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Chapter 169 168. All-Tao Conference: The girl who finished playing (4K)
Kitahara Hakuba stopped moving, and the members of the brass band bobbed their shoulders up and down dramatically, their mouths opening and closing like goldfish as they inhaled and exhaled.
The stage was filled with dazzling lights, which contrasted sharply with the dark audience seats below.
Kitahara Hakuba breathed a sigh of relief, smiled at his slightly panting club members, and raised his right hand.
Upon receiving the instruction, all members quickly stood up and faced the audience in unison.
Applause swept over the crowd like a tidal wave, and even Sakura's fingertips trembled. She could sense that this round of applause was different from the applause she had received in previous years.
Those were applause born from being impressed by the strength of the Shenxu Wind Ensemble; there was not a trace of pretense.
Kitahara Hakuba turned around and bowed with his fellow club members, which made the applause even more enthusiastic. All the club members felt as if they were in a dream from which they could be awakened at any moment.
"The above is a performance by the Hakodate branch representative, the Shin-Asahi Private High School Brass Band."
The male emcee remained calm and composed as always. At Kitahara Hakuba's signal, the members packed up their things and began to leave the stage one by one.
"Minister Yukawa?" At this moment, Nagasawa Miya, who was playing the clarinet beside her, quickly reminded her in a low voice.
Sakurako Yukawa then snapped out of her daze, quickly took down the sheet music, and carefully followed after him, holding her clarinet.
Because the school numbered twelfth was next in line to perform, the club members suppressed their excitement the entire way.
I dare not vent my frustrations loudly.
As you walk towards the exit, the sunlight outside is not as dazzling as the stage lights, but it is even more heartwarming.
In the square, there were already many students with red ribbons wrapped around their arms; these were the contestants' identification, and without them, they couldn't get backstage.
Therefore, Shinomiya Haruka and the members of Squad B, as well as those without tickets, could only observe the situation inside by watching the big screen in the square.
The members of Group B immediately surrounded them, and the girls hugged each other in a comforting way, some even jumping around.
"It's over! It's finally over!"
"It must have been great! It must have been really good! I heard such loud applause! It must have been great!"
"Wow, that was amazing! Every solo was incredible! Kanzaki-senpai and Nagase-senpai's Soli was absolutely divine!"
"Ah~ time flies so fast, I feel like twelve minutes have passed in the blink of an eye."
For the entire Shenxu Wind Ensemble, nothing was remembered except for the sound of the audience's cheers lingering on their eardrums.
The third-year students, in particular, felt this most keenly.
"Are you still nervous?"
Kuno Tachibana looked at Kirishima Mai, whose face was flushed slightly, perhaps because of the heat.
Kirishima Mai shook her head, took out a light green handkerchief from her skirt pocket, and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
"I don't know, but it suddenly feels unreal. Why does it feel like twelve minutes have only passed in less than three minutes?"
Kuno Tachibana wholeheartedly agreed, saying, "Because time always flies when you're enjoying it."
"Is that so?" Kirishima Mai frowned, not quite understanding.
"Don't you think enjoying the game is a very happy thing?" Kuno Tachibana asked.
Noticing the strange look she was getting, Kirishima Mai looked down at the oboe she was holding, her fingertips still warm.
"Fortunately."
She didn't have any deep thoughts; she just wanted to announce the results as soon as possible and then go home to rest.
Is this kind of thinking decadent? Or is it because of weakness?
Even Kirishima Mai herself didn't understand.
But what she understood from a young age was the truth that after giving everything, there might be nothing left.
"What do you mean 'alright'...:::" Kuno Tachibana sighed in disbelief.
At this moment, screams erupted from the square dancers again.
"Is that Kitahara-sensei?"
"He really is a handsome guy from Hokkaido! This suit suits him so well!"
"No wonder my mom always talks about him being the commander!"
"I heard they're from Tokyo, from a big city!"
Students from other schools seemed glued to Kitahara Hakuba as they passed by.
But the girls in the Shin-hsuan brass band had learned their lesson and had already surrounded their advisors. The only way for girls from other schools to get in was through violence.
Kitahara Hakuba looked around but couldn't find his sister anywhere; she must have gone off to play somewhere again.
With a relaxed expression, he addressed his subordinates:
"Everyone, today's competition was perfect. Everyone performed to the best of their ability after years of practice. Some people think today's performance was flawless, while others think there's room for improvement."
