Chapter 282 No Lies [4K1]

call.

Putting down the phone, Yuki Hayakawa let out a long sigh of relief.

Although they were communicating on Line, she was as nervous as if she was having a face-to-face meeting with Watanabe Akiie. She even stood up and deliberately adjusted her posture when replying to the other party’s message.

She was so nervous, which was totally unlike her usual self.

If Maki saw this scene, she would definitely tease her severely given her personality.

but……

She pursed her red lips, unlocked her phone again, then clicked into Line and found the person who would definitely laugh at her if he were there.

After considering the words, she typed out a line of text and sent it.

[The time has been decided, tomorrow at noon]

At around eight or nine o’clock, she was still chatting about this with the other party.

You don’t have to think about it, just simply slide your finger upwards and you can see what Maki said at that time.

As she thought about this, her long fingers slid lightly upwards on the screen, and the previous chat records came into her sight.

[In reality, since Watanabe’s mother has already told you in advance, the possibility of her standing you up is basically zero~]

[Especially, you mentioned one point specifically – Watanabe’s mother is a very gentle and firm person]

[People like this won’t ask for things they don’t want to do, let alone bring it up over and over again.]

[So, don’t scare yourself. Instead of thinking about these things, it’s better to prepare some ideas, do some homework, and think of some interesting topics to bring up during dinner.]

【（Orange cat spreading his hands.jpg）】

At the time, she just thought Maki was comforting her.

But a few hours later, what she thought were ‘words of comfort’ became reality.

Come to think of it, she did seem a little too anxious at that time.

Not only am I worried about gains and losses, but I’m also afraid of this and that.

Looking back now, I realized I was just scaring myself.

Ugh.

Yuki Hayakawa couldn’t help but sigh again.

My mother once said that when someone can control your emotions, you have to be vigilant. If you feel that you cannot handle such emotions, the best way is to stay away from that person.

But it is obvious that this sentence does not apply to her at the moment.

Buzz. Buzz.

Suddenly, the vibration of her cell phone interrupted her thoughts.

Maki’s reply came.

[So, there is no need for you to be anxious or self-doubting. In the end, you should be confident in your pretty face! Stupid Yuki!]

Looking at this line of text, she couldn’t help but smile.

[You’re right, Maki! Anyway, I’ll try my best not to do this again! ]

These were not nice words. She herself realized that if she allowed inexplicable anxiety to control her mood, she would not even have to wait until problems arose. Such internal friction alone would be enough to defeat her.

Not to mention that in the current situation, she doesn’t need to be anxious at all.

Ayana gave her insurance, and she also had a showdown with Yu, and the relationship between her and him has become closer.

Although they still didn’t have the feeling of being a stupid couple, but from her own perspective, this state was the most comfortable.

Neither too much nor too little, nor too distant.

[Hmm, come on!]

On the other end of the phone, Takakura Maki rubbed her eyes while yawning, and inexplicably felt that she had a long way to go.

She understands Yuki-chan so well.

This girl is very normal when she is normal, but when she is anxious…

I can only say that it is not normal, and they will ask some very outrageous and strange questions.

But the solution she gave at the beginning was not applicable, so she could only stay here in this awkward situation.

If Yuki could really do what she said, then they could all feel more relaxed.

【I will do it! 】

After typing these five words, Yuki Hayakawa put her phone on the bedside table and stood up.

Logically speaking, she should take a nap now.

However, she did not feel sleepy today, but instead she felt more energetic.

and so……

She walked out of the room, down the stairs, and into the recording studio.

Since I can’t sleep, find something to do, whether it’s to kill time or simply waiting for sleepiness to come. It’s better than lying in bed with your eyes open, looking at the all-too-familiar ceiling.

After all, when people are free, it is easy to imagine many embarrassing scenes.

Sitting in front of the piano, Yuki Hayakawa lightly pressed the black and white keys, simply tested the sound, and then began to play in a very relaxed manner.

At this moment, the pair of white and soft hands are like butterflies dancing in the flowers formed by the black and white piano keys.

As the piano keys were pressed, the melodious melody echoed in the recording studio.

