Glacier sister, don't want to be a sandwich

After closing the door, the senior student said to the two of them, "You can sit down wherever you want. There are no special rules here. We are just rehearsing a song, and you can listen and feel the atmosphere."

"Thank you!" Yue Ge smiled brightly, pulled the small lamp and sat down on the chair by the window.

The lead singer stood in front of the microphone and clapped her hands to signal everyone to pay attention.

She smiled slightly and said, "Everyone, get ready. Two first-year students are coming to see our performance today."

"Let's dedicate today's etude to these two lovely little audience members."

Yuege and Xiaodeng both clapped their hands gently after hearing this, as a response to the senior's friendliness.

Chapter 26: Wind Ensemble and Shiina-senpai

After leaving the Light Music Club, Yue Ge and Xiao Deng walked side by side in the corridor.

"Xiao Deng, what do you think of the Light Music Club?"

The two of them each held a lollipop given by the senior students. Yue Ge licked the candy gently and asked with her head tilted.

"Great..." Xiao Deng murmured, his tone full of approval for the performance just now, "But...it feels..."

"Is there no place for us?" Yue Ge tilted her head, blinked, and tentatively added for her.

Xiao Deng was slightly startled, then nodded: "Yeah!"

“The performances of our predecessors are already very complete, and it feels like there is no room for us to join in.”

The two continued walking forward, their footsteps echoing softly in the quiet corridor.

Yue Ge's gaze drifted slightly forward, with a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Hmm..." She raised her fingers to her chin and frowned slightly, as if she was thinking carefully.

At this moment, a melodious sound of music came from afar, clear and soft, completely different from the passionate drum beats and guitar tones of the light music club. This sound was more classical and leisurely.

"Hey, what's that sound?" Yue Ge stopped and listened with her ears tilted, a hint of curiosity and surprise flashing in her eyes.

The melodious notes echoed in the corridor, softly penetrating into their ears.

Yue Ge narrowed her eyes, carefully distinguishing it, and a bright smile suddenly appeared on her face: "It's... a flute, right?"

Yue Ge's eyes suddenly lit up, as if she had discovered some new treasure.

Her voice was filled with a hint of excitement, and she looked at Xiao Deng eagerly: "It feels like it will be very interesting! Xiao Deng, do you want to go and see it?"

Xiao Deng was infected by her emotions, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded silently: "Hmm..."

The two walked in the direction of the music. In a classroom at the end of the corridor, they could vaguely see several figures playing musical instruments attentively.

Everything looks similar to the light music club just now.

Standing by the door was a woman with long hair, who looked a few years older than them, perhaps a fifth or sixth grader.

Her arms were folded across her chest, and her body was slightly leaning toward the performer.

Yue Ge noticed that the school uniform the other person was wearing didn't seem to be from their school?

"Student from another school?" This word popped up in her mind.

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In the wind section, the melodious music gradually dissipated, but the lingering sound of the melody still lingered in the air.

The girl with long black hair slowly opened her eyes, her gaze as calm as water, as if taking the entire scene in. She smiled faintly and clapped softly, the crisp applause echoing throughout the classroom.

"Everyone played very well." Her voice was like the morning breeze, soft and encouraging.

Hearing her praise, the members of the wind band showed joy on their faces, and several students even secretly exchanged proud glances, as if they had received great affirmation.

However, the girl suddenly paused, the smile on her face faded slightly, and her tone became a little more serious: "But——"

This sudden turn of events caused the entire classroom atmosphere to pause. The students' joy seemed to have been paused, and they all held their breath, awaiting her next words.

"The trumpet part just now... you were a little slow in entering," her eyes fell gently on the trumpet player, her tone was not harsh, but with a precision that could not be ignored.

"And the flute." She turned to another member, her voice still steady, "In the high part of the third section, you played a wrong note, affecting the overall coherence."

"Finally, it's the piano." Her eyes fell on the student in charge of the accompaniment, and her brows furrowed slightly. "You played a little too fast, and the tempo was a little ahead of the times."

The students in the classroom lowered their heads and bit their lips in embarrassment. However, no one objected, as every point she made was impeccable.

The black-haired girl glanced at everyone and finally said softly, "But overall, everyone's performance was great. As long as you pay more attention to these details, you can make the performance even more perfect."

"Thank you for your guidance, Shiina Maki." The teacher standing by spoke at the right time, with a grateful smile on his face, and walked forward to thank the black-haired girl.

