For Arisu! (Continued)

"Then let's have Sakayanagi go up and play a piece," Kamuro said. "Even though the play is over, the piano hasn't been taken away, so we can let her show off her skills."

"Classmate Sakayanagi can play the piano?"

"She considers herself a genius, so doesn't that mean she has to be good at everything?" Kamuro said with some dissatisfaction.

"I think I heard someone questioning me." Just then, a silver-haired girl leaning on a cane walked over. "Is that you, Kamuro?"

Even under the nighttime scenery, Classmate Sakayanagi's silver hair is quite eye-catching.

Her delicate features shone brightly in the dim light.

What's most captivating about her are her clear, bright eyes.

Five days have passed, Classmate Sakayanagi is still as cute as ever.

"..." The Kamuro.

Although Kamuro is usually enslaved by Sakayanagi, it is clear that she is still somewhat unruly.

It's just that Hachiman and Kamuro weren't in the same class, otherwise he might have been just like Classmate Sakayanagi, very interested in disciplining Kamuro.

"We were just talking about how the play ended too soon, and we were still feeling a bit unsatisfied," Hachiman the initiative as he saw Sakayanagi approaching. "And then Kamuro boasted that as a genius, you can do everything."

"I see."

Classmate Sakayanagi seemed to think for a moment. "Play the piano..."

"I did learn this for two and a half weeks when I was a kid."

"If you don't mind, I can still show off a little," Sakayanagi said.

Is that so?

Since there was still time, Hachiman listened attentively.

Meanwhile, Sakayanagi walked onto the performance stage.

He placed his hands on the piano.

Soon.

Beautiful piano music then began to play.

It is a well-known piece of music, Für Elise.

The piece "Für Elise" tells the story of Beethoven, who, between 1808 and 1810, was nearly 40 years old and taught a female student named Therese Malfatti. He developed feelings for her and, on one occasion, in a very pleasant mood, wrote a short piece, "Bagatel in A minor," as a gift to her, inscribing the score with "Dedicated to Therese."

Later, this piece was discovered, and Therese's name was copied incorrectly, so it became "Für Elise".

And then it wasn't changed.

However, this piece of music has become a timeless love song.

But.

Classmate Sakayanagi's statement that she only practiced piano for two and a half weeks and that Für Elise was indeed used as a beginner's learning piece.

So it probably doesn't mean anything else.

Hachiman thus enjoyed a pleasant auditory experience.

And the performance ended.

I watched Hachiman had already left.

Sakayanagi called his dog over.

"Did Hachiman say anything just now?" Sakayanagi asked.

"He probably thinks it's unique for a girl to have a special skill," Kamuro honestly said.

"Hmph." Although Classmate Sakayanagi pouted, it was clear that she was in a good mood.

"So, are you deliberately showing off your talents in front of him?" Kamuro asked.

As Sakayanagi's dog, she knew that Sakayanagi Arisu harbored a girlish love for Hachiman Hikigaya.

Therefore, it is suspected that her actions just now were a proactive move.

"But isn't this kind of thing rather childish?" Kamuro said. "The progress is too slow."

"You don't understand," Sakayanagi said. "Suddenly discovering the radiant side of someone you spend every day with can stir up feelings in your heart."

Profound.

Oh, I see.

By the way, aren't these romantic scenes from the romance novels you recently asked her to borrow?

Kamuro felt that Sakayanagi didn't understand love at all.

Someone Hachiman Hikigaya is not someone you can win over gradually; if it were her, she thinks she'd have to be direct.

On the other side...

Surprisingly, I found girls who can play the piano very attractive.

Hachiman was still thinking about Classmate Sakayanagi.

Then I had a little motivation.

I want to learn to play the piano.

However, Classmate Sakayanagi is very cute, but seems to lack energy, so it's impossible to make things difficult for her.

However, it's not that there's no way.

Because if we're just talking about playing the piano, he thinks there's another person who's also very good at it.

Because Classmate Sakayanagi's hands are very small and cute.

However, playing the piano is more suitable for girls with long, slender fingers.

And among the girls he knew happened to be this type.

"Can you play the piano?" Hachiman sent a message.

Then I felt it was a bit presumptuous, so I added more information.

"I want to learn."

[...] by Yukino Yukino.

Yukino didn't actually have much experience with mobile phones in the past; she thought that being able to send and receive messages was enough.

However, after arriving at this school, cell phones became extremely important, and on several occasions they even served as a tool for the school to notify students of information during exams.

So she also became a phone addict.

And now, I have received a message from Hachiman Hikigaya.

If she understood this information correctly, the other party probably wanted her to teach them.

Indeed.

Yukino learned piano and other instruments because she admires her older sister, and she often wanted to learn the things her sister could do when she was little.

Haruno played in a band for a while during high school, so Yukino also has experience learning musical instruments.

But.

Do you want to teach someone with zero piano experience?

Yukino originally wanted to refuse outright, but then she suddenly thought of arranging for the students to use their time on the ship to get information from the upperclassmen.

I learned that...

The Special Exam at this school are all sorts of things.

Bizarre and wonderful.

Sometimes, it's all about being tactful rather than being capable.

Therefore, these artistic skills might come in handy and be included in the exams.

So.

[If you want to learn, it's not impossible.] Yukino Yukinoshita, began to adapt to local customs. [But the price is that if I encounter an exam related to this, and it doesn't conflict with your upperclassmen's exams, you'll have to assist me.]

[For example, if our class needs to put on a performance or something, you can come and help.]

In other words, if I help someone out, I might be able to learn another skill?

Then it's worth it.

Because.

Hachiman's goal is to become a stay-at-home dad.

But I also hope to improve myself.

After all, since I'm just staying at home and not going to work, I should at least make myself shine so that the people who support me will have the motivation to work.

So, when he saw Classmate Sakayanagi shining on the stage, he had the idea of improving himself.

After all.

Who doesn't want to shine?

The ship was well-equipped and also catered to students who wanted to study art.

So Hachiman was able to borrow the piano the very next day.

Then, under the guidance of her Yukino Yukinoshita, she began to gradually increase her value.

"It's already starting to look quite decent."

"But his talent isn't very high."

"But on the piano, there aren't usually that many requirements."

"Many pianists only ask that you match the beat and find the rhythm."

Yukino- sensei is quite demanding.

Moreover, the things she said made it seem like she probably didn't have many friends yet.

They often say things that will end a friendship.

However, Hachiman is just as good as her.

Before enrolling in school, I didn't have any friends.

In this way.

In the midst of busy self-improvement, the ship's holiday schedule is being shrunk day by day.

The day to return to school is approaching.

On the other side...

"..." Classmate Sakayanagi, who can play the piano, is sitting in the coffee shop on the second floor.

"He hasn't come yet," Kamuro said.

"Yes." Sakayanagi nodded.

Hachiman is really not easy to win over.

He had thought that if Hachiman Hikigaya saw him shining brightly, he might waver and take the initiative to get closer to her, but that didn't happen.

She hadn't seen him for the past five days.

And so I went back to school.