Chapter 72: Methods and Purpose of Improving Concentration

After home economics class ended, there was still one last period; because tomorrow was an exam, it was temporarily changed to a group psychology lesson.

All teachers and students in the school listened to the broadcast in their classrooms.

"Hello everyone, I'm Uai from the Broadcasting Club~

"This is my first time broadcasting to the whole school during class time, it's a bit exciting, my legs are involuntarily pressing together~"

The boys looked at each other in blank dismay, every one of them wearing a lewd expression that looked like they could be sentenced to death.

"I can understand." Kuze Oto's voice came over the broadcast.

Separated by the broadcast, everyone couldn't help but wonder whether the "thing" emitting such a cold, emotionless voice truly breathed.

"Next, Kuze Oto-sensei will conduct psychological counseling for us.

"Ten minutes will be reserved at the end for answering questions; everyone can use their mobile phones to send their questions to the Broadcasting Club or the Infirmary~

"Kuze-sensei, please~"

"I am Kuze Oto." Kuze Oto said, "Today let's talk about concentration.

"First, a person can only do one important thing at a time; abandon the delusion of multitasking."

Qingshan Li thought of the System.

That concentration capable of scaring the gall out of someone is the System's greatest feature.

A person able to reach this degree of concentration, even without the System, could attain an excellence beyond ordinary people.

Kuze Oto continued:

"Someone might say they can listen to music while brewing coffee, but that's you.

"For a true musician or professional barista, they can't do it; they either listen or brew coffee, they must discard one.

"For you, can you simultaneously study two subjects well? From now on when studying math, don't put other books on your desk."

Some students began examining their desks.

Qingshan Li also decided that from now on, only one subject's textbook would remain on his desk at the same time.

All teachers and students in the school listened seriously.

"With the exam approaching, everyone can improve their concentration through two methods: 'positive' and 'negative'.

"The positive method is to tell yourself that focused studying leads to better grades; think more about the joy of success.

"Note: try to start challenging yourself from things you can actually accomplish;

"The negative method is to intimidate yourself.

"Bad grades, dropping rank, failing, retaking exams, life completely hopeless — the more your heart fills with danger, reproach, pain and other negative emotions, the more obvious the effect of negative concentration becomes.

"Tonight many people will probably study harder and later than usual because they're afraid of doing poorly on the exam."

Laughter rang out in every classroom.

Qingshan Li wondered, was having Kuze Oto address the whole school paving the way for her to become Principal?

A person who always counsels all teachers and students becoming Principal is also reasonable; teachers and students would believe this would be a Principal who can understand them.

And Kuze Oto is Miyase Yaeko's relative.

Kaimei High School is completely the Miyose Family's territory.

The Sunny Band Club, a club that only buys performance costumes but never performs — abolishing such a club carries no pressure at all.

Even the Baseball Club, on the basis of having committed no mistakes, would only need to stop recruiting baseball specialty students and dismiss the baseball coach to easily force the Baseball Club to disband.

If there were incidents like internal bullying or declining grades in the Baseball Club, it would be even simpler.

Huh, wait

It seems I spaced out during a lecture on "how to improve concentration"?

It's just like buying the speaker's signed book for 80 at a lecture on how to save money.

Before I knew it, it had already reached the end.

"Also, one point I want to emphasize," Kuze Oto's tone remained calm as a mirror, "I personally improve concentration not to become erudite or amazing.

"I just want to finish work as soon as possible, gain more free time, and then enjoy life.

"Students, how long has it been since you looked up at the moon?

"Never get used to this world; when studying makes you tired, look up at the moon in the sky.

"Thank you."

"Also thank you, Kuze Oto-sensei." Uai from the Broadcasting Club said, "Next is question time; we've received a lot of questions~

"First question: Kuze-sensei, you just said not to rely too much on 'rewarding yourself to stimulate greater concentration' because it becomes addictive; I seem to already be a bit addicted, what should I do?"

Kuze Oto answered: "At this time you can use the 'negative' method to stimulate yourself; imagine what terrible consequences addiction will cause.

"At the same time, stop using the method of rewarding yourself to improve attention.

"Note: start executing from a level of intensity you can complete."

The boys again emitted filthy, rat-in-the-sewer low murmurs; a few girls were also laughing.

The last period ended; everyone had a feeling of abundant harvest.

After school, Qingshan Li immediately went to the Sunny Band Club; Ono Mika and the others arrived even earlier.

"Before Mikami Classmate sends a message, everyone put away your instruments first." Qingshan Li said.

He also helped Drummer Mumi pack up the drum set.

". Thank you." Drummer Mumi inadvertently murmured softly.

Qingshan Li didn't hear clearly; to prevent himself from being self-deluded, he chose silence.

When they were almost done packing, Mikami Ai sent a message: the car has already arrived.

"Can we succeed?" Bass Sakurako asked as if talking to herself.

"We've already prepared in the club room for three years; there's no reason we'd lose!" Agatsuma Haruka said.

"Everyone, form a circle!" Drummer Gu Mumi suddenly said.

"Okay!"

The girls placed their hands on each other's shoulders, forming a circle with a gap.

"Mika, you're one of us too!" Agatsuma Haruka called out.

Ono Mika hesitated, but eventually walked over.

"Manager, miscellaneous tasks, you come too." Bass Sakurako suddenly said.

"I'll pass." Qingshan Li refused.

Bass Sakurako said in a dejected tone to herself: "Looks like this won't succeed. The first and last performance of high school. What is life, after all?"

"I know, I know!" Qingshan Li conceded.

When he placed his hands on Ono Mika and Bass Sakurako's shoulders, his hands were clenched into fists, minimizing contact area as much as possible.

To match their heights, he also had to squat.

"Club President!" Drummer Gu Mumi looked at Agatsuma Haruka.

The others also looked at her.

Agatsuma Haruka took a deep breath and shouted loudly: "Is this our first performance?"

"Yes!"

"Is this our last performance?"

"No!" (Qingshan Li almost said yes, fortunately his voice wasn't loud to begin with)

"Even on a cloudy day, above the dark clouds it's sunny, bring out the sunny spirit!"

"Yes!"

"We who prepared for two years will absolutely not lose, let's go!"

"Yes!"

【Seiten Band: 24%, 25%, 26%, 30%】

【Koshien: 14%】

【Kendo Gyokuryuki: 32%】

This spirit, even the system recognized it, thinking they were going to participate in some National Competition, and it was Agatsuma Haruka and Bass Sakurako's final year.

Buzz~, the mobile phone vibrated.

Everyone held their breath, watching Qingshan Li.

Qingshan Li took out his mobile phone; the five girls, some held each other's hands tightly, some gripped their instruments tightly, some pursed their lips.

Qingshan Li glanced at his mobile phone, looked up and said: "It's a McDonald's advertisement."

"."

"I was just kidding you." He smiled, "After the performance, let's go eat McDonald's together."

(Chapter End)