Chapter 3, Sen Aizhe, I dislike you the most!

Just as I was about to speak on behalf of Xiaoxiao, Aizhe spoke up first: "You will scare the junior students like this; as a senior, you don't need to be so fierce."

He ...? ... actually spoke up for Xiaoxiao! ? This, this is simply a miracle! ? What on earth is wrong with him? What has happened in the past few days that I am unaware of? ? Even Ai Zhe has changed his ways!

I did not inform Aizhe about the matter, and several days passed like this without the girl reappearing. Just when I thought she had "disappeared into the crowd," I unexpectedly ran into her again.

A person? A pleasant male voice came from afar

Yiyuan You said with some pride: "Isn't the person I invited quite good?"

This is nothing like the usual Aizhe, where has that elegant and courteous Aizhe gone

I am just too kind-hearted, too fond of meddling in others' affairs, how annoying! I walked along, muttering curses at myself under my breath.

Qin Xiaoxiao excitedly pulled Ai Zhe and talked a lot. I stood by to supervise, to prevent Ai Zhe from saying anything strange or doing anything that could be discouraging.

Looking at the two people before me, I suddenly feel a sense of regret—an inexplicable regret. I can't help but think that I shouldn't have allowed them to meet in the first place. If they had never met, there wouldn't be an invisible wall between Ai Zhe and me now

No, I am not trying to do anything strange. I, I just..." The girl lowered her head once again, hesitating to speak.

In that moment, I seemed to fully understand her feelings. Perhaps it was for this reason that my once resolute heart softened.

Is she a girl? I don't want... Aizhe, acting petulantly, turned his head to the side

I always feel as if I am the only one who can deceive him

I am truly defeated by him; if his crazy followers were to see this, they would probably think they were blind to actually like a guy who drools in his sleep

Under the nightfall, I walked with Haiye, and we chatted from time to time. It was not until I reached the dormitory that we bid farewell and went our separate ways. Although the entire process lasted only a few minutes, I felt that I had gained a deeper understanding of Haiye.

Why are you thanking me? I am somewhat surprised

What kind of dream is this, just finished eating and already want to eat again, truly a glutton

Then what if I say it is a boy

"Aizhe, it's time to get up, wake up, we have arrived at the station"

What are you all doing! A voice came from somewhere, followed by a sharp crack that interrupted my thoughts. I focused my gaze and saw Umiya clutching his left hand, his expression somewhat pained, while Aizhe was glaring at him angrily.

Oh? Who is it?" Haiye asked with great interest

"Um, boss! I want fish ball noodles," Ai Zhe said half-asleep, changing his position to continue sleeping, which left me both amused and exasperated

Aizhe remained silent, merely gazing at me. I could never understand what he was hesitating about, so I asked, "Why are you unwilling? It has always been like this since childhood..."

I was aimlessly wandering around the academy, originally intending to find Yi Yuan You, but that young lady was unexpectedly absent. With no other choice, I could only roam around alone. As I walked, I suddenly caught sight of a figure.

"Hey, do you want to strangle my little Yan to death?" Yi Yuan You's voice burst in, forcefully pushing away Xiao Xiao, who was tightly hugging me, and striking a bossy pose as she said, "If you want to watch the performance, then be quiet and stop chattering endlessly."

Aizhe fell silent once more, and the expression on his face became increasingly complex. I did not know how much time had passed, long enough for me to think that he had fallen asleep. Suddenly, he turned to look at me and said: "Alright, since it is like this, I will listen to you..."

I looked at Aizhe apologetically, but he smiled slightly and said, "Alright, let me give it a try."

That is why

I used to come here to accompany Aizhe for practice, but now? What am I doing here? ... I might as well go back to the dormitory and sleep...

Indeed, the boy agreed without a second thought, and together we carried the unconscious Aizhe to hail a taxi, and he kindly asked if I wanted to join him in seeing him off

I turned and rushed out of the classroom, leaving behind the shouts of Haiye and Yuyuan. I ran all the way, and Aizhe's cold gaze and words lingered in my mind, refusing to fade away

I felt a sense of trepidation, fearing that if I were not careful, this person would become enraged. It was not the first time this had happened; rather, it should be said that it had always been this way in the past.

Are you also very good at singing? Is it better than your violin playing? I suddenly felt a bit excited and wanted to find out.

I raised my head and was surprised to see Umiya. He was the only one with silver short hair, blue eyes, and such a distinctive appearance. His presence seemed to cause quite a stir, as the people in the restaurant began to whisper among themselves

"Xiao Yan, forget it..." Ai Zhe said softly to me

It is quite a dilemma, much like answering a multiple-choice question

What are you doing! I pulled Haiye's hand and saw that the fair back of his hand was red all over, which was quite distressing. I glared at Aizhe angrily, "Look, you've made it all red."

The smile on Ai Zhe's face has long since disappeared, and his serious demeanor seems to convey, "I am not happy."

Alright, let this interlude pass, and let's prepare for practice. Haiye timely played the peacemaker, and everyone began to take their positions.

No, it's fine, I've already eaten, you..." I waved my hand in a flustered manner and stubbornly placed the chicken wings back.

Ah, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. I didn't expect him to actually play this song. He truly lives up to the title of the Piano Prince!

If we speak of experience, his experience should also be unique

The girl suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with sorrow. Although I felt a twinge of compassion, I still insisted on not agreeing.

"It is getting late, let me escort you back to the dormitory." Haiye's voice was soft and gentle, perfectly alleviating my fear of the surrounding atmosphere

It is getting late, you should go to bed early, we are leaving

If that's the case... his experience must have been shaped by the torment I put him through since childhood. Throughout his life, no matter what happened, he always had to take the blame for me. He started learning the piano because of a careless remark I made when we were young, and now he has surprisingly become some kind of piano prince

"No problem." I readily agreed, feeling that it would be quite awkward not to accept his request. Umiya possesses an irresistible quality that is both subtle and peculiar.

