Whether Mizuto or Akatsuki, they were familiar with the sound of Reina's trumpet since she often played in this clubroom.
Yes, there might be many trumpeters in this school, but the only one capable of creating such noise was, no doubt, Reina.
Frankly, there was no doubt that the fact that their clubroom was located near the "Concert Band Club" brought a lot of advantages, considering the noises created by the "Concert Band Club" could disguise whatever noise came out of their clubroom, which was a great thing.
"Her trumpet skill is as good as ever," Akatsuki said with a sigh, listening to the blow from Reina's trumpet.
If there was a reason Reina's trumpet skills improved, it was all due to the note given by Mizuto and also the effect of the "Study Group" from the "Student" job, which he took.
Yet, Mizuto knew that Reina was in trouble and decided to release that stress through this blow of the trumpet. Usually, when Reina was over with her club, she would come to visit the "History Research Club" playing for a while before she went home, but this time, she didn't do that and went to the back of the school, playing her trumpet.
Lifting Akatsuki from his lap, Mizuto walked toward the window and looked at the hill behind the school where there were wisteria arbors and benches where the students could have lunch while watching the scenery of the school and surroundings. Frankly, it was a perfect place for a date.
Yet, it was a creepy place during this time as there were no lights in the area, and it was relatively troublesome to walk to that area.
"What's wrong?" Akatsuki asked and followed Mizuto's gaze. He was looking at the hill behind the school and saw a thin figure holding a shiny golden item in her hand. That figure was Reina. She looked at Reina for a while, then looked at Mizuto. "Did something happen?"
"I will go there."
"Okay. Be careful. Don't be stabbed."
Giving him a kiss on his lips, Akatsuki left such a vicious message.
Mizuto rolled his eyes, then walked out from the clubroom to meet Reina, whose emotion was in turmoil.
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Blowing her trumpet with all her might, Reina released all her emotions. Whether it was anger, frustration, or helplessness, she released everything with those blows. Yet, even with such complex emotions, her trumpet produced a beautiful noise. While the sound was intense due to her emotions, nothing was missed, and there wasn't a single error in her play.
The note that Mizuto gave was the only reason she could achieve this sound.
Yet, even if she could be the best and produce such a beautiful sound, she was still helpless with the situation of the "Concert Band Club." She thought that the club led by Taki, the son of her father's friend, would be different, but unexpectedly, it was so horrible that she had the urge to leave many times.
However, she couldn't.
She couldn't leave, nor did she want to, especially when she thought about the promise she had made to him.
Becoming a professional musician wasn't an easy task; it was tough.
She thought that only skill and hard work were necessary, yet the truth? The environment was also necessary.
Yes, Rakurou Private High might be a great school, but the Concert Band Club was not great.
All the upperclassmen were all lazy. Instead of working hard, they talked behind the back, complaining, and just created a meaningless meeting after another.
'If you have time to complain, work!'
When Reina thought about all the hard work that she had was all drained due to all of those people, she couldn't bear it and wanted to smash everything. Yet, she knew that this was a hurdle that she needed to pass. It was something that she had to clear up. She didn't want to run away from all of this. She had to bear everything.
More importantly, Reina didn't want to disappoint Mizuto.
She was sure that it was difficult for him to get that trumpet note. While Mizuto might say that he got it from someone with ease, she knew that he must be working hard to get it.
If she stopped, then all of his hard work would also be drained.
So, even if this was difficult, she knew that she had to hold on.
Playing her trumpet with all of her might, she gazed over the evening sky.
'I want to play! I want to get better! I don't want to be stopped by those people!'
Those words kept echoing in her mind as she blew her trumpet before she finished it with a heavy breath.
"AARRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!"
As she shouted with all of her might, she panted, feeling slightly better, yet she knew that this was just a momentary release and that her problem wasn't solved. Nevertheless, while she wanted to meet him, she knew that because of her condition, she didn't think that she could meet him. She was afraid that she would mess up. She was afraid that she would disappoint him. She was afraid that she might act spoiled before him, showing her weakness, thinking to stop for even a moment.
Still, as expected, he had always been there when she needed him the most.
"Are you okay now?"
Reina turned and blushed when she saw Mizuto was there, staring at him softly. "I... am okay."
Mizuto raised his brows, then approached her and patted her head softly. "Good work."
Reina felt her eyes wet and hugged him unabashedly. Her hug was so tight that she pressed her bountiful breasts against his lower body, but Mizuto held them since he knew that this wasn't the moment to think about that perverted thing.
Still, watching her trembling shoulders and the frustrated shout that she released earlier, Mizuto knew that he hadn't done much for Reina.
Yes, their relationship was something that was created based on incidents and even alcohol, but as he had chosen her and told her that he would take care of her responsibility, he didn't do anything except use his money to help her.
His efforts to take care of this girl are almost none at all.
"Feel better?"
"...let's go to the clubroom."
"...you are in the mood to do that?"
"That thing is the only one that can comfort me."
When Reina thought about Mizuto's cock, she couldn't help but feel hot. Yes, while she knew that she could work hard and study with all of her might, there were still many things that she couldn't control, such as the environment, air, and meaningless respect toward those who were older.
So, Reina might as well forget about those things and just be with him since she still had a next year. When all of them graduated, she could control the "Concert Band Club," then became the greatest.
Mizuto looked at Reina's eyes and saw that she had become better. "Okay."
"By the way, is Akatsuki there?"
"She is. What's wrong?"
"I want to bully her."
"....."
Mizuto thought that the relationship between Reina and Akatsuki was as good as ever.
Nevertheless, while it was sudden, when he took Yuu's virginity, the level of his job was maxed out directly, and he could choose a new job. Previously, he was still unsure of what kind of job he should choose, but now, he was sure what he had to do.
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The next day, all the members of the "Concert Band Club" gathered and listened to the results of the meeting with the band president, vice president, and nine section leaders about their participation in the Sunrise Festival or SunFest.
As expected, even with so many meetings that they held, the result of their meeting was just like that. Nothing changed, and no one ever learned what they should or should not do.
However, Reina couldn't be careless, and she thought that she only needed to do her best with somehow rosy and supple skin on her face, which made her appear more beautiful than usual, causing all the girls to be curious about what kind of skincare she used and the boys to glance at her from time to time.
Nevertheless, due to Reina's indifferent nature, it was hard for anyone to approach or even ask such a question.
Only Kumiko Oumae knew why Reina appeared so beautiful, yet this also made her helpless since she knew the relationship between them had become more awkward and awkward.
Still, when the result of the meeting was announced, their teacher, Taki Nobu, came to the clubroom.
"Sensei?
"What are you all doing to gather here? Are you playing together?"
"No, we had a section leaders' meeting."
"You could have them separately later. With that parent-teacher-student meeting, this week's classes are shorter as they are. You understand that you aren't participating in the SunFes if I see no improvement this week, right?"
Yes, everyone's glum and strange atmosphere was due to Taki's threat not to allow them to participate in the SunFes.
Everyone had always taken SunFes every year, yet suddenly, their teacher told them they wouldn't have to participate due to their horrible skills.
How could they accept this?!
So, what if their skill was bad?
It was already a tradition for them to participate in the SunFes, yet facing Taki Nobu, who appeared strict and serious, no one could say anything except accept or just look away to show their dissatisfaction.
Yet, at that moment, the door of the clubroom was suddenly knocked on, attracting everyone's attention.
"...."
At that moment, everyone was silent.
"Mizuto?" Naturally, Reina was the most surprised and dumbfounded to see her lover was there, and it made her confused.
However, Mizuto ignored their reaction and said calmly, "Excuse me, can I join the concert band club?"