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Rinka Hiiragi had a feeling that it had been a long time since she last saw him.
Just like the spring and summer trips of the past.
"Does Xiaoyue feel this way?"
"I?"
"Ah."
"No, I didn't go to a normal school since I was young. I never went on a spring outing or a school trip. For me, practicing various dance steps is everything in my life."
Jiu Huayue answered like this, looking forward. Her snow-white face was set off by the swaying green scenery outside the car window, making her look even more holy and beautiful.
Hiiragi Rinka thinks so too.
But she noticed that she seemed to have said something she shouldn't have.
Xiaoyue must have a painful memory in her past.
When we got off the bus, Nakajima Park was already crowded with people.
The route for the campus wind band parade had been planned in advance, with a one-kilometer-long avenue separated by a barrier strip between the urban area and the park.
All around are small stalls selling drinks.
Many cameras were aimed at the high school students who had already arrived here.
"So many people!" Yang Kui Chitose was stunned.
"Yeah." Matsumae Shinchun also said so.
"There's also the Jade Fox Festival in Tokyo. Didn't you see enough people?"
"Teacher Shu Fujii!" Yang Kui Chitose tilted her head and a smile appeared on her face.
"Teacher Fujii." Matsumae Shinchun bowed slightly and saluted.
"Yeah," Fujii Itsuki nodded to the two of them, "Hawaii-san, are you nervous now?"
"There are still some. How many schools are there here?"
"If we count ours, there are about 31 high schools in this Nakajima Festival. Although there are no awards, it can be considered a 'Hokkaido-level' event."
"31st school?!"
Fujii Itsuki smiled, "Nervous?"
"Well, I was wondering how difficult it would be to participate in the Hokkaido Tournament. I..."
Chitose Yangkui thought of herself.
I thought of the trumpet I often held in my hand.
The thought that I was responsible for the most powerful and unique trumpet solo in the entire orchestra doubled the pressure.
She thought so, suppressing her emotions, until a hand was placed on her shoulder.
"Chitose must believe in yourself."
"Brother Tree"
"I believe you too, Chitose."
Yang Kui Chitose smiled broadly, "Yes! Definitely!"
Akai Muzi was the last to get off the bus and began to count the number of people.
After confirming that everything was correct, she quickly organized everyone to move all the instruments off the truck. Some instruments, such as the Sun, were really big and heavy, and everyone was worried about these students just by looking at them.
"Everyone! Everyone! Gather!"
After getting their respective instruments, everyone quickened their pace and practiced in unison.
Fujii Itsuki stood by and watched the rows of students he taught.
They stood under the shade of the trees, marching in step and playing beautiful marches. The sun shone on their orange clothes, making their expressions and the golden instruments in their hands shine together.
There were also long voices coming from other high schools on the green lawn. After taking a break, Hiiragi Rinka listened to them and felt very nervous.
She has more confidence in the cello.
But she is in charge of the dancing stick here
What if I don’t dance well?
Suddenly, they fell down in the middle of the performance, which damaged the image of the entire Tachibana North Wind Ensemble.
You know, Ju Bei hasn't participated in the past few years.
The Tachibana Kita Wind Orchestra finally made it here under the leadership of Mr. Fujii and Mr. Akai.
"let's work hard together."
Hiiragi Rinka saw Jiuhuayue standing beside her. She looked even more reliable and beautiful in her performance costume.
After hearing this, Hiiragi Rinka couldn't help but clench her dancing stick in her hand and responded shyly:
"Yeah! Come on together!"
The rehearsal was over, and at this moment, clear and bright tones suddenly came from behind.
Along with this, there was also overwhelming cheers and applause from the audience.
Everyone looked over.
So is Jiuhuayue.
"What's happening here?"
"The Saint is here."
Rinka Hiiragi immediately noticed the team from the Holy Maidens' Academy following closely behind.
They were dressed in pure white, with white military caps, short skirts to match, and golden ears of wheat on their chests.
Their entrance was like that of stars, and as soon as they appeared, the surrounding area was filled with noise.
"Is this high school great?" Jiu Huayue also looked at them.
"Saint Maiden Girls' Academy. Yue-chan, did you see that? You's sister is in that team."
"Who?"
"The guy standing at the front of the honor guard, holding the flag."
"I saw it."
"Kokoharu-chan also studied in this school before. Holy Maiden is the best school for wind instrumental music in the whole of Hokkaido." Hiiragi Rinka didn't finish her words.
"Whether it's marching music or sitting music, they can always take the lead. They are nicknamed the 'White Devil'." Minister Aoyama Shoko took over the conversation, her eyes seemed to tell a story.
"minister?"
Hiiragi Rinka was puzzled, and Jiuhuayue also noticed the minister's gaze.
"We lost to them three years ago and never recovered."
Akai Muzi said loudly:
"Attention everyone! Get ready to enter! We will soon begin our final rehearsal! Don't be nervous, we don't need to perform beautifully, we just need to show ourselves! The unique style of our Orange North Wind Band!"
We, the Orange North Wind Band, have our own unique style.
During the last rehearsal before the parade, everyone was extremely serious, just like reviewing questions countless times before entering the examination room.
"Alright! One last tuning check! Everyone, get ready to go! Go for it!"
"Come on! Just be yourself."
Akai Muzi encouraged everyone, and Fujii Itsuki stood beside her and gave everyone a warm smile.
"Yes!"
"Jubei, come on!"
"come on!"
"You must do your best! We have come all this way, for our Tachibana North Wind Ensemble!"
Such sounds continue without end.
The parade officially began, and the two teachers watched this small team join the larger marching group of 31 groups.
"Looking at them, I feel like they are my own children." Akai Muko put one hand on her waist.
"Aren't they just kids?" Fujii Jyuya said with a smile, looking at the backs of the wind band club.
"What should I do? What should I do? I'm so nervous!" Riro Sasahara held a dance stick in her hand.
"Just don't worry." Matsumae Shinchun comforted her.
"But the Saint is in front of us, won't they steal all the limelight?"
"How can we possibly compete with the Saint in terms of popularity?"
“We haven’t attended the Nakajima Festival for many years.”
"It's okay!" Yang Kui Chitose said loudly, "Have you all forgotten what Mr. Akai and Mr. Fujii said to us!"
"Yes, didn't Akai-sensei and Fujii-sensei say that we just need to show our best."
"Ok!"
"That's right! Just be yourself! Who cares about that saint lady!"
"We are Ju Bei!"
"Taisho Tachibana No. 1 Women's College!"
"Hey, please consider the few boys in the team."
"Hahaha!"
Everyone laughed in unison.
"Jubei, come on!"
With a final pep rally, the parade officially began.