"On purpose?" I was somewhat surprised. So, does this mean that Umiya did not just happen to pass by, but rather "passed by on purpose"?

Indeed, he is still the Aizhe I know, always showing great resilience in critical moments

An unexpected event occurred, or rather, an unexpected development. Aizhe and Xiaoxiao get along very well; the two of them are quite close. Almost every time I go to see Aizhe, I see Xiaoxiao.

Umino smiled faintly, then sat down across from me, placed the meal on the table, and handed me one of the desserts, saying: "Eat, it's very delicious."

This guy has become extremely heavy, let him lose weight when he wakes up tomorrow! I said breathlessly. I am exhausted, as if I have just run 800 meters

"Wait, don't go! I just want to find the Aizhe Philosophy piano, that's all..." the girl anxiously exclaimed as she grabbed the corner of my clothing.

I am quite unreasonable

These people are really too much! Is it a crime to only know how to play the piano? I can't even do that! Moreover, they were clearly the ones who sought help from Ai Zhe, and now they are complaining in return. What kind of people are they!

"I don't want to." I was interrupted by Aizhe before I could finish my sentence; he was focused on eating his meal, not even lifting his head.

I awkwardly chuckled and said, "No, it's nothing..."

I stand aside, always feeling somewhat out of place, as if I should not be here

Ah? I looked at her in surprise and asked, "What happened?"

"Even if you want to lose your temper, do not involve innocent people. When did you become so unreasonable?" Aizhe shouted at me, his face turning bright red.

No need, my dormitory is right across the street

"Regardless of the reason, I refuse. That kid Ai Zhe will not agree to it either," I said somewhat coldly

I know a few decent keyboardists who should be able to pick it up faster than this classical prince who can only play the piano

Ah? It's nothing, nothing at all. Suddenly being asked like this by him, I felt a bit flustered

Wow, I didn't expect him to be so talented. Not only can he play the violin, but he can also sing. His amateur level is already so good; what would he achieve if he were professional? It's strange that, since he enjoys singing, why doesn't he take on the role of the lead singer?

For the first time, Aizhe and I were at odds, neither willing to back down. The atmosphere between us was like a volcano that could erupt at any moment. At that moment, I felt a fire in my heart that had no outlet, burning me uncomfortably, and I was determined not to let this guy have it easy

Oh my! I can't believe I just said something so disgusting, and in such a chilling tone. Just put me out of my misery!

"Why do you want to attend a music academy?" Haino suddenly asked

But what should we do next? We can't just leave him here

"Why? They are wholeheartedly devoted to you." I remained undeterred and continued speaking. No matter what, I must persuade him with my eloquence. Over the years, I have never succeeded in convincing him to accept the friends I introduced. I truly hope that after more than a year apart, he might have changed in this regard.

Do you want to meet Aizhe and have him guide you? I might be able to try again, although the chances are almost zero

Can this person not speak more succinctly? It is truly exasperating

I looked at the girl with a troubled expression in confusion. She appeared somewhat embarrassed and nervous, her hands gripping my clothes trembling incessantly

"What is wrong with you?" A gentle voice pierced my ears, and I immediately woke up to see the smiling face of Umiya.

"That's not possible, I need to help Xiaoxiao train, you can go eat by yourself," Aizhe said, pointing to Xiaoxiao beside him, with his signature smile.

He glanced at the excited Yi Yuan You and said with some helplessness: "Listening to her chatter all night must be quite boring, right? Once she gets excited, she can't stop, but it will be fine after a while." He spoke softly, as if addressing me, yet also as if he were talking to himself.

"Yanyan, just forget it..." Xiaoxiao suddenly tugged at my clothes and said. In a fit of anger, I shook her off with one hand and shouted, "You don't need to worry about it!"

My anger surged up like a "whoosh", and my hands instinctively clenched. My reason told me not to act impulsively, but my body seemed somewhat unresponsive.

I looked at Umiya seriously and asked, "Umiya, have you ever had a feeling, that kind of feeling, as if you were suddenly being ignored, an uncomfortable feeling that is hard to get used to?"

I can understand this feeling, the yearning and admiration for an idol, the longing for someone who seems unattainable, hoping that one day I can stand by their side and perform together with them

I was a bit unsure how to react, but my mouth responded faster than my brain. After letting out an "oh," I didn't say much more and turned to leave. After walking a few steps, I glanced back and saw Ai Zhe and Qin Xiaoxiao seemingly discussing something, looking quite close.

Our Aizhe is not only handsome, but also plays the piano exceptionally well. He is the piano prince in the hearts of countless girls, and his merits are too numerous to count. Why should he be subjected to your criticism?

They would never have imagined, even in their wildest dreams, that the piano prodigy, known as the "Little Prince of Piano" Sen Aizhe, would find himself in such a disheveled situation.

"She must be drunk, it's fine, I will take her home, let's call it a day." Haiye walked over to Yiyuan You and gently helped her up.

Oh no! Is war about to break out

Xiaoxiao, if you have any questions, just ask Aizhe, he will patiently help you with the answers, right? I deliberately glared at Aizhe with gritted teeth, and he, being perceptive, did not say anything strange, only nodding his head.

What on earth is this disgusting dish? Is this still my chicken wings? Ah, what have I just done?

I was taken aback, not expecting that my little thoughts had already been seen through by Haiye. Did I express myself too obviously? Do I really appear so gloomy? Alas, I don't even understand myself.

I absolutely do not apologize

"Alright, I will be there shortly." Umiya responded readily, which was somewhat unexpected for me

"Not at all, it's purely amateur." Hai Ye smiled faintly, her smile carrying a hint of helplessness and a touch of pride, "Compared to the violin, I am more skilled at singing, hehe..."

