diskusbooks Chapter 1310 The Stage of Obsession
Chapter 1310 The Stage of Obsession
Chapter 1310 The Stage of Obsession
Some of his words seem deliberate, but considering Kitagawa Yusuke's style and background, they come across as entirely genuine. Even Kudo Shinichi couldn't quite grasp them in a moment.
However, it wasn't all without gains.
Seeing how much Kitagawa Yusuke provoked him, Kudo Shinichi, even if he didn't know who the Phantom Thieves suspected was, should now know.
It's not about trying to destroy someone's spirit. There's really no need to bring out a weapon like Yusuke Kitagawa. They're trying to change their mindset, and then you just tell them they can't do it anymore. What are you going to do then?
Moreover, it's not hard to see from the string of words spoken by the shoku and the taku that he actually harbors considerable resentment towards Domoto Iskei.
To summarize the points he hoped Kitagawa Yusuke would support, he repeatedly emphasized that auxiliary professions are meaningful and valuable in the operation of the entire industry. Domoto Kazuki's sudden change of heart undoubtedly affected him, the former tuner. Although the score and taku did not show it on the surface, he had a lot of pent-up emotions inside.
Whether there are deeper reasons or not, Shinichi Kudo has no way of knowing for the time being; he only knows that this level is enough to be a motive.
Perhaps everything ultimately points to Domoto Kazuki himself. This concert, including the academy, a place inextricably linked to Domoto Kazuki, may actually be implicated by Domoto Kazuki himself.
While Shinichi Kudo was pondering something, Karasawa was also putting on a show of Kitagawa Yusuke's fearless ignorance, while inwardly thinking about what the score and Takumi had said.
The obsession with music and craftsmanship has always been with Domoto Kazuki, and the location is undoubtedly this concert hall.
Generally speaking, when it comes to explosions, the location where the criminals planted the bomb always carries the most emotional weight, whether positive or negative.
Can we glean any insight into the other's artistic realm from the rambling and complicated relationship between the scribe and the craftsman?
Pu and Jiangqi's noses were not on the air, and the other two were deep in thought. Just as they were at an impasse, someone walked out onto the stage.
With her expression softening, Shion Yamane walked alongside Lala Chigusa, one after the other, occasionally talking to Reiko Akiba and Kyosuke Haga, who were a few steps behind, as they made their way to the center of the stage.
Just as Tang Ze guessed, a teacher often finds it difficult to refuse a sincere request from a beloved student with a positive purpose.
The teacher-student relationship is a very special one.
It does not involve the influence of blood ties, yet it can often fill the gaps in family relationships, especially because the communication between teachers and students is based on the collision of ideas and knowledge.
Aside from the classroom, most people rarely have the opportunity to engage in a pure intellectual exchange with another person.
So even though Domoto Ikki has many students, enough to form a band just from the students and newcomers he has his eye on, and given that he had already replaced the original roster and felt guilty towards Chigusa Lala, and that Chigusa Lala was sincere and willing to do anything for him, just wanting to have a chance even on the edge of the stage, it was really too difficult for Domoto Ikki to refuse.
Judging from her expression now, she has clearly gotten what she wanted.
"Thank you, Miss Akiba." Yamane Shion, standing beside her, repeatedly thanked Akiba Reiko.
Akiba Reiko was recommended by Kawabe Kanade, and her abilities were undeniable, so no one thought she was an unsuitable candidate.
Now, in order to ensure the success of the performance, she is risking danger to intensify rehearsals and has agreed to Domoto Kazuki's request to add several harmonies and duet songs, all to involve Haga Kyosuke, who can actually help Yamane Shion. Yamane Shion is so grateful that she doesn't know how to express it accurately.
Strictly speaking, she was from Kawabe Kanade's side, and could have stayed out of this matter.
Moved by this, Yamane Shion disregarded the number of people in the audience, walked to her designated spot, took a deep breath, set up her violin, and began to test the sound.
Upon hearing Yamane Shion play a series of harmonics, Akiba Reiko's brows relaxed.
Previously, Yamane Shion's performance was distorted due to nervousness, but this time it was much better.
With her relaxed fingertips, Siqin's voice was gentle and mellow, almost intoxicating.
