What's Wrong with Adding Me to All These Omni-Anime Geniuses?

To be honest, he was also quite conflicted. The ability to change other people's fate so easily always puts a lot of pressure on people.

Unlike saving Mu Zimi, the storyline after her transformation into a villain was certainly difficult to follow, but it also helped her grow a lot, with two significant shifts in her mindset. Was it really a good idea to abruptly interrupt it?

Sigh, I prefer to assist from the sidelines; I don't like making decisions for others—it's too burdensome...

Even if you can carry someone else's entire life story, it's arrogant to ignore the occasion, time, and circumstances.

Putting aside these Mirai concerns for the time being, he focused on scanning the score. After reading it twice, he had a clear understanding of it.

He walked to the grand Piano, sat down, opened the lid, and his jade-like fingers danced across the keys as he played her new piece.

The prelude is quiet and cold, so somber that it makes you want to hold your breath... Then it gradually warms up, like the rain suddenly stopping and the sun breaking through the clouds at dawn.

The middle part is lonely, but not desolate, as if one is walking alone under the warm spring sun, watching people come and go around them.

After wailing and crying, and standing still in confusion, I'm now torn about whether to keep going...

The audition time is over.

Ogura Asahi didn't say anything, but walked to her prop backpack, took out two "candies" and threw them to her.

"Wow!"

Toyokawa Shoko hurriedly caught it, glancing tentatively at him. "Senior Ogura, um..."

"A 'candy' for qualified and hardworking children."

He withdrew his faint smile with a knowing look.

Toyokawa Shoko breathed a sigh of relief, her worry turning to joy. "So that means this time too... Thank you very much!"

You're welcome~ You deserve it.

He sat back down at the Piano, his gaze lingering on the piece, pondering which one to choose.

After a moment, he selected his target, though it might not have been entirely appropriate for the occasion...

"Why don't you relax and have some snacks? I also have a piece I'd like to play for you."

After saying that, to her puzzled look, he began to lightly tap his fingertips.

The Piano prelude is gentle, tender, and tranquil, with a similar tempo to the previous one, but one is like a cold, icy rain, while the other is just a chance encounter with a sun shower.

In just six or seven seconds, a very short time, human voices joined in.

"Raining summer afternoon"

"Under the umbrella"

"..."

The lyrics are full of tender sentiment, clearly describing a young girl caught between being in love and heartbreak.

But her voice was deep and resonant, with a magnetic quality, like a "smoky voice," completely unlike the voice of an ordinary girl. Instead, it sounded like a musician holding a guitar, telling stories to the customers of a nightclub.

The melody wasn't difficult; it was very simple for her, given her classical background, and she could even start transcribing it immediately. But for some reason... it was incredibly captivating, gradually drawing her into a trance.

"It will rain tomorrow and it will rain tomorrow (it will be nice if it rains and the sky clears tomorrow)"

"..."

"まだえなくてえたのからさよならが(I still can't say goodbye to the few remaining dreams)"

"What A Good Thing We Lose"

"What a Bad Thing We Knew"

"..."

"I want to touch you again, but you are too dazzling to me."

"..."

"そんなフレーズをべたを(Now this movement is turned into a love song)"

"..."

"What do you say to me, my lord? (If I were more mature, what would I say to you?)"

"まだりなくてまだえなくて(Not yet satisfied, not yet gone)"

"..."

"..."

Before I knew it, five minutes had passed...

Until the last note faded, only the faint echoes of laughter after school could be heard from outside in the music room.

After a while.

"... Senior Ogura, what's the name of this song?"

Toyokawa Shoko turned her gaze away and asked with a somber expression.

"Ref: Rain, which you can also call 'Love Like Rain Stopping,' tells a story about heartbreak in the summer... well, it doesn't have anything to do with love right now."

He coughed lightly, thus glossing over the matter.

"Or perhaps 'Trapped Like Rain Stops' or 'Adversity Like Rain Stops'? Emmm... it loses its poetic quality after the changes."

Pfft~

Toyokawa Shoko lightly covered her lips with her hand and couldn't help but laugh out loud, "No, no need, just use your original name!"

In an instant, her gaze became confused again.

Although she knew it was probably unrelated and just a coincidence, she subconsciously thought of herself and Crychic. Last early summer, she lost her "relationship"...

--Or rather, having never had any romantic experience, this was the only way she could make that connection.

If she had been more mature back then, would her choices have been different?

Memories as beautiful as Sakura, and regrets that once pierced my heart, are like yesterday's dream—faint yet real.

Having betrayed them, all that's left of me is the ability to compose music, and I can only create unique "love songs."

Even as the rain gradually stopped and the sky cleared, and she was slightly out of the rain, the regret and emptiness in her heart had not yet been filled, but she had already lost the courage and the right to look for those who shone brightly.

Just half a month ago, Sōse had tried so hard to win her back, but she ignored him, avoided him like the plague, and even spoke ill of him...

