April is more than your lies

"Hesa, Aunt Yaozi has returned to China. I am currently at Fengcheng University with her. I will take her home for lunch at noon." - Shingo.

"Ah."

Hesha's reply to both sides was a simple word with punctuation marks added.

After that, she put down her phone, just like she put down the uneasiness in her heart.

……

Peak City University, Music Room.

"I haven't been here for many years..."

It seems that Touma Yaozi has not been able to escape "time".

Perhaps many years ago, when she was still studying here, she was walking along the notes that flowed out when her fingertips brushed the keys, just like she is now, so she had such emotion at this moment.

Shenwu had just folded the handkerchief Yaozi gave him, placed it on another piano, and then sat in front of the piano stool.

"I didn't expect you to be so impatient, Xiao Shengo! You just said that you asked me not to be merciful... Aren't you afraid that you will become like those children who were devastated by your ridicule?"

"It's not like I haven't lost before, and...if I really become that worthless, it's my own problem."

Shenwu smiled. In this way, he denied the "possibility" described by Yaozi.

"Rather...it's a great thing to be able to compete with Aunt Yaozi."

The important thing Yaozi said was to play a "game" with her - to show off her talents wantonly until she conquered or was conquered. It is said that this was the favorite thing among the young people at the music school when she was studying abroad. of fun.

For "geniuses", hunting each other in the form of "real sword duel" can allow them to have fun while occasionally catching an "inspiration" blooming in their hearts.

Shenwu felt that it was not a bad idea to "play" with Yaozi. Even this time, he still couldn't escape being teased, but... those gains must be real, just like being beaten by the teacher in the gym. It's like becoming stronger naturally.

"You are very confident, Shingo-chan!"

At this moment, Yaozi can no longer see Shenwu's expression, but she can imagine it.

Imagine the corners of his eyes like blades, imagine his fighting spirit like the rising sun, and... his talent as bright as a diamond.

Presumably... this will be a pretty interesting "victory", right?

Volume 181: Chapter 13 Chapter [-] Dancing Geniuses

Volume 13 Chapter [-]

"Geniuses" are born different from ordinary people, and even those so-called "late bloomers" are just ordinary people who have gained something after hard work.

Shenwu is a genius. After hearing his performance again after many years, Yaozi is extremely sure of this - she is willing to compare Shenwu to 16-year-old Chopin, or 16-year-old Mozart, or anyone who has left a mark in history. A great musician who has made his own name.

But ah...

For her now, the most interesting thing is...appreciating Shenwu's noble talent like the bright moon, gradually dimming in the storm, dimming into the North Star, dimming into a beam of light that can barely be seen, dimming into a candlelight , and at the end... goes out.

Whether Shingo can cheer up again after this, Yaozi thinks he should be able - after all, "Hoshino Shingo" is a genius.

If he can't do it, then he is just... an ordinary person who works a little harder.

As for whether I can completely destroy him?Yaozi didn't have any doubts about this.

Isn't this just a simple thing...?

For no reason, she felt her mind stagnant...

At this moment, Shenwu's music was indeed swaying like a candle in the wind, but... this last remaining bit of fire withstood the storm, and then - danced wantonly.

Sure enough, he is a boy as beautiful as poetry!

Yaozi sighed in his heart.

She has realized that she can't extinguish this last flame, even if she still has some strength left - even though Shenwu's "dance" steps on the sharp tip of a knife with every step, he... enjoys it, In every note, there is his happy and unrestrained laughter.

This is probably "genius", right?

And maybe I am also an ordinary person?

When she smiled, Yaozi's piano sound suddenly stopped, but Shingo's solo continued.

Without the people dancing with him, his performance did not show the weakness of "loneliness". Perhaps he was still immersed in the forgetfulness of things and myself at this moment.

How can those who dare to dance in the storm be lonely?Now that the storm has subsided, the next step... is to climb to the sky to appreciate the stunning scenery that I have never seen before.

……

"Aunt Yaozi..."

"I lost..."

Maybe, you have played it before?

Yaozi thought so, and then she admitted her defeat simply and neatly. She had already lost since she failed to tear Shenwu to pieces in this musical battle as she had imagined.

Admit that you lost to a kid?So what does it matter?If every opponent was like Shenwu, Yaozi would rather lose hundreds or thousands of games.

"really……"

There was a smile in Shingo's words.

Yaozi suddenly remembered that he was smiling most of the time. This was not an expression to hide, but... this child could express various emotions with his smile.

And this time, until Shenwu spoke again, she still couldn't find the right words to describe the feelings she read.

"Aunt Yaozi is very gentle."

He was said to be merciless, but he kept playing with him - there was no doubt that in Shingo's eyes, this was definitely gentle, much gentler than Shuichi's unintelligible instructions.

"Gentle...? It's been a long time since a man said that to me!"

Yaozi stood up so that she could finally see Shenwu's expression clearly.

As imagined, this child was indeed smiling, and his brows and eyes were filled with the same pride as every word he said, even though... he was very tired now.

