Today's incident, even if Shiori Shinohara's decision was made based on her own determination not to give up, if it comes down to Tetsufumi Hirakawa.

Because of his persuasion and such a nosy visit, the current situation will be possible.

So, since he caused it, it should be left to him to solve—

And to be honest, Shiori Shinohara has nothing to do with her mother.

She's here to make an unnecessary impact.

After Tetsufumi Hirakawa offered to talk about it alone, she left.

So in this living room, on the tea table, through a little misty fog escaping, the scene once again became a familiar one-on-one face-to-face confrontation.

It was like nine months ago.

Of course, there are differences, for example, the answer to the question that Shinohara's mother is waiting for now-

Regarding his position on this visit.

But......

It is a very obvious fact that this time his position is unspeakable.

"Because I was with your daughter before, I broke up until I am leaving, and I feel sorry for your daughter, so I decided to do something at the last moment to try to make up for it"-

Such bad things must not be said.

Otherwise...... It's hard to imagine how Shinohara's mother would react when she heard these words, but the consequences must have been severe.

So, what can be said about this unspeakable?

- Actually, there's not much to say.

He had already learned Shinohara's mother's will to say that it was firm and unshakable to sound good, and that it was dictatorial to say that it was not good.

Shinohara's mother is not something that can be changed by a simple few words.

Therefore, this time he came, and he didn't think that he could solve it through normal channels.

It just so happens that Shiori Shinohara is no longer here, and he and Shinohara's mother are left here.

……

Tetsufumi Hirakawa sat up straight at Mrs. Shinohara.

This well-maintained young lady, with her red kimono set off the noble temperament of the famous family, she sat upright without impatience, and did not show any impatience because he had not spoken for a long time.

It was only now that he had made a slight movement that the lady thought he was about to answer, and looked him lightly into the eyes, waiting for his answer.

If you just look at the appearance of the demeanor, Shinohara's mother will really give people a feeling of being quite easy to speak.

However, Tetsufumi Hirakawa, who has long known the real situation, has already made a choice.

He chose to-

"Mrs. Shinohara......"

A soft salutation, starting with this, Hirakawa Tetsufumi's lips and teeth opened, a mysterious, magical spell, like the water vapor of tea floating into the air, lightly occupied this quiet and unusual living room.

"You don't want to ...... either"

The words fell, and in an instant, the autumn courtyard and the outdoor wind seemed to have stopped for the time being, and time also stopped in an instant, and everything condensed.

Shinohara's mother's gentle demeanor froze.

The living room was silent.

All that was left were the two teacups on the table, emitting a steamy smell.

……

Tetsufumi Hirakawa exhaled softly.

He looked at Shinohara's mother in his field of vision, and under the effect of the system, the young lady had a blank gaze, a frozen expression, and no movement, like a doll waiting to be ordered.

However, the delicate kimono and noble aura, even at this time, give people a feeling that they cannot be approached from a distance.

"Sorry for offending."

Tetsufumi Hirakawa bowed his head after just one glance and expressed his apologies.

Today's use of the system can be said to be his most capricious.

Unlike the legitimacy he had upheld in the past, this time—because he was going to resign, and no matter what, Shiori Shinohara's affairs had to be dealt with—it was just a system that was used out of this, out of personal affection for Shiori Shinohara.

Pretty bad.

And, if you think about it, because of the relationship between him and Shiori Shinohara, Shinohara's mother, who is now waiting for him to give instructions in front of him......

The relationship is inevitably a little delicate.

"I'm sorry." Thinking of this, Tetsufumi Hirakawa apologized again with apologies.

Of course, although I feel sorry for Shinohara's mother, it is impossible to stop the action after this is done.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa's eyes were fixed on the teacup in front of him, and after a moment's thought, he opened his mouth and gave the order.

"Please, once again, listen carefully and consider Shinohara-san's desire not to quit the wind club."

……

"Wow-"

In the hallway, Shiori Shinohara, who was leaning against the wall and looking down to think about what was going on, heard the sound of the wooden door next to her being opened.

She looked up at the door.

