I live my life in Tokyo

"Wow, Feng, are you okay?" Yuma Miura opened the door and found Sakakibara Feng lying on the table at some point, looking half-dead.

“I’m experiencing high school life.”

Kaede Sakakibara raised his head. There are some tips for sleeping on the desk in school. First of all, most schools use wooden tables, which are hard and it is inevitable that it will be uncomfortable to sleep on them. So most people sometimes put their arms under their heads to take a nap. This is also the most normal way to sleep.

Another method is to tap your chin, for example, you put a pack of napkins under your chin and use your chin as a fulcrum to support your entire head. . . Although your chin will hurt when you wake up.

Textbooks are not suitable as pillows because some book covers are hard and some are soft. Or if you sleep with the book spread out, it will be difficult to find a place to stabilize your face in the sunken book.

To sum up, it is most comfortable to sleep with your arms as a pillow.

Miura Yuuma saw the faint dark circles under Sakakibara Kaede's eyes and sighed, "As expected, the show was filmed very late yesterday... No, didn't the variety show end at 8 o'clock yesterday?"

"Isn't it true that the filming location is too far from where you live?"

Sakakibara Feng raised his head and noticed several girls from the trumpet section who were peeping at him through the glass outside the classroom door. He smiled and waved. The girls returned his shy smiles and went to practice, pushing and shoving each other.

"No, I stayed up all night last night due to force majeure."

Sakakibara Feng pinched his temples and said, "I'm too old now. I can't stay up late anymore."

"That's true. I have no problem writing my thesis at three or four o'clock every day." Yuma Miura curled his lips.

Sakakibara Kaede snorted. Unlike the energetic Miura Yuma, he had already reached the age of retirement. He soaked some wolfberries and took a nap on a recliner, feeling very happy.

He took a sip of boiled water, and the tone of his voice as he huddled in his chair did sound a bit like that of an old monk in meditation.

It was probably another day of slacking off. The voices were peaceful and calm, and there were no trivial matters for him to worry about. High school students of this age would not tell adults even if they had something to worry about. They were independent-minded and wanted to rely on their own strength to solve the trivial matters around them. This was their self-esteem.

"How do you feel about today's ensemble?"

"To be honest, it's still a bit ordinary. There's nothing particularly amazing about it." Sakakibara imagined it for a moment. "It feels like a very ordinary ensemble, the kind that you wouldn't stop for even if you heard them on the street... There's no shining point, or rather, the shining point isn't prominent enough."

Yuuma Miura held his chin and hummed. He thought for a while and shook his head, "I still feel that there is a lack of tacit understanding. Let's make a final conclusion after the training camp."

"We mentioned camping together before. How many days do you plan to stay away?"

"You? We!"

"I have to come too?"

Miura Yuuma clapped his hands, "During the training camp, everyone lives together. This is when frictions that wouldn't happen on normal days will arise, and all the little things will be magnified infinitely. At times like this, we need a broad-minded, mature and steady instructor like you!"

"Absolutely."

Sakakibara Feng sighed and did not give a clear answer. "Just wait and see how my work progresses."

"That is required."

"Who are you going to the summer festival with tonight?"

The questions were asked for a long time, and the map of Yan State was very long. Finally, at the end, a dagger suddenly appeared, catching Sakakibara Kaede off guard.

He looked at Yuuma Miura. How could this man with thick eyebrows and big eyes pay attention to this?

"I'm asking for my sister."

"Yumiko." Sakakibara shrugged and buried his body in the sofa dragged into the classroom. "I made an appointment with my colleagues to meet there in the studio this morning, but I guess everyone will play with everyone by then."

Yuuma Miura spread his hands and said, "I'm going to go shopping with the students."

"You... which female student here made eyes at you?" The young man raised his eyebrows and curled up the corners of his mouth.

"Am I the kind of person who would hit on a high school girl?"

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't worry yet."

As the two of them exchanged glances and the atmosphere in the room became increasingly tense and they were about to engage in a fight, a knock on the door stopped them both in their tracks. Sakakibara Kaede took back the impure words that she was about to say and nodded to the boy outside the door, signaling him to come in.

The boy came alone. Sakakibara had participated in many practices and knew every student by name. Besides, boys were extremely rare in the wind band.

To this day, he still needs to recall the names of the girls in the trumpet and flute sections before he can call out their names one by one. This is what is called "yin is stronger than yang."

