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Chapter 118 - 89. Tracklist Confirmed to be All Lies_2

Chapter 118: 89. Tracklist Confirmed to be All Lies_2

"Do you want to choose this piece?" Dubian Che asked after the music ended.

"Uh-huh." Kiyono Lin nodded her head.

In the Wind Music competition, each band had to perform one assigned piece and one free choice piece; "Prosperous Four Seasons - Wind Music Version" was one of the free choice pieces available that year.

This piece had been commissioned by the Wind Music Alliance from the front-line composer Kawashima Akira.

A few years ago, this piece was selected as the free piece by Jinghua Girls’ High School and had won the national gold award, instantly becoming famous.

Now, it had become one of the standard pieces in the competition.

Speaking of the characteristics of this piece, one had to mention its composer — Kawashima Akira, a graduate of Musashino University of Music.

When Kawashima Akira was young, he had been active on the music stage as a professional oboe player, so his arrangements tended to favor the oboe.

To put it a bit exaggeratedly, the lower limit of this piece depended on the entire band while the upper limit depended on the oboe player’s performance.

"A wise choice," Dubian Che confidently stated.

Kiyono Lin ignored this seemingly complimentary remark, which was actually Dubian Che praising himself.

Dubian Che then said, "But, is it really okay to decide on your own without consulting them?"

"To progress society, democratic voting is the stupidest option."

"Ah, ah, I understand," Dubian Che nodded appreciatively, "Ultraman’s mission is to forcefully guide foolish humanity towards evolution, isn’t it?"

Kiyono Lin had no idea what Dubian Che was talking about.

She looked at Dubian Che as if he were an idiot.

Unembarrassed, Dubian Che changed the subject: "So, you’re not allowing yourself to fail, that’s why you decided to choose the piece yourself?"

"That is not the only reason."

"Hmm," Dubian Che noncommittally hummed.

Seeing his attitude, Kiyono Lin felt inexplicably angry and wanted to punch him.

She explained:

"Their musical knowledge is uneven, and they even choose based on whether their part is easy to play and the popularity of the piece. The decision on the piece affects the survival of the Human Observation Department, and I will fully exclude any options that may lead to the department’s closure."

"I see," Dubian Che still looked skeptical.

This man, knowing that she would not lie... Kiyono Lin took a deep breath.

"There’s another reason; the Wind Instrument Club’s greatest strength right now is your oboe playing, which is the biggest reason I decided on the piece myself."

Considering the Wind Instrument Club’s disdain for Dubian Che, they were unlikely to choose this piece that relied heavily on the oboe’s performance.

Dubian Che crossed his arms over his head and leaned back on a steel pipe chair, looking up at the ceiling with a satisfied sigh.

Kiyono Lin held back, refraining from throwing the eraser at him.

At 9 o’clock, Kiyono Lin straightforwardly expressed her opinion in the music classroom.

"This competition’s compulsory piece will be ’March of the Endless Dreams’, and the free choice piece will be ’Prosperous Four Seasons - Wind Music Version’."

"These two pieces..." Wind Instrument Club Minister Komatsu Misaki hesitated.

Club members who had never heard these pieces looked on with puzzled curiosity.

"Minister, what’s wrong? Are they difficult?"

"Uh-huh," Komatsu Misaki nodded, "’March of the Endless Dreams’ is story-rich and focuses on musical expression. ’Prosperous Four Seasons’ requires very high expressiveness and technical skills, but..."

"But what?" Everyone eagerly pressed on.

Komatsu Misaki looked towards Kiyono Lin, hesitating whether or not to speak.

Dubian Che took over the conversation: "From the middle section onwards, you guys can rest. With your current level, you can highlight my proficiency; just wait obediently for the awards."

"What do you mean by that?" asked a club member who didn’t catch on.

"The first piece features solo parts for the tuba, trombone, and oboe. ’Prosperous Four Seasons’... this piece is unique, a large part is a free improvisation for the oboe," explained Ayane Kumi, who also knew the pieces well.

Everyone realized and began murmuring, most of them looking discontented.

Kiyono Lin glanced at everyone: "Whether it’s picking players or deciding on pieces, everything is aimed at reaching nationals. If anyone thinks there is a better option, speak up now."

Yuzao Haomei spoke out loudly, "Since it all depends on the oboe’s performance, can we just casually practice instead?"

That was clearly spoken in frustration.

"A solo adds extra points, but the real quality still depends on everyone’s performance," Kiyono Lin replied.

Another person asked, "Then why does he have to be the soloist? Can’t we choose a piece featuring a bassoon solo or a trumpet solo?"

Mayi Asuka was good at playing, but the tuba is not a very dazzling instrument, so no one suggested selecting a tuba solo piece.

"You should all know the reason," said Dubian Che.

"What?"

"Because my wind performance skill is undisputedly the best in the history of the Wind Instrument Club."

His matter-of-fact tone made many people’s faces turn red with anger.

"I’m not sure about being the best in history," Kiyono Lin looked at the arrogant Dubian Che, "but he is indeed currently the best performer in the Wind Instrument Club."

"I disagree! Ayane and Mayi Asuka’s skills are definitely better than his!"

"That’s right, this is too unfair! Since Group A members are selected, the soloist should also be chosen!"

"Alright!" before Kiyono Lin could speak, Dubian Che happily stood up, grabbing his oboe and stepped onto the platform.

"Anyone who wants to challenge me, come forward. Today, I, Dubian Che, will show you trash what the difference between a genius and ordinary people is."

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