In the anime, who is not a childhood sweetheart?

The skill description of "Ghost Brain" is: reaction nerves are greatly improved, and a certain degree of "combat calculations" and "action predictions" can be performed in actual combat.

In actual use, as long as Yuan Qianye is willing, he can enter such a wonderful state anytime and anywhere.

Because of the increased reaction speed, everything in the outside world except himself was slowed down.

When he was competing in kendo with Busujima Daitaka, the father of Busujima Saeko, he used this skill to make his opponent lose in a confused manner, and many times he was so stunned that he couldn't recover for a long time.

By the same token, on the piano, when a group of continuous, short-interval and complex notes appeared, Yuan Qianye could use this skill as if skipping class and press the corresponding notes one by one with great ease.

But kendo and piano are not the same thing after all.

In kendo, when he uses this skill, everyone including his opponents will be surprised, like the Saiyan prince who exclaimed "Haa ...

But it’s not the same with piano. Unlike kendo, it’s not a competitive sport where the faster the better.

Just as Touma Yoko had pointed out, Gen Qianye's own reaction speed increased, and although his fingers reacted and pressed the corresponding keys, the strength was far off.

The faster you press the piano keys, the higher the sound becomes.

In this art of fingertips, quick reaction certainly has advantages, but what is more important is the attention to detail.

It’s like the introductory song Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Ordinary people can play it from beginning to end after learning for a while, but the feeling is different from that presented by professional performers.

The difference between the two sides lies in the details that are accumulated over time.

Because Yuan Qianye currently lacks basic skills, he has thought of using his existing abilities to make up for it.

But the results were not very good.

This aspect may gradually improve in the future as his basic piano skills improve.

But at that time, he probably didn't need to use any other shortcuts, just playing normally would be enough.

Seeing that Yuan Qianye remained silent, Dong Ma Youzi did not continue to ask: "According to what you just said, if you want to improve your piano skills as much as possible, there are many things you need to pay attention to and correct now.

First, regarding the point I just made, removing the inexplicably high notes, I understand that you young people want to express your individuality within a stale piece, but it's premature. Once you've truly become a standout performer, you'll have time to consider adapting classic pieces to your own style."

In response to this, Yuan Qianye nodded, completely willing to learn from him.

"Also, although you appear to be consciously using the correct hand gestures when playing the piano, your posture will still be distorted when your fingers are stretched apart, which will affect your power, so you need to pay attention to this aspect.

The coordination of the pedals was also sometimes fast and sometimes slow. Throughout the whole piece, your hands and feet didn't coordinate with each other. They were completely busy with their own things. Ah, but this is much better than your previous time. At least you are seriously trying to master them, unlike last time, when you only pressed the sustain pedal for most of the time..."

Touma Yoko faced the camera and raised her slender fingers one by one.

"...My advice to you at this stage is that you need to practice rhythm and beat, and you also need to master the basics of scales and arpeggios. Your left and right hands are very flexible, worthy of being a national kendo champion, but your coordination is a little lacking, and this aspect also requires professional practice.

In addition, an excellent pianist cannot just improve his or her performance ability; appreciation ability is equally important, which can significantly cultivate musical sense and ear. "

Yuan Qianye listened carefully and couldn't help feeling ashamed.

He originally thought that he had already gotten started at this stage, but after being reminded by a professional performer, he realized that he still had a long way to go in every aspect.

"Eh..." Touma Yoko said this, her eyes, which had been facing the front camera of her phone, suddenly looked out the window. An unintentional gleam flashed across her eyes, and she sighed in disappointment.

"It's a pity I'm not in China right now. Otherwise, instead of relying on this inconvenient video call, if I were right here with you to teach you in person, many things would be much clearer. Even if there are things I can't explain clearly, I can demonstrate them to you and teach you step by step. You're so smart, you'll definitely understand everything at a glance. What a pity."

Yuan Qianye thought for a moment and said, "Would it be better if I found a piano teacher to help me consolidate my basic skills at this stage?"

