"So, why?"

"Why?"

"Why did you want to hide it before, but now, you want to show it?"

Tetsufumi Hirakawa really didn't know what Shiori Shinohara had happened, or what she had thought, to make such a decision.

Why did you suddenly choose to express your heart directly?

If you have any questions, you have to ask them, and understand her thoughts, which must be of great reference value for how to get along with this girl next.

"If you want to ask why...... It was Mr. Hirakawa who told me. Shiori Shinohara, however, replied.

“…… I? ”

The answer was completely unexpected, and Tetsufumi Hirakawa asked in surprise.

Well, he really didn't know why, it turned out that he was what he told the girl.

In the face of his question, Shiori Shinohara's white and still revealing crimson face appeared with a surging smile in the sun near noon.

"Mr. Hirakawa said that no matter what you are struggling with, it is better to say whatever you want, just like a game of association."

“……”

Tetsufumi Hirakawa glanced at the girl's still somewhat detached face.

If he had to say that, he did, but that was two months ago.

What's more, this sentence is definitely not applied to such occasions.

So the meaning is...... The girl didn't want to tell him the real reason, so she just used this sentence as an excuse.

So be it.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa nodded softly. Then, a different question.

"So, Shinohara-san, can I ask what you're going to do next?"

"Hirakawa-sensei wants to understand my plan and find a way to deal with it, right?"

Shiori Shinohara, this intelligent girl can read him very well.

"Can't you?"

"Hmmm......"

Shiori Shinohara pressed her bent index finger against her pretty chin, groaned, and then lowered her hand and said the answer.

"It's not impossible to tell Mr. Hirakawa, because after telling him, Mr. Hirakawa can understand my ...... more clearly Purpose. ”

At the end, the girl turned her face sideways and played with her long black hair.

Then, he unscrewed the cap of the drink, and after taking a sip, his cheeks puffed up slightly, and he quickly sank again.

Then, she spoke.

"For example, just now, I made a little willful but very reasonable request, so Mr. Hirakawa can't refuse."

“……”

"Hmm...... Mr. Hirakawa wants to ask, what's the use of this, right? ”

“……”

Tetsufumi Hirakawa didn't answer, but the girl guessed correctly. So let her go on.

He looked at the girl's side face, waiting for her answer.

It didn't take long to get it.

Shiori Shinohara turned around, her delicate face stained with a little messy hair, with a little light smile, full of vitality.

She opened her lips, moistened by the drink, and a nice sound came out of her mouth. Emotions are contained in this voice.

"Because, Shiori likes the feeling of being treated specially. Whatever the reason, even if it's a bottle of drink, as long as it's what Hirakawa-sensei does, I like it. ”

“……”

"What's more, I want to refuse but can't, such a Hirakawa-sensei is very cute."

“……”

"I like it."

“……”

"Hirakawa-sensei, can you sense Shiori's mind?"

“……”

"Shiori wants you to be aware of this kind of heart, and then, I am sure, Hirakawa-sensei, will be moved by this kind of heart one day."

“……”

Again, in the square of Tokyo Station, people came and went in the distance, and the girl's heart was passionately confessed.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa turned in an unconvicted silence, no longer responding to the girl's shy, shy face flushed, but always unwavering.

The scorching gaze is warmer than the sun.

It is not an ulterior motive, but an upright "conspiracy".

The girl presents her mind, without any cover-up, so frank that people dare not touch.

This is Shiori Shinohara's pursuit.

"Mr. Hirakawa, what do you think?"

“…… No matter what, I won't respond to this kind of deformed emotion. ”

"Really?" Gentle but not exhilarating pace, the skirt of the uniform skirt swayed.

Despite the rejection, Shiori Shinohara did not lose her mind.

From the first time she said her heart, Shiori Shinohara was like this.

Clear-minded, goal-oriented, and firm in ideas.

Make up your mind, and then do your best to achieve it, and firmly believe that it can be achieved, and firmly believe that sincere intentions will eventually reach the other person's heart.

"So-"

After Tetsufumi Hirakawa digested the girl's answer, he suddenly remembered something similar.

"I'll ask, from the beginning—"

Shiori Shinohara, knowing what he wanted to ask, nodded slightly: "That's right, the wind club is to increase the time that Hirakawa-sensei spends together." ”

“……”

"I hid the umbrella myself."

“……”

"Motion sickness is a pretext, a pretext for wanting to sit with Mr. Pingchuan."

“…… Enough, no more. ”

The straightforward disclosure of his mind was interrupted by Tetsufumi Hirakawa.

"Enough is enough, Shinohara-san." Tetsufumi Hirakawa maintained a calm face, "This kind of thing will not happen again. ”

Shiori Shinohara smiled, and because she was thirsty, she took another sip of her drink.

"If Mr. Hirakawa is always limited by his status as a teacher, then this kind of thing cannot be avoided."

“……”

"Am I right, Mr. Hirakawa?"