Apologize?" Aizhe's voice rose, angrily saying, "Impossible! I would never sacrifice my position at the Music Academy!"

Under the repeated hints of my gaze, Ai Zhe obediently did not upset Qin Xiaoxiao this time. As soon as Qin Xiaoxiao left, Ai Zhe pulled me aside and asked, "Xiao Yan, do I really need to help this girl?"

I gently tapped Aizhe's head, but he still did not respond, completely intoxicated. I felt a bit lost; he shares a rental with others, and I do not know the address. How am I supposed to get him back?

I do not know why, but I feel a bit lost. It turns out that, unknowingly, the distance between Ai Zhe and me has widened, and I just did not realize it.

Could you introduce Aizhe to me? the girl said softly

Then, that... that girl was randomly wiping away her tears, her hair sticking to her face, "I, I..."

Of course, I must thank you! It was you who introduced me to Aizhe, which gave me the opportunity to come here. I am truly very happy! Yanyan..." Xiaoxiao excitedly hugged me. I could feel her trembling all over; she was indeed very excited.

This feeling of being neglected is truly unpleasant, especially when it comes to Aizhe. In the past, he was always compliant with me, and any requests I had were met without hesitation. Now that he is like this, it really makes me feel a bit uncomfortable

"Qin Xiaoxiao." The girl's voice, tinged with a sob, was truly heart-wrenching.

This boy seems to possess a certain magic; the moment I see him, my face flushes and my heart races, and my behavior becomes quite unnatural. The most fatal aspect is that his face is so handsome that it is hard to look away. ... His silver hair glows softly, his bright eyes are filled with stars, he has a high nose, and his lips carry a slight smile ...! ... Oh my God, I can't look any longer! His silver hair glows softly, his bright eyes are filled with stars, he has a high nose, and his lips carry a slight smile ...! ... Oh my God, I can't look any longer!

"Do you want to get to know him? Why not go find him yourself?" I looked at her in confusion

I shyly stuck out my tongue and hurriedly used a tissue to clean him up. However, such a "spectacular" scene was still witnessed by the classmates nearby

Seeing the great achievement completed, I jumped up in excitement. With a loud crash, I was startled, and when I regained my composure, I saw that there were quite a few grains of rice stuck to Aizhe's face and head, and his entire face was in a stiff state

"Absolutely not! I have always had a bad temper and I prefer to speak my mind." I turned around and pointed at the few boys who were gossiping, and said sternly, "Listen up! Aizhe's piano will always be the best in my heart. It doesn't matter if you don't see it that way; I will prove this point!"

"Is it true? That's just wonderful! I really, really thank you so much!" Qin Xiaoxiao's face turned red with happiness, and her speech became stammered.

Upon arriving at the classroom that has become our base, Yi Yuan You and the others were already present, with the notable addition of one more person—Xiao Xiao.

The girl could be seen timidly lowering her head, her expression very complex

Forget it, I currently have a request for him, so I can only flatter him a little

But he is really amazing! I admire him a lot!" The girl looked at me excitedly, but soon her expression dimmed again as she said, "I'm not as capable as he is; even the teacher says I'm stupid.

I have never understood why, although this guy is foolish, he cannot be that easily deceived. If he were truly so gullible, he would have been swindled long ago

"By the way, I just heard you play the violin, and it felt really good. Are you a professional?" I suddenly thought of how he played before, which was completely different from Yi Yuan's style. His playing was very steady, just like his personality, with a hint of casualness and fluidity, yet still maintaining a sense of stability

I want to leave here, I no longer wish to see the sight of Ai Zhe and Xiao Xiao together! Yes! Hurry and escape, do not stay here any longer!

"Eat, this is specially bought for you," said Umiya

I squinted my eyes and said with a silly smile: "The way you eat is truly elegant! No wonder so many girls like you..."

"The chicken wings are almost ruined by your poking," Haiye pointed at my plate and said. I looked down in surprise.

Every time it is like this, in crowded places, he eats without making any sound. For me, a girl who usually devours my food, this is simply a heavy blow

Aizhe, do you want to acknowledge...

Umino, having no intention of collecting, simply placed the plate in front of me and gestured towards the chicken wings inside, indicating for me to eat

It was clearly he who instigated the incident, it was clearly he who struck Haiye first, yet he dares to say that I am being unreasonable! Is it wrong for me to ask him to apologize?

Indeed, it is such a smile. This fellow's smile should be this confident. Since he has been looked down upon, he should find a way to prove himself! I believe that the Aizhe I know can definitely do it!

"Sigh, have you really changed or not? Although you still look foolish as always, I can't shake the feeling that something is different. What exactly has changed?" I crouched down, staring at Aizhe's face. In the dim light of the moon and street lamps, he appeared somewhat hazy.

"Yanyan, you are here too." As soon as Xiaoxiao saw me, she ran over with great enthusiasm, "Aizhe said I could watch their rehearsal, and he mentioned that they are combining classical music with rock music. It's amazing! I am so happy and excited! Yanyan, thank you so much!"

Aizhe? Experience?

In my heart, Ai Zhe has reached a certain level of foolishness

Umino helped me carry Aizhe to Yue's dormitory, where Yue was waiting for us outside, assisting us in placing Aizhe onto the bed

"Hmm, yes, yes, look how good I am." I forced a smile at him, flattering him.

This is Aizhe, no introduction is needed, right? I said, pointing at Aizhe, who had a signature smile on his face. Qin Xiaoxiao stood foolishly beside me, showing no reaction at all

I glanced back at the sleeping Aizhe, scratching my head, unsure of what to do. In the contact list, apart from my own name, I do not recognize any of the others; I do not even know who is who. Who should I call?

