Following.

Although he said that he should not worry about Tsukasa Higashino, thinking that the other party had said that he would let him go over to pick up the song today, Hosokawa Koharu hesitated for a moment and came over obediently.

But just one night to ask Tsukasa Higashino to write a good song is a little too fantastical, and to put it mildly, it's simply unlikely.

Considering the respect for Tsukasa Higashino and the maintenance of Tsukasa Higashino, Hosokawa Koharu also made several phone calls to Tsukasa Higashino before he came, and said openly and secretly that even if he didn't finish it, it would be no problem, Mr. Higashino, you don't have to worry, anyway, it's an opportunity for music to be compiled into textbooks, it's a big deal, we don't want it, and we don't have this opportunity anyway.

She has a good attitude, speaks softly, and cheers on the side, fully expressing the idea of 'I am on your side'.

And Higashino Tsukasa smiled and comforted her a few words, asking her to come over early, and said that he would definitely be able to come up with a good work to give her.

Since Tsukasa Higashino has said so, whether it is from the perspective of obligation or reason, he still has to go over to see the situation.

And then—

"Is it really written?" Looking at the two pages of brief scores sandwiched together by Tsukasa Higashino in folders, Hosokawa Koharu couldn't help pinching his chin.

Tsukasa Higashino has always given her a lot of surprises, but this surprise is a little too big.

This made Hosokawa Koharu hide his surprise and half-jokingly said, "Higashino-sensei... You're too fast, and you can solve a big problem in one night. It's a bit unscientific, and someone said that you have more brains than normal people, which makes me believe it a little bit now. ”

"Let's take a look at the sheet music first." Tsukasa Higashino squinted his eyes and smiled, and then Hosokawa Koharu reached out and handed the sheet a note over while making a 'please' gesture.

"Hmm." Hosokawa Koharu didn't hesitate, took the sheet music, hummed the tune softly, and quickly swept down the lyrics at a glance.

The title of the song is "Don't Admit Defeat", which is very straightforward and simple.

But Hosokawa Koharu didn't care.

The song still depends on the song and lyrics, and the title of the song is more straightforward and simple, but it makes people feel like they hit the soul.

She was just humming the tune, and she already noticed that the song was significantly different from Tsukasa Higashino's "Lemon" and "Nothing".

Unlike "Lemon" and "Nothing", the lyrics of "Don't Admit Defeat" are very straightforward.

'Don't throw in the towel, behold, there is, the goal is ahead. ’

It's this kind of simple lyrics, paired with a straightforward tune, but for some reason it can move Hosokawa Koharu.

If "Lemon" and "Nothing" are the unpredictable balls of baseball, then "Don't Throw in the Defeat" is a simple and straightforward straight ball.

But is it this kind of straightforwardness? Not pretentious? The feeling of not applying any powder, but it makes Hosokawa Koharu raise his eyebrows? I really think this song is really good.

Just like Sakai Spring, a national treasure? Even if you don't wear makeup, your delicate beauty is difficult to hide.

Humming the song softly? Hosokawa Koharu is not like many of the depictions, all of a sudden like chicken blood? Flushed complexion, like a stimulant? But gradually and gradually, I felt that there was strength in my heart, and the whole person also had spirit.

She sighed a little.

Since taking over the task of editing team leader, she has indeed been under a lot of pressure, but this song actually made her feel that the pressure has dissipated a lot at once.

Perhaps this is the power of the art of music.

"How? Hosokawa editor? "Tsukasa Higashino saw her put the brief score down? He asked.

"A good song indeed? Although the lyrics are straightforward and simple, they have a feeling of hitting the soul and are indeed inspiring. ”

Hosokawa Koharu commented very objectively, and then said a little funny: "Actually, this time the compiler of the music textbook over there wants this kind of simple and simple song?" After all, the textbooks compiled are mainly junior high school music textbooks, which is simpler to meet the basic education in Japan? And this re-compilation of music teaching materials is mainly to encourage young people who are confused after the economic crisis... I didn't expect Mr. Higashino to come up with this kind of work. ”

A song? It's undoubtedly easier to impress others in a tactful and varied form, but want to express your heart directly? The direct and bright rhythm to make people fall in love... That's pretty rare.

Hearing this, Higashino Tsukasa also sighed a little.

What did Hosokawa Koharu say? He inexplicably discovered that there really seems to be a 'providence' in the world.