The person who appeared was Tetsufumi Hirakawa.

Then, noticing her position, the teacher looked at her with a hint of apology in his eyes.

Shiori Shinohara responded to the teacher's gaze with some kind of emotion.

Regret...... Failed?

As soon as this thought rose in my heart, I heard his words drift into my ears.

"Shinohara-san, it's over, now, you go in and talk to your mother."

“……”

It was a very familiar word, as it was at that time, and it was agreed upon, so she was asked to go into the living room and tell her mother what she wanted.

This time again.

But why is there an apology?

Shiori Shinohara didn't have time to think about it.

“…… Thank you, Mr. Hirakawa. ”

"It's okay, please go."

Respond softly.

……

"Stomp, stomp."

With the sound of gentle footsteps on the tatami mats, Shiori Shinohara walked into the living room again.

Her mother was still kneeling at the table, waiting for her arrival in a gentle manner.

She stepped forward, pressed the pleats of her skirt, and knelt down across from her mother.

“……”

Between the two, there was a silent silence for a moment, and then.

"Mother, Shiori is back." Shiori Shinohara lowered her head and took the lead in opening her mouth.

Her mother looked away from the teacup.

"Well, Shiori."

“……”

“……”

"Shiori wants to talk to you......"

"You don't want to quit the wind club, do you? I thought about it, Shiori, you can decide for yourself. ”

“……”

"Why, don't you want to?" Seeing that she didn't react, he asked.

“…… No. Shiori Shinohara, who came back to her senses, immediately shook her head, "Shiori is willing." ”

"That's it."

"Hmm."

……

It's still like this, and it's a dreamlike scenario.

Shiori Shinohara, who got up and walked to the door, thought about her mother's reaction, although it was the second time to witness, but sure enough, such a picture was still worth being amazed.

As a mother's daughter, no one knows better than her how difficult it is for her mother's wishes to change.

It can be said that as long as it is a decision she has made, it will absolutely, absolutely not change.

As a result, the only exception was because of her teachers.

What exactly is the method used? To be able to make her mother change her mind so easily.

It's curious.

"Shinohara-san, how's it going?"

As I walked out of the living room, I heard a concerned inquiry.

Shiori Shinohara, who lowered her head in thought, raised her face.

"It's settled."

"Well, that's good, that's good."

Although the result was already sealed after making up his mind to use the system, Hirakawa Tetsufumi still felt a sense of relief until now, after receiving a definite answer from Shiori Shinohara's mouth.

Perhaps...... Extrication?

All...... It's over.

sighed with complicated emotions in his heart, and then, under Shiori Shinohara's gaze, Tetsufumi Hirakawa lifted his spirit and smiled slightly.

"So, that's it, right? I'll take my leave. ”

"Hmm." Shiori Shinohara nodded.

She stepped forward, leading Tetsufumi Hirakawa to the door.

The sound of staggered footsteps echoed through the vast house, stretching towards the doorway.

There was no communication between the two, and they were silent.

Up to the door.

"Goodbye, Shinohara-san."

The oncoming sky was already very dark.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa glanced at the gray sky, stopped at the door, turned around, and said his final goodbyes to Shiori Shinohara.

Then, in the not-so-bright light, he saw Shiori Shinohara in silence, the expression on her face was a little ...... Doubt.

"Huh? What's wrong? Tetsufumi Hirakawa asked at the right time.

Shiori Shinohara stared at him, her eyes colliding, as if she wanted to see through him.

"Mr. Hirakawa, why?"

A moment later, in an inexplicable premonition—it would be too late if she didn't ask—Shiori Shinohara chose to ask.

"Well, what, why?"

"—why do you want me to go back to the bandhouse?"

"This ......"

"Obviously, it's okay anymore."

“……”

In the girl's questioning, Tetsufumi Hirakawa avoided his gaze,

"Ah...... How so? ”

“……”

Shiori Shinohara waited for his reply.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa, who had not spoken for a long time with the tail note, finally moved his avoidant gaze back to Shiori Shinohara, with a long sigh of helplessness that rose along the evening autumn wind.