I am sorry! The girl was desperately sniffing, tears welling up in her eyes, "I just feel very helpless"

Today, on a whim, I went to have a meal with Aizhe. In fact, I had my own little thoughts; I wanted to see what Aizhe was up to. Recently, whenever I tried to reach out to him, he said he was busy, so I wonder if it will be the same today.

It was only after I regained my senses that I realized I was playing "Shot In The Dark" by the band Within Temptation. In that moment, I felt as if I had been struck by lightning

I rolled my eyes, feeling a bit defeated. He indeed has not changed his ways, and I am increasingly doubting whether I can successfully complete the task

Aizhe maintained his eerie silence, and as I looked at his unchanging face, I suddenly felt that this was the calm before the storm

Ai Zhe, holding the chopsticks that had already broken into two pieces, suddenly broke into a smile. He looked at me with a grin and said, "Xiao Yan, have you taken a liking to any boy? I wouldn't mind if you introduced me to him; I will have a good discussion with him."

I took out the MP3 and plugged it into the speaker, casually searched for a rock song to play, and then said to Aizhe: "Aizhe, listen to it once, then play it back!"

I really want someone to give it to me, but I feel a bit embarrassed. I have just met Hainiao, and I have already troubled him with a big favor; it seems a bit excessive to trouble him again.

However, I remained patient and continued, "Oh dear, I haven't finished my words yet. I have good intentions and would like to introduce a disciple to you."

Umino glanced at Aizhe on the bench, smiled, and said, "Staying over is fine, but coincidentally, someone is at my place today. How about this, I will ask Yue and the others." Umino turned around and made a phone call, spoke for a few moments, then hung up and said to me, "Let him go to Yue's dormitory, as they happen to have a roommate who is not coming back today."

As for the reasons behind it, after all these years, I still have not figured it out. After parting ways with Qin Xiaoxiao, I have been contemplating how to express it in a way that would allow Ai Zhe to accept her

Umiya, who had been standing by the side, clapped his hands in appreciation, and soon everyone else reacted, starting to applaud enthusiastically

With a prominent nose and thin lips, he is indeed a genuine handsome man. It has only been a year since we last met, yet he appears even more attractive and seems to have matured as well. Only in front of me does he still act so foolishly; that must be an inherent trait that is hard to change

I do not wish for him to confine himself, regardless of the reason. I have asked him several times why he is unwilling to become good friends with others, just as he is with me. Yet, each time the answer is the same—"I do not need it; having you is already enough trouble for me"

The girl squatted there, hugging her knees, perhaps feeling tired, so she simply sat down with a thud, lowering her head to look at her feet and slowly said: "Because I am very foolish and cannot learn well no matter what, I am determined to seek guidance from those who are more skilled. I know that Ai Zhe's level is the highest, and I really want to know how he achieved that. I hope to gain some experience from him that can help me."

There is no way around it; this girl has probably lost her mind. Being foolish at such a critical moment is truly disappointing

I turned around and saw that Aizhe was already drunkenly sprawled across the table, with a glistening liquid trickling from the corner of his mouth. From time to time, he emitted snoring sounds, and occasionally mumbled something incomprehensible.

Of course, only I know the true reason why Aizhe does not easily get close to others; he is afraid of exposing his true nature and cannot continue to maintain his image as the Piano Prince.

Oh? Why do I feel that what was said makes a lot of sense

After finding Aizhe, it was indeed as I expected; he was once again with Qin Xiaoxiao, and the two were chatting and laughing together. This was the first time I had seen him show such a smile to someone other than me, and I felt an indescribable emotion in my heart

The entire bench is occupied by Aizhe, and I can only stand by.

Sigh, I have become lost in my thoughts about Xing. At this moment, my greatest doubt is whether Xing is truly in this academy. Sometimes, I even question whether Xing is a person I have imagined.

Umino is not a student of our school, and having him come so late is actually somewhat unreasonable. However, perhaps Umino has this kind of personality and does not refuse others' requests for help

Hai Ye left the dormitory with me, and in the quiet corridor, only the sound of our footsteps echoed, creating a somewhat eerie atmosphere. Suddenly, a gust of cold wind swept through, causing me to instinctively shrink my neck.

"Learning the piano? Is it really that simple?" I asked her with skepticism in my eyes

Hello, I... actually I...

I... the girl hesitated as she looked at me, and I no longer had the patience to say anything more to her, thinking it would be better to make things clear.

As soon as the music ended, my heart trembled slightly, unsure if Aizhe would be able to play it. I felt that I was not helping Aizhe at all, but rather presenting him with an even greater challenge

A year’s time, has it really changed him like this? How remarkable!

With so many pianists in the entire music academy, why seek out Ai Zhe? It is indeed a bit strange; what exactly is this girl up to?

Why does this sound a bit strange? Shouldn't it be what girls say? Could it be what boys say? Hey! This is interesting!

You are so heartless in rejecting her; do you know how sad she will be? She just wanted to seek your guidance, just as I want to find happiness. Yet you... oh... I feel so sad, so heartbroken..." I pretended to cry, shaking my shoulders.

"Yi, are you sure he can really do it? Although he is said to be a piano genius, it wouldn't work if he knows nothing about rock music," Gu Cheng couldn't help but say

"Someone called ... ... Oh!" Before I could finish my sentence, I felt a weight on my shoulder. Turning around, I saw that Yuyuan You's head had leaned against my shoulder, and she was actually snoring. I was utterly speechless, "How can this person ... ... fall asleep while I'm still talking?"

I was actually rejected? Aizhe refused to have lunch with me, is it still because of Xiaoxiao? Such things never happened before, but today it really did.

What should I do? Is it really impossible to wake him up? If he doesn't wake up, do I have to carry him back? No! How could I possibly carry this pig? I would be crushed!

How foolish can she be

Supporting Yuyuan You, Haiye exuded even more tenderness than before. He was very careful, trying his best to prevent her from falling or getting hurt.

