Early in the morning, Kurosawa Mitsuru woke up.
Maybe he drank a lot of wine last night, but he didn't have a hangover.
After washing up and having breakfast, he sat down at the desk in the bedroom, picked up a pen and paper and started drawing.
He was going to draw the piano score because there was a piano concert next week.
This performance is also a good opportunity to promote my personal album.
"Normally, an album should contain about ten songs."
While drawing the piano score, Kurosawa Hikaru was also thinking.
So far, the pieces he has selected are "Croatian Rhapsody", "Flight of the Bumblebee", "The Bells", "Adeelina by the Water", "Wedding in a Dream" and "Autumn Whispers", a total of six pieces.
In other words, he still needs at least four more songs to complete the album.
It is not easy to reproduce the piano music from the previous life.
Because the system's master-level piano skills did not bring the pop music library of the previous life, it only brought him the piano level that a talented person could achieve after a lifetime of hard work.
Those famous classical piano pieces are deeply engraved in his mind. In addition, he is also proficient in music theory and can adapt them according to piano music.
But no matter how talented one is, it is impossible to create something out of nothing... For example, directly playing music that does not belong to this world.
Of the six pieces he has scheduled so far, Flight of the Bumblebee is the simplest.
This simplicity does not refer to the difficulty of playing, but the difficulty of writing music scores.
Having said that, he did not create it out of nothing, there are still traces to follow.
Relying on his knowledge of music theory, he spent an entire night combining different rhythms and beats into a melody, digging out the heavenly sounds that had long been buried in the deepest part of his memory.
The process of drawing the piano score was not very smooth.
Because a good piano piece cannot be created with just a beat or a melody, but rather with completeness.
No matter how amazing the beginning of a piece of music is, an incomplete work is ultimately just a half-finished product.
"No, this is wrong..."
Kurosawa Hikaru took a pencil, outlined a note, frowned, then used an eraser to erase it out of dissatisfaction, and then thought again, seeking inspiration.
Inspiration is a sudden and creative thought.
It feels like suddenly thinking of something that I haven't discovered before.
In reasoning, inspiration can also be interpreted as a sudden enlightenment, the sudden discovery of blind spots in thinking.
Every piano piece must be carefully considered from beginning to end, just like carefully chewing every word, without any room for error.
Although it is not very smooth and cannot be described as flowing water, it is still moving forward overall.
"It's done."
I don’t know how much time passed until the last note was drawn. Kurosawa Mitsuru picked up the stack of papers in front of him and was very excited.
Immediately, he took the music score and started flipping through it.
This is not the sheet music of one song, but three songs, namely "Dance of Flowers", "Mark of Rain" and "Annie's Wonderland"
These were piano melodies deep in his memory that he had heard before and that had attracted him before.
Even though these pieces are piano scores, Kurosawa Hikaru can't help but immerse himself in them as he looks at the notes.
Because of the talent brought by mastering the piano, even if there is no piano keyboard in front of him, he can play the beautiful melody composed of these notes in his mind just by looking at the notes.
“It feels like something is missing…”
After admiring the music score over and over again, Kurosawa Mitsuru gradually came back to his senses, counted the songs again, and couldn't help talking to himself.
Although there are no hard and fast requirements for records and albums, there is no specific number of tracks required.
Like the piano pieces in his current album, each one has the power to become a classic.
Maybe he is not a musician, but systematic skills are not just about playing methods, but also about talent, experience, and vision.
Because of this, when he possesses a certain skill, he becomes a certain kind of person.
For example, his painting skills and his perspective on the world have actually changed a lot.
This is true for photography, archery, and even more so for piano.
Maybe it is not very obvious in daily life, but once you come into contact with a field that you are good at, that kind of thinking will be particularly obvious.
"What is missing?"
Kurosawa Mitsuru thought hard but couldn't figure out what the missing thing was.
He had a feeling that if he played all nine piano pieces and included them in his first album, the sales would definitely not be low and would definitely satisfy his fans.
However, he had a vague feeling that this album was not perfect enough.
After thinking it over to no avail, Kurosawa Mitsuru put down the pencil in his hand, pulled over the laptop computer beside him, turned it on, and started surfing the Internet.
Instead of going to YouTube to read the comments or Twitter, he started searching.
What he wants to do is to see what kind of piano music there is in this world... and use this to find piano music that does not exist in this world.
This world is a parallel world, very different from the previous life, but there are some differences.
Some celebrities from the previous life still exist in this world, but they look different, such as Kenshi Yonezu who sang "Lemon".
There are also some celebrities who do not exist in this world, such as the piano master, Maxim, and the piano prince, Richard Lederman.
