I play the wind instrument in Hokkaido.

Page 480

"Yes!"

"If there's nothing else, the meeting is adjourned. Go back to your respective sections and practice. Then, the leaders, and the few whose names I called, should stay behind."

Kitahara Hakuba's gaze swept across the faces of the girls.

"Kuno Tachibana, Kirishima Mai, Mizuno Kaze, Kurosawa Maki, Inoue Junna, Hiraishi Meimuko, the above."

These are all solo instruments in the new score, so it seems he already has suitable candidates in mind.

The members began to disperse, and Kitahara Hakuba was about to speak when he noticed that Tenkai So was still standing there.

"Tianhai? Is there anything else?" he asked.

"Hmm? Didn't Kitahara-sensei say that even the student leaders should stay?"

Kitahara Hakuba paused.

He never considered the position of section leader as a cadre in the wind instrument department.

If section leaders can be included, then positions such as accountant, instrument manager, mover, decorator, health care, data entry, and external liaison are also included.

They could all be considered cadres.

However, he was indeed considered a member of the brass band, but in the minds of Kitahara Hakuba and most people, he was not a "real" member.

Only the three people who make the decisions—the minister, the deputy minister, and the orchestra's principal—are the true leaders.

The other members also knew this and, understanding the unspoken message, did not stay.

Seeing how naive Tenkai was, Kitahara Hakuba could only say, somewhat embarrassed:

"Sorry, maybe I didn't explain it clearly, but there's nothing more for you here. Practice your timpani a lot, thank you for your hard work."

“But isn’t Mizuno also in charge? She’s in charge of external relations,” Tenkai So said.

Kuno Tachibana looked at him as if he were a gorilla in a zoo, tilting his head as he said:

"Senior Tenkai, didn't you notice that all the people who stayed behind were soloists? The only soloist in the percussion section was Senior Inoue with the marimba?"

Chapter 352 351. Minister, I'm resigning (4)

[At this point, I hope readers will remember our domain name: Taiwan, China → ?]

Tenkai Sou didn't seem to care about Kuno Tatsuka's loss; he simply raised his hand and said:

"Teacher Kitahara, in that case, call me if you need anything."

"Okay, sure."

He walked out of the first music classroom, and Kuno Tachibana muttered under his breath, "What's going on?"

Kitahara Hakuba glanced at her, then looked away and said:

"Although I didn't say it beforehand, everyone should know that the reason for keeping you here is related to the selection of soloists for this piece."

“We’ll listen to Kitahara-sensei; we can choose whichever way we want,” said Kana Eto.

Kuno Tachibana, with his hands tied behind his back, tilted his head slightly and said in a cute manner:

"Is this really okay? Since Kitahara-sensei let Mai stay as well, does that mean the oboe solo might not be Eto-senpai's? Is that really okay?"

She asked "Really??" twice, which sounded somewhat like she was losing to outsiders.

Kana Eto tensed up, raised her hand and waved in front of her, smiling as she said:

"It's alright, it's not a competition or anything, there's no need to take it to heart."

Kuno Tachibana smiled, revealing a mischievous grin:

"So what Jiang Teng-senpai means is that if it's a competition, we should try our best?"

"Ugh, Kana Eto choked on her breath, and anyone with eyes could see that she was somewhat at a loss."

She wasn't sure what had happened, or why Kuno Tachibana was starting to make things difficult for her, the new department head, when they had gotten along quite well before.

Kurosawa Maki looked back and forth without saying a word.

Kami Takahashi spoke clearly and calmly:

"Since Professor Kitahara asked us cadres to stay, he must want to hear our opinions."

"Correct."

Kitahara Hakuba nodded and said without any hesitation,

"For the solo of this new piece, there is no doubt that many instruments are suitable, but for the oboe, I personally prefer Kirishima."

1

Upon hearing his words, a hint of disappointment inevitably crossed Eto Kana's face, and her fingers tensed up.

An unusual silence filled the first music classroom.

"I object."

In the ensuing silence, Takahashi Kami crossed her arms and spoke first.

"But let me make it clear beforehand that as a deputy minister, I have no intention of forming cliques or engaging in any form of favoritism, because there is already the precedent of the three-year-old."

