Misuzu-chan.This is Katsuko-san. You’ve met Nei before didn’t you? Next to her is Maika-chan
Please to meet you everyone
Misuzu bows elegantly.
.The usual childish Misuzu is not there. So Misuzu who’s an ojou-sama raised by a prestigious family always shows an adult-like face.
nice to meet you.I’m Shirasaka Maika!
Maika-chan’s completely nervous.
You don’t need to be so stiff, Misuzu-chan’s a very gentle onee-san you know
Margo-san laughed and told Maika-chan.
Yes.Let’s get along, Maika-san
Misuzu smiles dignified.
same here.My best regards!
Misuzu’s completely holding Maika-chan’s heart!
Now.Let’s have fun for today!
Katsuko-nee tells everyone.
Misuzu-san sat next to Maika-chan acting extremely naturally.
I’ll prepare tea right now. Please feel right at home
Ah, I’ll arrange the flowers!
Katsuko-and Nei-san took off from their seats.
Maika-chan talks to Misuzu.
Uhm.Kouzuki-san
You can call me Misuzu.I will call you the Maika-san just like everyone else. Is that okay? yes! Then.What is it, Maika-san? Uhm.Misuzu-san goes to ‘that’ school, don’t you?
Maika-chan looks at Misuzu’s uniform as she speak.
She’s curious as expected.
I’d like to ask the same to Maika-san, you’re in that school aren’t you?
.Do you know it? It’s natural.Isn’t that a famous Ojou-sama school!
Maika-chan’s feeling embarrassed.
That’s.It’s no match against Misuzu-san’s school
My.Our school is just a normal one Not at all.Isn’t it the top Ojou-sama school in Japan? It’s far higher than our school.
Misuzu smiles.
There’s no top or down for schools. Right.There might be a lot of noble families in there but still, it’s a normal school. Even our classes are normal
I heard that it has classical Japanese dance and flower arrangement though My.That’s just special class to learn culture. It’s not something big. Everyone learns it individually. I also take Japanese dance practice and flower arrangements .Is that so? Yes.It’s something one must learn from their teacher. That reminds me, there will be a presentation this time. Please come if you’d want to watch
Misuzu took a leaflet out from her bag.
Though it should be a handbill for the presentation of the traditional Japanese dance.It’s printed in beautiful colors. Somehow, it looks very luxurious.
Eh.Misuzu-san’s teacher is the head of school of Konpeki style?
Maika-chan’s surprised when she looked at the leaflet.
That’s right. I’m studying under Konpeki Nadeshiko Sensei. Last year, she has become an accredited master
.Amazing!
I don’t get it.but anyway, it seems to be amazing.
It’s not something amazing. It was just by chance that the head of the school has entered our classroom
That’s amazing. Maika heard from her friends in school that the head won’t let normal people in her class She does. As long as you have an introduction from a formal person.
.No
This is why it’s hard to get an introduction from a Formal person.
Maika-chan, are you interested in Japanese traditional dance?
A bit. I went to see my friend’s presentation before and I think it’s beautiful. Then, how about you try learning it? Should I introduce you to the headmaster? Eh.Is that okay? It’s not about being okay or not.We’re already friends
Misuzu’s smile softens Maika-chan’s heart.
.But
What are you worrying about? The fee won’t be expensive just because she’s the headmaster That’s not what I mean
Maika-chan’s having a gloomy face.
I.My onee-chan’s a very mean girl
What do you mean? When Maika tries to start something.Onee-chan will definitely get annoyed. Maika tried to learn piano during elementary school but.Onee-chan forced me to stop just because ‘the sound is annoying’. When I tried to enter ballet with Onee-chan but.Onee-chan gave up after three lessons then.Maika’s told not to come too. Even though I made friends and had fun already.
Yukino.She’s really a tyrant in the house.
That’s okay. If your Onee-chan says something, I will complain. What year is Maika-san’s Onee-san?
.First year high school Then, it would be find. I’m a second year after all!
Misuzu smiles.
Misuzu-san.
If you really want to learn traditional Japanese dance, you can talk to me. I can introduce you anytime Thank you very much!
Maika-chan bowed.
Maika-chan, there’s a piano over there if you want to play
Margo-san points at the corner of the room.
There’s a piano up right to the wall.
There’s a grand piano in the backroom too but.That one hasn’t been tuned for a while. The upright piano’s sound is correct if I recall
Katsuko-nee says while carrying tea.
Maika-chan, how far did you learn in piano?
Margo-san asks.
Err.I’ve done at least half of Beyer
.Beyer?
Margo-san asks with a wondering face.
Oh, Beyer is the practice book used in Japanese piano class. It seems that there’s a lot of those who don’t use it recently. Maika-chan’s teacher must’ve received proper music education
Katsuko-nee explains.
Yes. She’s a woman who came from music college
Hmm, so it was full scale training
Margo-san feels admiration.
It’s not full scale. Those who really aim to be a pianist go to Sonatina during elementary school
Sonatina?
Margo-san faces the piano while saying.
It’s doctrine to learn for the next stage of Beyer
.Really? So it’s like that in Japan
Margo-san opened the cover and lifted the red cloth on the keyboard.then she sat down in front of the piano.
I was made to play by practicing suddenly, so!
Margo-san begins to play the piano.
I know this tune. When the saints go marching in3 .Good It’s played a bit jazz though. The light melody sounds in the room. When Margo-san finished playing, Maika-chan clapped her hands.
That’s amazing! It’s so good!
Actually, I’m much more proud of my clarinet though.
Margo-san’s being modest.
Jazz is nice isn’t it?If you make a mistake you can arrange it properly
She said.
Maika-chan, try playing something too!
Nei-san who put the flower to the vase spoke to Maika-chan.
Eh, I.haven’t played for a while
It’s fine, it’s fine!
Nei-san put the vase on the table and took Maika-chan to the piano.
Then.I’ll play an easy one. It’s something I played in a presentation though!
Maika-chan begins to play.
I know this tune. I heard this as music in our school when I was in elementary. Cuckoo’s waltz4 I don’t know who made it though. I listened to Maika-chan’s cute performance for a while.
.PIPIPIPIPI!
Suddenly, my phone rang. .It’s Megumi
Hello.What’s wrong?
It’s just break time now. I got away from everyone and made the call.How’s it there? Maika-chan just came. I’m alone and the others are having a tea break with Maika-chan
Megumi breathes out.
So it’s still not done.
Yeah. It’s just about to start Try to be gentle as much as possible
Megumi said.
Is this okay?
I exposed my doubts to Megumi.
I saw it from the monitor from a while ago.Maika-chan’s still a kid. Furthermore, she’s an obedient child. Someone like her.I
I instinctively mumbled.
.Is it okay for me to rape her?
Megumi answered from the other side of the phone.
.It can’t be helped already
.It can’t be helped.
I.I’m prepared for it
.Megumi
If Yoshida’s feeling pain, I’ll go be with you.I’m going there
No.It’s fine. Megumi should just practice in her club. You even promised captain a while ago!