They all have hidden attributes!

Maya Uesugi straightened her back, slowly raised her face, and revealed an expression of disagreement: "Replenishing the brain with sugar in order to activate it is a logical approach."

"Isn't logic something that the brain comes up with?"

"..."

"When it comes to simply replenishing sugar, glucose solution is definitely more efficient."

After saying that, Makoto Takahashi glanced at the burning Belgian kettle and said with interest, "And you never add sugar to your coffee. It's okay, being stubborn is cute to me."

"Go to hell." Uesugi Maya raised her leg and kicked him under the table.

A series of knocks on the door interrupted the two.

"Minister, Takahashi-kun, someone wants to join the Light Music Club."

Kashima Reiko pushed open the door and walked in, gesturing with her hand as she stepped aside: "Please come in."

Makoto Takahashi and Maya Uesugi both turned their gazes toward the two women who walked in one after the other. The petite and cute Hanakawa Kaori and the alluring Shiraishi Junka were both walking in.

"Good morning, Takahashi-senpai."

The former waved enthusiastically to greet Makoto Takahashi, while the latter seemed rather aloof, merely nodding slightly in acknowledgment.

In reality, Shiraishi Junko is not aloof, but rather a bit socially awkward. Moreover, she was almost brought to tears by Uesugi Maya a few days ago, so she is even more afraid to speak.

Uesugi Maya glanced at Shiraishi Junka, frowned in displeasure, then looked Hanakawa Kaori up and down with a scrutinizing gaze, and said coldly:

"You don't seem to have any experience as a keyboardist. Haven't you even read the job requirements?"

Chapter 64 Anyway, no matter who it is, there's something strange about them.

Keyboard is a general term for musical instruments with keys arranged like those on a piano.

The biggest difference between it and other musical instruments is that it can play music in almost the entire range of notes.

Compared to other musical instruments, keyboards have a higher learning curve. Although synthesizers can be used to start as keyboard players, some piano foundation is required to advance.

Moreover, keyboards are not a necessity for bands, making keyboardists a rare breed.

In Makoto Takahashi's stereotype, keyboard players often have elements such as high professional scores, top personal skills, and being from wealthy families.

When Maya Uesugi first appeared in Class 1-C and invited him to join her band, Makoto Takahashi instinctively assumed she was the keyboardist, given her demeanor and behavior.

Let bygones be bygones.

Compared to the one-on-one exchange between Makoto Takahashi and Maya Uesugi, the atmosphere in the club office is undoubtedly more tense now.

The "L"-shaped classroom was already crowded with five people, and the air conditioning intensified Maya Uesugi's icy aura. Makoto Takahashi felt like a canned food forgotten in the corner of the refrigerator, with the door blocked by various vegetables and meats, unable to escape.

If he really had to endure the low temperatures, he would rather be a free polar bear.

That said, the problem of melting Arctic ice caps seems to be very serious in recent years, and protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility.

Just as her thoughts were about to drift away with the white clouds sweeping across the sky outside the window, Hanakawa Kaori, meeting Uesugi Maya's indifferent gaze, stepped in front of Shiraishi Junka with her petite body and said gracefully:

"I saw the recruitment poster for the Light Music Club. Shiraishi-senpai wants to be the keyboardist, so I came with her. I can handle any position, such as manager or general staff."

She met Uesugi Maya's gaze without flinching, her clear purple eyes brimming with confidence.

Girl, you're very brave.

Aside from Kashima Reiko and Tachimi Yuki, this was the first time Takahashi Makoto had ever seen anyone dare to speak to Uesugi Maya so confidently, so he gave Hanakawa Kaori a thumbs up:

"Girl, I acknowledge you."

"Thank you, Takahashi-senpai."

Upon hearing this, Hanakawa Kaori composed herself, placed her hands on the thighs of her denim overalls, and politely bowed to Takahashi Makoto to express her gratitude.

She was certainly aware of Hell Girl's infamous reputation—she was always getting into conflicts with others.

However, Hanakawa Kaori couldn't stand by and watch her friend being bullied, so she decisively offered to accompany Shiraishi Junka to the light music club.

After speaking to Makoto Takahashi, Hanakawa Kaori pushed Junka Shiraishi in front of Maya Uesugi, stood beside her and said, "Yesterday I went with Shiraishi-senpai to buy things like an electric piano. She's serious, and I hope you'll consider it."

"Miscellaneous tasks, and a new keyboardist."

Maya Uesugi crossed her arms, rested her chin on her hand in thought for a moment, then looked up at Junka Shiraishi and said coldly, "I'm only giving you one interview opportunity. Why do you want to join the light music club?"

Shiraishi Junko's pink lips moved slightly, but no sound came out.

She lowered her gaze shyly, glancing out of the corner of her eye at Makoto Takahashi, who was sitting to the side eating a waffle, and pursed her lips.

Maya Uesugi has a very keen eye for observation, and she has already gotten the answer from Junka Shiraishi's clear eyes.

"Looks like you know. Let me be upfront: I have very high standards for band members. If you don't meet those standards, I will kick you out of the band without hesitation."

"it is good."

Junko Shiraishi's alluring, mature voice flowed gently through the air like honey.

"And what about me?" Hanakawa Kaori asked playfully, raising her hand.