But regardless, this performance is the culmination of our efforts over the spring and summer seasons. Whatever the feedback we receive later...
Whether or not you make it to the national finals, I hope everyone can go home full of confidence.
At the same time, this is also the first time I've stood on such a high stage. Without everyone's help, I wouldn't be standing here.
Kitahara Hakuba forced a wry expression onto his face and said in a calm tone,
"Everyone worked so hard. Meeting you all is the happiest thing that happened to me in Hokkaido."
Everyone had a different understanding of his words and looked at him gently.
Many girls were reminded of springtime and couldn't help but cry softly, wiping their tears with their sleeves. The composition was simply incredible.
Yuka Isomoto wanted to go up and hug him, but she didn't have the courage. So she found a substitute and hugged the euphonium tightly in her arms.
"Alright, everyone, please pack up your instruments first. There's still some time before the results are announced, so please don't wander around during this time."
"Did you hear me clearly?" Sakurako Yukawa couldn't control herself and shouted between sobs.
"As a minister, it's not really appropriate to cry in public, is it?"
A gentle voice sounded in her ear, catching her off guard. Only a white handkerchief was handed to her.
“Holding your hand and rinsing your mouth…”
As Sakurako took the handkerchief and looked up, the person who came into view was none other than Haruko Saito.
She wore an orange long dress with a light blue corset that clung tightly to her slender waist. Her face was just as I remembered, filled with a mesmerizing sense of brokenness.
Her full, voluptuous breasts are the envy of all.
"Saito-senpai!"
"Senior Haruno!"
"When did you arrive? Did you see our performance?"
Even though Saito Harutori left the brass band, the members still felt a deep attachment to her.
"Everyone here is amazing! I think we'll definitely make it to the national competition this time!"
Saito Haruka smiled with her eyes slightly narrowed, her full under-eye bags making her even more adorable, and her eyebrows, which were neat and beautiful without any trace of trimming.
Sakurako Yukawa held the handkerchief handed to her, her mind filled with questions, yet she didn't know where to begin.
Not only her, but also Nagase Tsukiyo simply stood aside, watching her interact with the other members of the brass band.
Boys from other schools passing by looked at them with envy.
"Why are all the girls at this school so beautiful?"
"They have all kinds of types...!"
"I should have gone to this one! I'm a harem king, after all!"
Kitahara Hakuba paid no heed to the boys' fantasies, and looked at Shinomiya Haruka beside him, asking:
"I'll leave tomorrow's B-section to you, Mr. Shinomiya."
Shinomiya Haruka replied with a knowing smile, "I think these girls would prefer you to lead them."
"alright."
"Just kidding, I'll do it. You should rest. After all, you're already an associate advisor, it would be a shame not to do something for this position."
Kitahara Hakuba smiled, raised his hand to stroke her hair, and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
"Oh dear, I feel like I've suddenly become the center of attention."
His simple act of handing out the gift drew envious and jealous glances from many girls.
Even when Saito Harukori was catching up with his fellow club members, he would occasionally cast veiled glances at her.
Kitahara Hakuba subconsciously turned his head to the side, and all the girls who had had some entanglement with him turned their faces away in unison.
Only Kanzaki Eri seemed not to understand why she should avoid him, and their gazes met and lingered in the air.
"Ah! They got filmed at such close range!"
A piercing scream rang out, and some girls were watching television, which was playing the DVD of the earlier performance.
picture.
This scene shows the Shin-hwa Wind Ensemble.
Shinomiya Haruka patted Kitahara Hakuba on the shoulder and said:
"I'm taking Editor B to organize logistics first. Be careful."
“What do I have to be careful about…” he said dejectedly.
“Because there are many girls here, and you are the youngest commander here,” Shinomiya Haruka said meaningfully.
Kitahara Hakuba said with a smile:
"My members are my guards."
Shinomiya Haruka raised an eyebrow, but didn't say much. She turned around and called Eto Kana over to start organizing the movement of instruments for Editor B.
Other schools then performed, but the members of the Shin-hsu Brass Band seemed uninterested in listening to them.
They either obediently watch "close-ups of beautiful girls" on TV, or go shopping in groups for "limited-edition merchandise at the competition venue," or form "toilet diplomacy."