The sudden intrusion of Hirazawa Yui startled Takamatsu Tomori, making her step back.
"Ah, you... hello, Hirazawa-san."
However, Takamatsu Tomori still tried to greet Hirazawa Yui.
This child is so cute!
Like a small animal.
Upon closer observation, Hirazawa Yui realized.
"Yui, just call me Yui. Tsuchigumo and I are good friends too."
Tsuchigumo Hotaru rolled his eyes.
Yui Hirasawa was clearly unaware that her overly enthusiastic actions would make the somewhat introverted Takamatsu Tomori uncomfortable.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru grabbed Yui Hirasawa's ahoge and pulled her back.
His movements were so practiced, it was clear this wasn't the first time he had done such a thing.
"Yui, you're going to trouble Takamatsu-san like this."
"Eh, really? My hair..."
Hirazawa Yui cupped her hands over her head.
Watching their interesting interaction, Takamatsu Tomori shook her head and said, "It's okay, Yui, do you want some?"
Takamatsu Tomori held out the band-aids in her hand to Hirazawa Yui.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru had already picked a few.
But there were still many left.
"I want them! I want them!"
Hirazawa Yui was clearly very enthusiastic about picking gifts.
And her pure expression made Takamatsu Tomori feel that she genuinely liked them.
Takamatsu Tomori was also very happy.
Perhaps, in this school, she could have a new beginning.
A moment later, Hirazawa Yui had finished picking.
She picked all the ones she thought were cute.
Takamatsu Tomori felt a little regretful that she couldn't give them all away.
Just as Tsuchigumo Hotaru thought the matter was concluded.
Hirazawa Yui's next move stunned him.
Hirazawa Yui quickly tore off the band-aids.
Then, she stuck them one by one onto her ten fingers.
Hirazawa Yui wiggled her ten fingers, facing Tsuchigumo Hotaru and Takamatsu Tomori, with a triumphant smile,
"How is it? Pretty cool, right?"
Hiss, when did... Yui's movements are too fast...
Tsuchigumo Hotaru's eyebrows twitched slightly.
"Yui, this is a bit..."
This is too wasteful.
And Takamatsu-san will be angry, right?
Just as Tsuchigumo Hotaru thought this, racking his brain for a solution.
Takamatsu Tomori didn't mind at all; instead, she leaned closer to Hirazawa Yui's hands, a hint of excited blush on her pretty face.
"Mm! Very cute!"
Immediately after, Hirazawa Yui brought her hands up to Takamatsu Tomori's cheeks.
Takamatsu Tomori's small mouth pouted, and her fair cheeks became even redder.
But she didn't resist.
Ah, it's fine now?
It's a little different from what I imagined...
Takamatsu-san is such a good child.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru didn't expect things to develop this way.
But it's good that there's no conflict.
Sure enough, natural airheads conquer everything?
"Oh, right, Tsuchigumo, what were you going to say earlier?"
"Uh, hehe, nothing..."
......
"Ding-a-ling-ling..."
The bell rang, and playtime ended.
Everyone gradually returned to their seats.
The classroom was almost full.
Hirazawa Yui still wanted to play with Takamatsu Tomori.
But Tsuchigumo Hotaru stopped her.
[Become friends with Takamatsu Tomori, gain 200 notes.]
Suddenly, the system's voice sounded in Tsuchigumo Hotaru's mind.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru was stunned; this was his first reward.
Speaking of which, why was there no beginner's gift package?
Tsuchigumo Hotaru pouted, never mind.
[First interaction with a music girl, an additional 1000 notes are awarded.]
[Remaining notes: 1200]
1000?
Tsuchigumo Hotaru's lips curved upwards, not bad.
He could exchange for rewards now!
Right, so Takamatsu-san is a girl who plays music.
He didn't notice.
What a pleasant surprise.
Let him guess what Takamatsu-san plays.
It should be a guitar or a bass.
Given Takamatsu-san's personality, she couldn't possibly be the lead singer.
Ahaha, class is starting now.
He'll ask about it next time if he gets a chance.
By the way, why didn't Hirazawa Yui give a reward?
"Yui, please continue to take care of me in the future."
Tsuchigumo Hotaru suddenly looked at Hirazawa Yui and said seriously.