Touma Yoko smiled and said, "Many so-called piano teachers on the market today are just businessmen who lack professional skills and are trying to deceive laymen. Even if there are truly capable teachers, if they have too many students, or are simply not paying attention to their students and just doing things perfunctorily, then it would be better for them to teach you through videos like I am doing now."

Yuan Qianye: “…”

Seeing that Touma Yoko on the screen suddenly had a vague look in her eyes, her tone suddenly became no longer as cheerful as before, but extremely serious.

Combined with what she said now...

Yuan Qianye seemed to have noticed something.

He sat upright, his expression revealing a worry about his own path to piano improvement: "Auntie Yoko, what should I do?"

"Oh, it's mainly because the timing of your sudden desire to learn piano, Xiao Qianye, is a bit off. If it weren't for the Chinese New Year, I, your aunt, have founded a piano education institution in China and could recommend you a few reliable teachers.

But you also know that my aunt is not some heartless devil capitalist. I gave my employees holiday early, and I feel embarrassed to suddenly trouble them when they are already on holiday.

But if you don't mind the trouble, I have another idea."

Yuan Qianye asked urgently, "So, what's the solution?"

"You know my daughter Hesha, and her piano skills are probably much better than you think."

Having said that, Touma Yoko no longer hides the truth.

"Hesha is a work of art that I personally taught. She is more than qualified to teach you piano at your current stage.

Not to mention, the traditional piano in my home is much better than the digital piano you are playing now, and it doesn't need to be disturbed by people coming and going in a public environment.

Of course, the most important thing is definitely to have such an experienced teacher by your side. You don't have to worry about making mistakes during the learning process, because she will always point out your mistakes and remind you to correct them."

Dong Ma Youzi paused for a moment, looking at Yuan Qianye's understanding expression, she did not hide anything and smiled happily.

"What do you think of my proposal?"

"..."

How about it……

At first, I just saw that Touma Yoko contacted me on her own initiative, wanting her to give me some advice on my current situation.

Ideally, it would be even better if she could give me some advice.

But now this...seems like a better option.

"Won't it be bothering Touma-san to suddenly have to teach someone how to play the piano?"

Touma Yoko smiled even more happily: "Don't worry, there is no daughter in the world who doesn't listen to her mother~"

A few minutes later, Touma Yoko hung up the phone.

Click on the chat interface with Aunt Shibata.

Aunt Shibata is the person who takes care of Kazusa's daily life when she is not at home.

She sent this message a few minutes ago.

[Mrs. Yoko, please try to persuade Kazusa. I asked her to come home with me tonight for New Year's Eve, but she refused, saying she'd be fine staying home alone. But it's New Year's Eve, so why should I let her stay home alone?]

[Thank you for your concern, Aunt Shibata, but it's okay. I've found someone to keep her company during this time, so you don't have to worry.]

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081: Are you inviting me?

After ending the video call with Touma Yoko, Gen Qianye closed the dust cover of the electric piano and returned to the bar.

Touma Yoko's needs are obvious. Just like before, she is worried about her daughter who is alone at home.

I hope someone will accompany her. I don’t want her to be alone at home, as pitiful as a puppy abandoned by its owner on the street.

To this end, Touma Yoko can provide a professional piano practice environment, a piano teacher who is a natural half-step perfect piano player, and the industry's top Steinway piano.

The piano in Touma's house is worth as much as a small apartment if converted into cash. Even if you rent a professional piano practice room to practice, the fee is charged by the hour, starting at 10,000 yen per hour.

And what Yuan Qianye paid... No, he had nothing to pay at all.

It was he himself who wanted to improve his piano skills. His formula for becoming stronger [his own efforts + learning Ji's favor + distance] coincided with Touma Yoko's expectations.

Touma Yoko may think that this is a win-win situation for both of them, but in fact, Gen Qianye feels that he is taking advantage unilaterally.

"Qian Ye, if you have something to do, please leave first. It's okay for me to be alone here. At worst, I can only sell drinks and coffee today and not meals."

The old father was wiping the wine glass. He had heard the conversation between his son and the great pianist. After all, the bar was very close to the piano, and he didn't want the affairs of the store to become a burden on his son's progress.

