Why Can't I Be One of the Many Geniuses in Omni-Anime?

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The inexplicable silence, with no one speaking, made even the thick-skinned man a little embarrassed.

Why aren't you saying anything? Haven't I explained things clearly enough?

"No, we're not primitive people who don't know how to use electronic products..."

Kumiko Oumae forced a dry laugh, her face stiff.

"... Himemiya student, do you really think someone you've known for two days can be considered a friend?"

Tanaka Asuka looked at him with a helpless expression and tone.

"Besides, your method of asking for girls' contact information... well, that's too crude. Who asks for so many people's contact information at once?"

"There's nothing I can do. I'd like to take it slow, but you know how far Tokyo is from Kyoto..."

He reluctantly put his phone away and sighed.

"In order to build a good and long-term relationship between us, I think having each other's contact information is the most basic requirement."

"I'm worried that you might bother us innocent children from time to time~"

"Then you can just delete me later. Besides, do I look like that kind of person?"

"Hard to say~"

"..."

"Ha ha,"

Amused by their conversation, Nakasako Kaori covered her mouth and chuckled, then took out her phone as well. "That's true. I'll switch with Himemiya student then."

"Oh~! Kaori, you're such Angel!"

"Kaori, you... never mind, anyway, this guy is so far away, it should be fine."

"Yes, yes~ And after you connect with me, I can remotely guide your playing anytime. You won't get another chance like this!"

He unleashed his final trump card.

"Of course, if you really don't want to, that's fine too, really..."

"Teacher! I spoke a little too loudly just now, please forgive me..."

"Asuka..."

Ogasawara Haruka smile, but she was used to it.

To be honest, she was quite tempted.

Aside from the seniors, Kumiko Oumae and Kōsaka Reina exchanged a glance, both inexplicably knowing what the other was thinking.

This offer... is simply irresistible!

Soon, the five people who had just been looking disgusted took out their phones, their actions behaving themselves.

Himemiya Chihaya stared at the brightly colored phone screen with a satisfied look in her eyes.

Now, he has basically achieved his goal of coming to Uji.

To express his gratitude, he played a rhythm game with Tsuruzuka Mizore for a while, then sat down next to the others and started teaching them.

"The answer to this Chinese language question is obviously C. In A, B, and D, [kakaru] means 'to spend (time, money),' while in C it means to hang or post, so the usage is different."

"This problem can be easily solved with simple calculus... What, you haven't learned that yet? Uh, let's try another solution..."

"Usually, when you're asked to make a sentence using the word 'Yesterday,' it's quite simple. 'I watched a movie with my friends yesterday' is a freebie; no one should have trouble with that, right? [Deleted text - likely a typo]"

"Honshu's 220,000 km? > Hokkaido's 83,000 km? > Kyushu's 36,000 km? > Shikoku's 19,000 km? So choose B. It's an easy point, so there shouldn't be any... Okay, Kumiko, put your hand down."

"Tokugawa Ieyasu, please go back and look up page 52 of the Japan B book. How can you get something wrong with something you've memorized by rote? You're hopeless."

"..."

Apart from Mizore Tsuruzuka Mizore, who didn't bring any homework at all, and Tanaka Asuka, who hardly needed him, the other four received his tutoring to varying degrees.

After working hard for several hours, by noon, the group had almost finished their homework. After all, none of them were procrastinators who hadn't written anything yet.

When they went out to eat, the way the others looked at him was practically reverent!

"Himemiya student is even this good at studying?"

"I'm so sorry, I really apologize for thinking you were just a slacker who skipped classes all the time, and I'm so sorry for grouping you with me! Please accept my bow!"

"Wow~ So it seems you weren't just bragging when you said you had good grades, you're really something..."

"..."

"Basic operations are not a big deal."

Eating the matcha curry that she thought was a culinary disaster yesterday, Himemiya Chihaya calm, showing no joy whatsoever at their praise.

The thought of so many monsters still existing in the world made it hard for me to even receive praise for my grades...

Besides, grades, if not the most useless thing in the world, are not far off...

To be honest, this matcha curry is actually not bad. It's not as bad as I imagined, and the texture is quite complex... It's worth analyzing and considering.

The rich, slightly sweet curry, combined with the bitterness and subtle aroma of matcha, creates a harmonious and layered flavor profile.

It has a sweet, salty, and savory flavor with a refreshing aftertaste, completely without the cloying sweetness of typical matcha desserts.

Well, if the proportions are right, it won't feel jarring or overpowering. The texture is smooth and thick, and it helps to cut through the richness when paired with rice—indeed, it's not good to have preconceived notions about things you haven't actually tried.

Let's try some other things later, maybe we'll be pleasantly surprised!

Afternoon.