He began to listen to piano music, look through the lists of winners of various music festivals, and read through the history of piano music.
As he was flipping through the pages, he saw a keyword "Canon", which led him to search and listen to Canon.
"Something's not right..."
While listening, Kurosawa Mitsuru always felt that something was not good enough and frowned.
This Canon is nice to listen to, and the melody has that flavor, but it is not the Canon he has in mind.
"Is it you?"
The next moment, Kurosawa Mitsuru's brows relaxed and he suddenly came to his senses.
Canon is not actually a song, but a type of polyphonic music, one of the techniques of music composition, and also a genre of music, just like the genre of rhapsody, which is enough to define a category.
For people who understand music, once they realize this, they will fall into a misconception.
Canon is Canon, it is like a spell, like a symbol, standing at the end of time, cutting off the way forward and turning the world into a limited area.
No one in this world dared to challenge its authority... But in his previous life, he had heard a piano piece that could be called perfect.
Realizing what he was looking for, Kurosawa Mitsuru put down his mouse, closed his laptop, picked up a pen and paper again, and began to draw the music score.
Because it's based on the original, it's as simple as Flight of the Bumblebee.
"It's done."
Not long after, Kurosawa Mitsuru put down his pencil and kept flipping through the music score. As the heavenly sound played in his mind, he felt extremely excited.
"Canon Variations", a piano piece adapted based on the technique of Canon, is also the most beautiful melody he has ever heard in his previous life.
He had an extremely strong feeling that once this song was released, it would definitely cause a sensation around the world.
After being excited for a while, Kurosawa Hikaru thought for a while, took out a pen and paper and wrote down a lot of words, took out his mobile phone, opened Igarashi Runa's Line, and made a video call directly.
"Ms. Runa, the concert program has been arranged."
As the connection was successfully made, Kurosawa Mitsuru spoke excitedly.
After deciding on the program, he has begun to look forward to the piano concert next Wednesday at the end of this month.
Once people decide to do something, especially when they know that their performance will amaze everyone, they will become extremely excited.
“So soon?”
Igarashi Runa was a little surprised when he heard this.
"We have been preparing for this before, and today is just the finishing touches, so it's naturally fast."
Kurosawa Hikaru nodded slightly.
"Then send me the playlist."
"I wrote it down on paper and will take a photo of it and send it to you later."
"What are these songs?"
In response to this question, Kurosawa Hikaru did not say anything, but just switched the camera to the paper on the table.
On the paper, from top to bottom, the names of ten songs were written.
Flight of the Bumblebee
Croatian Rhapsody
"bell"
The Mark of Rain
Anne's Wonderland
Adeline by the Water
Autumn Whispers
Dance of Flowers
Wedding in Dream
Variations on Canon
Just seeing these songs, Kurosawa Hikaru was extremely excited.
Each of these songs, taken individually, is a classic.
Putting them all together, he could imagine how wonderful his performance would be.
The show started with Flight of the Bumblebee, which immediately ignited the whole show, and ended with Canon.
"How about it?"
As she examined her, Kurosawa Hikaru couldn't help but ask.
What he could imagine was that if he had attended a piano concert in his previous life, if he could hear these pieces at once, even if he didn't like piano, he would definitely be deeply fascinated by them.
“Your handwriting is very beautiful.”
Igarashi Runa read it from top to bottom, choked a little and said this in response to this question.
"I mean these songs."
Kurosawa Hikaru switched the camera to show her how speechless he was.
"Even if you ask me how it is, there are many songs here that I have never heard of."
Igarashi Runa saw his unhappy expression, but had no choice but to explain.
"That's true."
When Kurosawa Mitsuru heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then he suddenly realized what was going on and felt relieved.
If someone from the previous life saw a playlist like this, they would definitely be deeply attracted because they are all world famous songs.
"How long are each of these tracks? How long do they take in total?"
Seeing that he was very reasonable, Igarashi Runa felt relieved and asked.
"I'll do the math later. I've been busy all morning and have finally arranged the playlist. Don't you have anything to say about it?"
Hearing this question, Kurosawa Hikaru realized that he hadn't figured it out yet, so he nodded, but looking at her delicate and beautiful face, and her tender and crimson lips, he grinned.
"Well… "
Igarashi Runa didn't know how to respond to this teasing remark for a moment.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing her embarrassed expression, Kurosawa Hikaru was a little confused.
Although they were under the influence of alcohol last night, they broke through the paper and kissed directly, twice.
Logically speaking, a small interaction like this should make people excited, so why is it this expression
"You said you were busy all morning. Did you miss your meal again? It's already 2 o'clock."
