I'm a weird expert in Japan

That look was very similar to the one Araragi Koyomi mentioned in her description, when Oshino Meme temporarily took shelter in an abandoned cram school building.

"Of course I'm here to listen to music. Without spending a penny, I can enjoy the performance of a world-renowned violinist for free. Generally speaking, no one would give up such a good opportunity. But it's really strange, so strange. When I came here, Touma was the only one practicing piano in the second music room. Are you really using this classroom? You caused such a big commotion." Oshino fan pressed down on one of his legs that was folded up and placed horizontally on the edge of the table.

"Yes, but I didn't pay to rent this place, so there's no need for me to stay here all day long until I make a profit." Lian shrugged, finding it a little funny.

At this time, Touma Kazusa finally couldn't help but speak, "Speaking of Shijo--"

"please say."

Lian responded before Hesha could even open her mouth, and she couldn't help but be choked for a moment.

“…Is this guy really a teacher?”

"It's genuine, approved by the school...right..."

Lian suddenly began to hesitate.

When it comes to blending in, no one is more suitable than Oshino Ogi.

As long as she wanted, anyone who had talked to her would only remember vague things afterwards. They would not be able to recall clearly whether it was Oshino Ogi or the course of the conversation.

Having been a student of "unknown origin" for a long time without being exposed, this characteristic played a big role to some extent.

Thinking of this, Lian looked suddenly at Oshino Fan.

Is the current Oshino Ogi really the Oshino Ogi he knows?

"That kind of detective's eyes, as if at the end of a mystery novel, the first murderer was discovered based on the existing clues, is a little hurtful." Shinobu Ogi smiled, and her tone seemed aggrieved. "I am here just because I want to be here, and everyone allows me to be here, including this music classroom. If Touma-san didn't allow it from the beginning, I wouldn't have waited until now."

In response to Shan's explanation, Hesha turned her face away and did not respond.

This beautiful woman in men's clothing, who seemed to be in a subtle atmosphere - Kazusa recognized her as a woman at first sight - claimed to be a trainee teacher, and said that she was an acquaintance of Lian and came to visit the music classroom where he was stationed.

With many previous experiences as a lesson, Hesa ​​simply turned a blind eye and let the other party in, especially when Fan had not spoken a word during her piano practice.

"Ah, is it..."

Lian suddenly felt that it was useless to say anything.

Although it was probably their first meeting, Oshino Ogi seemed to have immediately grasped the trick of how to enter the second music room.

Or maybe someone has already given you some advice before you came?

He believed in the former more.

Otherwise it wouldn't be Oshino Ogi.

"Do you think this is okay?"

Ren was asking Touma and Sa.

"Let her be happy." Kazusa ignored the Oshino fan and sat in front of the piano.

The competition was the day after tomorrow morning. She was still a little nervous and felt that she was not proficient enough in the selected piece.

Or in other words, there is no way to achieve an overwhelming victory.

"Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, I knew it was the piece you chose as soon as I heard it."

After just listening to a snippet, Shan pointed out the song by Kazusa.

For Kazusa, who wanted to concentrate on her practice, talking was a taboo, and she should have chased the person away for being disturbed.

But the sound of Oshino's fan seemed to be integrated with the notes, and it should exist here, and then... it made it impossible to tell what she was saying. The other sounds in the environment were like the wind passing by the ears, and no one needed to pay attention to them.

“I really like to do extra things.”

Lian glanced at Hesa, then looked at Oshino Fan, and complained about Oshino Fan half-helplessly.

"No, no, it's just a little psychological suggestion. I'm the type of person who feels very uncomfortable if I don't talk. It's okay if I'm alone, but if there are other people around, especially those who are similar to me, it would be weird not to talk at all."

Then, Oshino Ogi showed a very light-hearted expression.

Chapter 116 Chapter 2 Noise ()

Just as she said, Hesa ​​was given a mild psychological suggestion.

It was probably at the level of "the person we were talking to in the second music room is totally unimportant."

Until the Well-Tempered Clavier was finished, Kazusa would not hear any sound other than that of her own piano.

In other words, it exaggerates a person's concentration on doing something.

"How can you listen to music and chat at the same time..." Lian sat on the chair, looking at Kasa from the right rear, and answered Oshino Ogi.

"Of course you have to keep quiet during a concert, but if even this kind of private practice has to be as silent as a concert hall, don't you think it's too serious and loses its value as a private space? Why do people always like to emphasize private space? Isn't one of the values ​​of private space that you can break the original rules without any worries?"

Lian supported his chin with one hand, "Breaking the rules anytime and anywhere will make mistakes if you are not careful."

"Senpai Kanhara once said that life is made up of countless mistakes."

"Is that person so negative?" Lian felt that as a junior, what he could see was indeed very limited.

The perverted and energetic Kanhara Suruga actually has such a negative idea.

"But it is in the past after all. The word for "过" (go to the past) is the same as the word for "past". That means that things in the past must be mistakes."

"What a great word game. I think only people in the Chinese character culture circle can understand this joke." Lian supported his chin with one hand. "People who speak Latin will definitely have great difficulty understanding the connection between these two words."

"For Ren, a world-famous young violinist who has won numerous awards, released many records, and appeared in many commercials, you should prefer what Kanhara-senpai once said, 'Life is made up of countless successes.'"

"This time the speech was very arrogant again... What kind of person is Ms. Kanhara..." Lian felt that her impression of Kanhara Suruga was beginning to blur.

"He's just a simple pervert who likes young girls." Oshino Ogi remained calm and said the shocking lines.

"Hmm..." Lian almost slipped off the chair.

"To be honest, I have accomplished something that many people cannot do in their entire lives while I am still a student. Maybe if I reveal the fact that I am a mixed-blood vampire, people will be less jealous of me. They will say, 'Ah, so I am not an ordinary person' and accept it."

