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Back at the hotel, some of the team members who had participated in the competition couldn't wait to take off their uniforms and change into their everyday clothes. "This time, Mr. Kitahara isn't treating us."
"Maybe they're in a different city and don't feel familiar with this place. It's okay, we'll go out and have some fun on our own!"
"Are we allowed to move around freely? Will we get scolded by Kitahara-sensei and the club president?"
"Not saying it means tacit consent!"
Footsteps became chaotic in the hotel room, with some people discussing where to go, since the opportunity to visit Utsunomiya might only come once a year.
Some remained in the room, and it's unclear what they were doing.
Kitahara Hakuba asked the hotel manager to extend his stay for another night. When he returned to his room to pack his things, he happened to run into Amami Sou and Matsuoka Nobuyuki.
Tenkai Sou looked somewhat... while Matsuoka Nobuyuki had a gloating expression. Standing in front of the two of them was Akamatsu Sayaka, who looked completely bewildered.
"So? Is there any other question?" Sayaka Akamatsu raised her leather watch to check the time, clearly telling them, "I'm in a hurry."
Tianhai Cang swallowed hard, his face flushed, and bowed, saying:
"Akamatsu-senpai, I like you. Please go out with me!"
He seemed to be encouraging himself, and his voice was a little loud.
Driven by a gossipy nature, Kitahara Hakuba subconsciously stopped and watched with great interest as his second-year junior launched his offensive against the vice-captain.
Akamatsu Sayaka was visibly startled, then put one hand on her hip and said with a smile, "Tenkai-senpai, you should know something, right?"
"What?" Tianhai Cang raised his head.
Sayaka Akamatsu sighed, a faint smile playing on her lips, and said:
"I actually like charming girls, and I'm not really interested in guys. Good luck, you'll find a girl who likes you."
She waved her hand magnanimously and turned to leave, only to see Kitahara Hakuba standing there observing.
Akamatsu Sayaka pursed her lips into a thin line, quickened her pace, and walked over, raising her hand to awkwardly brush the ends of her hair aside, saying, "I'm sorry, Kitahara-sensei."
"What's there to apologize for?" Kitahara Hakuba said with a gentle smile, preparing to go upstairs. "I admire students who dare to speak the truth."
"Nase-senpai! Please go out with me!"
Another voice came from beside them, and the two couldn't help but turn their gazes to see Tianhai Cang bowing to a girl who had just walked up.
As Kitahara Hakuba watched this scene, a strange, indescribable emotion suddenly welled up within him.
He didn't understand what was going on, but he felt a sense of peace and ruthless mockery towards men.
Kitahara Hakuba couldn't help but take a breath; he shouldn't have these feelings.
Perhaps deep down he felt these girls' hearts had always belonged to him, which is why he unconsciously felt that Tianhai and the others' confessions were futile, and even inwardly mocked them. (Fox Love Literature - Latest Chapter Updates)
This incredibly sticky, warm feeling made Kitahara Hakuba feel a sense of unease.
Looking at her junior who had suddenly confessed, Nagase Tsukiyo said without the slightest hesitation:
"I'm sorry, Junior Tianhai played the timpani very well. He will definitely find someone who likes it in the future."
After she finished speaking, she turned and left, and soon encountered Kitahara Hakuba and his companion.
"Teacher Kitahara, student Akamatsu."
Sayaka Akamatsu rested her chin thoughtfully and said, "No wonder, they spread their nets everywhere, how awful."
"Guangpu.com? What?"
"fine."
Akamatsu Sayaka smiled and shrugged. She wasn't surprised at all that Nagase Tsukiyo had been confessed to. Boys would come to see her almost every week at school.
For her, rejecting a confession might be as simple as drinking water.
"Kitahara-sensei," Nagase Tsukiyo said, nervously clutching her skirt, "I'm sorry you saw this."
"It's alright, I don't mind."
Without thinking, the words had already slipped out of Kitahara Hakuba's mouth, and regret gnawed at his throat like a cactus thorn.
Is it really necessary to say "I don't care"? Why not just say "It's okay"?
This act of displaying one's desires made Kitahara Hakuba want to slap himself.
Nagase Tsukiyo's long eyelashes drooped slightly, revealing a worried expression, and the girl remained silent.
Akamatsu Sayaka blinked her bright eyes. Kitahara-sensei's previous response to her was, "What's there to apologize for?", referring to her.
When faced with Nagase Tsukiyo's words, his reply was "I don't care," referring to himself as if he were emphasizing something.