But unlike the songs with sheet music in the past, today’s performance was clearly an improvisational solo.

As her thoughts turned, she inexplicably recalled a conversation with her mother.

It happened on a summer evening.

“Why do you prefer piano to guitar?”

The mother, wearing a white spinning skirt, sat on the piano bench and asked this question with curiosity.

At that time, after hearing this question, her action of pressing the black and white keys of the piano paused slightly.

Then, after thinking for half a second, she gave her answer.

That’s probably what she really thinks.

“Because whether it’s a solo or an improvisation, the piano is often more elegant and dignified, and I want to make myself look more dignified and elegant.”

In other words, it’s more attractive.

Thinking about it now, my answer at that time was really…interesting.

No beating around the bush, no excuses or reasons, just be real.

If she were to come up with her current self, she would definitely not be able to say these words, and would definitely find some prettier speeches.

However, thanks to her thinking at that time, among all the musical instruments she can play, her proficiency in piano is the highest, followed by guitar.

In a sense, she is also saying one thing and thinking another.

“Why did you suddenly remember to play the piano at noon???”

Suddenly, a female voice that she was very familiar with interrupted her thoughts.

“Because I can’t sleep.”

After turning her head slightly to glance at her mother out of the corner of her eye, Hayakawa Yuki withdrew her gaze and continued to improvise unconsciously.

“Can’t sleep?”

Hearing this, Naoko Hayakawa frowned unconsciously.

She could tell that this was the result of omitting the process.

Judging from Yuki’s personality, she must have encountered something that made her unable to sleep. Otherwise, based on her usual habits, at this time in the afternoon, she would basically lie down as soon as she touched the pillow.

“Yes, I am a little impatient.”

Yuki Hayakawa understood the meaning of her mother’s words and explained it calmly.

“Did something happen?”

Seeing her daughter’s reaction, Naoko Hayakawa’s worries were somewhat alleviated.

The little Yuki she was familiar with didn’t react like this when faced with problems she couldn’t solve.

This feeling right now…

It’s more like the state of encountering something annoying and then solving it.

It’s an in-between state that’s hard to describe in words. Not too anxious, but not too relieved either. If I have to put it in words, it’s a bit like the feeling of being neither up nor down.

“I guess so, but it’s been resolved.”

Yuki Hayakawa’s answer was brief and to the point.

“Well… well, I won’t ask any more questions.”

Hearing this, Naoko Hayakawa hesitated for a moment, but ultimately, she swallowed the words back into her stomach.

My daughter has grown up and is no longer the same as before.

It won’t work to continue with the old educational method.

She needs privacy, too.

I also need to respect her privacy. “But, I have a question for you.”

After sitting down on the piano bench nearby, she changed the subject and brought up this matter.

“what is the problem?”

Yuki Hayakawa took over the conversation.

“Jay doesn’t seem to have released any new songs recently.”

As for other new creative singers not releasing songs, she thinks it is normal. After all, no matter how talented a person is, there is a limit.

It’s normal to not be able to produce anything due to creative bottleneck.

It is better to say that only a few people can hold it in when they are not in a good state.

But the problem is that this singer is Jay, the talented singer who produces every song of excellent quality.

The words “creative bottleneck”, “exhaustion of talent”, “inability to think of anything new” etc. will never apply to him no matter who it applies to.

With the popularity of “Summer Trails” supporting it, the right choice is to press on and press on.

At this time, if you don’t release two or three songs, it would be a shame to not be so popular.

That’s why she asked this question.

“Yes, but also no.”

Yuki Hayakawa stopped playing.

The recording studio suddenly became quiet.

“What do you mean yes and no?”

The doubt in Hayakawa Naoko’s eyes became more and more intense.

It’s placed there, right?
“literal meaning.”

Yuki Hayakawa closed her eyes and recalled the melody of the song.

You had already sent her the music score for the new song, but she just hadn’t come over to record it yet.

“…?”

You are playing a guessing game with me, right?
Naoko Hayakawa frowned.

But before she could say anything, an extremely catchy melody attracted her attention directly, and made her swallow the words she was muttering.

