Elliot and Fiona's mother, the late Mrs. Craig, was a very famous pianist.

A pair of children grew up listening to their mother's piano. The younger Elliot and Fiona, who were a few years older, liked to sit next to their mother, listen to her play the piano, and occasionally make trouble.

His father, Olaf Craig, was an informal man who did not understand music, but he was fascinated by his wife. At all times, the house is filled with warm music and smiles.

But seven years ago, the mistress of the family died of illness, and the siblings, who had been accompanied by music since childhood, naturally embarked on the same path as their mother.

Fiona entered the Conservatory and began to move towards becoming a pianist, and Elliot naturally embarked on this path.

However, his father did not allow him to do so.

"If it's just an interest, I won't allow imperial men to live off music." Olaf has a tough attitude.

No matter how insistent Elliot was, he would always answer, refusing to nod his head in agreement. Not only that, but he also recommended his son to go to all military schools and officer schools in the empire.

In the end, Elliot had no choice but to give up his dream of entering the conservatory.

"Honestly, I used to hate my dad. I don't like to argue with people, and I hate war even more. However, a check of the information found that only the "Tolz Military Academy" has a very substantial music course. I also know that most of the graduates have chosen a path other than the military. So, in the end, I compromised. ”

Speaking of this, Elliot touched the back of his head embarrassedly.

"Hey, hey, compared to everyone, my reason for enrolling in school is a bit of a, right? At the end of the day, I couldn't disobey my father's orders until the end. I've also wondered if that's all I have for music. But actually, I still can't part with the Midsummer Festival music festival and the conservatory, how to say, it feels like digging a hole into it. ”

"Elliot, do you regret it? Regret entering the Military Academy. Fei's voice did not fluctuate, but it went straight to the heart.

"How could I possibly regret that." Elliot looked up with a different look, "Although I am busy every day, I have a fulfilling life, and I can play in the club after school." There is a special training course such as a special internship, so you can broaden your horizons. I even think it's better to go to a conservatory than to be ignorant about it. Regardless of whether I embark on a musical path after graduation or choose another path, I can finally decide which path to follow on my own volition. ”

"I think that's what your father really intended." Li En pinched his chin and paused, "I'll be straight to the point now, your biggest problem is not a lack of enthusiasm, but a lack of determination and assertiveness. And the military academy is the place where people's willpower can be exercised the most, think about what you just said, can you say it before you enter Tolz? ”

"Me"

"I can't tell. But now you do it, by your own will, by your own ideas. You are different from your sister, as the eldest daughter, she played the role of sister and mother after the death of her mother, she has her own beliefs, and she has her own strength. If you look at a few of us, Macchias is bent on politics, and he has ambitions to fulfill; Laura aspires to kendo with the goal of surpassing her ancestors; Fei wants to find the people in the group; As for me, I also have my own insistence. At that time, you didn't, but now you have. ”

"I," Elliot bowed his head, lost in thought, and finally let out a sigh, "I think you're right. ”

"So, find a chance to talk to your father. Now, even if you want to transfer to the conservatory, I don't think he will object to it. ”

"I'll have a good talk with my father, but I'm not leaving." Elliot has really changed a lot, "I feel envious when I see my friends working hard at the Conservatory, but, even so, I will never regret entering the Military Academy." What's more, I can still get to know everyone and the students of Class VII. ”

“！！！！” One sentence shook the audience.

"No matter how you say it, it's too embarrassing!" Marchias barely sat on the ground.

"Elliot, you're actually a ruthless character?" Fito held his chin and re-examined his classmates.

"Huh? Are these words so shy? Elliot was unconscious.

"Hehe, it's really hot on the cheeks." Although Laura showed no signs of blushing at all.

Lane laughed, "But if it's Elliot, maybe it's barely acceptable." ”

"I always feel that Li is the only one who is not qualified to talk about me!" Elliot retorted weakly, "Ah, though, there seems to be something I regret." It was the Midsummer Festival concert that my friends were going to attend. Mom played there a long time ago, and my sister participated five years ago. Hey, hey, hey, so I really want to be on that stage. ”

"It's too late this year, and there should be hope for next year." Rien glanced at Macchias, "Please ask Chief Regnitz, as one of the councilors, to fight for it, in the name of the all-round development of the academy and the strong demands of the students." ”

"Huh? Are you sure? Elliot beamed.

"It's a viable option." Macchias nodded thoughtfully, "Dad's words should be happy to provide students with such an opportunity." Then again, Lane you're really good, and sometimes it feels like you're like the instructors. ”

"Aha, awards, awards." Li En began to touch his head and smirk, his brother's mental age was already an uncle.

"I'm playing dumb again." Fei complained.

"Don't say that, he has his considerations too." Laura spoke up to excuse Riene.

Ever since she realized her true heart in the afternoon, her attitude has changed. In the past, Laura was a sharp holy sword, but now this holy sword has a sheath, restrained and hidden.

When Laura said this, Lane didn't pretend to be stupid and explained: "I know everyone is curious, but my experience is quite extensive, and it would be better to let a key person explain it, probably just a few days." ”

"Key person?"

Afterwards, Elliot spent the night in his hometown for the first time in a long time, while the others returned to their lodgings, the old Guild branch.

"It's past nine o'clock, and the rehearsal over there is almost over, so I'll miss the company." At the door of the association, Li En glanced at the big clock in the house and did not enter the door.

"Are you going to find Lixia?" Faye asked.

"yes. I'll be back tomorrow morning before the internship starts, and Miss Fiona will help me say sorry, I can't get past breakfast. ”

"Oh."

"And"

"Leave the report to us, you can go on a date with your girlfriend with confidence, I haven't seen you for more than a month, haven't you?" Macchias patted Rien on the shoulder and turned to go inside.

"Well, good night, everybody."

"Ryne."

"What's wrong, Laura."

"Be careful on that road."

"Okay." After speaking, Li En's figure flashed and disappeared into the vast night.

"Laura, is that okay?" Fei looked at the direction in which Li En left, and then looked at Ji You.

"Well, that's fine." Laura's face was calm.

It's your business who you like, I just need to be myself, not to mention that I'm not qualified to be Lixia's opponent now.

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As Lane said, "Rainbow Troupe" was rehearsed until 10 o'clock.

After a busy day, the group members almost fell apart, and went back to their rooms to fall asleep. Even Illya, who has always been energetic, couldn't bear the fatigue for a while, washed up haphazardly, and collapsed on the bed.

Only the "Silver Moon Dancing Queen" Lixia did not rest, she sat quietly on the edge of the bed, holding her chin, and silently looked out the window.

He said he would come over tonight.

So, she was waiting for him.

5 minutes.

10 minutes.

15 minutes.

20 minutes

The person she was waiting for didn't show up, but she wasn't in a hurry.

She was accustomed to waiting, and waited quietly and silently, like a wife waiting for her husband to come home.

Wife?

Thinking of this, the corners of her mouth outlined a gentle smile.

What a blessing it was to be his wife.

But that seat doesn't belong to her.

It's not that he won't give it, it's that she can't take it.

Her past, her background, would cast a shadow on him, and she didn't want this kind of thing, even if he didn't care, she didn't want him to be affected in the slightest.

No one knows his talent better than she does, and no one knows his mind better than she does.

This man, who is destined to make the whole world look sideways, must not be stained.

So, she just had to watch him in the shadows, just like now.

A gentle tapping on the balcony interrupted her thoughts.

She pushed the door open and saw the familiar figure.

Milk swallow casts forest.

This time, she can finally release her thoughts without any scruples.