So Many Geniuses in Omni-Anime! What's One More?

Fortunately, cases like that were rare. Most were harmless enough and seldom caused him trouble.

Another kind of situation, though, posed a real threat to him every few days.

That very morning, Okura Rina had ordered him to pick her up from Europe and bring her back to Tokyo because she couldn't be bothered to fly. In fact, he'd been the one to take her there in the first place.

After a lovely weekend in France, she had to go back to work that morning.

And refusing wasn't an option. She really could turn his daily life upside down. Gah! Damn you, Auntie! Is this the power of blood ties?

He leisurely chatted with a few others on his phone and even video-called his family. The moment the end-of-class bell finished ringing, he sat down at the music room's piano and began to play, the lilting melody announcing his arrival.

"..."

Now It's Time for Instruction

As he entertained himself, playing with more and more enthusiasm, ten-odd minutes passed. Some Wind Ensemble Club members coming to fetch their instruments heard the music and wandered over.

When they saw him, they lined up by the window of their own accord, watching the beautiful scene with its own soundtrack.

He paid them no mind and went on practicing.

Come to think of it, since coming back, he'd rarely had the time or inclination to practice piano. How lazy of him.

Back in New York, he'd at least made time every day to play around with various instruments. Now, if he had no need for one, he hardly touched it.

He played two more pieces. Only when the crowd had grown to include most of the club, and even its two advisers, did he stop and close the piano lid.

"Teacher! What was