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"I looked at you, and you looked at me, so we're even, aren't we?"
Chika Fuchigami's beautiful eyes flashed with malice. "Can a girl's and a boy's upper body be the same?"
Yuan Shang Zhezhi chuckled to himself.
Feng Zejian was helpless.
“I still live with my sister, so do you still have to call me stepfather?”
Yuan Shangzhe blushed; how did this suddenly become a topic of conversation with him?
Chika Fuchigami shook her head.
"That's not the case."
Feng Zejian helplessly spread his hands.
"Can I let you see it again?"
Chika Fuchigami revealed a triumphant smile and reached her hand inside Kazesawa's clothes.
It's clear that Chika Fuchigami is very happy.
Seeing this scene, Yuan Shang Zhezhi felt a pang of envy.
After finishing their meal, the two got into Yuan Shangzhezhi's car and headed to school.
When Kazema returned to school, he naturally accepted Kana Kumagai's mockery.
"You little rascal, you actually know how to come back? I thought you'd died out there. You left without even saying goodbye."
Kazema came over and massaged Kumagai Kana's shoulders.
"Kana, I'm busy, and besides, I did manage to come back from this trip."
Kana Kumagai frowned slightly, showing interest. "What did you find?"
"The uncle who helped me before is a member of the Onmyo-ryo management team. You know him too; his name is Sato Shiro."
Hearing this name, Kana Kumagai was stunned for a long time.
"You've met him."
"Yes, he's now the director of an orphanage. Your student Fujimura Yu's best friend, Kasahara Koshika, is one of the current twin stars of the Onmyōryō (Bureau of Yin and Yang), and she came from this orphanage."
"The homeroom teacher of Elite-A class is Kasahara Kojima and Fujimura Yu's team leader. I personally witnessed them kill a monster composed of countless vengeful spirits at Chongshan Mental Hospital. They are very strong."
Kana Kumagai snorted.
"Fujiwara Takeshi's team is one of the strongest in the entire Onmyōryō, but you said they appeared in Nara Prefecture, in that same place, so it's definitely not just about exorcising spirits. They must be retrieving something."
"There are many things going on in that place, and it involves many people."
Kazema whispered in Kumagai Kana's ear.
"What they're looking for is here with me."
Kana Kumagai looked at Kazesawa with a hint of shock.
He then took out the cassette tape.
“More than 50 years ago, Kasahara Kawaji visited the person living on the fifth floor of this mental hospital. The person’s name was not recorded, but I guessed that he was one of the masterminds of the Kanba Ward incident.”
Kazema slipped the cassette tape into Kana Kumagai's pocket.
"The equipment used to play this tape is quite rare. If you find a player that can play it, please share it with me. I'll be waiting for you at my home in Yaoji."
As he spoke, he kissed Kana Kumagai on the cheek.
Kana Kumagai frowned deeply, while Kazesawa had already disappeared.
Fujiwara Takeshi is leading the team again this time.
This time, Chika Fuchigami prepared a formal dress directly for Kazesawa.
Upon arriving at the venue, we found it to be in a studio, and the broadcast was pre-recorded, but it felt much more formal this time.
There is a dedicated host.
The host is, of course, a young, beautiful woman with excellent speaking skills.
Feng Zejian changed his clothes in the lounge and followed the others to the waiting area.
At that moment, a hand was placed on Feng Zejian's shoulder.
Feng Zejian turned around and saw Mo Sen smiling at him.
Feng Zejian also smiled.
They greeted each other in fluent German.
“It’s an honor to meet you again, Mr. Morsen.”
Mosen was somewhat surprised.
"You know me?"
Feng Zejian nodded.
“You were impressed by me, and I was impressed by you too. After that match, I made a point of learning about you. Thinking back, I was really quite arrogant in front of Mo Sen.”
"Please don't do that, I love your flamboyance."
As he spoke, he glanced at Feng Zejian's clothes.
"Today's outfit is a bit understated."
Chapter 166 The First Squad of the Yin-Yang Bureau
Feng Zejian was wearing a black tuxedo with a white lining, which was much more understated than his previous pink suit without a lining.
"Mr. Mosen, it's like this: I was too flamboyant in the last round and didn't let my beautiful partner showcase her excellence. So in this round, I want to be a good supporting role to highlight my partner, this beautiful flower."
Mosen nodded in satisfaction.