In response, Igarashi Runa changed the subject.
"It's okay. I had breakfast. I'm not hungry at all."
Kurosawa Hikaru waved his hand disapprovingly.
His physical condition is there. Although he still needs to eat, drink, defecate, urinate and sleep like a normal person, as long as he does not do physical work, he will have no problem eating only one meal a day.
"No, I think I'm hungry..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Kurosawa Mitsuru suddenly changed his mind and changed his words. He looked straight at her with a slight smile on his face.
His tone was intriguing, as if the subtext was saying, I want to eat you.
"Brother Guang, even if you are busy with work, you have to eat on time."
At this moment, a pleasant voice suddenly rang from the speaker of the mobile phone.
"?"
Hearing these words, Kurosawa Hikaru's expression froze in an instant, and Tong Kong was shocked.
This voice is so familiar, not to mention, Brother Guang’s way of shouting is also unique.
The next moment, Igarashi Runa moved her phone, and as the camera moved horizontally, a face appeared on the phone screen.
The lady with long wavy blonde hair, clear blue eyes, and a face that is impeccably beautiful from every angle is none other than Yuki Ichinose.
When he saw that pretty and lovely face, Kurosawa Hikaru couldn't help but feel dizzy.
What's going on? Why is Miss Runa with Yuki-chan
"I brought Ms. Ichinose to see the dance training class."
At the same time, Igarashi Runa saw his frozen expression and briefly explained the situation.
Fortunately, they stopped last night. The communication between them was more dramatic and not very straightforward.
If he hadn't stopped in time, I'm afraid that when Kurosawa spoke to her just now, his attitude would not have been implicit, but would have become more straightforward.
As long as you say "give me a kiss", you're done for.
"I see... Yuki-chan, you're going to visit a dance studio with Miss Runa today, why didn't you tell me?"
Kurosawa Mitsuru had the same feelings and thoughts. Thinking back to what he had just said, he realized that he had not said anything fatal, so he felt a little relieved and asked in a pretended calm tone.
Although Xiao Yuki knew that he planned to pursue Miss Runa, he still felt guilty about having some ambiguous and intimate interactions with other girls in front of his girlfriend.
"I sent you a message, but you never read it."
Yuki Ichinose pursed her lips, looking a little depressed.
"Is that so? Sorry, I just finished drawing the music score and don't have time to check my phone."
Kurosawa Hikaru paused and then explained.
"It's okay. I know you're busy, but no matter how busy you are, you must remember to eat on time."
Ichinose Yuki shook her head, not really caring about it, and then said.
"Okay, I'll go eat later. What's the situation over there?"
In response to his girlfriend's advice, Kurosawa Mitsuru smiled and nodded.
"We have just finished watching the teacher's performance. Miss Ichinose will be interviewing us later. If you are qualified, you can be accepted as a student." Igarashi Runa responded.
"Brother Guang, let me tell you, that teacher dances really well and is also very pretty."
Yuki Ichinose looked very excited, as if she had just watched a particularly wonderful performance, and the afterglow was still there, and she couldn't wait to share it with others.
“How beautiful is it?”
Kurosawa Mitsuru saw her expression and seemed not to care about what happened just now, so he also continued the topic.
"Hmm... It's hard to describe. Once I learn it, I'll show you how to dance."
Yuki Ichinose was stunned by the question. After hesitating for a while and still unable to describe it, she said.
"Okay, I'll wait then."
Kurosawa Hikaru was very happy to find that she was full of energy.
"Uh-huh."
Ichinose Yuki nodded with a sweet smile.
"Kurosawa, let's not talk about that for now. That teacher is a very good dancer and has very high requirements for students. Miss Ichinose will have an interview later, so we have to take it seriously."
Just then, Igarashi Runa interrupted their conversation.
"Then I'll trouble you with Yuki-chan's matter."
Realizing that the situation over there was very serious, Kurosawa Hikaru also understood.
It was obvious that Miss Runa took Yuki to find a very powerful teacher.
It's normal to think about it. If you want a beginner like Xiao Yuki to learn to dance in a short period of time, she must rely on the guidance of a famous teacher.
"She is not only your little Yuki, but also my artist. This is what I should do." Igarashi Runa teased.
"Come on! I hope to hear your good news later."
Kurosawa Hikaru smiled and then looked at Koyuki.
"Okay."
Ichinose Yuki nodded obediently.
"Bye-Bye."
"Bye-Bye."
With the goodbyes, the video call ended.
