I really don't want to date a girl addicted to the internet!

"The version of the sheet music played by Cheng Fei."

"Uh, no."

"No?" Nagasaki Asuna was taken aback. "Then how did you play it?"

"I just go by feeling, because I can't read formal piano scores, so I simply found a video of someone playing it well, and I listened to it while learning, trying to play it in the same way as him."

As soon as she finished speaking, Nagasaki Asuna froze.

"What's wrong with you?" Cheng Fei asked, observing her.

"How could this be?" Nagasaki Asuna stared at Cheng Fei, her expression turning incredulous. "Could it be that Cheng Fei is really a musical genius?"

"Does this make someone a genius?" Cheng Fei asked, still somewhat skeptical.

Nagasaki Asuna pondered for a moment, then her expression turned serious. "Cheng Fei might have a very strong sense of perfect pitch. I'd like to do a test first."

"Okay, we'll do it your way." Cheng Fei scratched his head. "By the way, what is perfect pitch?"

……

44. Nagasaki Asuna is a vampire.

Cheng Fei had seen a color vision test before, which involved showing a color and asking the subject to find the thread of the same color from a bunch of colorful threads.

The listening test that Asuna Nagasaki did for Cheng Fei was similar to this.

With Cheng Fei facing away from the piano, the girl first presses one note, then presses multiple notes in succession, asking Cheng Fei to find the matching one, and gradually escalating the challenge to finding two, then three.

After several rounds of discussion, Nagasaki Asuna concluded, "There's no mistake, Cheng Fei does have perfect pitch."

"So this is what absolute pitch is called." Cheng Fei nodded to show he understood.

For him, who possesses the ability to "see" melodies and has eighth notes, this is an easy task.

"So, can I learn Canon quickly?" Cheng Fei was still concerned about this.

“There’s a good chance. After all, Cheng Fei plays much better than most beginners even by his own efforts. He can definitely be called a genius.” Nagasaki Asuna said, looking at Cheng Fei seriously. “However, I still suggest that Cheng Fei learn the most basic music theory concepts first. What’s that saying again? Sharpening your axe won’t delay your work.”

"Okay, then can you teach me, Teacher Nana?" Cheng Fei said seriously.

"Leave it all to me." Nagasaki Asuna put one hand on her chest and smiled happily.

"Let's start with the most basic musical notes, those little tadpole-like symbols..."

"OK……"

"Then I'll teach you rhythm, beat, and scales..."

"Speaking……"

In the deserted club activity building, boys and girls sat side by side on the not-so-spacious piano bench, studying intently.

……

In just one hour, Cheng Fei grasped the basic music theory concepts and could understand the proper sheet music that Nagasaki Asuna had found for him.

After listening to Cheng Fei play it again, the girl clapped without any pretense. "Although there were a few mistakes, it was already quite smooth. Cheng Fei is definitely the most musically talented person I have ever met."

"It was just good luck," Cheng Fei said sincerely.

He knew very well that if it weren't for the eighth note, he would probably still be struggling to get started.

Outsiders don't know his secret, so it's only natural for them to praise him, but Cheng Fei can't and won't take that praise for granted.

Recognizing one's own boundaries and not being complacent about temporary luck was a principle Cheng Fei had engraved in his heart long ago, when he was still a realist.

"By the way, is Cheng Fei hungry?" Nagasaki Asuna suddenly asked.

Cheng Fei then realized that the lunch break was already halfway over. Asking a girl to teach him to play the piano and letting her go hungry was not Cheng Fei's style.

"Let's go, I'll treat you to lunch," Cheng Fei said.

"No need." Nagasaki Asuna smiled slightly, opened the bag next to her, and took out two boxes. "Tsukukuk~ I made bento boxes."

The girl handed one of them to Cheng Fei.

Cheng Fei opened the lunchbox and saw a heart made of carrots on the rice, along with side dishes such as octopus sausage and broccoli, which looked very appealing.

He looked up at Nagasaki Asuna.

The girl tilted her head and met his gaze, returning a gentle and healing smile, her bright eyes seemingly holding a pool of autumn water.

Cheng Fei thought for a moment, "Should I pay you for the lessons and meals together?"

However, he was stopped by Nagasaki Asuna with her slender fingertips as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Cheng Fei, friends don't need to pay each other, right?" the girl said softly with a smile.

Cheng Fei could only nod, "Okay, thank you."

"You're welcome," Nagasaki Asuna said lightly, then picked up her chopsticks and ate her bento box with Cheng Fei.

"By the way, do students in island nations eat bento boxes every day at noon?" Cheng Fei asked while eating.

"Most of the time we still eat in the cafeteria; bento boxes are more of a cultural thing."

"I see."

Asuna Nagasaki's eyes lit up, as if she had thought of something interesting. "How about I make bento boxes for Cheng Fei every day?"

"Thank you very much, but it takes too much time, absolutely not."

“That makes sense.” Nagasaki Asuna laughed as she looked at Cheng Fei’s wary reaction.

"What do you think, Cheng Fei? The bento box."

"It's delicious."

"Really."

"By the way, Cheng Fei."

"What?"

"Give me your chopsticks."

Is there a problem?

"There's nothing wrong, please continue eating."

Cheng Fei: "?"

Nagasaki Asuna: "?"