"Well...... It's all about this time, and indeed, it's better to make it clear. ”

This is the opening point.

"Actually, Shinohara-san, what about the teacher, I'm about to resign."

"Immediately means ...... Tomorrow. ”

"After tomorrow's Moriya School Festival is over,I'll leave Moriya.。

"So, I thought...... Didn't Shinohara-san say that he decided to quit the wind club because he was disappointed in me. ”

"I understand Shinohara-san's determination to stick to wind music, and because of that, I don't want to see you decide to give up because of me."

"And ah, I'm already leaving, so there's no need for Shinohara-san to give up because of me."

"It's my fault, and I don't want to affect you like this again."

"So, before I officially leave tomorrow, I want Shinohara-san not to quit the wind club again, so that I can leave with peace of mind."

"Hah...... I also know that this kind of thinking about leaving my job so that I can leave my job with peace of mind is too egoistic. ”

"To be honest, today is the most headstrong I've ever been in a long time."

"Capricious in ...... Forget it, I won't say much about this. ”

The undissipated emotion for Shiori Shinohara forced him to act contrary to his previous principles.

Only this time, absolutely, he used the system for self-interest.

But ah, if he doesn't do this, he really can't let go of Shiori Shinohara, and this girl has given up his favorite wind music because of him, and he definitely can't leave with peace of mind.

"As for why you resigned......

"The reason for this is quite complicated."

"In short, I don't think I'm fit to continue as a teacher."

"That's all."

"Anyway, that's it, tomorrow is the time to officially leave."

"Shinohara-san, goodbye."

“……”

Footsteps sounded, walked away, but soon, turned back again.

"That's right...... After thinking about it, in the end, let's make it clear. ”

"Regarding the previous incident, the matter between me and Shinohara-san ......"

"It's absolutely impossible for teachers and students to do this, and I won't change that idea."

"But there is no doubt that as an adult and as a teacher, it is obviously my fault that I failed to make the right choice in time and failed to successfully refuse."

"Even more so when you don't say goodbye after that."

"Shinohara...... No, Shiori, allow me to call you that one last time. I'm sorry, but even though it doesn't help to apologize, it's really my fault, I'm sorry. ”

"But if there's anything you can't do in the future, please feel free to come to me."

"I will do my best to help you out, this is my promise to you."

"That's all I want to say. I'm really goodbye this time, Shinohara-san. ”

"Goodbye."

“……”

Under the autumn sky, in the dim light, the voice of a teacher named Tetsufumi Hirakawa lingered for a long time with the autumn wind.

Shiori Shinohara was the only one left standing alone in the doorway.

……

……

……

Shiori Shinohara had forgotten how she got back to her room and how she got to the next day.

When she arrived at the school, Ogasa-sensei approached her and happily welcomed her to quit the wind club.

Subsequently, in the atmosphere of joy and parting, the farewell party of the wind club ended.

The third-graders are retired from the wind club.

And also...... Mr. Hirakawa.

It was not he who informed them of Mr. Hirakawa's departure, but Mr. Ogasa relayed it on his behalf.

For the rest, what other people's reactions, Shiori Shinohara doesn't have much energy to see.

All she remembers is that after the farewell party, she walked out of the concert hall and walked back to the classroom of Class A of the second year.

And halfway through, Amamiya with red-eyed eyes found her.

I can't remember what she said, and she was pulled back to the classroom by Amamiya Night.

When she stood at the door, she could feel the sad atmosphere of parting in the classroom.

Several sensual girls were already crying.

As for the reason......

You can see it when you walk into the classroom.

On the blackboard decorated with various school festival decorations,There are two lines of small characters in the space covered with various graffiti.。

The Chinese language teacher, in a beautiful font, wrote stroke by stroke:

"I am very happy to be able to be a teacher to all of you, and I am sorry to explain that I am sorry that I will leave my job in the future due to various reasons, and I will not be able to continue to serve as a teacher."

"-Hirakawa, who is afraid to say goodbye in person, stay."

This was the last message Tetsufumi Hirakawa left before he left.