"Knock~"

As the player's fingertips touch the keys, the sound of the piano also sounds. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

Along with it, there is the melodious sound of violin strings.

In the quiet and somewhat oppressive concert hall, the sound of the two mixing suddenly rang out, which was refreshing.

"Wow......"

Listening to the sound of the piano, Nozomi Tojo, who had already put away his mobile phone, couldn't help but let out a slightly lower sigh.

This is the first time she has listened to a live performance, and she didn't expect that the live piano performance is so different from the piano audio downloaded from the Internet.

Comparing the two, it seems that they are not the same thing at all.

Undoubtedly, live performances are more infectious.

“...... Bach's Law of Equals, Vol. 1, No. 3?" Xia You muttered.

"What do you mean?" heard his whisper, and Nozomi Tojo couldn't help but let out a puzzled voice.

Xia You replied briefly: "The repertoire they played." ”

After a pause, he added in a low voice, "This is a very difficult piece that requires a lot of concentration to play." ”

"That's right....." Nozomi Tojo smiled and nodded.

Although Nozomi Tojo doesn't know much about piano music, it still feels good.

At the same time, she is also looking forward to it more and more, I don't know what kind of sound Maki will play?

“.....”

Looking at the two people who were playing on the stage, Xia You's eyes narrowed slightly.

He hadn't heard a live performance in a long time.

I always feel that some people are restless.

It's easy to recall things from the past.

At that time, accompanied by his mother, he participated in many piano competitions in China, and he also participated in many recitals like this for pure appreciation.

However, now that I think about it, it was four or five years ago.

Time flies.

In other words, I haven't been in touch with my family for a long time...... Xia You suddenly remembered.

"Well, it doesn't matter......"

Xia You felt that his mood had become a little complicated, and he couldn't help but shake his head lightly, dispelling distracting thoughts and not thinking about it anymore.

It's rare to have a day to spare, and you have to take this opportunity to relax.

Recently, because I've been busy helping Ying Lili draw books, Xia You is also a little tired.

In addition, the negative effects of soul piercing caused him to be in a mess all day yesterday, and he was also a little out of shape when he was helping Ying Lili draw a book.

Today, at the invitation of Nishikino Mahime, I came to see this concert, but in addition to being because I had agreed to it before, Xia You also had the intention of relaxing.

Thinking about it, he stopped thinking about anything else and listened intently to the sound of the piano.

This performance was not long, only ten minutes.

As far as Xia You's perception is concerned, overall, it's quite okay.

Although there were some mistakes in the performance, considering that this is a concert and not an informal piano competition, there is no need to be overly accurate, and the slight mistakes are forgivable.

It is also for this reason that after the performance, the judges and the audience applauded.

And Natsuyu and Nozomi Tojo are no exception.

Amid the applause, the two performers bowed and left.

Immediately, the second group of performers followed up and began to play.

This piano recital is divided into two sessions, each with seven groups of performers.

After listening to seven ensembles, the first half ended, followed by a 15-minute break.

After the host announced the break, the originally quiet venue suddenly became lively.

The audience exchanged their thoughts on the performances just now, and the discussion was enthusiastic.

Nozomi Tojo, on the other hand, seemed to have endured to the limit, and finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the break.

Unlike the audience who often listened to piano music in the audience, unlike Xia You, who had participated in many competitions before, this was the first time she had heard a live performance, and she thought it was quite novel at first.

After listening to the first two or three sets of performances, I also gave warm applause, and I felt that I played really well.

However, when the fourth and fifth groups took the stage one after another, Nozomi Tojo soon got bored and listened to the sound as if he was being hypnotized.

But it was rude to fall asleep while others were playing, so Nozomi Tojo had to endure his sleepiness and survive until the halftime break.

On that cute face with some baby fat, the mouth is slightly bulging, and the expression is full of boring.

"Hmm, why hasn't it been Mahime's turn yet?"

Listening to Nozomi Tojo's whispered complaints, Xia You couldn't help laughing, "It can't be helped, Mahime is the finale." ”

This piano recital was held independently by the organizers of the Fujiwa Music Competition.

The invited participants are all winners of the last competition.

And Mahime Nishikino, who won the championship, is naturally the focus of this concert and the protagonist of the finale.

"Hmm...... We know that, but I'd like to hear Mahime's performance as soon as possible. Nozomi Tojo pouted.

"Well, me too. Xia You nodded.

No, it's not just the two of them, it can be said that the biggest attraction of this concert is her.

There are many viewers who have not chosen to leave when they hear about the halftime because they want to see the end - they want to see Maki Nishikino play.

"I feel that other people's performances, although they are also good, but they are a little boring after listening to them too much. Nozomi Tojo whispered.

"Ahaha, I don't usually listen to classical music, but it's usually the same when I listen to concerts. Xia You smiled.

"Hmm, is Natsuyo-kun familiar with classical music?" asked Nozomi Tojo.

"So-so. Xia You's answer was a little ambiguous.

"Really?"

After a series of questions and answers, Nozomi Tojo finally found an opportunity and threw out the question he wanted to ask the most.

“..... Xia Youjun, are you no longer participating in piano competitions?"

Just before the performance started, I searched for Xia You through Yahoo and read his profile, and Nozomi Tojo knew that the young man who was sitting next to him was actually very powerful.