But Yuan Qianye shook her head and hung up the phone with Touma Yoko. It was obvious that what she said just now was a spur-of-the-moment statement. She had to give the other person time to say hello to her daughter and there was no need to be so anxious.

Today is New Year's Eve, and the store will close in the evening, so it's still in time to leave then.

Around two o'clock in the afternoon, when the store officially started to get busy, Juhua also arrived at the store.

She seemed to be in a good mood today, with a faint smile on her face.

Yuan Qianye guessed that the two thousand yuan he gave Liuhua before leaving worked, making her obey her sister's arrangements obediently today and not make her angry again.

After she went into the small warehouse, took off her turtleneck sweater and put on work clothes, she could see at a glance the necklace around her neck that Yuan Qianye had given her that day.

It seems like she really likes it, as I see her wearing it every day.

However, it must be said that Touka has an enviable swan neck, and she is indeed very suitable for wearing necklaces.

Yuan Qianye decided to find an opportunity to send her a few more in the future.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Juhua put a blackboard outside the door with the words "Closed at six tonight" written on it.

Gen Sanada told his eldest daughter what had happened before, so Touka also came to Gen Chiye's side and urged him to do his work quickly, after all, everyone had to have the New Year's Eve dinner together in the evening.

Looking at the sky outside, Yuan Qianye nodded and no longer insisted.

After the store handed it to them, I changed my clothes, put on a mask and walked out of the store.

A message from Touma Yoko has come to my cell phone.

First is an emoticon package of people making an OK gesture, followed by text content.

"I've already made an appointment with Kazusa. She's happy to teach you piano. You can come over anytime you want."

Yuan Qianye replied with an emoticon expressing his gratitude.

He did not go directly to Touma's house at this moment, but took a detour to the dessert shop that Touma Yoko had mentioned before and that Kazusa liked very much. He ordered one of each variety of their signature dessert cakes.

Then we went to a doll flagship store.

The shop owner was a middle-aged man. Seeing Yuan Qianye, a regular customer, he greeted him naturally: "Oh, you're here. The limited edition doll you asked me to save for you has been packed. Would you like to take it now?"

"Thank you, boss. How much is it?"

Yuan Qianye paid the money with a smile, and came to Dong Ma's house with his hands full to disturb him.

This time, after just one press of the doorbell, Touma Kazusa's usual distant voice came from the loudspeaker at the door: "Who is this?"

"Excuse me, Touma-san, it's me, Gen Chiye."

"Bah."

The courtyard door opened.

Yuan Qianye walked through the courtyard with ease.

They hadn't seen each other for a few days. When they met again today, Touma and Sa looked obviously much better than last time.

At least it wasn't so pale anymore, but that could also be because she had just taken a shower.

The first moment they met, Yuan Qianye noticed the wetness of her hair and the unique fragrance of shower gel emanating from her body.

The clothes she wore were not the homely two-piece pajamas like last time, but casual clothes that she could wear directly when going out.

The loose knitted sweater highlights the youthful girlish look, and the nine-point jeans reveal the smooth and white ankles.

It's a bit like knowing that guests are coming to your house, so you wash up in advance and change into your favorite clothes.

Yuan Qianye came to study and was very polite: "Hesha classmate, I may have to trouble you next."

Touma and Sa avoided his gaze and looked at the wall beside her, twisting her fingers around the ends of her hair: "It's okay, Mom told me... You saved my mom's life, this little thing is nothing."

Following Touma Kazusa to the living room, Gen Chiye handed over the sweets he bought.

Kazusa thanked him but didn't rush to open it.

Just now, when Yuan Qianye bent down to change his shoes at the entrance, she looked him over and over again, not missing a single detail.

Now that they were sitting close to each other on the sofa, she felt a little embarrassed to look the other person in the eye.

Yuan Qianye noticed that the flowers he brought back on Christmas Eve on the coffee table were still as bright and beautiful as ever.

The water in the vase has become much more turbid.

Hesha noticed his gaze and explained, "The aunt at home changes the rice water every day. She said that this way it can stay open for a long time."

"I see, that's a little life hack."

"Ah."

"How are you now? Does your stomach still hurt?"