The teacher then turned to the members of the wind band and said in a friendly and encouraging tone, "Don't be too discouraged. Details can be perfected through constant practice. As long as you work hard, you too can win awards in competitions like Shiina and the others."

When the students heard the teacher's words, they nodded one after another, and the fighting spirit was rekindled in their eyes.

The teacher checked the time, clapped his hands, and said, "Alright, let's practice for a while longer. I'll take Shiina-san home."

After saying that, she turned to Shiina Maki and bowed slightly, inviting her to walk towards the classroom door.

Shiina Maki politely returned the greeting and followed her teacher towards the door.

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The wind band instructor pushed open the door and saw Yue Ge and Xiao Deng standing at the door listening.

A friendly smile spread across her face, and she asked softly, "Are you two here for a visit? The wind band is very welcome to new members."

Yue Ge blinked, nodded quickly, and replied, "Yes, we were just attracted by the performance! Everyone's performance was really great!"

The teacher smiled slightly, her tone tinged with satisfaction. "Thank you very much for the compliment, classmate. I have some things to attend to right now. If you're interested in the wind ensemble, please wait a moment. I'd be happy to introduce it to you."

At this time, Shiina Maki, who was standing behind the teacher, slowly walked out. She tilted her head slightly, her eyes fell on Yuege and Xiaodeng, and her voice was soft and calm: "Teacher, you don't have to send me off specially. I am very familiar with the road here."

She nodded slightly and glanced at the instructor: "Besides, you have a more important task now - to attract fresh blood for the wind band."

She finished speaking with a gentle smile, her tone carrying a hint of teasing and affection: "Seeing these two students reminds me of my sister. She just enrolled this year and is also very interested in the wind band."

Upon hearing this, Yuege's eyes lit up slightly, as if she had grasped a new topic, and a bright smile appeared on her face: "Shiina-senpai also has a sister?"

Shiina Maki bent down slightly, her long black hair falling on her shoulders. When she mentioned her sister, her tone was gentle and filled with a hint of doting: "Yes, her name is Ritsuki, Shiina Ritsuki. If you also join the wind band, maybe you will become her rivals in the competition in the future."

When Yue Ge heard this, he couldn't help but imagine the scene.

"Isn't this the nemesis that the protagonist always has in those anime?"

"As the protagonist, leading the brass band against the brass band led by Riki-chan, this story sounds very interesting!"

Thinking of this, Yue Ge's smile brightened even more: "It sounds really interesting! I hope we can have the chance to meet Li Xi-san."

Shiina Maki had no way of knowing what Yuege was thinking.

She stood up gently, adjusted the collar of her uniform, turned to her instructor and said, "Then, teacher, I'll take my leave now."

Before leaving, she turned around with a faint smile in her eyes and looked at Yuege and Xiaodeng standing beside her: "Next time if there is a chance, I might bring Lixi here and introduce him to you."

Chapter 27: Not Returning Late at Night

"Yue Ge? Why are you back so late today?"

At the door of Bingchuan's house, Bingchuan Saye stood in the porch with her arms folded in front of her chest, her brows slightly furrowed, her eyes filled with a hint of coldness and displeasure, and her voice clearly reached Yuege's ears.

She stood there, seemingly waiting for a reasonable explanation.

Yue Ge was a little stunned. He gently touched the back of his head and smiled a little awkwardly: "Ahaha..."

Her voice was filled with helplessness and nervousness. Then she turned her head and glanced at Hikawa Hina who was sitting on the sofa in the living room, as if seeking some support.

However, Sister Hina was concentrating on the TV screen at this time, staring at the picture on the screen without blinking, and was completely unaware of Yue Ge's pleading look towards her.

Yue Ge couldn't help but sigh when she saw Hina's reaction, feeling a little disappointed.

"It's no use looking for Japanese food."

Sayo's tone remained calm, with almost no fluctuations. Her words seemed like a direct blow to Yuege's fantasy.

Before Yue Ge could react, Sayo had already taken a few steps from the entrance and stood in front of her, her calm eyes revealing a seriousness that could not be ignored.

Yue Ge's smile froze on her face, her eyes lowered slightly, and she sighed secretly.

"I went to visit the club with Xiao Deng today." Yue Ge tried to explain simply.

Saya nodded, her gaze unwavering as she continued, "Well... then what?"

Yue Ge couldn't help but be stunned, and responded a little confusedly: "What then?" She pretended to be confused, trying to use this innocence to avoid the upcoming questioning.