"Tsukamoto-kun, are you looking for Miura? Sorry to take so long." Sakakibara Kaede recognized the boy knocking on the door as Shuichi Tsukamoto from the trombone section. He was one of the few boys who played the trombone quite seriously. Although Takisuke had never taken the initiative to pay attention to him, they rarely competed with each other - among the members of the wind band, it was very rare for Takisuke to say words of praise.

"No, Sakakibara-senpai, I want to consult you."

When Yuuma Miura heard what Shuichi Tsukamoto said, his eyes suddenly lit up. He showed a loving smile and patted the boy's shoulder. He was very pleased to see that Kaede Sakakibara came to work without any commission.

"I won't bother you any more. I'm going to go find the percussion section."

When the two saw him close the classroom door, they looked at each other at the same time, and Sakakibara Kaede extended his hand and invited him to sit down.

“Is there any problem with the harmony between the parts, or do you think the current performance is too mediocre?”

"Ah, no, coming to see Sakakibara-senpai is another matter."

Shuichi Tsukamoto seemed a little upset, but he was also surprised when he hesitated, and silently kept Sakakibara Kaede's point of view in mind. Takisho's expression was still dissatisfied when he left. He didn't say anything, and everyone in the wind band didn't know in which area they should improve.

Hearing Kaede Sakakibara calmly say where he needed help, Shuichi Tsukamoto's heart sank. Although senior Sakakibara did not give clear instructions, he at least pointed out the direction in terms of form.

"Um... Sakakibara-senpai, I want to ask you, how do I invite a girl to the summer festival?"

"what?"

"I watched that variety show last night, and it seemed like you, Sakakibara-senpai, have a very good relationship with girls. You can call them by their names after only knowing them for a year. Can you... give me some advice on this?"

Sakakibara Kaede opened her mouth and wanted to refute.

His relationship with Asakura Toru and the others... was indeed very good. He could call them by their names without any hesitation. Even when facing the squad leader who always looked at her coldly... No, he would take the initiative to approach Higuchi Madoka without fear of difficulties.

Sakakibara Kaede touched his chin and it seemed that, from this point of view, he did have something.

But inviting a girl to the summer festival? I have never experienced this, so to be honest, it’s a bit difficult to give advice.

Last year's summer festival, he invited Uehara Yo and Takeda Hiroshi to watch the fireworks in a nearby village. I remember that they were still filming a horror movie at that time, and in the end, watching the fireworks with the four people from Noctchill was an act of helplessness.

Wait, remember when he just discovered the poster, did he say something to Higuchi Madoka?

What, asking her if she is free during this period and if we can go together.

It seems that he really took the initiative to invite me.

"I think it's better to ask in the most calm tone." Sakakibara Kaede pondered for a long time and gave a plan, "Tsukamoto-kun, which girl do you want to invite to the summer festival?"

"... Kumiko Huangzen."

"The girl who played the euphonium was also in the first year of high school, as I remember."

"Yes, she is still my childhood sweetheart."

Tsukamoto Shuichi was sitting and answering, and Sakakibara Kaede tilted her head in confusion, "Since they are childhood sweethearts, then it's not difficult to invite them. Just go up and ask them. Do you... understand the value of the four words 'childhood sweethearts'?"

Childhood sweethearts, innocent and innocent. If Sakakibara Kaede had a childhood sweetheart like Nishida Orange, she would have moved into her house long ago, let alone three meals a day.

Isn't it just a matter of saying a word to invite your childhood sweetheart to the summer festival?

"XX-san, can you come with me to the summer festival?"

"it is good."

It's that simple.

Seeing Sakakibara Kaede's face full of disbelief, Tsukamoto Hideichi gnashed his teeth and lowered his head and said, "Well, I did something stupid when I was in junior high school."

"At that time, I felt shy talking to Kumiko, so... I told her not to talk to me in school when I was in junior high school."

The young man blinked, wondering if he had heard it wrongly.

Other people's strategies all have the favorability points rising rapidly, from a negative number gradually increasing to 100%, but you have such good innate conditions. The childhood sweetheart tag comes with 50 points of favorability, but you didn't cherish it and squandered it all.

"Let me ask you something first, Tsukamoto-kun, you like Huang Qian-kun, right?"

"Yes."

Although Tsukamoto Shuichi's eyes were wandering, he still nodded in acknowledgement.

It's okay, at least she's not shy enough to become a tsundere now. If she really becomes like in the anime, or like the girl with golden hair and twin ponytails at Tokyo Toyonotsaki Academy, Sakakibara Kaede will really not be able to hold it in. Even if he uses his brain in all directions, he won't be able to turn the tables on the tsundere.

You have to know that the only ending that awaits those who are arrogant and cold is lifelong regret!

