Chapter 89: All Lies Track Confirmed
On Wednesday, Yotsuya Station was distorted like a mirage in the sunlight, and Toru Watanabe's first swimming lesson in high school began.
When I was in elementary school in my hometown, the school had swimming lessons. Although Toru Watanabe could swim at that time, he was just playing around, doing breaststroke and doggy paddle as he pleased.
The only teacher did not teach anything. He was just responsible for sitting there, eating watermelon and cold drinks, and keeping an eye on their safety.
I really started fitness swimming after the Ochanomizu incident - not just swimming, many things changed from that time.
Now, he can swim like an athlete.
Class 1 and Class 4 were still combined, but boys and girls were completely separated, and one could only hear the girls' seductive screams and laughter through the wall.
After changing into swimsuits, the boys gathered by the pool.
The sky was very blue and beautiful, like an oil painting, but the sun hurt my skin.
The physical education teacher had a whistle around his neck and told us what we needed to pay attention to when swimming.
"Ah, I really want to go there." Kunijii Osamu looked at the Kingdom of Women across the wall and put forward the idea.
"Just put on a women's swimsuit secretly and sneak in." Watanabe Toru said the method.
"I see!" Kunii Osamu hit his fists and palms together.
"The question is, where can we get the water from?" Saito Keisuke further analyzed.
"Um……"
End of topic.
After the physical education teacher finished speaking, everyone rinsed their bodies in the shower area, with the front walking in and the back going up, much like the scene of queuing up for a car wash.
The air was full of moisture and the pungent smell of chlorine disinfectant.
After doing some warm-up exercises, everyone went into the water.
After completing the first half of the class, you can swim freely in the second half.
The boys jumped into the swimming pool one meter away. The physical education teacher scolded them loudly and they stopped this dangerous behavior this time.
"Lane 3! Watanabe is swimming really fast!"
"Ah! Kunii doesn't dare to fall behind, and uses Triple Kaio-ken! He's overtaking! Overtaking!"
"Oh! Look over there, that, that's it!!! Saito's five times Kaio-ken! So fast! Too fast!"
"What? According to the latest news, Watanabe is going to use his ultimate move - serious swimming!"
…
It was just three people who suddenly wanted to compete, but these first-year high school boys enthusiastically interpreted it as the 99th Universal Martial Arts Tournament.
By the way, I don’t know what triple or quintuple Kaio-ken Watanabe Toru is, but the so-called serious swimming is just swimming as hard as you can.
"Watanabe, why are you so powerful?"
"First it was tennis, then swimming. If you keep going like this, I won't be able to beat you in baseball anymore!"
"Swimming like a dolphin! So fast!"
The boys started to make jokes, and some even thought that it would be okay for Watanabe Toru to become a swimmer.
Toru Watanabe didn't want to be a swimmer.
If he just did what he was good at, he would probably be exhausted to death.
And for the sake of textbook compilers, it is better not to be too prominent.
Scholar, Olympic gold medalist in swimming, world-class oboe player, world-class boxer—he was only sixteen, and it was hard to imagine how many more titles he would have in the future.
In the evening, in the Human Observation Department's activity room, Kiyono Rin walked in holding a record player with an Audio-Technica logo.
The world was silent, it was so dark outside the window that nothing could be seen, and the glass reflected people's faces clearly.
Except for the wind band on the third floor opposite, there was no other light on in the school building.
Watanabe Toru felt a little lonely, thinking about how he came to the big city alone, far away from his hometown in Iwate Prefecture.
In order to dispel the sudden unpleasant mood, he withdrew his gaze and watched Kiyono Rin fiddling with the record player with curiosity.
"Kiyano-san, can I ask you a question?"
"Hmm?" Qingye Rin carefully took out the vinyl record from the square paper bag.
"What do you think about the fact that life originated in the ocean, but humans can't breathe in water?"
"I have no opinion." Qingye Rin replied without raising her head.
"Don't you find it strange? Why don't we humans evolve into amphibious animals like frogs, turtles, and red-banded snakes? The ocean is much richer than the continent in terms of both area and resources."
"You can choose to be a biologist and figure out these questions instead of asking a girl in your grade at night for answers about frogs and snakes and other boring topics."
"As a biologist...I don't really want to do this job." Toru Watanabe thought about it and rejected the proposal.
"You make it sound like you can definitely do it."
“If I hadn’t played the oboe, I’d be one now!”
Qingye Rin's face was solemn: "Watanabe, your mental illness is getting worse and worse, and now your self-awareness is also problematic. It is urgent to seek medical treatment."
Just as Toru Watanabe was about to retort, Kiyono Rin placed the needle on the slowly turning record.
The tone is bright, cheerful and lively, like the melody of a cat's stepping, which slowly sounds.
Trombones roar, French horns ensemble, clarinets harmonize, bass drum roars, oboe solo.
The sound was continuous, like the flowing water of the Yangtze River constantly pouring into my ears, and then the waves of sound quickly receded like the ebb tide.