“……”

Silent, the representative cannot refute.

This is the case with Tetsufumi Hirakawa, whose identity as a teacher is to restrain him from crossing the line, and likewise to restrain him, and not to abandon his students.

This is his guideline.

In this way, quietly, the phalanx of the wind club was already not far away.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa finally looked back:

A few steps away from him, in the sun, the girl walked at an extremely slow pace, I don't know if her strength had not yet recovered, or for some reason, her face was a little pale.

“…… What's wrong? Tetsufumi Hirakawa paused.

Shiori Shinohara didn't reply immediately, but held the drink in one hand and pressed it on her temple with the other.

I waited a few seconds before answering.

“…… The head is a little dizzy. ”

Frowning slightly, his voice seemed to be weak.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa stood in place and looked at the girl, and after thinking, he also frowned.

"Shinohara-san, if you want to be treated like this, please ...... in moderation."

“……”

Shiori Shinohara didn't have the energy to respond to this kind of questioning, and in front of her eyes, her vision became a little dark, and in her ears, the voice seemed a little ethereal.

Weakness in the hand, the cold drink "banged" and rolled out.

She closed her eyes and crouched down.

“……”

“……”

Tetsufumi Hirakawa was a little unable to react.

One moment, she was still talking about this kind of thing, and the next moment it happened. It's like "the wolf is coming", and it is natural to have doubts.

However, looking at Shiori Shinohara, who was already squatting on the ground at this time, pressing her temples with both hands, Tetsufumi Hirakawa immediately put the truth behind her.

No matter how you look at it, something is wrong.

Therefore, after standing in place for a moment, Tetsufumi Hirakawa immediately stepped forward, squatted down in front of Shiori Shinohara, and put down the mineral water.

"Shinohara-san, are you alright?"

“…… A little dizzy. ”

Pressing her temples, Shiori Shinohara replied in a voice that seemed fluttering.

“……”

Tetsufumi Hirakawa stretched out his empty hands in the air, looking at the girl curled up, and didn't know where to put it.

In the end, I can only ask.

"Are you alright?"

"It shouldn't be a big deal." Shiori Shinohara let go of her hands, but her eyes were still closed.

"Do I need to go to the hospital?"

"Just squat for a while."

“……”

“……”

Without a sound, Shiori Shinohara closed her eyes and rested.

Maybe it's because you can't rest well after a strenuous activity, and you're still debating with a certain teacher here, plus you willfully ask for a cold drink for the reason you want special treatment.

All kinds of factors, just walking suddenly felt like the world was spinning.

Fortunately, it was only for a moment, and I felt much better after squatting.

"Shinohara-san."

The teacher's voice was in my ears again.

Feeling a lot better, Shiori Shinohara lifted her buried face and opened her eyes at the same time.

In the field of vision, under the unobstructed empty sky of the square, the sun was shining, and the teacher's face was no longer the previous question, but concern.

At the same time, in his hands, was an open bottle of mineral water.

“……”

Tetsufumi Hirakawa looked at the girl's pale face and stretched out the mineral water in his hand.

"Let's take a sip of water." The voice is very soft, and it seems a little gentle.

Now is no time to dwell on any mess.

"Thank you, Mr. Hirakawa."

Shiori Shinohara stretched out her hand, took the mineral water from his hand, and raised her face.

The jaw and swan-like neck create a graceful curve.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa looked away.

After waiting for a few seconds, she turned back and the girl had finished drinking the water.

The two people who were squatting together looked at each other, and the distance was also very close, and their eyes could easily sweep over every detail of each other's faces.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa can see that Shiori Shinohara, a high school girl, has delicate facial features, and her fair cheeks are very delicate, with a hint of weakness.

As a result, there is no such reproach as "not having a good rest" and "drinking cold drinks willfully".

“…… How does it feel? ”

"Much better."

A slight smile appeared on Shiori Shinohara's face.

Although it happened suddenly, it confirmed the point: this teacher is so bound by his identity.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa understood her eyes.

defended: "No one can let it go at this time, right?" ”

After that, he glanced back, and the phalanx of the wind club not far away, finally someone noticed the movement here.

Ogasa Suzukiko, along with a few students, trotted over.

"Mr. Hirakawa, is something wrong?"

"Shinohara-san suddenly became dizzy while walking." This is Tetsufumi Hirakawa's answer.

"I'm a little dizzy, I'm much better now." This is Shiori Shinohara's answer.

"Can you still stand up?"

"It should be fine."

Tetsufumi Hirakawa stepped out of the way and lifted the mineral water, and Ogasa Suzukiko and a student stepped forward and helped Shiori Shinohara up.

Everything was restored, and the girl was fine, and stood up easily.

Then, when he was about to leave, Tetsufumi Hirakawa, who was waiting sideways, heard a conversation again.

"Drink there, please pick it up."