The song Sakai Spring Water was born after Japan's bubble economy... The result in this world? This song was born under the hands of Tsukasa Higashino, and it is actually similar to the Sakai spring water in the previous life, mainly to inspire those young people who are wandering and confused...

There is indeed a sense of 'providence' in this.

This made Higashino Tsukasa shake his head.

Just as Higashino Tsukasa sighed, Chinatsu on the mountain next to him glanced over twice, and his eyes immediately retracted, not quite understanding - is this song that good?

She didn't understand music theory, nor did she understand the views of simple notation, and felt that Hosokawa Koharu's statement was a bit exaggerated. Her family is a standard family struggling to survive because of the bubble economy.

My father, as a worker in a closed factory, couldn't find a job after the bubble economy, so I could only earn money with my mother to support the family by doing odd jobs. Even at this time, my life can only be regarded as a mess by the bubble economy of that year.

Is this song that good?

I haven't actually heard of it, and she doesn't comment on it.

As if sensing Chinatsu's gaze on the mountain, Higashino Tsukasa turned his head and asked with some curiosity: "China, do you have any ideas?" ”

"Huh...? No, nothing..."

Halfway through her words, she saw Tsukasa Higashino's meaningful smile, which made her swallow back the words she had spoken, and said in a soft voice, "Otherwise... Sing two sentences? ”

This was her true thought, but as soon as she said it, she regretted it, thinking that she was a fool.

What kind of attitude is this taking to talk to Tsukasa Higashino?

Sing two more sentences... Do you really think that Tsukasa Higashino is the kind of singer who sings with a small speaker on his back on the street?

Chixia Yamagami just wanted to change his words, but he didn't expect Tsukasa Higashino to actually nod thoughtfully: "Well, it's true, if you don't actually sing it, just look at the lyrics and tunes, and you really don't feel anything." ”

It's a mule or a horse, and if you really have to pull it out for a walk, not everyone can read the simple score and understand music theory like Hosokawa Koharu.

Anyway, just sing two sentences, and it's okay.

Higashino didn't hesitate and sang very simply.

He is different from many Japanese singers, his advantage is that his voice is clear and transparent, and with this song "Don't Admit Defeat", it can really make people feel a sense of courage in their hearts.

Even if there is no background music blessing and a simple cappella, the feeling of this song is accurately grasped by Tsukasa Higashino and sung.

This is actually a pick-up of people's teeth, and Higashino Tsukasa has heard Sakai Izumi's original singing, so as long as she follows her feelings in vocalization, there is not much problem with singing.

It's just that Higashino Tsukasa is not particularly satisfied, because even if he sings according to the feeling in his impression, he feels that he still hasn't restored much of the essence of "Don't Admit Defeat".

The emotional investment is not deep enough, there is no power to go straight to the bottom of the heart, and all in all it is a mess.

Higashino stopped halfway through singing, and coughed a little embarrassed: "Sorry, I didn't sing very well." ”

He only said half of his words, and then he saw that Hosokawa Koharu's eyes were a little red, and there seemed to be a feeling of hot tears, but she was okay and held back.

Chinata on the mountain next to him didn't hold back, and directly began to whisper 'sand in my eyes' rubbing her eyes.

As for what Higashino Tsukasa just said, 'I don't sing very well', this sentence was ignored by the two of them.

What is this not good to sing about... It's just wonderful. It felt like it was poking into their hearts.

Higashino Tsukasa felt that Yamakami Chinatsu's reaction was too exaggerated, so he couldn't help but ask her sideways.

Maybe the mood was slightly aroused by the song, and Chixia Yamagami told Tsukasa Higashino why he worked so hard and the specific situation of his family.

When he heard Chinatsu Yamagami say that he was one of the victims of the bubble economy, Tsukasa Higashino understood.

It is obvious that the song "Don't Admit Defeat" evokes some memories of Chinatsu Yamagami, and it resonates with her emotions to a certain extent.

This sounds mysterious, but it's actually pretty much the same as not listening to love songs when you're sad.

"It's really a good song." Chinatsu Yamagami wiped away her tears, and then told Tsukasa Higashino with some excitement, "Mr. Higashino, let's put this song on the single disc that is being produced, it must be very popular." ”

She's sure she'll buy it anyway.

Yano had already contacted the CD studio and they were willing to make CDs for the singles "Lemon" and "Nothing in Our Hands", but after discussions between Higashino and Yano Ryuichi, it was decided to set the price at between 1,500 yen and 2,000 yen, according to the market price.