"If only it were that simple." Lian sat back down.

"No, no, no. At least that's what I really think. I envy Lian who is admired by everyone." Shinobu Shinobu puffed up his cheeks, as if trying to hold back a laugh.

"Not sincere at all!" Lian saw through Shan's joke.

"If Hanekawa-senpai wasn't here, I would probably pretend to be a student who is interested in the star student Ren, get in from outside, and then form a classical music club together."

"Stop lying! You are from the Home Department, right?"

"Well, I am the ace member of the Homecoming Club."

"Why are you the ace?"

"I leave early every three days."

“That’s indeed the trump card.”

Lian was defeated.

Different from the sharp-tongued Kasumigaoka Utaha, Oshino Ogi is more like someone who can put on a smiling face and tell lies without even thinking.

It's as if those remarks were deliberately made to invite others to complain.

"What's wrong? Is your stomach starting to hurt? That's really bad. Even the blood of a vampire can't cure this ailment. Maybe we should call everyone over for a group consultation."

Oshino Ogi leaned forward, looking like she would roll off the table at any moment, and asked Lian who was staring at the ground.

"No, neither..." Lian raised her head.

He was just thinking about things.

"That's good." Oshino Ogi sat up straight with peace of mind, seeming she was still enjoying Kazusa's performance.

Although his personality is a bit strange and mysterious, Ougi has a gentle nature that is no less gentle than Araragi Koyomi.

It looks crooked, but it is actually a straight line.

If such a person really becomes a teacher, he will probably teach many good students.

"I just... am confused about your appearance here." Lian raised the question in his heart.

"Ouch..." Shan blinked several times immediately, "You are the first person who said such a thing to me, the teacher. You are so cold. I am almost frostbitten by you, Lian."

“Don’t suddenly act like a teacher.” Lian pinched her brows.

"Can't I come here without a reason, or can I come here only if I have a reason?"

"The latter makes people feel more comfortable. I am no exception. I will instinctively doubt things that I cannot understand."

"It's not hostility... This sentence is much warmer." Shinobu Ogi smiled and turned to the main topic... If there really is any, "Speaking of which, this school is really amazing. Three strange incidents have occurred in less than two months."

"Strictly speaking, it's been three or four months. The Kasumigaoka incident happened in mid-February." Lian hunched his shoulders. "It was only in April when he met me that it was exposed."

"No matter what, we need to pay more attention to it. We need to consider how the strange things will appear or whether they will not appear again."

"Can I choose the latter?"

"It's a pity that I don't have the ability to plan the entire layout like I did back then..." Shan raised his hand and shook his head, "and things of that level were cracked by Wo Yan Izu Lake in an instant. So don't expect me to take on the important responsibility of being the boss behind the scenes in this school."

"Then what are you?"

"Well... to put it in an analogy, it's like the boss who appears in a certain chapter of the story and turns over a new leaf at the end of the previous game and lives a normal life."

"It's really easy to understand..."

"I know nothing. You are the one who knows—"

Oshino Ogi said this at last, and then suddenly applauded.

Only then did Lian notice that Kazusa had stopped playing.

Facing the pair of deep blue eyes that turned back at the applause, Lian immediately raised her hand to applaud and praise her performance.

Even though he was talking to Shan about random things, he didn't miss any of Hesha's performance and heard it all.

I don’t know if it was the psychological suggestion of the fan that took effect, or if her half-hearted practice over this period of time finally bore fruit.

Compared to the performance at the beginning of last month, which seemed like an outlet and made the piano cry, it is indeed much better.

"Remember this feeling, and the game will be fine."

However, Hesha was not very happy and turned her head away silently.

She felt that the two had been talking about something, but she couldn't remember anything.

Chapter 117: The Strength of Being a Human Being (1)

Saturday morning, Municipal Art Gallery.

Utaha Kasumigaoka is standing in front of a painting, admiring it. She is standing there leisurely with her arms folded, as if she is attracted by the beauty of the picture. One can't help but take a few more glances at it, making people curious about which masterpiece it is.

Unfortunately, however, there are no classic works by famous artists here, only entries from high school students.

"Hmm~~~~~"

"Wait a minute, don't use that Kaiba-san tone that gets carried away after gaining an advantage."

As soon as Shiyu snorted, someone started to complain about her from the side.

The judging of the municipal art competition has ended, and all the entries are now being exhibited. The works that won the gold medal are located at the innermost part of the entire exhibition hall, and there is a sign hung above the work indicating what award it is.

"I was worried that the atmosphere here was too dull, so I performed a little imitation show to make Lian feel less bored when visiting the exhibition."

"That's totally unnecessary... Is this the character you were set up to play?" Lian held his forehead and lamented softly.

He and Shiyu didn't make an appointment to come together, but if he paid a little attention to the school's announcements, he would know that there would be free exhibitions here today and tomorrow.

However, most of the people who came to watch were students who participated in the competition or won awards, as well as nearby residents.

Unrelated people like Lian and Shiyu who came specially were actually a minority.

"Of course not, but if it's to please Lian, I'll do anything." Shiyu continued calmly, "For example, if you want me to take off my stockings here and give them to you, I'll do it."

"Where did that famous scene of ordering rabbits come from..." Lian almost tried her best to suppress her complaints, "Are you Qianye?"

"Strictly speaking, Bodenmoka is more suitable." Shiyu raised her slender arms, "Just leave it to me without any worries."

Lian Gan glared and complained, "You are obviously a third-year student, but you don't look like a sister at all... Zhenfei looks more like a sister than you."

"That's because Lian's brother's aura is actually quite obvious." Shiyu put her hands behind her back and continued to look at the award-winning paintings in the exhibition.