Besides continuing to play the guitar, he kept his promise from yesterday and began instructing Ogasawara Haruka on their instruments.

Saxophone, Oboe, and Trumpet are easy to carry, but Kumiko Oumae's Euphonium is a bit heavy.

Most importantly, she doesn't have a separate Euphonium at home; she usually uses the instruments from school.

This almost blinded Himemiya Chihaya —you've been learning the Euphonium for six years, and this is your seventh year, yet you don't even have your own instrument?

They're all just a makeshift operation, as expected!

Fortunately Tanaka Asuka, thanks to her fame and good character, managed to borrow the key to the instrument storage room from the teacher on duty and retrieve the Golden Euphonium that she had stored there yesterday.

After picking up their instruments, the group went to the empty rooftop and began their lesson.

"Although I know your goal is the competition, if you want to play a piece well, the most important thing is still the basics!"

Himemiya Chihaya stood before them, Hands crossed, her expression resolute.

"Don't keep obsessing over rigid pieces; that's just like memorizing exam answers. No matter how well you memorize them, it's meaningless. So you must put more effort into your own etudes on long notes, Vibrato, mordents, Fingering, and so on!"

"That way, when you see other pieces, you'll be able to press the keys and play them very easily."

"So, for those of you who don't have a textbook, I suggest you buy one after school."

"I know this process is very tedious, but you should know that some musical geniuses in the world, even those with extraordinary talent, spend more than several hours a day on Chopin Études... When you think about it that way, doesn't it seem like nothing?"

While recalling someone's crazy behavior, he gave them earnest advice.

I wonder if that person is still hunched over the Piano, spending their Golden Week holiday solely with the Piano... or perhaps someone dragged them out to play?

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"Please speak, Asuka."

"Is that Piano prodigy who spends hours practicing the fundamentals every day someone you know?"

"Is that so? What's wrong?"

"No, it's alright now."

After asking the others what they were thinking and receiving their answers, she quietly shut her mouth.

But now, it's the others who are left feeling bitter.

"You spend so much time practicing these every day..."

Kumiko Oumae glanced at the beauty beside her.

"Hmm? Isn't that normal?"

Kōsaka Reina turned to look at her.

"Huh? Does Kousaka student do this every day?"

She asked, taken aback.

"Although not now, that was the case for a while. Now, I have to balance club activities and studies."

Kōsaka Reina provides a simple explanation.

"Is that so...?"

Kumiko Oumae slumped weakly against the railing. "Just thinking about how long I have to do basic exercises makes me tired."

"It's nothing, it's the same principle as when Teacher Taki made us run to improve our lung capacity."

Kōsaka Reina offered a word of comfort that was perhaps not entirely consolation.

Fortunately, Kumiko Oumae is a person who recovers easily. After feeling melancholy for a while, she stood up again.

"Yes, that's true!"

Ignoring their subtle movements, Himemiya Chihaya continued her lesson, "Of course, I'll also teach you advanced techniques and how to blow with fullness and emotion... but only after you've met the basic requirements."

"Fortunately, no matter how difficult the high school Wind Instrument Music competition is, it won't be too high-level!"

"The truly talented monsters are either already professionally debuted and busy performing, or receiving standardized or individual training in the Music Department of professional schools. They will never compete with you on the same stage, so you can rest assured!"

"Uh... is this some kind of comforting?"

Kumiko Oumae pointed at herself blankly.

"Probably, although his standards and way of expressing himself are definitely problematic."

On her other side, Tanaka Asuka, supporting her chest, made a sarcastic remark.

"So!"

He tapped on the railing, making a crisp sound, signaling them to stop whispering.

"If you practice hard for the next five months, you still have a chance to win the National Gold Prize!"

[Note: In reality, the national competition for Wind Instrument Music is held in late August, but in <Euphonium! Euphonium> it's around the end of October. Let's follow that date here.]

"Oh--!"

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Sparse applause rang out from below; after all, there were only a few people, so it was impossible to create a very enthusiastic effect.

"Alright, time is precious, so I won't say anything more. Let's start practicing now! Just so you know, there won't be any breaks this afternoon."

"Yes!"

X N.

The practice process was both painful and fulfilling, both joyful and boring.

In the blink of an eye, the sun began to set and night fell.

"Ugh, my mouth muscles are so sore, and my mouth feels so numb..."

Kumiko Oumae narrowed her eyes, moved her pink lips bitterly, and fanned herself uselessly with her hand, "My fingers are so sore, I've overused my hands and mouth..."

"Me too."

"I agree, but it feels like I could blow it even better."

"..."

"It's all Himemiya student's fault! You have to take responsibility!"

Tanaka Asuka pointed at him with her hand on her hip, her delicate finger extended, looking completely justified.