Toru Watanabe picked up the record paper bag and looked at the song title.
"Prosperous Four Seasons·Wind Instrument Version", composed by Kawa Hideaki, performed by the wind orchestra of Seika Girls' High School.
Opposite, Kiyono Rin walked to the left with her elbow resting on the table, her chin supported, and she was writing .
Toru Watanabe listened silently, tapping his fingers along with the music score.
The beautiful music created an intimate and harmonious atmosphere in the lighted classroom of the deserted school building late at night.
"Do you want to choose this song?" Toru Watanabe asked after the music ended.
"Yeah." Qingye Rin nodded.
In the wind instrument competition, each wind band has to play a project song and a free song. "Prosperous Four Seasons - Wind Instrument Version" is one of the free songs that can be chosen this year.
The song was produced by the first-line composer Hideaki Kawa, who was invited by the Wind Music Alliance.
A few years ago, this piece of music was selected as a free song by Seikan Girls' High School and won the national gold medal, which instantly made it famous.
It has now become one of the regular songs in competitions.
When talking about the characteristics of this song, we have to mention its composer, Hideaki Kawa, who graduated from Musashino University of Music.
When Kawa Hideaki was young, he was active on the music stage as a professional oboe player, so his arrangements also tend to be for the oboe.
To exaggerate a little, the lower limit of this piece depends on the entire orchestra, and the upper limit depends on the performance of the oboe player.
"A wise choice." Watanabe Toru said confidently.
Kiyono Rin pretended not to hear this pretty remark which seemed to be a compliment to herself but was actually a compliment from Watanabe Toru.
Watanabe Toru added: "But is it really okay for you to make the decision on your own without discussing it with them?"
"If you want to make society progress, democratic voting is the stupidest option."
"Ah, ah, I understand." Watanabe Toru nodded in agreement, "Ultraman's mission is to forcibly guide stupid humans to evolve, right?"
Kiyono Rin had no idea what Watanabe Toru was saying.
She looked at Toru Watanabe as if he were an idiot.
Watanabe Toru changed the subject without blushing: "So you don't allow yourself to fail, so you decided to choose the music by yourself?"
“That’s not the only reason.”
"Hmm." Watanabe Toru did not comment.
Seeing his attitude, Qingye Rin became inexplicably angry and wanted to punch him.
She explained:
"Their musical knowledge varies. Some even only choose songs based on whether their own section is easy to perform and the popularity of the songs. The decision on the songs for the conference affects the survival of the Human Observation Department. I will do my best to eliminate all options that will lead to the dissolution of the department."
"Is that so?" Watanabe Toru still looked unconvinced.
This man, knowing full well that he wouldn't lie... Qingye Rin took a deep breath.
"There is another reason. The biggest advantage of the wind orchestra right now is your oboe. This is also the biggest reason why I decide the repertoire myself."
Given how much the wind orchestra dislikes Watanabe Toru, they would most likely not choose this piece of music that relies on the oboe.
Toru Watanabe held his head in his hands, leaned back on the steel chair, looked at the ceiling, and let out a contented sigh.
Qingye Rin endured it again and again and finally didn't throw the eraser at hand.
At nine o'clock, Qingye Rin expressed her opinion directly in the music classroom.
"The theme song for this competition is "March for Endless Dreams", and the free song is "Prosperous Four Seasons·Wind Instrument Version"."
"These two pieces..." Misaki Komatsu, the leader of the wind band, hesitated to speak.
Club members who had never heard of these two songs looked at them with confusion and curiosity.
"Minister, what's wrong? Is it difficult?"
"Yeah." Komatsu Misaki nodded. "'March to Endless Dreams' is full of stories and focuses on musical expression. 'Prosperous Four Seasons' requires very, very high expressiveness and playing skills, but..."
"But what?" everyone asked impatiently.
Komatsu Misaki looked at Kiyono Rin, hesitating whether she should say it.
Watanabe Toru took over the topic: "From the middle, you can take a break. Your current level can just highlight my excellence. Just wait patiently for the prize."
"What does this mean?" asked a member who was not yet aware of the situation.
"For the first piece, the solo parts are for the tuba, trombone, and oboe. 'Prosperous Four Seasons'... this one is quite special, as a large part of it is the free performance of the oboe." Hayami Fumio, who also knew these two pieces, explained.
Everyone reacted and started talking among themselves, with most of them having looks of resentment on their faces.
Qingye Rin glanced at everyone and said, "Whether it's selecting people or deciding on the songs, everything is aimed at advancing to the national level. If anyone thinks there is a better choice, you can bring it up now."
Tamamo Yoshimi said loudly, "Since it all depends on the oboe's performance, can we just practice casually?"
This is obviously a temper tantrum.
"The solo is a plus, but the real success or failure depends on the performance of everyone," replied Rin Kiyono.
Someone else asked: "Why must he play solo? Can't we choose a solo piece for bassoon or trumpet?"
