I live my life in Tokyo

At a famous inn in the countryside of Kyoto, the boys who were watching in front of their phones immediately burst into enthusiastic howls, and the girls chattered excitedly. They wondered if they had heard it wrong. Did they actually have a chance to participate in the concert?

Takisho, who was resting nearby, couldn't help but smile when he saw this scene. Miura Yuma had revealed this fact to him before, but asked him to keep it secret and let him use it as a weapon to motivate his students.

However, seeing the students' excited looks, Takisho smiled helplessly. He still underestimated the enthusiasm of the world among young people.

Most fans and viewers think that this election method is very novel. There are many fans from the Kansai region in the live broadcast room, most of whom are students from Osaka. They were no longer sleepy after hearing the news and immediately forwarded the message to their classmates and friends, saying that they are determined to win the Kansai conference this time.

Naturally, there were also many students who felt regretful because they participated in conferences in other regions and missed the opportunity to have a world-class concert.

But what's more, they are excited. This is one of the reasons why the Kansai Wind Musical Alliance strongly supports this project. By cooperating with them, World Shining can gain more audiences and popularity, and the Kansai Wind Musical Alliance can also gain fame and fortune. This is a win-win situation.

"Hey, thank you for the 14106 tips from Yumetsutori. Yumetsutori really loves Sakakibara-san."

Miyaji Aimi said with a smile as she read the message from Yumemikoto.

Chapter 27 No matter how hard your mouth is,

The special gold prize of the Kansai Tournament and such conditions for participation have made the already turbulent Kansai Tournament even more bloody.

Kaede Sakakibara took the warm water handed over by Miss Nanakusa, thanked her softly and then breathed a sigh of relief. The live broadcast ended amid the reluctance and noise of the fans and audiences. At the end, World Shining borrowed the instruments prepared in advance on the scene and improvised a light music version of a song.

Yuma Miura was writing and drawing on his mobile phone. He was now looking for a good restaurant nearby on the map. He only had some bread for dinner, which was not enough to fill his stomach.

Maki Nishikino was ready to leave, and she was going to take a ride with Miss Nanakusa.

While drinking warm water, Sakakibara Kaede thanked the friends who had just given gifts in the live broadcast room with a smile on his face, thanking them for taking the time to watch the live broadcast and supporting him. The tone he used was naturally impolite, after all, they were friends, but one could indeed read Sakakibara Kaede's gratitude between the lines.

Saying thank you between friends is too cheap. Gratitude between friends should be expressed silently and subtly.

"Asuna, you're only seventeen, this is too much money." Sakakibara Kaede sent a line to Yuuki Asuna, "Although I appreciate your support, Asuna, it's only appropriate to give gifts in the live broadcast room after you become an adult."

Yuuki Asuna was silent for a moment, "It's just that I miss Kaede-senpai a little bit."

This simple sentence made the corners of Sakakibara Kaede's mouth curl up. He exhaled and felt warm in his heart, "I miss Asuna a little bit, too. I'm a little too busy these days. I'll invite you, Yuuki, Mite and the others to come to Osaka to play in September."

"Okay, I'm really looking forward to meeting Senior Feng."

The young man smiled when he saw this. He and Yuuki Asuna would video call each other almost every week when playing Sword Art Online. Of course, the video did not have the warm feeling of talking face to face.

He felt very lucky and that reality was magical, as there were many girls around him who were worth cherishing for a lifetime.

Reality is not the second dimension, Sakakibara Kaede understands this truth, but asking him to give up and become a deserter is an impossible thing.

Of course, if I had known the feelings of the girl next to me a year ago or half a year ago, I might have really packed my suitcase and ran away to live in another city.

He was used to them, just as they were used to him.

The young man put away his phone. He noticed that one of the hosts, Masakazu Shindo, did not leave after the live broadcast like Aimi Miyaji did - to clarify, she was not clocking out and going home, but was going to report the live broadcast situation and insights to the senior management. This was also an opportunity for Aimi Miyaji to expand her business.

He felt Shindo Masakazu slowly walking towards him, so he naturally put away his phone and put on a polite smile on his face, "Mr. Shindo, thank you so much for saving me just now."