I leaned over to take a glance at the sheet music that Yi Yuan You handed to Ai Zhe; this should indeed be the sheet music for "Amaranth." However... I looked at Ai Zhe again, and his face clearly displayed a look of bewilderment! How could he, who knows nothing about rock music, possibly play this piece on the piano!

Therefore, I can only introduce her in another way: "This is Xiaoxiao, who greatly admires you. Please say hello."

If I really introduce her to Aizhe, I will definitely get scolded again. Past experiences have taught me that I must never easily introduce people to Aizhe.

Shall we go have lunch together? I said this quite naturally, believing that Aizhe would not refuse, as he almost never turns down my requests

These two individuals, one has already lost his mind, and the other is reluctant; how can they coexist? Not to mention asking Ai Zhe to impart any experience.

Looking for Aizhe ... ... learning piano

That's not right; you don't need to find me as an intermediary for confessing your feelings.

Carrying Aizhe back to school, another major problem arose after getting off the vehicle: who would help me carry him? I had no choice but to seek assistance from the driver.

"It is not a matter of age..." Umiya suddenly reached out and touched my head. In that moment, I was completely stunned. The gentle sensation from the top of my head seemed to possess a magical quality, allowing me to instantly forget the earlier argument and my displeasure

Ah? I was a bit taken aback, staring at him with my mouth agape. I had just finished eating, and now he wants me to have dessert; I fear my stomach may not have room for it!

Aizhe stared at me without blinking, making me feel somewhat guilty under his gaze. After a few minutes passed, I had a sense of being seen through, and in the end, all I received was a simple "no".

"Idiot! Just how much have you eaten to be this heavy!" I jabbed at Aizhe's head a few times to vent my frustration

The two individuals exchanged glances, and it seemed that Ai Zhe agreed to let it go, saying nothing further

However, I was not concerned about others; I was just excitedly asking him, "How did you get here?"

"Hey! Get up already." I pushed Aizhe, who was sprawled on the table, a few times in annoyance, but this guy showed no response, sleeping like a dead pig.

As I turned to leave, a soft sobbing sound came from behind me. I was taken aback, paused for a moment, and after some contemplation, I ultimately decided to go and take a look

My compassion once again triumphed over reason, leading me to decide to assist Qin Xiaoxiao with this matter. After all, I cannot bear to see anyone cry, especially someone who shares the same feelings as I do

My intuition tells me that things are not that simple. If she merely wanted to learn the piano, anyone could teach her. Yet, she specifically sought out Aizhe, and everyone knows that Aizhe does not easily get close to others, let alone teach her how to play the piano

Alright, I should be heading to find them soon. Shall we go together?" Umiya extended an invitation to me

That's not right, what am I thinking? It's a good thing for Aizheken to interact with more people, I should be happy about it

I turned around, spat a bit of saliva on my face while carrying Aizhe, and said in a voice so mournful that it made my own scalp tingle: "In the beginning, I followed the footsteps of Xing to come here. It was all because of my obsession with Xing, my admiration for him. Now, I can completely understand that girl's feelings. Her obsession with you, her admiration for you, her respect for you, her fondness for you, is just like my feelings for Xing..." Her obsession with you, her admiration for you, her respect for you, her fondness for you, is just like my feelings for Xing..."

You don't know? I thought you knew everything... Ai Zhe lowered his head somewhat dejectedly, and his words were perplexing.

I looked down and almost forgot that I was holding a pudding in my hand, and I suddenly felt a bit shy: "Oh dear, I almost forgot."

The individuals who had just been complaining incessantly now stood with their mouths agape in shock, looking at Ai Zhe in disbelief. After three seconds of suspended time, a monotonous applause broke the silence.

Unlike that brat Aizhe, who only knows how to busy himself with Qin Xiaoxiao, he probably has already forgotten about me

Forget it, perhaps I acted too convincingly in my previous performance. This is also good, allowing him to interact more with people, so as not to become isolated from the world

Aizhe's slender fingers descended upon the black and white keys, and the beautiful notes seemed to be imbued with magic, flowing from his fingertips. Aizhe transformed the originally frenzied metallic music into a uniquely charming spring, gently flowing into my heart, moving me deeply

I couldn't help but reach out to touch his face, tapping his nose lightly. Listening to his soft snoring, I mischievously pinched him. Hearing him make strange gurgling sounds, I chuckled quietly and continued to tease him

Hoo hoo hoo ... ... Looking at Aizhe slumped on the bench, I wiped my sweat. After much effort, I finally managed to get him here.

Bang! I threw a punch at Aizhe, which he managed to block with his hand, and it happened to land on his left hand.

Umino is truly gentle, possessing an innate, tender and gentle demeanor, and he is also very considerate of others... compared to that guy Aizhe...

No, not at all. It is a girl, and she admires you very much; she would like to seek your guidance. I hurriedly explained, fearing that if I delayed even a second longer, this restaurant would be torn down by this young master.

Beauty

Umino should be quite familiar with Ien Yuu, and I always feel that he indulges Ien Yuu, which can be described as a form of permissiveness. Whatever Ien Yuu enjoys, he supports unconditionally and silently. This feeling is somewhat similar to how Aizhe treats me

In my heart, he has always been my aspiration, and I hope to become a person as remarkable as he is. The girl spoke with an expression of boundless admiration on her face, and the look in her eyes closely resembled my own admiration and reverence for Xing.

Umino's keen insight makes me feel somewhat frightened. However, alongside this fear, I also feel a sense of reassurance. At the very least, there is someone who can see that I am unhappy and will come to comfort me

Isn't it strange that they specifically chose me to be the intermediary

He is usually quite foolish, but at critical moments, he is as clever as a monkey, which is really annoying! It makes it impossible for me to trick him, how infuriating. It seems I can't beat around the bush anymore, so I might as well say it directly.