Asu Mai has good playing skills, but the tuba is not a very outstanding instrument, so no one suggested choosing a piece for tuba solo.
"You should know the reason very well," said Toru Watanabe.
"What?"
"Because my playing skills are the undisputed best in the history of the wind band."
His matter-of-fact tone made many people so angry that their faces turned red.
"I'm not sure if he's the best in history," Qing Ye Lin glanced at the arrogant Watanabe Toru, "but he is indeed the best player in the wind band at the moment."
"I don't accept it! Senior Hayami and Senior Asuna's skills are definitely better than his!"
"That's right, it's so unfair! Since the members of Group A are selected, the soloists should also be selected!"
"Okay!" Without waiting for Kiyono Rin to speak, Watanabe Toru stood up happily and walked to the podium with his oboe.
"Come on if you want to challenge me. Today, I, Toru Watanabe, will let you, who are worse than trash, know the difference between genius and mortal."
Ah, it feels so good. I finally get to do what the protagonist is supposed to do!
He, Toru Watanabe, never wanted to live a life of taking girls' underwear and stockings!
What he wants is hard work, struggle, passion, and to be number one - of course, this is his life before he is twenty-five.
Under the bright lights of the music classroom, Toru Watanabe looked at everyone with anticipation.
Everyone blushed and turned their eyes to Asuka Mai.
Asu Mai seemed to be very angry as well. Her expressionless face was now faintly flushed. She was staring blankly at the arrogant Watanabe Toru on the podium.
But isn't it too long to watch? Why not go up?
By the way, Asu Mai doesn’t care about these things at all, as long as she can play the instrument.
After figuring it out, everyone turned their attention to Hayami Kaoru.
Hayami Xun smiled helplessly and looked at Kiyono Rin. When he saw her nod, he stood up and walked forward with the bassoon that looked like a hookah.
"Watanabe-san, please let me take a good look at your strength."
Looking at Hayami Fumio's usual gentle smile, Watanabe Toru lost his fighting spirit. This senior with a good personality was forced to come up by everyone.
What he needs is an enemy who looks down on him and even wants to use tricks on him!
Watanabe Toru is not a bad person. He does not have the habit of relying on his strength to provoke people regardless of whether they are good or bad.
However, in order to attract hatred , motivate everyone to practice well, listen to Kiyono Rin's instructions, and ensure that the wind band advances to the national competition, he needs to continue to be the "villain".
"Then you come first, Senior Hayami." said Toru Watanabe.
He was worried that if he played first, the other party would feel too much pressure.
"Thanks."
After Hayami Kaoru finished speaking, the delicate and gentle bassoon notes filled the entire music classroom.
Whether it is the high notes or the joints between notes that are difficult to play, everything is perfect without any flaws.
The sound was shimmering and exciting. Everyone closed their eyes and was mesmerized by it.
Hayami Kaoru's level has improved a lot compared to before, and Watanabe Toru can hear the traces of hard work behind her performance.
After the performance, there was very warm applause.
Hayami Xun smiled and nodded, very satisfied with his performance just now.
"Watanabe-san, it's your turn."
"good."
The smooth melody makes it almost impossible to feel the transitions between notes, and each note leaves a lingering aftertaste that makes your whole body feel hot.
After Toru Watanabe finished his performance, the entire concert hall fell silent , with only Mai Asuka there clapping indifferently and seemingly perfunctorily.
Everyone came to their senses and looked at her with admiration.
As expected of a senior, she has such a pure heart for music… The ashamed crowd also applauded.
Miki Kujo is back. If you continue like this, I will really die... Toru Watanabe looked at Mai Asu's swollen breasts, trying to guess what she was thinking.
"Hayami-san, I decided to choose the piece that Watanabe-san would play solo. What do you think?" asked Kiyono Rin.
"I have no objection. Watanabe-san plays better than me and he is also a member of the wind orchestra. There is no problem with him playing the solo." Hayami Fumio said with a smile without any disappointment.
Qingye Rin nodded and instructed everyone: "Everyone come to me to get the music files, save them in the player, listen to them every day, and memorize the scores. Don't let the judges write down the comments like 'Except for the oboe, what are the others here for?'"
"yes!"
Half past eleven, on the way back.
"Senior Asuri seems angry." said Qingno Rin.
"Is there?" Watanabe Toru asked doubtfully.
"This is the first time I've seen her show any emotion. It turns out you're too arrogant."
“This is all for you.”
"A lie." Qing Ye Lin denied it bluntly, and then said: "Do you want to talk to her alone? Given Asuri's personality, she will keep it a secret for us."
"No." Watanabe Toru refused without thinking.
alone?
He was just worrying about how to avoid being caught by the other party and being alone with him. How could it be possible for him to get there?
"What's the reason?" As always, Qingye Rin asked for other people's opinions.
"I can't talk to people who have no interest in playing with the cards."
“…”