Even if she wanted to change things now, according to Mu, they've already formed a new band. Deng, Rikki, Sōse —there's no longer a place for her there.

Crychic is finished, it can't be restored, so where should I go from here...?

Ogura Asahi closed the piano lid, rested his elbow on it, propped his chin on his hand, and stared at her intently.

He took in her melancholy, half-open, long eyelashes, and knew that his performance had not been in vain.

Young girl, what is your name...?

"By the way, Little Shoko,"

He remembered something else and asked casually, "How's your family been lately? Nothing's happened, has it?"

"Hey?"

Toyokawa Shoko was startled, her thoughts interrupted, and then she immediately began to recall through association...

"... Nothing special, just like before, what's wrong?"

That's right, just like before, except there's still a father at home who drowns his sorrows in alcohol, doesn't do housework, and just lazes around all day.

Even after I told him that I had found a new source of income, he remained the same and showed no sign of cheering up.

After several attempts to persuade her, she temporarily gave up.

To avoid feeling stifled and affecting her composing, she would go to places like libraries and internet cafes after school, using the quiet atmosphere and computer tools to assist with her work.

"It's nothing, just a little concern. Work is important, but life and studies are important too, you know?"

"Yes, I will be careful."

Ogura Asahi wasn't sure if he should feel regret. He had been wondering if her father would explode if he knew she had found a high-paying job that allowed her to continue shining in this environment, and would scold her and make her leave...

Is it because this achievement is too small and hasn't reached the required progress, or is it something else...? Oh well, his presence or absence won't affect his plans.

[Note: This refers to another purpose mentioned in Chapter 334]

"Besides..."

He glanced at his phone; it was almost time for his next appointment. He walked to his desk, picked up his bag, and thought, "It's good to bury myself in hard work, but most people only care about the present and forget to delve into the more fundamental things."

"Essence, huh?"

"Yes, goals, dreams, life philosophies, principles of conduct, the core of being human... Although it sounds abstract, I believe these are things that must be determined before taking action, otherwise it's easy to become a headless fly."

As he passed by her, he playfully touched the bridge of her nose and flicked her chin, causing her to back away in embarrassment and confusion.

"Anyway, while we still have some free time, it's not a bad thing to occasionally clear our minds and think about these useless things. The salary will remain the same as always. I have other things to do later, so I'll be leaving now."

"Are they already leaving?"

Toyokawa Shoko's embarrassed expression faltered, a sense of emptiness mixed with reluctance lingering. Now, he was the only person she could freely talk to.

If she could, she wouldn't want it to end so soon.

"Yeah, I've already made plans. I was recently dragged into joining a band, and my already busy life has become even busier..."

"Ah, I'm sorry to have taken up so much of your time, senior!"

"That's not what I meant~ We're not short of time. If you want to meet, we can do it anytime, or online!"

"Okay... But, you actually joined the band? I think you said you didn't want to join for the time being..."

For some reason, a feeling of regret welled up in her heart.

"Well, that's just how plans often go awry."

He couldn't very well say, "I joined the band just to block your way in"—he was afraid she'd beat him to death.

"That's all for today, Ghana~ Let's chat online later~"

Thank you for your help today.

Chapter 507: Study Session and Mirai Path.

He spent a little time going back to prepare his belongings for the night, then went to a supermarket near his target location to buy some groceries. After a five-minute walk, he arrived at the villa.

The last time he came here, it was late at night, and he didn't even go inside...

Ha, those heartless people from the Kita Ward!

Thinking they must have only just returned, he rang the doorbell.

Half a minute later, the call was connected, and the iron gate at the entrance was opened.

"Is that Talent-kun? Open the door right away!"

He walked into the entryway carrying large and small bags, his eyes filled with anticipation and excitement.

"Why did you buy so much stuff? It must have cost a lot of money!"

She was scolded in a coquettish tone.

"Because I figured there probably wouldn't be anything here, and we needed to make sure we had enough to eat, so I went and bought some supplies."

He held up the plastic bag and clothing bag in his hand so she could see them clearly.

"The rest are just a change of clothes, homemade snacks, and some books... But Yukina, it's amazing you managed to convince your parents to let you come."

The pretty girl in front of me, who had already gone home and changed into her school uniform, looking charming and domestic, was none other than Kogisora Yukina.

With the Kogisora Family's strict curfew in place, it's unclear how she managed to persuade the family members. If it were another two months, it might be...

Hearing him say that, Kogisora Yukina chuckled lightly, "Not really, Dad and the others agreed very easily this time."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because they know I'm friends with you guys, and also because you're here, Talent-kun!"

She blinked quickly, then said with a wink, "My parents trust you a lot now."

"This is really stressful... Shall I take you home afterwards?"

"If you have time, please do it~"

Their eyes met, and they smiled at the same time, as if by unspoken agreement.