Tetsufumi Hirakawa admits that this time the operation was a little hasty.

But there's really no way, and it's getting closer and closer to the deadline set by Shinohara's mother. Yesterday, Mr. Toda, who was in charge of club work, made another "suggestion".

Although the suggestion was rejected, as I said before, his dismissal was of no use other than that it sounded quite handsome.

So if he doesn't do anything anymore, I'm afraid Shiori Shinohara will really have to "take the initiative" to give up music.

So he had to go first.

But at the moment, it's useless to think about "whether it's not ready". Looking at Shinohara's mother, who was kneeling on the other side of the table dignified at the moment, Tetsufumi Hirakawa concentrated.

"Hello Mrs. Shinohara, I am your daughter's Japanese language teacher at school, and I am also the head teacher, Tetsufumi Hirakawa. We apologize for this hasty visit. ”

The Shinowara house is a traditional Japanese style, and it is no different from ordinary Japanese cottages except that it is a little bigger, a little bigger, a little bigger, and a little more luxurious.

They met at the moment in the living room of the Shinohara family, in a room full of warm winds.

Mrs. Shinohara, who was wearing a kimono, also returned the salute very solemnly.

"Mr. Hirakawa, my Shiori has troubled you in the past."

"That's a big deal. As a teacher, you should. ”

In short, after such a very nutritious but essential greeting, Shinohara's mother asked questions, and finally cut to the point.

"Then Mr. Hirakawa, is there something to do when you came here today?" Mrs. Shinohara, who is the owner, makes a cup of tea for him, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with his demeanor.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa took it with both hands.

"I bothered Mrs. Shinohara's purpose today for a home visit, mainly because I wanted to talk to Mrs. Shinohara...... about Shinohara" and wanted to say "Shinohara-san", but after thinking about it carefully, the person sitting across from him now was also "Shinohara", so I changed my words.

"Regarding the wishes of Shiori Shinohara, I handled the issues that could not be clarified during the three-party talks."

"That's right."

Mrs. Shinohara, who was quite well maintained, glanced at Shiori Shinohara, who was kneeling in the corner of the table with her head bowed, and responded with a smile.

"Actually, I've heard a message from Mr. Hirakawa that you want to visit your home, but I'm sorry I haven't been able to find time to respond."

"I'm sorry for the haste I interrupted today."

After hearing this reason, Tetsufumi Hirakawa, who was sorry on the surface, actually kept complaining in his heart.

Not being able to spare time is simply an almighty reason for rejection. No matter what happens, if you don't have time, as long as the other party doesn't deliberately pick on it, there is no way to raise an objection.

After all, time is magical. It's all too common to have time to talk to A, but you can't find time to talk to C.

So in fact, in many cases, not having time is another way of saying that it is not taken seriously.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa is quite aware of this. However, there is no need to debunk such words. Social etiquette is such a thing.

After he took a sip of tea with a smile like this, Shinohara's mother on the other side continued to speak.

"What about the tripartite talks...... What problems does Mr. Hirakawa think there are still unsolved? ”

"Regarding Shiori Shinohara's wishes, she doesn't want to give up her wishes for music."

"This one...... I've always been supportive of Shiori's desire to study music. Mrs. Shinoha said lightly, "Of course, it's good to have your own ideas." ”

This attitude is somewhat irritating, especially the sentence "Of course, it is good to have your own ideas". Shiori Shinohara could already see Shiori Shinohara in the afterglow, and she couldn't help but look up.

"However, Mrs. Shinohara, as far as I know, you should also have the idea of letting Shiori Shinohara's study in finance so that she can inherit the family business in the future."

"yes."

"To be honest, I understand Mrs. Shinohara's thoughts. Parents want their children to have a better life. You think that it would be more beneficial for Shiori Shinohara to continue her career in the Department of Finance, and that you are right. ”

"Really? It seems that Mr. Hirakawa agrees. ”

"Anyway, it's not reasonable to put the family's property in place no matter how you look at it."

"That's what I thought, too." Mrs. Shinoha nodded slightly. Then the words changed, "But my Shiori doesn't want to, and I can't help it." ”

"Of course it takes a little time for the mind to change."

"Huh? Mr. Hirakawa thinks that ......"

"I think that Shiori Shinohara's reluctance to inherit the family business can be used to communicate slowly with more time, and communication between parents and children is still very important."

"Yes, communication is important."

"So, at least until the third year of high school, it's okay to let Shiori Shinohara stay in the wind club and continue to participate in the national competition."

After talking for a long time, Tetsufumi Hirakawa finally said the core content.

"This period can be a buffer, and Mrs. Shinohara's wife can have a good talk with Shiori Shinohara-san during this period."

"Hmm...... That's a good solution. Mrs. Shinohara's approval.

"Therefore, there is no need to rush Shinohara-san to quit the wind club now."

"Huh? Does Shiori want to quit the wind club? Mrs. Shinohara, surprised, looked at Shiori Shinohara on the side.

“…… Don't want to. Shiori Shinohara, who was staring at her mother, of course denied it.

"Then there's nothing wrong with that." She said, "I'd love to see Shiori at the national competition. ”

“……”

I have to say that in the face of such a Shinohara's mother, Shinohara's mother, who shows her "superficial etiquette" like this, really has a sense of powerlessness.

She seemed to hear everything, and then she didn't hear anything.

What Tetsufumi Hirakawa has been talking about is that he hopes to leave more time for Shiori Shinohara, instead of saying anything like "before the second year of high school, I saw her voluntarily give up music".

Shinohara's mother has always been very reasonable, and she can't find fault with it at all. I also fully agree with my daughter's music.

But that's the biggest problem. Just because she looks like she agrees with the surface, there are contradictions that can't be revealed at all.

Hiding all the problems means that there are no problems, right?

Not at all, right?

The so-called superficial respect is really powerless.

"Mr. Hirakawa, is there anything else?"

Shinohara's mother asked with a smile.

“……”

There was silence for a moment, Tetsufumi Hirakawa took a deep breath.

"Mrs. Shinohara, I'm sorry, but let me tell you straight."

"Eh, Mr. Hirakawa has something to say, just say it."

"Why is Mrs. Shinohara, so anxious to get Shiori Shinohara to give up music?"

No matter how you look at it, you're in a hurry, right? Why?

Abandoning all roundabout things, Tetsufumi Hirakawa looked Shinohara's mother in the eye and asked questions fairly directly.

The results were readily denied.

"Give up, no. I've always respected Shiori's wishes. ”

Just say that.

“……”

“……”

This statement......

There was a long silence in the living room.

After a long period of silence, it was only natural that it erupted.

Shiori Shinohara, who was listening, finally couldn't help it.

"Mother."

"Huh? Shiori, do you have anything to say? ”

Shiori Shinohara met her mother's inquiring gaze. There was a moment of retreat, but finally he gritted his teeth and asked.

"You say you respect my opinion, but you don't actually respect my opinion at all, right?"

"How so."

Still denying. Fluttering denial.

So, with a "bang", the teacup fell to the ground.

Shiori Shinohara stood up.