"Huh...... How do you still buy cold drinks? ”

Faced with Ogasa-sensei's question, Shiori Shinohara pursed the corners of her lips and did not answer, but looked at Tetsufumi Hirakawa in front of her with her eyes.

“……”

Tetsufumi Hirakawa turned away from his gaze.

——

After a little accident, he returned to the phalanx and rested for a while, and the Moriya Wind Ensemble returned to the bus amid the sound of preparation.

"Ladies and gentlemen, line up and get on the bus in an orderly manner."

And when Tetsufumi Hirakawa got into the car, next to his vacant seat was the eldest lady whose complexion had returned to ruddy, her posture was straight, and her posture was dignified.

“……”

This time, there was no delay, and after just stopping, Tetsufumi Hirakawa, who knew that there was nothing to do, took his seat, and then, the car started and drove towards Moriya.

The first line of dialogue takes place halfway through and is opened by Shiori Shinohara.

"Hirakawa-sensei."

“……”

He didn't answer, but he looked at him anyway.

"There's something I'm very concerned about, and I want to ask Mr. Hirakawa about the wind club."

Then, Shiori Shinohara stared at his face and paused slightly.

"I know that Hirakawa-sensei is a little wary now, and even a little bit of a soldier, but I really want to ask about the wind club now. Mr. Hirakawa should be clear about Shiori's determination to want a national gold medal. ”

“……”

Tetsufumi Hirakawa still didn't speak, he was silent for a while, and finally, sighed.

Now he has to admit that after all, he is his student, and some exchanges in daily life are unavoidable.

It's impossible to completely refuse communication.

I could only nod and answer.

"Ask, Shinohara-san."

"I want to know, what does Mr. Hirakawa want to do when he arranges the roadshow?"

Shiori Shinohara is indeed very serious about the affairs of the wind club.

In the past, I was reluctant to discuss the wind club because I didn't want to waste the little time we had together on the wind club, but now, after I have completely revealed my heart, I don't need to dwell on this.

And Tetsufumi Hirakawa put the rest of the things behind for the time being, and explained it to the girl.

"Shinohara-san, as I said before, the current problem in the wind club is that there is a lack of faith and confidence."

"Yes."

"Therefore, the teacher hopes that through the roadshow, the students' belief and confidence in playing will be enhanced."

“……”

Shiori Shinohara didn't seem to understand what she said, and she looked a little puzzled.

Of course, Shiori Shinohara can't understand it, Tetsufumi Hirakawa knows.

Because Shiori Shinohara is a talented person who doesn't understand the thoughts of ordinary classmates.

Shiori Shinohara, there is no need to say much, the second grade beat the seniors in the third grade to win the solo position, and, Tetsufumi Hirakawa privately asked Ogasa Suzukiko how Shiori's playing level is.

Ogasa Suzukiko's answer was, "Even if you go to a top high school wind club, Shinohara-san will be able to compete for the solo position." ”

Therefore, in Moriya, Shiori Shinohara will make an exception with second-year qualifications and become a trumpet soloist.

But it's not all a credit for talent.

According to Tetsufumi Hirakawa, if he were asked who would not be absent from the free practice every morning, he believed that this person must be Shiori Shinohara.

With outstanding talents, practice and the most serious, this girl is also the most eager for the national gold medal.

Such a student.

In comparison, what about some other students in the Wind Club......

The voluntary practice in the morning is very revealing.

Of course, Tetsufumi Hirakawa didn't intend to belittle these students, but he felt that the mentality of these students was actually very understandable-

The talent is not top-notch, and the level of the Moriya Wind Club is significantly far from the national gold medal, as if it gives people a feeling that no matter how hard they try, it is useless.

The pressure from this side, even though the goal is to win the gold medal, is almost impossible to see the hope of winning the gold medal, and the boring and monotonous wind practice...... The enthusiasm was drained by a succession of negative feedback.

It's good enough to be able to keep practicing under the teacher's organization, and as for voluntary practice...... What is that?

This mindset is really easy to understand.

The average person is not like those who have talent, because with talent, even if they practice, they can feel the music flowing at their fingertips, and talented people are more likely to get positive feedback in learning than ordinary people.

So, sometimes the more talented you are, the harder you work.

After all, positive and negative feedback are important factors that affect a person's ability to practice consistently.

Constantly getting positive feedback and constantly getting negative feedback, the mindset when practicing is definitely different.

Who can guarantee that when you put all your energy into one thing, but the result is not as good as you want, you can always maintain your love and original intention?

It's quite a difficult thing to do.

If Shiori Shinohara didn't have a talent for music, would she still be like this?

A: Eucalyptus is unknown.

But in any case, the other students' answers are known.

Thinking about it, behind me, on the way back, there were several students still excitedly discussing the road show.

"Roadshow, it's really good."

"This is the first time."

"When it was over, it was all applause......

“……”

Tetsufumi Hirakawa listened, thought about it, gestured behind him with his eyes, and then said to Shiori Shinohara.

"That's where the faith and confidence of the wind comes in."