The middle-aged man shook his head. He had only met the young man in front of him once or twice, and he had refreshed his understanding of Sakakibara Kaede time and time again.

I have the impression that young people of this age group have their own self-esteem and pride, especially Kaede Sakakibara, who debuted as an actor and is already very famous. After forming the World Shining Band with Yuma Miura and Maki Nishikino, she can be said to be one of the most influential artists in the minds of young people.

But he gives people the feeling of being steady and mature. It seems that he can talk about any topic. Smiling before speaking can really increase a lot of favorability.

"Sakakibara-kun, are you also helping out in the wind band club at Kitauji High School like Miura-kun?"

After chatting for a while, Masakazu Shindo asked a question unintentionally.

The young man was a little embarrassed and said with a wry smile, "I said I was helping, but in fact I was responsible for counseling and guiding the students in the wind band on their psychological condition. The one who really helped was Miura."

"Children of high school age will encounter various difficulties in their lives. Sakakibara-kun, don't be modest." A faint smile appeared on Shindo Masakazu's meticulous face. "I wonder if Sakakibara-kun knows a girl named Tanaka Asuka?"

Sakakibara Kaede nodded. He did not ask why Shindo Masakazu mentioned the name Tanaka Asuka. Maybe she was the daughter of a junior and needed care.

"Tanaka is the vice-chairman of the wind band. She is very energetic and can lead the atmosphere of the band. Everyone respects her very much." Sakakibara nodded and said, "Tanaka once asked me about college and said that she might want to continue to study music in the future, so I gave her some advice."

"Really."

As if asking casually, or as if he was relieved, Shindo Masakazu had a faint smile on his face. He continued to take care of Sakakibara Kaede for a few more words, straightened his back, and walked away slowly. He also had to report on his work.

Sakakibara Kaede watched him leave. Nishikino Maki came up to him and saw him staring into the distance in a daze, so she coughed lightly.

"Sorry, sorry, I was stunned for a while. Are you going back to Tokyo, Nishikino-san?"

Nishikino Maki tapped her feet on the floor and nodded, "I will make arrangements to come to Kyoto in a couple of days. The concert in September is imminent, and we don't have much time."

"it is good."

"Also, we are all members of the same band, so it's still a bit awkward to address each other by our last names on stage, so from now on, just call us by our first names."

Hearing what Nishikino Maki said, Yuuma Miura in the distance gave her a thumbs up.

"Okay, then Maki-san."

"That's pretty much it."

Maki Nishikino nodded calmly, turned around with a faint smile on her lips, walked towards Miss Nanakusa who was waiting at the door, and the two left together.

"Come on, let's go eat something. I'm starving at this time." Miura Yuuma stepped forward and patted Sakakibara Kaede's shoulder. "Ramen restaurant, barbecue restaurant, Chinese food, choose one of the three. What do you want to eat?"

"Let's eat barbecue. I remember you like barbecue, Yuuma."

"Then I still want to eat Chinese food."

Sakakibara Kaede felt a chill. These words sounded too generous.

After making the decision, the two decided to have a barbecue tonight, accompanied by a glass of beer. The night view of Kyoto is charming, and the gentle evening breeze also brings a touch of classical elegance.

Drinking beer is not about filling your mouth, but about enjoying the breeze blowing towards you in a slightly tipsy state.

With the big issue resolved, both of them no longer had any worries. The next task was to prepare for the concert. They had experience in Shining in This World before, so it was just a matter of doing it again. There was no psychological pressure at all.

After finishing their meal, the two boarded the last bus to the mountains. The radio was playing urban pop music that was popular in the 1980s.

Kaede Sakakibara glanced out the window. He wanted to accept the invitation of Toru Asakura and Madoka Higuchi and go take a hot spring bath in the B&B where they were staying.

The next day, when the two were rehearsing, they felt the students' naked and excited gazes, as if they could strip them naked, making Yuma Miura feel a little uncomfortable.

"Sakakibara-senpai, was what Shindo-san said yesterday true?"

Tsukamoto Shuichi, a high school boy who was close to Sakakibara Kaede, asked, and he cleared his throat, "If we can really stand out from all the schools and get the unanimous approval of the judges, will we really have the opportunity to perform on the same stage with you?"