Kurosawa Hikaru took a look at the message on Line and found that Koyuki had really sent him a message at 11:30, saying that she wanted to have dinner with Miss Igarashi to discuss work.
"That should be okay, right?"
Although he realized that he was unable to reply to the message in time, Kurosawa Hikaru thought about the situation just now and felt that it was not a big problem.
First, when he woke up in the morning, he chatted with Xiao Yuki for a while and explained that he was busy with work.
Secondly, he had some heart-to-heart talks with Yuki before, and after getting her attitude, he made up his mind to formally launch his pursuit of Miss Runa.
If there were no such prerequisites, like what happened just now, if Yuki suddenly caught him having an ambiguous conversation with Miss Runa, no one knows what would have happened.
"Is it 2 o'clock?"
After thinking alone for a while, Kurosawa Mitsuru looked at the time, then stood up and went to eat.
At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, he still has to go to his part-time job to meet his future.
“These ten piano pieces are absolutely perfect as an album… but as a concert program, they don’t seem to be enough.”
Standing in front of the stove in the kitchen frying eggs, Kurosawa Hikaru was also thinking.
He didn't even need to calculate, the total length of those ten piano pieces was definitely not enough to support a concert.
It must be said that his foundation is still too shallow and he has too little time to prepare.
"First calculate the playing time of these songs, and then discuss the rest with Miss Runa."
After thinking it over, Kurosawa Mitsuru didn't have the habit of getting stuck in a rut, so he quickly let it go.
Since the concert is next Wednesday, there is still a lot to do this week.
Especially for future dates, he must prepare in advance.
…
"Hmm..."
At 6 o'clock in the evening, as the maid left on time, Shifengyuan Mirai was holding a pen, feeling very distressed.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing her distressed expression, as if saying "Come and ask me", Kurosawa Hikaru was amused and cooperated very well.
Even though they no longer have to worry about being monitored, they still maintain their previous habit of whispering during breaks.
"I was wondering what kind of swimsuit I should wear when we go to the beach together."
Shifengyuan Mirai tied up her hair and looked at him with her beautiful eyes squinting.
"Just don't be in a bikini."
Facing her expectant gaze, Kurosawa Hikaru thought for a moment and said.
In fact, when girls ask such questions, it usually means they are having difficulty making decisions.
This is a common problem for most girls. For example, when they are on a date, they don’t know what kind of clothes to wear to look good, nor do they know how to satisfy the person they are dating.
That's right, once a girl raises such a distress, she is actually asking for your opinion.
When faced with such a question, never give a perfunctory and meaningless answer like "You look good in anything you wear". You also cannot force her to choose one option. Instead, express your own opinion and give her ample room to choose.
“Do you hate bikinis?”
Shifengyuan Mirai was a little surprised to hear this answer.
"It's not that I hate you, but if you wear a bikini, then we won't be able to play."
"Why?"
"You're so beautiful. If you wear a bikini, all the men on the beach will stare at you. How can you have fun then? Maybe there will even be a bloody storm."
"A bloody storm?"
"Think about it, if all the men are staring at you, won't their female companions be jealous? They might even end up fighting."
"It's not as exaggerated as you say."
Hearing him praising herself in various ways, Sifengyuan Mirai could understand the trick, but she still curved her beautiful eyes and gave him a satisfied look in her heart.
“It’s just that exaggerated.”
Kurosawa Hikaru looked her up and down and said firmly.
She is so beautiful, she has a divine appearance.
With her looks alone, Shifengyuan Mirai is enough to outshine all the other girls. Coupled with her noble and cold temperament, she once caused a bit of a sensation when she was at the martial arts hall before. If she were to wear a bikini, the lethality would be unimaginable.
"But don't boys like their girlfriends to wear bikinis?"
Shifengyuan Mirai would not argue with him, but just asked.
"Boys like other people's girlfriends to wear bikinis."
Kurosawa Mitsuru denied this statement without hesitation.
"Since you don't like it, I will never wear it again."
Shifengyuan Mirai realized that his possessiveness was quite strong, so after thinking about it, she nodded.
"Never wearing a bikini is too much. What I mean is that I don't like my girlfriend to wear a bikini in front of others... When we are alone, you can still wear it."
Hearing this, Kurosawa Mitsuru suddenly felt something was wrong. He realized the fundamental meaning of her question and smiled.
He just doesn't want to show Shifengyuan Mirai in the summer swimsuit bikini to others, but he still wants to see it very much.
"So do you like bikinis?"
Seeing that he finally reacted and his attitude changed 180 degrees, Shifengyuan Mirai's smile became a little cunning.
"I like it." Kurosawa Hikaru nodded.