"Oh? So the senior students knew that the third-year seniors were forming a clique?"

Kuno Tachibana said with a smile,

"So what are the specific reasons for Takahashi-senpai's opposition?"

"Now that the third-year students are leaving the club, although everyone is full of confidence for the future with Kitahara-sensei around, Kana is currently the new club president and needs to improve team cohesion. The club president is not only the person who coordinates the club's plans, but also the leader."

Kuno Tachibana suddenly interjected, laughing nonchalantly:

"You seniors are so naive to still be making exceptions for this kind of ministerial position. We agreed that merit is paramount, right? Why are you doing this to increase your control over your surroundings again, Kitahara-sensei?"

"I've always stuck to this. >New^Complete=This??God`§Station/1| ¨3AlreadyD[Published?=Published~¨Latest&&]NewttChapter°￥Section·1?"

Kitahara Hakuba remained silent for a while after speaking.

"But I might only apply this idea to the selection of major competitions."

His point was that, apart from the selection process for the competition, the selection of candidates could be discussed.

Having noticed this, Takahashi Kami said directly:

"This isn't a competition, it's just filming a video of a duet. Why do you keep saying 'skill is everything'? Kuno-senpai, you're so inflexible."

"So, does that mean you want Mai to make concessions, senior Takahashi?" Kuno Tachibana said, her tone slightly forceful.

Kurosawa Maki looked back and forth without saying a word.

"What does Kirishima-senpai mean?" Takahashi Kami turned her gaze to Kirishima Mai.

To be honest, Takahashi Kami didn't really like this pretty first-year junior.

The competition seemed meaningless to her, and the selection results meant nothing to her. Compared to Kana, who had fought tooth and nail to secure an A-level spot, this girl was simply too boring and too repulsive.

If she suddenly says, "I want to play it properly," Kana Eto might be happy for the sake of the club.

But Takahashi Kami's first reaction was disgust, and she felt that Kirishima Mai was insulting everyone.

Kirishima Mai's throat twitched, and she opened her mouth to say:

"I can do all of that."

"What you mean by 'can blow' is that it's okay even if you don't blow it, right?" Takahashi Kami said.

Hmm:

"

This sense of pressure from her senior really hit Kirishima Mai. Although she wasn't afraid, she couldn't bring herself to say anything.

Seeing that Kirishima Mai remained silent, Eto Kana couldn't stand it any longer and began to complain in a low voice:

"Jamie, don't say things like that."

"If it's not explained clearly, how can anyone understand?"

Kana Eto let out a deep breath and said decisively:

"Alright, I'm the minister, and I think we should stop discussing this. Kirishima will play the oboe this time. Does anyone object?"

Since she herself had said so, Takahashi Kami had no reason to continue, and no one else had any objections.

As if trying to salvage her last bit of dignity, Kana Eto gave Mai Kirishima a serene smile and said...

"But if it's a selection process, I absolutely won't give it up."

Kirishima Mai paused for a moment, then gently nodded.

"I can't take it anymore," Takahashi Kami sighed softly, her heavy breathing audible. "Then, if there are no objections, Kirishima-san will play the oboe solo."

Kitahara Hakuba took the score out of his bag and said...

"As for the flute and clarinet, I hope Mizuno and Hiraishi will practice a lot. I will give you more passages than other solos."

"Yes!" the two shouted in unison. Kuno Tachibana's gaze fell on Hiraishi Meiyuko, a girl with two braids and black-rimmed glasses.

"Hiraishi Mei-senpai, are you Hiraishi Mei-senpai's younger sister?" she asked.

Meiko Hiraishi, a third-year student, is the flute soloist in all three major competitions this year.

Hiraishi Meiko widened her eyes and nodded nervously.

Oh, I see.

"

The two sisters have exactly the same personality: quiet and not good at socializing.

Kuno Tachibana's lips curled into a smug smile as he said:

"Senior Ioko plays the flute very well. I hope that Senior Yumeko can also become a flute soloist in the future, just like her sister."

"I...I'll do my best."

Hiraishi Meiko lowered her head, her bangs obscuring her eyes.

Through her hair, one could see the girl spying on Kitahara Hakuba.