Hehe, this guy has come back to life, how wonderful! Shouldn't this be credited to me? I can indulge in a little self-satisfaction, can't I

If you want to get to know him, you should do it yourself; seeking me out is futile. Although I have known Aizhe since childhood, he absolutely detests it when I introduce girls to him. As for the reason, I have no idea; just make sure not to ask me to be the introducer for anyone.

Absolutely not

Aizhe actually yelled at me, simply because I accidentally pushed Xiaoxiao. For a moment, I was completely at a loss for how to react, my body froze, but my heart felt as if it had shattered into countless pieces

I don't know why, but hearing others talk about Aizhe really annoys me. When is it their turn to speak about Aizhe!

Aizhe once said this to me, and I was originally very convinced, but now, I am increasingly doubting myself

"I only see the face, I don't recognize you, is that enough?" Ai Zhe pouted awkwardly, and although he was very reluctant, he still agreed.

Umino smiled and pointed at my hand, saying: "Are you planning to eat it tomorrow instead?"

unreasonable

After speaking, I did not look at that girl again and left. I am very afraid, afraid that I might soften, after all, I am a person with very soft ears and a very soft heart

Cheers! To a pleasant cooperation! Yi Yuan You excitedly raised her glass and shouted, it was the first time I had seen someone so thrilled about drinking

I made an effort to put on a face full of sorrow and approached a boy who looked to be about my age. In a very sincere tone, I said: "I’m sorry, my friend is drunk and can’t be woken up. Could you please help me carry him out and get him into a taxi?"

"It's nothing, I'm not really interested in chicken wings, you go ahead and eat them," said Haiye as he took a sip of tea. At that moment, I realized that he was the only one present who had not been drinking.

Hehe, how interesting

It's nothing, I am afraid of walking alone at night, it's just right that you accompany me.

"Indeed, that is what those who have heard me say, but right now I do not wish to sing; I only want to play the violin." A hint of melancholy and helplessness flashed in Haiye's eyes, but he quickly replaced it with a smile and said, "Yuan You said you sing quite well; I hope you will sing for me when you have the chance."

Enough already! I shouted at those boys, glaring at them in exasperation, "Aren't you the ones asking for help? Don't you know how to be polite? Besides, what's wrong with only knowing classical music? Is there anything wrong with that?"

Sigh, in fact, I still care a bit. Did that girl really seek out Aizhe just to learn piano? Looking at her difficult-to-speak expression, it always feels like it's not that simple

I should be happy, as Aizhe has finally accepted the friend I introduced to him. But why can I not feel any happiness in my heart? That feeling of being ignored makes me very uncomfortable

A song flows seamlessly, and before everyone has had a chance to recover from the enchanting music, the last note has quietly faded away

Thus, Ai Zhe began to assist Yi Yuan You as the temporary keyboardist of their group. However, he used a piano instead.

Indeed, I think we should try finding someone else, right? Yueyang also chimed in.

He is truly a good person

Aizhe was momentarily taken aback, looking at me with some confusion. Under my "staring technique," he seemed to understand something, broke into a smile, and nodded in agreement.

Could it be that you want to confess your feelings

"Let me give you some." Umiya thoughtfully pushed aside some items on my plate and, taking the opportunity, picked up a chicken wing from his plate, saying, "Go ahead and eat."

Regardless of this girl's intentions, if Ai Zhe were to find out that I casually introduced a girl to him, he would definitely not let me off easily. Based on my previous experience of taking the initiative to introduce a girlfriend to him, it is better for me not to get involved in such matters.

Snap! The chopsticks have been broken!

The first collaboration concluded successfully, and Yi Yuan You was quite satisfied with Ai Zhe's outstanding performance. During dinner that evening, this so-called "Ice Mountain Beauty" kept talking, and if others had seen her, they would surely have found it hard to believe their eyes

Ai Zhe put away his smile, tossed the broken chopsticks aside, and picked up a new pair to continue eating.

Should I eat it or not... Actually, I don't really like chicken wings, but this is a gesture of kindness from Umiya

I recalled saying: "That guy is not that impressive; he is just stubborn and loves to show off. Just like when he started learning the piano, it was because I casually mentioned that 'the one who plays the piano is a prince,' and he declared that he wanted to be a prince, then ran off to learn the piano."

"What are you doing! Suddenly hitting someone, is there any reason for this!" Ai Zhe shouted at me in dissatisfaction. Looking at his self-righteous demeanor, I wanted to punch him again, but was stopped by Hai Ye: "I'm fine, just like Ai Zhe said, I'm not a girl, it's just that my hand got red from the hit, it's no big deal."

That... just as I was about to speak and persuade Aizhe, Xiaoxiao was quicker than me and interjected, "Aizhe, forget it, I was the one who disturbed everyone."

Alas, whenever happiness is mentioned, sorrow wells up within me... That person seems as if they never existed at all, no matter how hard I search, I cannot find them...

This person, Ai Zhe, although surrounded by countless individuals, has very few genuine connections. Therefore, let him become more sociable under my guidance, haha

Umino's voice suddenly appeared, startling me. In a moment of carelessness, I slapped Aizhe's face. That guy, surprisingly, didn't wake up even after being slapped; he continued to sleep soundly, oblivious to the world.

I glanced at Haiye and found that his expression showed no sign of fear; he appeared quite calm. Therefore, he must have said that intentionally to make it easier for me to accept. He truly is a very good person.

Wait, it seems that I am not a very sociable person either, sigh...

Hmph, this fellow has indeed changed; now he actually uses his status to pressure me, how sad!

Ah? Afraid of the night road? Is that true?

Seeing her face streaming with tears, I truly cannot bear to say anything more... I understand her feelings, but Ai Zhe...