Although she had only spent a short time with Stradivarius, she was getting used to the performance very quickly. This made Akiba Reiko feel that Yamane Shion was trying very hard to do a good job on this performance, and that was all Akiba Reiko wanted.
"I'm fine." After doing a test, Yamane Shion nodded to Akiba Reiko, then nervously looked at Haga Kyosuke.
She has the confidence she should have in her skills, which she has acquired through years of hard work and practice.
However, she still felt pressured performing in front of a musician who frequently worked with Stradivarius, and craved his approval.
Kyosuke Haga nodded: "You have great potential. Give you a few more days to spend with Stradivarius, and I believe you can do even better than you are now."
This girl is not much older than Shira Renki, and the fact that she was able to realize her own problems in such a short time and allow Siqin to bring out her strengths shows that she is very talented.
"What you really need to get used to is the stage itself," he pointed out. "Standing under the spotlight makes you look extremely nervous. Why is that? Did something unpleasant happen on stage?"
Perhaps it's because he's been hanging out with phantom thieves for so long, but Kyosuke Haga's opening move is a series of psychological analyses.
It's not that he likes this style, it's just that Yamane Shion's expression is too obvious.
Whether it's nervousness or social anxiety, he's seen performers who aren't good at these things before, but seeing Yamane Shion sweating as soon as she steps on stage is still quite rare.
Those who study music must learn to perform; music, like language, is a form of expression born from communication.
Music is merely a supplement to life, an extension of emotions, and a need for hobbies. Music that is not presented deviates from the original purpose of music.
Therefore, every musician must constantly showcase their music throughout their long training career until it gains wider recognition.
If it weren't for some unresolved issue, Haga Kyosuke really couldn't imagine why a violinist whose talent was recognized by Domoto Kazuki would be so mentally unstable as to break a string while rehearsing with a dozen or so people.
This is a very serious situation, and Yamane Shion certainly didn't want it to be like this.
The Stradivarius was borrowed, and the Riverside Serenade can't be used on stage, so it wouldn't be right to ask the other party to pay for the strings again. Judging from the material and style of the strings used on this Stradivarius, just having so many strings on hand is no small amount.
"—It's true, I can't help but feel nervous." Yamane Shion lowered her voice. "Mainly because I've never had an opportunity like this before."
Unpleasant things did happen, of course, but that's all in the past, and there's no need to dwell on it to a kind stranger.
If it weren't for the change in her mindset during these past few days of practicing and figuring out the techniques, even now, she probably wouldn't be able to control this piano that's burning hot no matter how she touches it.
Chigusa Lala envied her for regaining the opportunity because of Kawabe Kanade's absence, but Yamane Shion originally didn't think so.
She had already accepted the fact that she couldn't go on stage and stopped paying attention to the concert stage, but suddenly she was notified that Kawabe Kanade had run into trouble and she needed to come back to cover for her.
She didn't want to exchange her own opportunities for the harm done to others, and she didn't want to face such immense pressure.
The difficulty of being entrusted with a critical mission is something only those who have tried it know.
Now, her mindset has changed quite a bit.
It's an objective fact that Kawabe Kanade had a problem, but she didn't blow it up, so that outcome can't be changed.
If I were to falter now, I would not only be letting down Domoto Kazuki's trust, but also the many people who have worked tirelessly for this performance.
She's there to solve problems, not to create more.
"You have your own understanding and sensitivity to music; you just need more opportunities." Kyosuke Haga shook his head, acknowledging Shion Yamane's personal abilities. "I think your current state is simply because your music training started relatively late."
Yamane Shion pursed her lips and nodded in affirmation of Haga Kyosuke's guess.
Just like this time, she always stumbles and staggers along any path, eventually reaching the right place by accident.
At Domoto Music Academy, most of her classmates, if not growing up immersed in music, had at least joined a brass band in elementary school and were exposed to music learning at a very early age.
She was different. She unexpectedly gained the favor of her music teacher after junior high school, which led her to try instrumental music. She then discovered that she had some talent, and that's how she learned it in such a haphazard way.
In the cutthroat environment of a music academy, such a mid-course change inevitably leads to comparisons with others. It's not hard to understand why Yamane Shion gradually lost her confidence amidst long-term comparisons and belittling.