After all, in the performance just now, he put too much effort into it, much more than Yaozi, otherwise he would not be able to dance with Yaozi whose talent far exceeds his own.

But ah...

gentle?

Only a boy with a heart full of tenderness can give the same evaluation to everything in this world, right?

"Rather, Shingo... your performance just now was beyond my expectation!"

"Because the last time Aunt Yaozi heard me play the piano, I wasn't even close to Sagao."

At that time, at that time, Hesha even regarded herself as a "sister". It was only recently that this small misunderstanding was barely resolved.

Shenwu took out the handkerchief that Yaozi had given him earlier from his pocket and gently wiped his forehead. Even in an air-conditioned room, he was already covered in sweat. This feeling was not pleasant at all.

Maybe after returning home, I have to take a shower before making lunch.

"Let's go home first...it's almost time to make lunch now."

"preparing lunch?"

In more than 30 years of life, Touma Yoko's only relationship with the kitchen has been the desserts and wine placed in the fresh-keeping layer of the refrigerator. Her first reaction was that Shingo might have misunderstood her. It took a few seconds to realize , it’s because I have a deep misunderstanding of Shen Wu.

"Sure enough, are you already missing Hesha? Or are you thinking about her all the time? Shingo-chan... you are obviously still dating me now!"

"I told Hesha that I would go home with you for lunch. If we miss the appointment, she will be unhappy."

Growing up, one of the impressions Yaozi had on Kazusa was that of a "liar who never abides by his promises."

Shingo decided that since Kazusa was willing to say this to him, he couldn't be such a person in response.

And...if he could see Yaozi, even if Kazusa wouldn't show it too obviously, she would definitely be happy - just like she was with her father.

"Then... let's go back."

Yaozi glanced at his watch and answered a little casually.

She may be wondering when Shenwu took the time to contact Hesha, but even if she is as smart as she is, she cannot grasp every detail, not to mention... Although men are naturally stupid, they are also quite capable. A cunning side.

"Speaking of which, Shingo-chan... Kazusa told me that she has been learning to cook from you recently! Can I eat her cooking today?"

"Um……"

This is hard to explain in one sentence...

The snacks made by Kazusa are delicious, but she seems to lack a bit of "fate" with cooking that requires the use of fire.

“You can have pudding made from wasabi, if you still have it at home.”

"Really!?"

This answer is probably the best surprise for Yaozi.

Her mood changed quickly, but there was no sense of disobedience at all.

"I didn't expect it at all! I can actually eat snacks made by Kazusa! It's really thanks to you, Shingo-chan!"

"Alright..."

For this compliment, Shenwu could only respond with a wry smile.

Volume 182: Chapter 14 Chapter [-] Simple, happy, happy

Volume 14 Chapter [-]

"Shen Wu..."

"Ok?"

Not long after they met, Yaozi already called herself three different names. "Little Shenwu" was probably for the cute little boy in her heart, "Shenwujun" was probably a tease for him growing into a "man", and Where is Shingo?

It should be for "Shen Wu", right?

Shenwu noticed this detail and smiled without thinking about it again. He was still driving and needed to concentrate.

"I'll be leaving soon."

"Ah."

Shenwu nodded, tilted his head and gave Yaozi a smile. It was not the limit for him at this time, but it was just right.

"I mean...I have to go to Europe soon."

"I know."

Did this child not understand what he was saying?

This is of course impossible.

Yaozi originally thought that Shenwu's mood would at least have some fluctuations, no matter what the mood was - this plain and overdone look was not worthy of any possibility in her imagination.

After a moment of surprise, she realized that her subconscious explanation was a bit redundant, but after that, there were more explanations.

"I heard from Hesha that you have been stuck in a bottleneck in music recently, and coupled with your recent suspension of school, Xiuyi also contacted me... Although I haven't seen Hesha yet, I think you are all doing well. "

"Sorry for making Aunt Yaozi worry."

There was still no change in Shenwu's tone, but because he couldn't be too distracted at the moment, his speaking speed was a little slower, so Yaozi had plenty of time at the moment to describe every detail of his words in his mind.

With a little smile that is just embellishment without any real emotion...

Other than that, there doesn't seem to be anything I particularly want to pay attention to.

Hmm...he looks like a handsome boy from the side.

"If necessary, I can take Aunt Yaozi to the airport after lunch."

"Then trouble you."

After all, it's better to have someone say goodbye to you.

Yaozi was not immune to this, so she agreed and felt a little more relaxed.

"If you can, Shingo...if Hesha loses her temper when the time comes, please help calm her down. She cried for a long time before I left last time."

"Aunt Yaozi also said, 'if possible'...so, I refuse."

Because he encountered a red light, Shingo had the freedom to make more expressions. It was unclear whether the extra emotion in his smile was teasing or anticipation for the upcoming prank.

Yaozi could imagine her unavoidable embarrassment next, but she could only sigh briefly and stop talking.

"Making Hesha happy is something that happens after Aunt Yaozi leaves. While you are still here, of course it is up to you to take care of Hesha."