It's not obvious.,But it has an honor that is comparable to that of Mahime.。

You must know that Zhenji is still participating in various competitions, so she has today's results, but Xia You has won all kinds of piano competitions in China four years ago.

Compared with the two, obviously, Xia You is more powerful.

It's just a pity that he hasn't participated in any piano competitions since four years ago.

Although Xia You has a reputation as a rare genius on the piano. But there is no shortage of genius in this world.

As time passed, Xia You was soon forgotten by most people.

Nowadays, although Xia You is occasionally mentioned in some newspapers and magazines, it is only used to laugh at him, comparing him to the kind of genius who is obscure to everyone.

Nozomi Tojo had just read some of these reports, and he felt quite unhappy.

After all, Natsuyu is Mahime's sweetheart, and at the same time, it is also a big help to promote the Muse members to join, belittling him, from all aspects, Tojo Nozomi is unlikely to be happy.

That's why she couldn't help but ask-

"Xia Youjun, are you no longer participating in piano competitions?"

But there was no reply.

There is only silence.

Seeing this, Tojo Nozomi thought that Xia You was angry, and secretly scolded himself in his heart, why was he so nervous, and hurriedly apologized.

"Ah, I'm sorry Xia Youjun, we shouldn't have asked this. Nozomi Tojo said apologetically.

"It's okay, I don't care. Xia You smiled.

He wasn't angry, he was silent just now, just because he didn't know how to answer.

Xia You touched his nose and said softly, "Well, yes, I don't plan to participate in the competition anymore." ”

"Yes, yes?" Nozomi Tojo nodded.

Seeing that Xia You was not angry, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, he didn't plan to mention this matter more, so as not to be embarrassed, Tojo Nozomi changed the topic and said, "By the way, did Xia Youjun know Mahime before?"

"Uh, this-" Xia You was slightly embarrassed, "To be honest, I don't know. ”

"Hmm, I don't know?" Tojo Nozomi looked puzzled, not knowing what this meant.

"According to what Mahime told me before, we should have known each other before, but I don't have any memories of it. ”

Xia You's tone was slightly embarrassed, and at the same time a little helpless.

Although his memory has become good because of the time travel, it is not good enough to remember everything clearly.

Especially the past, the memory is even more blurry.

For Nishikino Mahime, Xia Yu thought about it for a long time before going to bed last night, but he still didn't remember where he had seen her before.

"I asked Mahime before, but she didn't tell me, but said that she was going to use the piano to explain it at this recital. ”

"That's ......," Tojo said.

"Hmm. Xia You nodded.

"In that case, then Xia Youjun, please listen to the sound of the child's piano. Nozomi Tojo said seriously.

Although she doesn't know the past of Xia You and the two, she knows one thing very well, that is, Mahime likes Xia You very, very much.

Xia You nodded, "Well, I know, that's what I'm here for." ”

Immediately, the two talked about each other, and the fifteen minutes of the intermission passed.

Then, another group of performers took to the stage.

After listening to the six groups of performances, finally, the highlight of this concert is coming.

"Next, the champion of the Fujiwa Music Competition, Maki Nishikino, will play. The presenter, who was standing on the stage, announced.

Listening to the host's announcement, the seats in the judges' area under the stage, Chihiro Nishikino couldn't help but condense his eyes slightly, and his hands were quietly clenched.

Miko Katsurai, who was sitting next to her, caught a glimpse of her best friend and college classmate being so nervous, and couldn't help but laugh and said, "Chihiro, this is just a concert, do you need to be so nervous?"

Unlike official competitions, how well you perform at a concert is not recorded in the performer's file.

"Besides, with Mahime's strength, no matter what competition you participate in, it's no problem. ”

"Ah, that's it......." Chihiro Nishikino shook her head.

Indeed, with Mahime's strength, no matter what level of piano competition she participates in, she will definitely not be inferior to others.

At least within Japan.

It is not humble to say that among the piano players of the same generation in China, there is no one who can compete with Nishikino Mahime.

But this time it's different.

She participates in recitals, no longer to show her skills, but to convey her feelings to the people she longs for.

For more than a week, Chihiro Nishikino has redirected her niece, and she has watched Mahime practice diligently every day.

She knew better than anyone how much effort Mahime had put into preparing for this performance.

And Chihiro Nishikino, who has not been a pianist for a long time, came to this concert at the invitation of Fuji and the music organizers.

That's why --

She wants to witness the moment when this child says goodbye to the past and grows up.

Although he didn't see Natsuyu, Chihiro Nishikino knew that he must have come too.

"By the way, Miss Chihiro, aren't you going to make Nishikino-san a pianist? I heard that you turned down the invitation to the Chopin Music Competition. Another judge next to him asked.

"yes. Nishikino Chihiro nodded indifferently.

Although she didn't tell the story of Mahime's refusal to invite, this matter still inevitably spread in the circle, and a considerable number of people knew about it.

"Don't you think it's a pity? Nishikino-san is a rare genius. The judge's tone was full of regret.

"No, because—" Chihiro Nishikino smiled, "that kid was just playing for himself from the beginning." ”

"Alone?"

Hearing this, the judges didn't know why and felt at a loss.

But Chihiro Nishikino no longer spoke, but looked at the stage, and he had to dispel the idea of asking and look back at the stage as well.

In a moment, the sound of crisp footsteps suddenly sounded.

Immediately after, an awe-inspiring figure walked out of the curtain.