However, the construction of the disc has not officially started over there, and if Tsukasa Higashino has an idea, he can add "Don't Admit Defeat" to it.

And Higashino Studio's voice actors and singing studios have also started construction, and they can be used now... This song "Don't Admit Defeat" is simply a coincidence.

Higashino didn't say anything, didn't make a decision, just looked at Hosokawa Koharu.

Although he can make his own decisions, he still has to respect Hosokawa Koharu, is this kind of book compiled into a music textbook allow him to sing it first?

"That's fine." Hosokawa Koharu obviously noticed Higashino's gaze, she didn't look through the documents, and only relied on memory to explain: "This kind of thing is requested by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, and Higashino Sensei, and they will definitely not care about this kind of trivial matter, and the higher the degree of singing, it will be very helpful for the promotion of new music teaching materials, and they may have to support it." ”

After saying this, Higashino Tsukasa also nodded, indicating that he probably understood the specific situation, and then he thought about it and said, "I'll think about it." ”

However, this advice given by Chinatsu Yamagami is really good, and it can really come in handy, and after a while, Higashino Tsukasa plans to discuss it with Yano Ryuichi.

"Then I'll take this brief score back first. Mr. Higashino, I'll let you know the results in the afternoon, so there shouldn't be any problem, right? Higashino-sensei? ”

Hosokawa Koharu smiled and put the simple score in his hand into his arms and spoke.

"No problem." Higashino replied with a smile.

The two of them exchanged pleasantries for a while, and then Higashino saw Hosokawa Koharu leave, then said hello to Chinatsu Yamagami, turned around and walked to the office to call Yano Ryuichi.

To be honest, Ryuichi Yano, who received a call from Tsukasa Higashino, was particularly excited.

He was going to check the status of the soundtrack, but halfway through, Tsukasa Higashino called, making him so excited that he clicked the phone in his hand.

What's wrong?

Could it be that Tsukasa Higashino finally remembered his importance as an animation supervisor and wanted to join the supervision team of "Winner is Justice"? That's perfectly fine! He has always wanted to make a big impact on this cause as an overseer, instead of receiving the high salary given by Tsukasa Higashino, doing this kind of trivial 'little thing' that is enough to make his black hair fall out.

He was immediately interested, and answered the phone: "Mr. Higashino? What's wrong? ”

"There's something I'd like to talk to Yano-san about, can you come over?"

"Right away."

Ryuichi Yano put down the phone without hesitation, turned around and hailed a taxi to Higashino Studio.

Yano Ryuichi came with enthusiasm and steady steps!

Then he hung his head again and walked away helplessly.

There is a feeling that the talent is not met, the incorruptible is quite old, and the hero is in the twilight.

The mood is very complicated right now.

It's very complicated.

You said that Tsukasa Higashino didn't pay attention to him... But I listened to a lot of his opinions, and many things were entrusted to him.

But that's not what a team bastard like me should do...

He couldn't help but pluck his hair, and found that his hair was starting to grow overwhelmed...

It can't be said that Huai Cai didn't meet.

I can only say that I don't seem to be used in the right place by Higashino Division.

......

Night.

In addition to helping to review the original drawings in the studio, Tsukasa Higashino also has the work to do when he returns home at night for "Unnatural Death".

By the time Ryoka Konoe finished helping with the head massage as usual, Tsukasa Higashino stood up, intending to go to the kitchen to cook something to eat.

No way, whoever else is going to be hungry at this time of night.

He glanced at Higashino Chihaya's room.

Chihaya Higashino also slept quite early today.

Even after listening to "Lemon" and "Although Our Hands Are Empty", Chihaya Higashino still seems to have changed much, still waking up early and going to bed early, looking innocent and lively.

This made Higashino Tsukasa also touch his chin and shake his head slightly.

He felt that he still owed Higashino Chihaya, who had been busy with things all the time, and the time he spent with her plummeted...

"I'm going to have to take some time out with Chihaya," Higashino muttered to himself, and then walked to the kitchen.

But to his surprise, there were exactly two rice balls on the table, and a thermos flask was placed next to it, which contained exquisite miso soup.

This was probably done when Ryoka Konoe was gone.

Tsukasa Higashino was a little moved.

Konoe Lianghua, a little girl, will always take care of people in this kind of detail.