Hirazawa Yui was a little confused but still replied,
"Mm-hm, Tsuchigumo, don't worry, I won't forget you just because I have new friends."
Tsuchigumo Hotaru's lips twitched.
Still no reward.
Yui, are you even trying?
Could it be that she doesn't consider me a friend?
No, no, Yui isn't that kind of person.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru shook his head and gave a self-deprecating laugh.
Deep down, he severely condemned himself for his malicious speculation about Hirazawa Yui.
But soon, Tsuchigumo Hotaru smiled again.
Because his quick-witted mind had figured it out.
Hirazawa Yui currently had nothing to do with music.
After all, she only knew how to play a castanet.
And that was back in kindergarten.
It seemed she didn't meet the system's definition of a music girl.
It's fine, there's always tomorrow, he had plenty of patience.
Having cleared his thoughts, Tsuchigumo Hotaru looked up.
He was ready to properly welcome the first class of the new semester.
And then he saw a face that was all too familiar.
Long, straight black hair, a mature and perfect face.
It's just that her expression looked a bit serious right now.
Underneath the black uniform, her chest was unusually full.
He just didn't know why she had to wear a white lab coat over her uniform.
Although it looked cool.
This was none other than Hiratsuka Shizuka, Shizuka, Shizuka-sensei.
If Tsuchigumo Hotaru had transmigrated 10 years earlier, he might have tried hard to marry her.
But why was she here?
She wasn't going to drag him into the Service Club, was she?
No, Shizuka-sensei, I'm a good student with excellent grades and character.
Although Tsuchigumo Hotaru was a little surprised, he wasn't flustered.
After all, this school didn't have Yukinoshita Yukino.
At least, she wasn't on the new student enrollment list he saw.
And besides the Service Club.
Wasn't the Light Music Club a better choice?
Hmph, his heart was only for band girls.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Hiratsuka Shizuka coughed, also successfully attracting everyone's attention.
Looking at the new students below the stage, Hiratsuka Shizuka was filled with emotion.
She had been a teacher in Chiba, but she resigned last year.
Then she started traveling nationwide and visited her university classmate in Tokyo whom she hadn't seen in a long time.
This classmate was also single like her.
As a result, her family somehow entrusted her with a position at this school...
And so she came.
In the end, was she unable to escape her fate as a teacher?
However, since she was here.
She had to take responsibility and be a good teacher.
Looking at the vibrant children, Hiratsuka Shizuka smiled.
Indeed, she still liked this carefree environment.
"Hello, everyone, I am your homeroom teacher and also your Japanese language teacher—Hiratsuka Shizuka."
Hiratsuka Shizuka announced, writing her name on the blackboard.
Below, everyone applauded enthusiastically.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru clapped perfunctorily with the crowd, Hirazawa Yui clapped very vigorously, and Takamatsu Tomori clapped very slowly.
Hiratsuka Shizuka waved her hand, signaling everyone to quiet down.
Then she said that they would take turns introducing themselves.
The self-introduction session went smoothly.
When it was Tsuchigumo Hotaru's turn, he attracted some attention.
Because of his unique name, everyone guessed he was a Chinese exchange student.
However, Tsuchigumo Hotaru explained that he was indeed Chinese, but had lived here since childhood.
Hiratsuka Shizuka also lingered her gaze on Tsuchigumo Hotaru for a few more moments.
Also, the seat in front of Tsuchigumo Hotaru was empty, which made him stand out a bit.
Then it was time to select class cadres.
It must be said that everyone in music anime is quite enthusiastic.
Every position had someone volunteering to take it.
When the class president was being selected, Hirazawa Yui's face lit up with surprise, and she whispered to Tsuchigumo Hotaru,
"So Nodoka is in this class too! That's great!"
Tsuchigumo Hotaru rolled his eyes.
You just noticed, despite being childhood friends for over ten years.
Class President, Manabe Nodoka.
Hirazawa Yui's neighbor and childhood friend.
A very hardworking, responsible, and caring person who looks after Hirazawa Yui.
Of course, because of Yui, Tsuchigumo Hotaru also knew her.
This class concluded perfectly.
Hiratsuka Shizuka smiled, quite satisfied.
It seemed there wasn't a single problem student.
She'd go to the office to celebrate with a cigarette.