As the vice president of the brass band club, Sayaka Akamatsu considers herself to be fairly adept at interpersonal relationships.
But: Is this for real?
Within just three seconds, Sayaka Akamatsu asked with a smile, "Nase-san, are you going out tonight?"
"Hmm?" Nagase Tsukiyo raised her eyes, then seemed to remember something and said, "Sorry, I have something to do."
"Oh," Akamatsu Sayaka could only nod, then suddenly strode up the steps and ran upstairs. "I'm off! Sakurako and the others are waiting for me!"
Sayaka Akamatsu made a lot of noise running upstairs; you could even hear her shouting in the hallway, "Here I come, beauties!"
Nagase Tsukiyo's hands unconsciously clasped together, afraid of seeing even a hint of impatience or misunderstanding in his eyes.
"You're angry?"
Having learned his lesson, Kitahara Hakuba frowned slightly, then smiled gently and said:
Why am I angry?
Nagase Tsukiyo's heart pounded faster, her cheeks burned hotter, and she almost moaned as she spoke:
"I won't agree to anything for anyone, can you trust me?"
Kitahara Hakuba paused for a moment, his peripheral vision catching glimpses of the sky gradually sinking into dusk through the window.
Her words carried a subtle undertone of "I will always be yours, please don't doubt me," which made Kitahara Hakuba feel somewhat ashamed.
But at the same time, I felt a sense of comfort.
He thought these feelings wouldn't stir up in his heart, but to his surprise, these selfish, lustful, and possessive feelings still remained.
Kitahara Hakuba didn't show much emotion on his face, but smiled as he looked at the girl's pretty face and said:
"Nase-san is very charming, you don't need to apologize for your charm."
Nagase Tsukiyo could vaguely sense that he was making excuses, so he lowered his eyelids and revealed an indescribable expression, saying:
"I am a little worried, and I feel ashamed of what you said. I'm sorry."
"It's nothing," Kitahara Hakuba said with a smile.
Nagase Tsukiyo spoke up, "Could you consider the things I told you last time?"
"Private tutor?"
"Yes, it won't take you too much time."
She kept talking about this, and Kitahara Hakuba also hoped to play his part in helping them get into Tokyo University of Music and Performing Arts.
"Private tutoring might not be possible, because Kanzaki and Saito are also taking music university entrance exams, and I can't devote all my free time to them."
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Nagase Tsukiyo's throat bobbed as she gritted her teeth and said:
"I can have them all come to my house, and each of them can spend some time there. That should be fine."
"Hmm, what she said was impeccable, leaving Kitahara Hakuba with no reason to refuse."
"Don't worry, Kitahara-sensei."
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Nagase Tsukiyo's gaze was fixed directly on him, without a trace of shyness on her face.
"The three of us will act as if nothing happened and maintain our normal relationship. This is the method we are best at."
“Okay,” Kitahara Hakuba nodded subconsciously with certainty, “you can discuss the specific time with me later.”
Seeing that he agreed, Nagase Tsukiyo's face was filled with undisguised joy, and she smiled as she clasped her hands in front of her body:
"it is good!"
She wanted to hurry upstairs, but she only took three steps before coming back down. When she reached Kitahara Hakuba, she raised her hands to help him adjust the bow on his tuxedo.
"It seems a little crooked." Nagase Tsukiyo said, blushing.
"It's okay, I'll change it in a bit."
"Well."
Nagase Tsukiyo paused, took a deep breath, composed herself, and gently resumed her movements.
"I think Kitahara-sensei should always look good, no matter what. Okay."
"Thank you."
"Hmm." Nagase Tsukiyo took a step back, thought for a moment, and asked, "Kitahara-sensei, after winning the gold medal this time, are you really going to leave Shin-Asahi?"
"Who told you that?" Kitahara Hakuba asked curiously, as he had never told anyone that he would leave after the race.
Moreover, she had asked herself this question a few days ago, but this time the question was even more obvious.
"That's what I thought."
Nagase Tsukiyo glanced at the crack in the wooden floorboards beside her and said,
“Eri is going to study in Tokyo. If you're not in Tokyo, she definitely won't go.”
So that's how you reasoned it out backwards.
Kitahara Hakuba gave a helpless laugh.
"Don't think too much on ordinary days. All you need to do is keep looking forward."
His refusal to speak, or even to refute, only made the answer in Nagase Tsukiyo's mind clearer.
The girl took a deep breath, looked directly into his eyes, and said:
"I support you."