If she remembered correctly, she had hesitated to speak twice in just five minutes.

And as if seeing through her doubts, the rhythm of the melody became denser and denser.

The emotions in the melody gradually progress.

Some scenes also appeared in front of her eyes.

Because of some misunderstandings, the hero and heroine are forced to separate and even live in different places.

then.

The male protagonist went to the piano room where he always went.

On that evening when the sunset was as blood-red as ice, she played this song over and over again, hoping that she would change her mind and not leave.

But no matter how melodious the melody is, no matter how gentle and beautiful the song is, things that cannot be changed cannot be changed.

Even if you play it ten thousand times, time still cannot be reversed, and some things that you regret cannot be brought back.

Close your eyes.

Naoko Hayakawa listened carefully to this ‘new song’.

If nothing unexpected happens, this should be the new song of ‘Jay’ that has not been released yet.

Although there are no lyrics but only melody, based on her intuitive feeling, no matter how bad the lyrics of this song are, the actual effect will not be bad.

Not to mention that writing lyrics is Yu’s strong point.

It is obvious to the naked eye that another hot single is about to be released.

The pleasant melody gradually faded away.

She also slowly opened her eyes.

“Is this his new song?”

After considering her words, she asked this ‘nonsense’ question.

“Yes.”

After playing the last part, Yuki Hayakawa lowered her eyebrows and her expression became complicated.

For some reason, this song always gave her a feeling of loss.

It’s like…

It was like she was writing the Bad End that she didn’t even dare to think about.

“Ok.”

Hayakawa Naoko shrugged.

“Any questions, Mom?”

After adjusting her emotions, Yuki Hayakawa turned around and looked at her mother.

To be honest, she didn’t want to discuss too many issues related to You with the other party.

As for tomorrow’s meal, she had no intention of mentioning it to her mother.

Of course, if her mother asked, she would definitely say that she went to Maki’s place to play. Similarly, she would also say hello to Maki to avoid being exposed.

“No…you don’t sound intimate at all when you say that! It’s like I asked you so many questions.”

Naoko Hayakawa met her daughter’s gaze and rolled her eyes in annoyance.

“I didn’t mean that. I just felt a little sleepy all of a sudden.” Hayakawa Yuki paused and added, “I was just waiting for sleep to come.”

This sentence is quite true.

It’s just selective truth.

So, to round it off, she didn’t lie to her mother.

“……Fine.”

Now that things have come to this, what else can Hayakawa Naoko say?

Should I grab my daughter and say, “You are not allowed to go to bed. Make things clear first”?
Don’t be ridiculous, that’s impossible.

“Then I’ll go take a rest first?”

Yuki Hayakawa stood up and yawned.

She was indeed a little sleepy.

“Go.”

Naoko Hayakawa didn’t make things difficult for her. She just raised her eyebrows and motioned for her to go and rest.

“Well, see you later.”

Yuki Hayakawa waved her hand and walked towards the door.

“see you later.”

Naoko Hayakawa nodded slightly and watched her daughter leave.

After hearing the “click” sound of the door being closed, she sat down on the piano bench where her daughter had just sat.

Then she recalled the melody she had just heard.

She hadn’t heard enough of the first time.

But my daughter was obviously sleepy again, so it would be better for her to rely on herself than to ask others for help, so she could do it herself.

Besides, she really hadn’t played the piano for a while.

Just rehabilitating right now.

Besides, she did feel a little itchy.

call.

She adjusted her mood and placed her hands on the black and white piano keys.

The melody is almost over, now it’s time to get serious about it.

As for whether there would be any wrong pronunciation, she personally thought that there would not be any.

All those years of muscle memory are not just for show.

Her chest rose and fell, and Naoko Hayakawa put away these inappropriate thoughts. Instead, she gently pressed down the keys and began to play seriously.

Compared to Jay’s previous songs, she still likes this new song better.

Even if there is only melody at the moment.

Half a second later.

The melodious melody flowed in the recording studio again.

But this time, the style is a little different, it’s more mournful.

As usual, I’m asking for tickets. See you all tomorrow! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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(End of this chapter)