"The Light Music Club is not the student council, so it doesn't need to do any miscellaneous tasks."

Maya Uesugi put down the string awl in her hand and raised her chin to indicate: "I'll give you a chance to maintain the guitar."

"I can't," Hanakawa Kaori said matter-of-factly.

"Not good enough, get out." As expected, Uesugi Maya didn't like her and immediately gave her the order to leave.

Hanakawa Kaori pouted unwillingly, somewhat worried that Shiraishi Junka would be bullied alone in the light music club, and asked, "Wait a minute, I can be your manager."

"A person who can't even do odd jobs well is not qualified to be an agent."

“I can learn.”

"Please start by learning miscellaneous tasks."

"So now I'm an intern doing odd jobs for the Light Music Club."

Seeing that Hanakawa Kaori insisted on joining the light music club, Takahashi Makoto tapped the table and stated:

"Someone has to do things like cleaning. She can also order takeout, help move the drum set, and run errands. You can't always do everything yourself."

He was afraid that if he didn't hire a general assistant, all these miscellaneous tasks would eventually fall on him, the bassist, since he was, after all, the bassist.

“That’s right.” Hanakawa Kaori nodded emphatically in agreement.

Uesugi Maya naturally chose to respect Takahashi Makoto's opinion. After hesitating for a moment, she finally agreed: "Alright, now please go to the rooftop and clean the tea room. I will be checking it in 15 minutes."

"Understood." Hanakawa Kaori immediately turned around and left the Light Music Club.

After she left, four people remained in the office.

Upon hearing that they could drink tea, Makoto Takahashi became interested. What kind of light music club wouldn't drink tea?

"Is the construction finished?" He couldn't wait to go upstairs for a visit.

"There is no air conditioning yet, so it is not suitable for use."

"Ok."

"Where's your equipment?" Maya Uesugi turned her gaze to Junka Shiraishi.

"In the art department."

Shiraishi Junka bit her lower lip lightly, her wine-red eyes looking straight at Takahashi Makoto, and said in a troubled low voice, "It's too heavy, I can't do it."

Upon hearing this, Makoto Takahashi looked up at the ceiling, his face filled with despair.

In the end, the task of moving the instruments still fell to the bassist, even though he already had other chores to do.

Seeing that he didn't move, Uesugi Maya frowned and asked, "What are you waiting for? To study the shape of the stains on the ceiling?"

"Yes, Minister, I'll go right away."

"Come back to the meeting quickly."

Yes, yes.

Makoto Takahashi got up from his chair and walked out of the light music club with Junka Shiraishi. The hot air in the corridor made people feel irritable, not to mention they had to carry heavy instruments up to the 5th floor.

Thinking about how he might have to carry various equipment and instruments back and forth in the high temperatures this summer due to the band's various activities, Makoto Takahashi couldn't help but feel a little dejected.

There's nothing I can do; this is the fate of a bassist, especially since I'm currently the only boy in the light music club.

Wait, let's look at it another way. If it weren't the bassist moving the equipment, but the only boy in the light novel club, he wouldn't feel any hardship or fatigue, since things are going to develop this way...

Thinking of this, Makoto Takahashi felt relieved again.

Thinking about it carefully, there are currently 7 members in the Light Music Club, and among the 6 girls, at least two are known to have ulterior motives towards me.

The young lady's affection is clear, the maid's feelings are still uncertain, Nekoya Hina is likely lusting after his body, and Shiraishi Junka joined the light music club because she wanted to find her own disguise.

As Makoto Takahashi thought this, Junko Shiraishi, who was walking down the stairs behind him and holding onto the railing, kept her gaze fixed on his back. Her vivid and colorful emotions spread out like paint falling into the water.

Her original life trajectory was to become an artist through oil painting after graduating from Tsurumizawa.

The "Xuanjian" Newcomer Exhibition, the Japanese Young Artists Group Exhibition, and various special awards will be held. When I graduate next March, I will be able to participate in international competitions.

A few days ago, an accident happened.

Junko Shiraishi was called in by his parents for a talk, where they were told that he couldn't win the top gold medal because the other party's background was too powerful for the Shiraishi family to offend, especially given his exceptional talent.

She had no objection to this, only saying that she wanted to see better works.

Just from a photograph, Shiraishi Junka was inexplicably captivated by the oil painting "Fireworks".

She showed artistic talent from a young age and visited museums around the world to appreciate the paintings of masters such as Monet, Fiestad, Kawase, and Friedrich, but she had never felt this kind of fascination.

Shiraishi Junko couldn't understand what was going on.

Before I could even think, the fireworks that rose into the sky melted me, their brilliant colors blooming across the night sky, stirring up an unknown longing in my heart.

Just like now, she was gazing at Makoto Takahashi's back, unable to understand whether her feelings were admiration or longing, and even less aware of what she should do.

Following him into the familiar art club classroom, Shiraishi Junka finally felt a little easier to breathe.

She quietly closed the office door and asked timidly, "Do you really believe the teacher?"

Being addressed like that for the first time, Makoto Takahashi stood there stunned, momentarily speechless.

Coming to his senses, he turned to face Shiraishi Junka, saw her anxious eyes, and smiled, speaking in a gentle tone:

"It's better if you don't call me that, Shiraishi-senpai. It feels a little embarrassing."