Cheng Fei stared at the girl who had tricked him out of his chopsticks, picked up an octopus sausage and put it in her mouth, and then casually tilted her head, looking confused with the chopsticks in her mouth.

Incidentally, after taking Cheng Fei's chopsticks, she also gave him her own.

"Does Cheng Fei think it's not tasty?" Nagasaki Asuna frowned with worry as Cheng Fei stared at her.

"No, it's delicious." After a few seconds of eye contact, Cheng Fei gave up his hesitation and put a mouthful of rice in his mouth with his chopsticks.

Nagasaki Asuna then revealed a satisfied smile, lowered her head to continue eating her bento, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

After she had almost finished eating, she turned around and said, "Cheng Fei."

"What?"

"Actually, when I first saw Cheng Fei on the playground, I felt that Cheng Fei was very special."

Cheng Fei recalled for a moment, "So you remember, back then."

"Wasn't Cheng Fei peeking at me back then?" Nagasaki Asuna leaned closer to him, her eyes smiling.

"It's called peeping, but it was just ordinary peeping."

“It is indeed a very ordinary-looking thing,” Nagasaki Asuna put down her chopsticks. “But it is precisely because it is ordinary that it is special.”

"why?"

“Cheng Fei, do you know that when I make eye contact with people, I can have a very strong physical sensation depending on their attitude towards me?”

"I understand what you're saying, but what exactly do you mean by 'physical sensation'?"

"Let me give you an example, since there are only four common types of people."

Which four?

Asuna Nagasaki tilted her head back and pondered, "The first type is the same-sex person who hates me. Every time I see their eyes, I feel like I'm being pricked by needles. The second type is the same-sex person who likes me. These people make me feel warm, but they can also be a problem sometimes."

The girl paused for a moment, then said, "The third type is the opposite sex who dislikes me. These people are rare, but I find them terrifying. The last type is the opposite sex who likes me. Without being immodest, I can say they're everywhere. When I first met these people, they gave me a good feeling, but after spending more time with them, some of them are like perfectly good bread that has grown green mold. Just eye contact makes me uncomfortable." She said softly.

"They probably developed bad intentions after being attracted to you, and you noticed it. It seems that having superhuman perception has its downsides." Cheng Fei thought for a moment. "But you still joined the gaming club, which has a lot of boys in it, right?"

"As for the game club, many people there don't even dare to look me in the eye, and I can tell that most of them are like bread that won't spoil, so it's okay," the girl commented casually.

"Are you a vampire? You're comparing people to bread."

“Yes, that’s why I really want to suck Cheng Fei.” Nagasaki Asuna made claws with both hands.

Cheng Fei remained unmoved. "So what am I to you?"

“In my eyes, Cheng Fei is a rock.” Nagasaki Asuna laughed.

"What?"

"Because it's unfathomable and doesn't react, it's like a heartless stone by the roadside."

……

45. Shen Xi lost.

After filling his stomach, Cheng Fei decided to continue practicing the piano.

With a mentor to guide him, the rest was much easier. He just needed to keep practicing until he could play it flawlessly in front of Lin Xuanqi on Friday.

Asuna Nagasaki, sitting next to him, yawned slightly. "Cheng Fei, I'm a little sleepy, so please continue to be a rock for me..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Fei felt a weight on his shoulder.

Asuna Nagasaki linked her arm with his, rested her head on his shoulder, and quietly closed her eyes.

It was unclear whether she was truly asleep. Her thick eyelashes trembled slightly, her chubby cheeks pressed against Cheng Fei's shoulder, and strands of coffee-colored hair fell across her face. A sliver of light from the window was fragmented and scattered across her profile.

Faced with the drop in temperature, Shen Xi, a delicate and frail student, has already put on over-the-knee socks, while Nagasaki Asuna's skirt is still completely white underneath. Even Cheng Fei couldn't help but sigh that people from the island nation are really resistant to the cold.

Cheng Fei hesitated for a moment, but still didn't pull Nagasaki Asuna away.

I'll save the left-hand chords for this afternoon...

On a quiet autumn afternoon, a cool breeze swirls up golden ginkgo leaves in the quiet campus. A melodious, slightly melancholic tune seems to come from nowhere, repeating itself over and over, swirling into the distant past.

……

For the next two days, Nagasaki Asuna accompanied Cheng Fei to practice the piano every noon. Each time, she would bring him a homemade bento box. After eating, she would lean on Cheng Fei's shoulder and listen to him practice before taking a nap.

In the afternoon, Cheng Fei went to the light music club to play alone, while the three girls drank tea and chatted on the other side.

"Wow, you're playing really well."

"Oh no, not only are we not getting paid for the equipment, but we're not even getting paid for the lessons."

As I played, I received this evaluation.

Before going to the Light Music Club each afternoon, Cheng Fei would first drop off his bag at the Corridor Research Department and catch a glimpse of Shen Xi.

As time went on, Shen Xi became increasingly impatient with him. Every time they met, the girl would stare at the pile of astrological manuscripts in front of her with a serious expression, as if she were facing a world-class academic problem.

On Friday afternoon, Cheng Fei arrived at the club activity room as usual. Before opening the door, he noticed a document in a bag on the door.

"Notice Regarding the Autumn Cultural Festival Club Showcase Activities..."

Cheng Fei pushed open the door, holding the documents.

The aloof young woman with long, dark hair sat at the table today, her brows furrowed.