"What you said makes a lot of sense. Your gentlemanly manners make me admire you even more. Would you be interested in learning music with me?"
Faced with Mo Sen's offer, Feng Zejian did not respond immediately, but instead smiled and politely declined.
“Mr. Mosen, of course I’d love to learn from you, but I’m not qualified yet. And now that I’ve agreed, I’m a contestant and you’re a judge, which isn’t good for either of us. Wait until I’m at the very end, and then… you know what will happen.”
Mo Sen did not show any emotion because of this; instead, he revealed a subtle smile, clearly indicating that his appreciation for Feng Zejian had reached a new level.
"Then I'll be waiting for you."
The others were also waiting for Feng Zejian not far away, and Feng Zejian returned to the main group.
Upon arriving at the audience seats, both Chinatsu Fuchigami and Chifuyu Shimada's groups were positioned relatively far back.
In addition to their fixed performance time, each group also has time to test and adjust their equipment.
It is mainly for pianos.
Since the contestants couldn't bring their own pianos, they had to use the pianos provided by the venue.
Each player has different habits, and the adjustments they make are also different.
In such formal competitions, the equipment generally does not malfunction.
There will be backup equipment in case of problems.
It must be said that the teams in the main competition really looked like they were up to par.
Apart from a few minor flaws, there are no major problems.
The competition is about who can complete the piece more accurately and make fewer mistakes.
I then added some of my own creative adaptations.
Of course, the judges can spot the adaptations and flaws; there's no doubt about that.
Some teams pulled through and delivered a near-perfect performance.
Some make frequent mistakes due to mindset issues.
It was Shimada Chifuyu and Nagumo Yuki's group that performed first.
Violin and piano, black dress and white tuxedo—this handsome man and beautiful woman combination made a great first impression.
Both of them performed their songs perfectly.
The two pieces were seamlessly combined, with the duo adding their own arrangements.
The difficulty level increased dramatically in an instant.
Both of them received unanimous praise from the judges.
With a high score of 96, they secured their place in the next round.
As the match drew to a close, it was time for Kazema and Chika Fuchi to take the stage.
After finishing adjusting the equipment, Chika Fuchigami looked at the host.
After the host's praise, the two began their performance.
A gentle prelude begins.
The girl instantly got into the mood. The piano piece Una Mattina wasn't too exciting; even the climax was a kind of gentle sadness.
It was a feeling of finding joy in hardship.
The deep tones of the saxophone elevate the entire piece, Una mattina.
No one expected that this piece would sound so good when paired with a saxophone.
Because of their tacit understanding from sleeping in the same bed, their performance was also perfect.
However, in order to preserve the original flavor, the two did not make any changes to the song.
But they still scored 90 points, securing their place in the next round.
The entry requirements for this competition are actually quite high.
Because the pieces performed by the contestants were all challenging.
Replicating most of the essential elements is enough to secure advancement.
Thirty teams advanced in this round. Shimada Chifuyu's group was undoubtedly the first place, while Fuchigami Chinatsu's group had a decent score, but there were too many people stuck at the 90 mark, so their ranking was only in the middle to upper range.
But it's good that you advanced.
The group also went to a high-end restaurant for a meal.
Chifuyu Shimada and Yuki Nagumo ate very elegantly.
But eating elegantly may mean not getting enough to eat.
Kazema and Chika, disregarding their image, frantically devour the delicious food on the table.
It felt like I hadn't eaten in eight lifetimes.
As a result, Shimada Chifuyu and Nagumo Yuki reluctantly admitted that they were full.
Meanwhile, Kazesawa and Fuchigami Chinatsu, who had eaten 90% of the food on the table, were complaining about being hungry.
Finally, another table was served.
The two people who claimed they were full but weren't actually full looked at the person who was still eating and had a rather subtle expression.
For a moment, the two of them regretted it.
Fujiwara Takeshi watched the two couples from the side, suppressing a laugh.
Kazema and Chika walked out of the restaurant, completely satisfied.
The two even went to a nearby coffee shop for some drinks.
Nagumo Yuki watched the two of them going in and out of the coffee shop one after the other, feeling somewhat envious.
"Chifuyu, their happiness is so simple."
Chifuyu Shimada chuckled softly.
"Isn't it simple for you to be happy too?"
Yuki Nagumo looked at Chifuyu Shimada.