"Yes, if you win the special gold prize, you will join the Osaka Symphony Orchestra and participate in our performances."

The young man's words were like a reassurance or a stimulant, making the students clench their fists and show their determination to win.

"For this reason, Shine the World will also change the music score and replace some rock music with orchestral music."

Teacher Takisho stood aside holding the music score for today's performance and added. When the students saw Teacher Taki, they immediately scattered, sat in their seats and began to tune their instruments.

Takisho looked at Sakakibara Kaede and Miura Yuma and smiled, "You guys should also work hard. I hope you can present a perfect performance."

Miura Yuuma smiled, "Taki-senpai, I will send you a ticket."

Takisho smiled and nodded. As for whether he would go or not, it might depend on whether Kitauji would have a chance to get the special gold reward this time. . . But he still didn't want to reject his junior's sincerity.

After the small talk, the training began. As usual, Sakakibara Kaede sat aside and listened. Today's ensemble was unexpectedly good. From the beginning to the end, Mr. Takisho did not pause in the middle.

Maybe it's because of the chicken blood.

After the ensemble ended, Mr. Shinyama walked towards the woodwind section and began to whisper something to a girl. Sakakibara Kaede knew that student, she was Kazuka Mio, a sophomore in high school.

She doesn't talk much on weekdays and is alone most of the time. Maybe it's due to her personality, the oboe she plays gives Sakakibara Kaede a mechanical and lifeless feeling.

Kousaka Reina is different. She has a very strong personality and the trumpet she plays is extremely bright, just like a long-lasting light in the dark night.

However, if it is a personality problem, it would be difficult to change it. Sakakibara Feng kept this in mind. Since Kaizuka Mizuki herself is relatively introverted, he needs to take the initiative and talk to her when there is a chance.

The rest of the time, he was chatting with students who needed help. The members of the wind band now had bright eyes and flashes of strong belief, which made Sakakibara Kaede chuckle. This Kansai Conference will be more interesting than any other.

In the afternoon after lunch, the students carried their musical instruments to their respective classrooms to practice. They were supposed to have a one-hour break, but they ignored it and started practicing directly after lunch.

Sakakibara Feng felt that it was more appropriate to combine work and rest and not to rush things. However, seeing that the students were investing in the training with great enthusiasm, he didn't want to pour cold water on them.

The cell phone vibrated, Sakakibara Kaede put down the pen he was writing, took out the phone, and found that it was a message from Asakura Toru.

"We're here for training, Feng, where are you?"

"?"

Sakakibara Kaede put down her phone and then she remembered that Noctchill seemed to be borrowing the concert hall to practice for their upcoming concert, but they just didn't see them in the previous two days.

The concert hall is so large that there is indeed enough space for different orchestras to train.

"Ah... Miss Nanakusa said we can't continue chatting. We'll come find you later."

After leaving a message, Asakura Toru's avatar turned gray, and Sakakibara Kaede was suddenly upset. He was with the students now. If the students saw that he was on good terms with several people from Noctchill, who knows how much gossip would be caused.

"Feng, it's not a good idea to think this way. Let's wait until Maki-san comes." Yuuma Miura scratched his head. He was a few years older than Maki Nishikino, but he admitted that he was not as good as Maki Nishikino in composing music.

All the music for Muse was written by Maki Nishikino, who has plenty of experience.

Sakakibara nodded, but he felt that it was a bit inhumane to give all the songs to Nishikino Maki. Such a huge workload was needed to share some of the work with her. They were a group, not individual musicians.

"Well, I just happened to consult with the conductor of the O-ban Symphony Orchestra these two days." Sakakibara touched the piano for practice and said after a moment's silence, "It turns out that you still need to have the real feeling of the orchestra."

"I would like to consult Senior Takisho, but he is indeed very busy these days." Yuuma Miura shrugged helplessly, thinking that what Kaede Sakakibara said made sense. After the Daiban Symphony Orchestra took over from them in the next two days, they could indeed discuss the issue of the music score.

The Kansai tournament is in late August and the concert is in late September. Practicing a song for about an hour and a half in a month may not be a big deal for a professional band, but it may be a bit difficult for high school students.

