Great Mangaka

Hirano-sensei was very dissatisfied that Takumi could only come once a week, but he seemed even more reluctant to give up this "musical genius." Takumi began to learn piano at Osaka's N.º 1 High School.

Shiori told him nothing, but she still found out through other means.

"Did you see Takumi?"

After class that day, Shiori heard the story from her roommate and was surprised.

"Yes, I saw that 'absent student' coming to school with two other people last week. I thought it was an illusion." Her roommate replied: "But when I looked outside during the morning class, I saw him again. I hesitated a lot before telling you."

"Are you sure you didn't missee him?"

Shiori was a little surprised: "Where did he go?"

"It looks like he's over there, in the music building...".

Her classmate wasn't very sure, so after class, Shiori took some time to go to the music building to find out.

Today is Wednesday and it was supposed to be class time, but the upper floors of the music building were blocked, and many students gathered on the stairs with angry faces.

"Classmate, what happened?"

Shiori asked.

"What's it to you?"

A boy was about to curse, but when he turned around and saw that she was a pretty girl, his tone immediately changed: "Classmate, are you here for music class too? The upper floors are closed. They say classes aren't allowed. I don't know what's going on."

Another boy interrupted him.

"It seems that Hirano-sensei wants to give private lessons to someone and doesn't allow others to go up and bother him."

"Damn it, it's true!"

the boy started cursing. Hirano-sensei has great authority in the music building. If he doesn't allow others to use it, they will have no other option.

"It's true. I don't know where this guy came from. He's been occupying the upper floors since morning. Morning music classes were canceled. My friends from the music department said they can't go up to practice."

"Who is that person?"

Shiori asked. 'Shouldn't it be Takumi?'

"I don't know. He must be a very rich and powerful guy. Our teacher has gone to ask."

Shortly after the boy answered, a woman suddenly came down from the upper floor. Her face was a little stunned and a little disbelieving.

"Teacher, what's wrong? Can we have class?"

the other students asked.

"No, today's class is canceled." The woman came to her senses and shook her head: "Go back to study, and all music classes on Wednesdays will be canceled. We will arrange other times for you."

As soon as she said this, the students started making noise.

"Why, teacher? I heard that Hirano-sensei is teaching a rich second generation; is that true?"

"Yes, yes, we are against differential treatment!"

The woman was stunned.

"Who told you that?" She smiled bitterly: "That's not a rich second generation, he's a musical genius. Hirano-sensei doesn't allow us to bother him. And many school directors have seen him today, and they all agree that the music room will not be open to the public on Wednesdays."

"I also went to see him." The teacher's gaze lit up: "That child is really very capable, and there might be a musician in our school. Don't complain, if you have that talent, the school will also give you preferential treatment."

With a burst, the students looked at each other.

'Musical genius, what kind of genius must be recognized by school directors? Let Hirano-sensei give him private lessons and even deny others from taking music classes?'

They felt envy and jealousy.

Shiori was a little confused. 'Could it be that the person mentioned was not Takumi? She remembered that Takumi didn't even sing a song last time at the karaoke in Saitama Prefecture.' However, she no longer saw Takumi in the crowd. If her roommate was right, Takumi should still be in the music classroom.

Shiori looked up. She remembered that there were many windows on the outside of the classroom upstairs. If she looked from the building opposite, she might be able to find out who was inside. She immediately changed her stance.

In the music classroom, Takumi ignored what was happening downstairs. He was focused on playing the piano, and the melody flowing from his fingers was beautiful.

Alice and Hirano-sensei sat on the stairs and conversed in low voices.

"Hirano-sensei, how do you think Takumi played this time?"

"Excellent, wonderful!" Hirano-sensei smiled and praised him generously: "This is his second day of study. In the morning he was still not very familiar, but now he plays very fluently. Others might not be able to play as well as him even in two or three months."

He felt that Takumi's hands were simply born pianists. He could play complete music shortly after starting to play the piano. This talent was shocking.

"Alice-san, can you let him come a few more days?" The more Hirano-sensei looked at Takumi, the more he liked him. 'This genius simply captivated him:' "He's too smart. It's a shame he only comes once a week. If you let him come a few more days, he'll be able to perform in a blink of an eye."

He complained: "Takumi is still young and his body is not yet fully formed. He has great potential and is progressing rapidly. It would be a shame to waste it!"

Alice smiled bitterly. Family members know about family matters. Takumi's talent is not limited to music. If he leaves manga for the piano, Hinotori Publishing will suffer a great loss.

"This child has no time on weekdays." Alice thought for a moment and replied: "But I can let him come on Saturdays and Sundays, but the school is on holiday those two days. Do you have time?"

"Saturday and Sunday?"

Hirano-sensei's eyes lit up and he clapped his hands: "Is he free these two days? Then tell him to come. How could I not have time? As long as he wants to learn, I can stay up all night!"

Takumi is the most talented person he has ever seen. Hirano-sensei had never taught such an intelligent child. Takumi can draw conclusions from what he has just said. Hirano-sensei feels that teaching him is a happy thing. 'Perhaps after teaching this child, Hirano-sensei will never again be interested in teaching others in this life.'

"Bring him here three days a week. According to his progress, he will be able to take the advanced piano exam right away." Hirano-sensei stroked his beard and smiled: "Also, you should let him practice more at home!"

"Yes."

Alice nodded, thinking she should buy Takumi a piano when she got home.

At that moment, she felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. So as not to disturb Takumi, Alice put it on vibrate mode in advance.

She took it out and looked at it, frowning slightly: "Hirano-sensei, I'm going to answer a call."

Alice walked into the hallway and answered: "What's wrong, editor-in-chief?"

"Alice, I have something to inform you." Kurosawa sounded solemn: "Tatsuryū Publishing's mysterious mangaka has appeared. It's the 18-year-old novelist Kaya Hoshino."

"Kaya Hoshino?" Alice asked, her eyes wide. She had heard that name. Kaya Hoshino was a first-class novelist in Japan. Her first novel was successfully adapted into a television series, and its ratings were extremely high, nationwide.

Now Takumi was in trouble...

Kaya Hoshino's influence should not be underestimated. The novelists who preceded her were like ants before her. Furthermore, this arrogant girl had a cautious style. She didn't act confidently, and every time she launched a product, it became a hit.