"It's okay to start late," said Kyosuke Haga, glancing at Yusuke Kitagawa in the audience. "There are many examples of late bloomers. As long as you approach music with sincerity, music will naturally give you the answer."
I heard his words clearly, and following his gaze, I saw Shinichi Kudo, played by Yusuke Kitagawa:
No, your Phantom Thieves are here to cause trouble today, aren't they?
A late bloomer? Who are you talking about, Yusuke Kitagawa who wasn't even an adult yet?
You mean he only became famous at the age of 17 and gained the attention and favor of Ruyue Fengshui, which was too late, right?
Do you want to look at the praise Yusuke Kitagawa is receiving now? Is that even human language? Is that even human language?
Actually, it wasn't that Kyosuke Haga thought Yusuke Kitagawa was a late bloomer—that would infuriate all the painters in Tokyo—he was just thinking about the Phantom Thieves.
As he didn't live at the base, he didn't know much about the specific members of the Phantom Thieves or their pasts, but he had been able to keep up with their interactions through group chats on the app.
Some of these people are students, some are doctors, and some were even shrine maidens. Before the great upheaval and conflict began, they never imagined that they would suddenly become phantom thieves hiding in the shadows, but now they are doing a great job.
Whether a path is right for you or not, don't give up the opportunity, keep going, and you will naturally get the answer. It's pointless to regret the past.
"No matter where you go, humility and a thirst for knowledge are essential qualities. I think it was precisely because of this belief that Mr. Domoto fearlessly abandoned his past glories and chose a new path. It is because he chose a new path that he gave you this opportunity, isn't it?"
Yamane Shion instinctively looked at the magnificent pipe organ behind her and had to admit that although Haga Kyosuke was spouting platitudes, there was some truth to it.
They were able to stand on the world stage because of the completion of the concert hall, and Domoto Kazuki chose to build the concert hall for the pipe organ he had studied for two years and was now proficient enough.
Domoto Kazuki's shift in leadership gave this younger generation more opportunities. While shifting leadership at a young age can reduce sunk costs, it can also lead to the loss of other advantages.
At least ten years ago, Domoto Ikkei wouldn't have had the ability to bring so many students to perform; the first graduating class of Domoto Academy hadn't even graduated yet.
The musicians below the stage, however, pursed their lips and stared intently at Haga Kyosuke, who had uttered those words.
Noticing his emotions, Tang Ze didn't forget to add insult to injury, saying, "Actually, if Mr. Domoto hadn't mentored so many students, he probably wouldn't have had the idea of holding a concert. He wants to showcase his organ skills, and given his status and ability, there are definitely many orchestras willing to cooperate with his performances, and many venues willing to provide space. He's paving the way for his students."
Although he was trying to provoke Pu and Jiang, Tang Ze was not lying.
Domoto Kazuki has been working in education for over a decade, and his mindset is no longer that of a mere musician.
He himself also needs a platform to showcase the achievements of his education to the world and to provide ample opportunities for his students.
The concert hall and the academy share the same roots. Is it really that difficult to continue organizing performances under the Domoto name in the future? This ceremony was just the biggest one yet.
The decision to build a pipe organ was likely made with these considerations in mind, as Domoto Kazuki intended to achieve the desired result in one step. This would also allow his academy to better attract students and faculty specializing in pipe organs, further enriching the team.
The fact that Pu and Jiang were so determined to break through the defenses that they wanted to blow up the entire concert hall was something they had already guessed.
However, in Tang Ze's opinion, the score and the craftsmanship are still quite outrageous.
At such a crucial juncture in strategic deployment, Domoto Kazuki's decision to entrust the task to him was a sign of trust and confidence. Yet here he is, acting like a complaining woman, agonizing over such trivial matters. It's a waste of their decades-long friendship.
Leaving those aside for now, Tang Ze linked the concert to the existence of the academy in order to continue to stimulate the scores and craftsmen.
Alright, you think that Domoto Kazuki's choice of the pipe organ is an abandonment of you? Well, I'm going to say that it's not because of the pipe organ, but because of the academy itself. Even without the pipe organ, Domoto Kazuki would still drift further and further away from you. How do you plan to deal with that?
Bomb the concert hall first, then bomb the college? Do you have enough plastic bombs?