNAD".
Akamatsu Sayaka, holding the microphone, was determined to get everyone in the box to sing a line.
When it was Nagase Tsukiyo's turn, the girl seemed a little flustered and quickly waved her hands, saying:
"Akamatsu-kun, I don't need that..."
"Teacher Kitahara sang too?" Sayaka Akamatsu smiled innocently.
This kind of rhetoric is usually disliked. It's like saying, "Everyone else did it, don't you think it's out of place that you didn't?" It's a classic example of atmosphere manipulation.
But the advantage is that it's very useful.
Nagase Tsukiyo had no choice; she wasn't the type of girl to ruin the atmosphere. So she took a shallow breath, her cheeks flushing a deep crimson like maple leaves.
"The dumplings are good friends, holding hands and forming a big circle. The dumplings built a town. Everyone on the dumpling planet is happy. Unlike the pure temperament that she exudes, the girl deliberately sings with a touch of charm. Even Yu Shou felt a jolt in his heart when he heard it."
Yuka Isomoto stared at the beautiful girl in front of her in disbelief for a long time before she finally came to her senses.
As Nagase Tsukiyo sang, she raised her eyebrows and looked at Akamatsu Sayaka, as if asking, "Shall we continue singing?"
It wasn't until they sang "Let's knead all the happy and sad things together" that Akamatsu took the microphone away and continued singing "Danko, Danko" with Yukawa Sakurako.
Nagase Tsukiyo breathed a sigh of relief, her gaze unconsciously falling on Kitahara Hakuba as if she wanted immediate feedback.
A faint smile played on his lips, revealing glimpses of his pearly white teeth, which gave him a refreshing air even in the socially charged private room.
Was it because the singing was too awful...?
Nagase Tsukiyo lowered her head and stared intently at her brown loafers without blinking.
I should have insisted on not singing...
"It sounds nice," Eri Kanzaki suddenly said.
Nagase Tsukiyo was somewhat surprised and looked up at her: "Really?"
"Yes, better than me."
Eri Kanzaki's tone was devoid of emotion, as if she were stating a fact that "C is bigger than B".
"Teacher Kitahara, would you like some?"
At that moment, Yu Shou picked up a slice of watermelon with two fingers and sat down next to Kitahara Hakuba under the guise of feeding him.
Kitahara Hakuba raised his hand to take it:
"Thank you."
Yu Shou pulled his hand back, preventing him from getting it.
The girl's delicate throat trembled slightly, unsure of what to do, and a blush crept onto her cheeks.