The two sat in the quiet room for an hour. Yuuma Miura was a little worried about the students' contact status, so he apologized and left.

Sakakibara Kaede pinched his temples, his head filled with leaping notes.

Asakura Toru will be here soon, and Higuchi Madoka will be following him. Until now, he doesn't know how to face her.

The kiss was so real and warm that Sakakibara Kaede once suspected that he was dreaming. He didn't know whether Higuchi Madoka was awake or asleep at that time. If it was the former, Sakakibara Kaede really didn't know what expression to put in front of Higuchi Madoka.

Thinking of this, Sakakibara Feng was a little impatient. At this time, the students were all practicing, and the bass section he often went to didn't need any help. Teacher Takisho was listening to their ensemble. The young man opened the door and walked down the stairs to the other side of the music hall. From a distance, he could see the staff standing in front of the gate. They were wearing decent uniforms and used their eyes to block Sakakibara Feng from approaching.

This is normal, as Noctchill's concert rehearsals are confidential and cannot be seen by outsiders - although the young man and Noctchill are affiliated with the same agency, he is obviously an outsider.

The young man bought a cup of grapefruit tea from the vending machine and took two sips.

The door opened at this time, and the four Noctchills wearing navy blue idol uniforms walked through the corridor and headed towards another door. There was a sign hanging outside the door that said "Makeup Room".

Asakura Toru noticed him and smiled as refreshing as clear water. Hina and Koito waved to Sakakibara Kaede in a friendly manner.

Higuchi Yuanxiang clicked her tongue, looked at him coldly, and then looked away.

Hmm... Higuchi Madoka is no different from usual.

Sakakibara Kaede breathed a sigh of relief.

Higuchi Yuanka pursed her lips, stretched out her finger and touched it, leaving some lipstick marks on her finger.

Asakura Toru turned around and smiled ambiguously, and Higuchi Madoka spat, "What's wrong?"

"Ah, it seems like Higuchi is pretty strict with Kaede-san."

"Humph, after all, Feng is only good at talking. I will just glare at people like him."

"Higuchi, you're being stubborn."

No matter how hard your mouth is,——!

Chapter 28 Mixed Bathing

The makeup artist wiped off the light makeup on Higuchi Madoka's face. She blinked at the mirror, unscrewed the bottle cap, and poured a mouthful of water into her mouth. After practicing for an hour and a half, singing and dancing, Higuchi Madoka felt a long-lost tiredness.

It wasn't as difficult as when they were preparing for the Idol FES two years ago. That time they were just lucky enough to participate and only sang a few songs, and they were not the hosts.

This concert lasted about an hour and a half. In total, the time for the four-person chorus and the individual singles was about a dozen songs, which was a great test of physical strength and endurance.

Higuchi Yuuka remembered that Sakakibara Kaede had complained to her before that she had to use oxygen because she lost her voice before the concert. She glanced at the table next to her and saw an oxygen device on it.

Hina slumped in the chair, not wanting to move at all. Koito, who had been silently working hard at singing training, was also very tired. She still had to work hard to finish today's homework tonight. She was taking the college entrance examination this year, and she wanted to get a result that would satisfy her parents, childhood sweetheart, and herself.

Childhood sweethearts should always be together, so she plans to work hard and try to get into the University of Tokyo this year, and continue to call Toru and Madoka seniors.

Higuchi Yuanxiang was also a little tired. She just wanted to close her eyes and sleep well on the bed. After thanking the makeup artist softly, she glanced at Asakura Toru who was sleeping on the sofa with his eyes closed. Before returning to the hotel, they wanted to rest for a while.

She was used to drinking boiled water during practice, and occasionally drank the coffee that Sakakibara Kaede once loved during leisure time. However, she did not like the American coffee that Sakakibara Kaede liked, as she thought it was too bitter. Every time she drank it, she would add a lot of milk and sugar to it, and finally stir it into a slightly sweet but still bitter mixture.

More often, she would order cocoa when she went to a coffee shop. Although it sounded a bit childish, as if cocoa was a drink for children, Higuchi Madoka liked the sweet taste.

At home, she would prepare honey yuzu tea for herself and Asakura, and always keep a bottle of barley tea in the refrigerator.

"what."

"what."