"I actually recommend that you invite him directly. You and Huang Qianjun are childhood sweethearts. Although you didn't communicate in junior high school, you are now in the wind band and are both members of the band. With such a relationship and a common language, it will be much easier to get closer."

"Do you and Huang Qianjun communicate in daily life?"

Tsukamoto Shuichi recalled for a moment, not knowing whether to nod or shake his head, "Usually Kumiko is with her friends in class, so the only chance to talk to her is after school."

“At least there is communication.”

Sakakibara Kaede spent a lot of time talking, and he felt more tired than he was doing his own strategy.

Wait, your own strategy?

He didn’t know when he took credit for the success of capturing the squad leader yesterday, because the protagonist in the game was also called Feng… right? He felt that the protagonist was able to experience such a sweet love, and he also contributed to it in real life.

"If you can't bring yourself to do it, you can try inviting via phone or text message."

"Senior Sakakibara, can you give me an example?" Tsukamoto Shuichi took out his cell phone and looked at Sakakibara Kaede eagerly.

The young man hesitated for a moment, and finally convinced himself. He took out his cell phone, made a hushing gesture to Shuichi Tsukamoto, opened Line, and pressed the call button.

"Hey, it's me."

The call was quickly connected, and Chizuru Ichinose's bright voice came from the other end, "Senior Kaede, why did you think of calling at this time?"

"I want to ask about the summer festival tonight."

"Summer Festival, my yukata is ready—"

"Would you like to go shopping together when we get there?"

Shuichi Tsukamoto widened his eyes when he heard Kaede Sakakibara's calm invitation. He was originally a little embarrassed, but now seeing this scene, he admired Kaede Sakakibara's courage even more.

Ichinose Chizuru felt her heart skip a beat. She looked around as if she suspected someone was eavesdropping nearby. "Are you inviting me, Kaede-senpai?"

"Yes."

"Okay...see you tonight!"

Sakakibara Feng hung up the phone and nodded to Tsukamoto Hide, "Okay, my demonstration is over. Tsukamoto-kun, now is the best time to do it. Use your cell phone to call Huang Qian-san."

Chapter 12: Don’t sleep at night, continue playing games

"Ah this..."

Shuichi Tsukamoto watched Sakakibara Kaede hang up the phone casually, and nodded to him, his face couldn't help but turn bitter.

If the problem could be solved with just one sentence, would he be so hesitant?

If Kumiko Huangqian's favorability towards him was 100, would he be so torn?

"What's the matter? Are you calling to invite me?"

"Sakakibara-senpai, it's practice time now. Is it inconvenient to call?"

Shuichi Tsukamoto asked carefully. Sometimes people say it's okay, and everyone will say it, but when it comes to actual action, they will hesitate.

It's like telling everyone in the dorm that you're going to confess to so-and-so in person, but then you chicken out when the time comes.

"You're just making excuses for yourself." Sakakibara Feng advised earnestly, "In this case, it's even simpler. Just ask in person."

"Eh eh eh eh?"

Tsukamoto Shuichi let out a surprised cry, "Senior...Senior, this is too big a difference. Talking on the phone and talking in person are two completely different things."

"That's not an excuse for you to back off."

The young man was very patient with the high school boy in front of him. He gave an example, "Think about it, a girl like Huang Qian Kumiko who is sometimes lively and sometimes confused, although she is not the focus of attention in the class, but it shouldn't be so difficult to deal with her, right?"

Tsukamoto Shuichi nodded when he heard this, "Yeah... Kumiko is indeed very easy to talk to."

"If there is a boy in the same class as her who gradually falls in love with Huang Qiansan during his daily interactions..." Seeing that Tsukamoto Shuichi's face was turning greener and greener, Sakakibara Feng stood up suddenly.

"If that boy invites Huang Qian-san..."

"I'll go and invite Kumiko in person right now!"

Tsukamoto Hideichi bowed to Sakakibara Kaede to express his gratitude, then strode open the classroom door and left.

Kaede Sakakibara was originally a little sleepy, but he was no longer sleepy after seeing this scene. Everyone has a gossipy heart, so thinking this, he followed Tsukamoto Shuichi, ready to see how he performed.

For ordinary childhood sweethearts, breaking that barrier requires the joint efforts of both people. When looking at each other from a distance, you always feel that the other person will always be standing there, looking at you from afar.

However, the hypothesis proposed by Sakakibara Kaede created a sense of crisis for Shuichi Tsukamoto, a sense of crisis of having a love rival.

Anyway, it's surprisingly useful.