However, Sayo was clearly not fooled. Her sharp gaze almost penetrated Yuege's surface as she continued to ask, "The school club activities ended at five o'clock, but you didn't go home until seven."

When Yue Ge heard this, his heart suddenly tightened and a trace of cold sweat instantly appeared on his forehead.

She unconsciously took a step back, as if trying to escape Saya's gaze that was like a cold, sharp blade.

Just as Yuege was about to open her mouth to defend herself again, her mother's voice came from the side: "Xiao Yuege, you'd better tell the truth, otherwise Xiao Shaye will not give up."

Yue Ge was slightly stunned and turned to look at her mother, only to see her standing aside, gently holding the door frame with a hint of a smile in her eyes.

"Well... okay, let's go to the planetarium." Yue Ge saw that there was no way to hide it anymore, so he told the truth.

As soon as the words fell, Sayo's frown relaxed instantly, as if she had finally let go of the doubts in her heart.

However, Saya soon realized that things weren't that simple. She glanced sharply at Yuege again, her tone carrying a hint of alertness: "Astronautical Museum? Why not just say it directly? Why are you being so secretive?"

Yue Ge coughed lightly, feeling a little guilty, but she still forced herself to look relaxed. After dodging her gaze for a moment, she finally lowered her head and whispered, "Um... this is what happened..."

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The story begins when Yuege and Xiaodeng came out of the wind band.

"The wind band seems to be doing very well too..." Yue Ge nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in her eyes, and her voice contained a hint of thought and satisfaction.

"Yue Ge... do you want to join the wind band?" Xiao Deng looked at Yue Ge gently, with some melancholy in his eyes.

"Hmm..." Yue Ge was stunned for a moment, then lowered her head, her eyes drifting slightly towards the small lamp next to her.

In fact, from her personal perspective, she is still very excited about the wind band.

however……

Yue Ge glanced lightly at the small lamp beside her, her eyes softening slightly.

The slightly nervous and cautious look in Xiaodeng's eyes made Yuege feel a little worried.

"Sure enough... I'm still worried..." Yue Ge sighed in her heart.

Yue Ge didn't respond directly to Xiao Deng's question. Instead, she smiled and changed the subject: "We still have time, why don't we go to the Astronomy Department and take a look?"

"Eh?" Xiao Deng was a little surprised when she heard Yue Ge's words. A hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, "Now...now?"

Yue Ge looked at her watch and found that it was indeed a little late, but there was still a hint of excitement in her eyes.

"Ah..." She frowned slightly, seeming a little embarrassed. "It does seem a little late, but the stars only appear at night. Maybe the Astronomy Department will have some special activities tonight?"

"Well... okay." Xiao Deng nodded slightly.

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Yuege and Xiaodeng walked through every corridor of the school, their eyes constantly scanning every corner, but they still couldn't find the astronomy department they were expecting.

The classroom doors closed one after another, and their footsteps echoed in the empty corridor, but there was no sign of the Astronomy Club.

Finally, they arrived at the faculty office. Yue Ge gently opened the door and greeted the teacher sitting behind the desk: "Hello, teacher, where is the astronomy department located?"

The teacher raised her head, pursed her lips, a subtle hesitation on her face, then lowered her head to flip through the materials. "Astronomy Club? Ah..." The teacher paused slightly. "There used to be one, but it seems like there are no members starting this year."

Hearing this, Gao Songdeng's eyes dimmed slightly.

Yue Ge noticed the change in Xiao Deng, and her brows frowned slightly, but she still maintained a polite smile, trying her best to make the atmosphere not seem heavy.

"That's such a shame..." she said softly, with a subtle hint of disappointment in her voice. "Thank you so much, teacher."

The teacher seemed to notice their change of mood, raised her eyes, and her expression softened a little.

"You're welcome." She stood up, walked to the wall, fumbled for a while, took a key from the hook, and handed it to Yue Ge, "If you need it... here's the key to the Astronomy Department's activity room. Although the Astronomy Department is not currently holding activities, if you are interested, you can always go and take a look. You may find some inspiration for reconstruction, or even reorganize the Astronomy Department."

Yue Ge took the key and said, "Okay...Thank you, teacher."

The teacher looked at them with a smile, a hint of warm concern on her face: "Well, the school is almost closing, so you two should go back early."

Yue Ge nodded slightly, turned around and handed the key to Gao Songdeng: "See, there is still a chance. Maybe Xiaodeng and I can rebuild the Astronomy Department."

Xiao Deng was stunned for a moment, and after a moment, she gently took the key: "Hmm..."