Forget it. Hai Ye wanted to keep the peace, but I became increasingly furious, as if my head were about to explode: "I said we cannot just let this go!"

Even if you have no connection, he must apologize! I was furious and shouted at Aizhe.

Great! Thank you, Umi!

Silence, an exceedingly eerie silence, this quiet atmosphere sends a chill down one's spine. Experience and intuition tell me that I have stepped on a landmine

"I have only listened to it once, so I am not very clear on everything. If there are any mistakes, you may point them out." Ai Zhe sat beside the piano, revealing his signature smile, but this time his smile carried more confidence and even a hint of provocation.

Aizhe appeared quite reluctant, yet he still showcased his polite and elegant side as the "Piano Prince," offering a symbolic smile to Qin Xiaoxiao

"What a child." Haiye shook his head

The other boys nodded in agreement, and I also smiled and nodded. Well, this is more like it; Ai Zhe deserves such respect.

I walked up to the girl, and she seemed a bit surprised to see me. I asked, "What are you crying about all alone here?"

I, I actually chose such a difficult song, I really should be punished

What is going on? What is this situation?

For someone like me, a girl with no strength to even lift a chicken, to carry such a big guy is simply a joke. It seems I can only seek help. I looked around and saw a few boys who appeared to have some strength, so I mustered my courage and walked over.

Xu Zhengyan, someone is looking for me... What do they want? I turned to look in the direction of the voice and saw a stranger girl standing at the door

But... why can't I feel happy?

"What are you looking at? Did I say something wrong? It was Youyou who asked me to bring them here. You should know that I came over only to be criticized by you all. Why don't we just go back and practice our classical music instead!" I said loudly, feeling furious, with my head buzzing.

Qin Xiaoxiao nodded earnestly. Seeing her so determined, I could only sigh helplessly and say, "I understand, I will find a way to help you."

But how should Aizhe put it? That guy definitely won't agree so easily. In the past, every time I introduced someone to him, as long as it was a woman, he would roll his eyes.

Early the next morning, just as I arrived at the classroom door, someone came looking for me

Really fell asleep? This is too ... ...

Although Ai Zhe appears very gentle and always smiles at others, he is actually quite stubborn. He does not like things, and no matter what, he will not accept them.

Oh? Why do I need to introduce Aizhe to her? If she wants to get to know him, can't she just find Aizhe herself? Isn't it redundant for me to do this?

"It's just a little red, it's not like I'm a girl, what does it matter!" Ai Zhe showed no signs of regret, still stubbornly holding his head high

I nodded to Haiye, expressing my gratitude for his timely intervention. It was due to his encouragement that everyone began to applaud, affirming Ai Zhe.

His expression while saying such words makes one feel extremely uneasy If he suddenly jumped up shouting about wanting to kill someone, I would still have a way to handle it However, I have not encountered this kind of state for a very long time

Look at them, how magnanimous and graceful they are

Every time I think of this, I feel quite displeased, poking around with a spoon in the tiramisu

Indeed, no matter how much he studied the sheet music, Ai Zhe could not bring himself to play while sitting on the piano bench. Meanwhile, Yi Yuan You, standing nearby, was anxiously pacing back and forth, and others began to question his abilities.

This guy is playing with me, going around in circles for so long, wasting so much time, and it still comes down to these two words. Would it kill him to just say the word 'want'?

Oh? Isn't that the girl who came to find me a few days ago? Why is she squatting there all alone? She looks quite dejected.

Speak quickly! Otherwise, I will leave! I looked at her in frustration and commanded.

Although I am not accustomed to Xiaoxiao and Aizhe being inseparable, I cannot bring myself to dislike Xiaoxiao. She always looks at me with an innocent expression, filled with anticipation.

The boys were somewhat stunned by my scolding, while Aizhe beside me was desperately tugging at my clothes, urging me to stop talking

How did he suddenly become so well-behaved? This is not like him! The Sen Aizhe who used to put on a stern face and do some very boring things whenever I introduced someone to him has actually changed his ways?

The girl nodded vigorously, her blush clearly visible on her face

It seems that I can only ask Haiye for help. I wonder if he has finished delivering to Youyou. I dialed Haiye's phone, and someone answered quickly. "Haiye, could you please come down to the girls' dormitory building at our school? I need your assistance with a small matter."

You will gradually get used to it, because one day you will part ways, won't you? Hai Ye said with a smile, his smile seemingly possessing a powerful magic that can instantly bring all things in the world to life. Is this the legendary healing type of boy?

In fact, I am not quite sure why I am so angry. Is it really just to stand up for Hainye? ... Perhaps, there are some other factors mixed in as well ...

You must apologize

During lunch time, I took the initiative to call Aizhe out for a meal. Watching Aizhe sitting by the window, elegantly eating braised pork rice, I felt an urge to punch him.

Where should he spend the night

However, Qin Xiaoxiao ... ...

How could I possibly know... No one has ever told me why, and I have inexplicably gone through more than ten years without understanding.

I grabbed Aizhe's hand and desperately pulled him up. Before he could steady himself, he stumbled and fell down again. Looking at Aizhe, who was sprawled out and still sleeping soundly, I had no idea what to do.

This approach will not convince him; it seems that it is time to reveal the trump card.

I see..." Umiya thought seriously for a moment and suddenly smiled, saying, "No."

What is your name? I squatted down, gently patting the girl's back, and asked with a helpless smile

Then, that... the girl's face instantly flushed red, and her hesitant expression was quite suspicious

Look at this guy Aizhe again, still the piano prince, he is nothing but a foolish prince

I do not know whether it was because I was too forceful or for some other reason, but Xiaoxiao stumbled and fell to the ground. After regaining my senses, I wanted to help her up, but Aizhe was quicker than me and helped Xiaoxiao up, while also giving me a fierce glare.

Of course, there are countless shortcomings... But so what, even so? I have still been childhood friends with him for so many years, and all these shortcomings are tolerable, aren't they

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but laugh: "What experience does he have? He is just an idiot"

"What? Introduce me to a disciple?" Ai Zhe finally reacted, putting down the chopsticks in his hand, looking up at me with a face full of confusion and dissatisfaction

This fellow always causes me trouble, sigh! Forget it, I might as well take him back to school first. Unfortunately, everyone else has left, and I'm the only one left to attend to this guy.

I absentmindedly poked at the chicken wings on my plate with chopsticks, my thoughts began to wander, and before I knew it, they drifted back to Sachi. Could Umi be Sachi? But the name is completely wrong!

What are you doing? Why are you so unwilling? You've already met her, just help her out.

Sigh, just thinking about this makes me feel quite miserable. We have known each other for a long time and have a very good relationship, so why is my partner that guy Aizhe? Even if he is dull, there should be a limit to it

Oh my God, please give me a straightforward answer, I feel like I'm going to suffocate

Being referred to as "child" by him made me a bit angry: "Child? Hey, hey, you aren't much older than me, how dare you speak to me like that"

"You need to find him; I must know the reason, right? Otherwise, if you do something strange, he will kill me." I crossed my arms and scrutinized her.

I said somewhat irritably: "If you keep hesitating, I will leave."

"Speak your mind." Aizhe did not lift his head, continuing to eat his braised pork rice

Sen Aizhe! You scoundrel! I dislike you the most

Oh heavens, reciting the lines in this poetic manner is driving me to the brink of collapse. I cast a glance at Aizhe, and his expression began to change, revealing to me the dawn of victory.

If you are worried about this, then it is really unnecessary. Haiye picked up a pudding, tore it open, and placed it in front of me, signaling me to eat. It doesn't matter if you are ignored by unrelated people; of course, if it is by someone close, you might find it hard to accept for a while. However, everyone has their own personal space, and even the best relationships cannot be together 24 hours a day. Sometimes, maintaining a certain distance can be a good thing.

When he asked me this, I felt somewhat at a loss, but I still answered truthfully: "For the sake of a person, his singing has captivated me. I heard that he studies at this music academy, and in order to follow in his footsteps, I came here as well. However... I have yet to find him."

In my memory, Aizhe has always been around me since childhood, and over time, I became accustomed to that feeling. Now, suddenly being ignored, perhaps it is just a matter of not being used to it.

Umino, I am very sorry to have troubled you to come so late. However, this guy..." I pointed to Aizhe, who was lying on the chair, "He does not live on campus, and I do not know his address, so I can only trouble you to find a way to let him stay for one night.

"Let's get started, this is the score, take a look at it," Yi Yuan You said confidently as she handed the score to Ai Zhe

Strangely, I have been rejected by Ai Zhe for dinner several days in a row. Moreover, the reason given each time is invariably, "I need to help Xiao Xiao train"

Umino placed the dessert in front of me, revealing a comforting smile, and said, "When you're feeling down, eating some dessert is good for your mood, give it a try"

This gaze... it feels as if I am his enemy, and my heart seems to have been struck by something, causing immense pain

I nodded and casually picked up the untouched pudding, leaving with Hainye.

IYuan looked at XiaoXiao coldly, and her tone was very impolite, which frightened XiaoXiao into silence.

It is so cold

... ...

"Do I need your approval to be fierce to someone? Moreover, the person involved hasn't said anything, so why are you being so nagging!" Yi Yuan You stood in front of Ai Zhe, locking eyes with him, and the atmosphere was extremely discordant

He always adopts an attitude of "I do not need any other friends," which has been the most perplexing aspect for me from childhood to adulthood

I know that saying this suddenly may trouble you, but I really want to get to know Aizhe! Please, help me with this favor!" The girl looked at me with a pitiful expression, as if she were about to cry.

Forget it, I will not meddle in others' affairs anymore

Aizhe has finally found a place to settle down, and it is truly wonderful not to have to sleep on a bench. Otherwise, if he were to fall ill, I would become a sinner throughout the ages

Sigh! How strange... I sat in the corner of the restaurant, sighed, and stared blankly at the milk tea in my cup

What is this called? To die for the sake of face while suffering in life, hum!

Based on my understanding of Ai Zhe, he is someone who remains aloof and indifferent to matters that do not concern him. However, today, he unexpectedly spoke up for Qin Xiaoxiao and even clashed with Youyou, which is truly unusual and exceedingly strange

But I just cannot swallow this anger. What gives these people the right to look down on Aizhe? Aren't they just able to play rock music with classical instruments? What is so remarkable about that

Before finishing dinner, I pulled Aizhe to find Qin Xiaoxiao and inform her of this good news

I opened Aizhe's phone and searched through the contacts one by one, but all I saw were unfamiliar names. It was then that I realized, after more than a year of not seeing each other, the owners of the numbers stored in Aizhe's phone had all become strangers to me.

I came to find you all out of boredom, and since I happened to be hungry, I went to the restaurant to buy something to eat. As a result, I saw you here sighing alone. I thought you had something on your mind, so I bought this for you, but it seems I misunderstood the situation. Haiye shrugged indifferently and lowered his head to drink the porridge. The light fell on his silver short hair, shining with a brilliance that was hard to look away from.

It is quite frustrating that someone who appears to be at most two years older than me would call me a child. They are clearly still a child themselves

Are you alright? Hayano kindly came over to ask me

When I first heard this statement, I was very angry, feeling as though I was being labeled a burden. However, over time, I came to realize that what Aizhe said was merely an excuse; the true reason he never dared to disclose.

Forget it, I asked the wrong person. With his image, he is the center of attention wherever he goes, how could he possibly be overlooked

A sudden "thud" echoed in my heart, and my mind momentarily struggled to comprehend.