Chapter 575

A figure walked silently through the gaps between the seats and came to the empty seat beside Natsume Chikage—that is, the seat Tsukishima Rin had just sat in.

Izumi Nanami looked at Natsume Chikage who was close at hand, and only felt that the real person was much more handsome and dazzling than in photos and videos, and her heart was beating uncontrollably.

She pretended to have discovered it by accident and was very surprised—in fact, she was indeed very surprised, because she didn't expect to be able to have such close contact today.

"Eh… are you Xia Xia Xia Mujun?"

Natsume Chikage turned his head at the sound, looking at this girl from another school who appeared suddenly and had a smile on her face, a slightly confused expression appeared on his face.

"It's me… who are you?"

Izumi Nanami sat down naturally in the seat that still had a little warmth, turned slightly to face him, and smiled sweetly.

"My brother's name is Izumi Hideaki, and he is in the same class as your sister Natsume Ruri."

"I heard that the relationship between the two of them is quite good."

"I don't know if you have heard of it?"

Natsume Chikage recalled it, shook his head, his tone gentle.

"This… really haven't."

"My sister rarely tells me about school things."

Izumi Nanami's smile remained unchanged, but her heart was turning quickly.

"Haha, my brother is actually the same, he doesn't talk much about school things at home."

"But there is one thing, you should know about it."

Natsume Chikage looked at her, still a bit confused.

"What thing?"

Izumi Nanami smiled, her tone light.

"I am about to participate in a violin competition recently."

"Before, my brother should have told your sister about this, and even sent two tickets."

Natsume Chikage suddenly realized and nodded.

"Oh, if you say so, my sister did talk to me about this."

Joy flashed in Izumi Nanami's eyes, her voice carrying expectation.

"Just heard from my brother that you have already agreed to come."

"Is this true?"

Natsume Chikage nodded, his smile frank.

"Yes, I have been very busy recently and haven't gone out to play with my sister for a long time."

"This time I heard my sister talk about the violin competition, I felt she should want to go, so I felt it would be good to go once and accompany my sister."

Izumi Nanami covered her mouth slightly and let out a light, pleasant laugh.

"It seems Xia Xia Xia Mujun is very doting on his sister."

"I am the same at home, I dote on my brother very much."

"I understand your thoughts very well."

"So this time, I also let my brother come over, wanting him to see my performance and so on."

Natsume Chikage nodded, indicating understanding.

"I understand."

Izumi Nanami struck while the iron was hot, and a look of just-right worship appeared on her face.

"Actually, I am still your fan, I have been paying attention to you since you participated in the shogi tournament not long ago!"

"Please continue to work hard for the next competition, I will continue to cheer for you."

Natsume Chikage was slightly surprised, then politely expressed his gratitude.

"Thank you."

And at this time.

Tsukishima Rin, who had just finished preparing backstage and was holding her beloved violin, was stepping on the stairs leading to the stage with the team of the Private Moonlight Academy Orchestra.

She was in a great mood, even carrying a little secret excitement, planning to go all out in the next performance and show her best piano sound to Natsume Chikage offstage.

However, just as her footsteps stood at the edge of the stage, and her gaze habitually looked toward the direction of Natsume Chikage's seat.

She saw that glaring figure—Izumi Nanami, actually sitting in the seat that originally belonged to her, and chatting happily with Natsume Chikage?

Witnessing this scene, Tsukishima Rin froze in place instantly, feeling a bit sour and jealous.

However, the next second.

Izumi Nanami offstage, as if she had eyes on the back of her head, keenly noticed the gaze from the stage.

She looked up and accurately met Tsukishima Rin's stunned gaze.

The corners of Izumi Nanami's mouth curled up imperceptibly into a provocative, triumphant arc.

Immediately after, as if she suddenly remembered something, she turned her face, faced Natsume Chikage again, stretched out her fair hand, and her smile was even brighter.

"Come to think of it, I haven't officially introduced myself yet."

"Xia Xia Xia Mujun, nice to meet you, my name is Izumi Nanami."

Natsume Chikage pondered slightly, and out of politeness, also took the initiative to reach out and shook hands with her gently.

"Hello, Izumi-san."

His movements were natural and polite.

And on stage, Tsukishima Rin, who saw all this clearly.

She was frozen in place as if instantly frozen.

Then, that originally intellectual and clear face turned black at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, staring at the figure who was smiling and laughing offstage, and squeezed out that name word by word from between her teeth.

"I·zu·mi·Na·na·mi!"

Tsukishima Rin looked offstage, Izumi Nanami was not only holding Natsume Chikage's hand, but in that smile looking at her, she was also carrying a mocking meaning without any cover.

That face of hers that was always hanging with an intellectual smile on weekdays was now dark and scary.

Obviously, Izumi Nanami's behavior was a naked provocation!

If it weren't for the fact that she was currently in the middle of being about to perform and under the gaze of everyone, she really wanted to rush off the stage immediately, come to Natsume-kun's side, and declare sovereignty!

And at this time.

Kondo Miki, who was also standing on the stage, also noticed the interaction between Natsume Chikage and Izumi Nanami offstage.

For this Izumi Nanami, as a fellow violin performer, she naturally knew her.

Objectively speaking, Izumi Nanami's violin attainments were a bit higher than hers.

But compared to Tsukishima Rin, it was still far behind.

After all, Tsukishima Rin was the one who often firmly occupied the top spot in various violin competitions.

And Izumi Nanami often ranked behind her.

Although the two had met due to competitions, it was limited to polite mutual greetings.

Essentially, they were not familiar.

But objectively speaking, Izumi Nanami herself was indeed a violin genius.

It was just that she was born at the wrong time, and happened to be in the same era as Tsukishima Rin.

If not for this, the ones who frequently won the crown might very well be Izumi Nanami.

However, when Kondo Miki saw at this moment that Izumi Nanami also seemed to have a strong interest in Natsume Chikage, she couldn't help but "tsk" in her heart.

Tsukishima-senpai was one thing, she indeed suffered from heart problems, and couldn't resist Natsume Chikage who could make her heart move, Kondo Miki could barely understand.

But this Izumi Nanami… clearly had no heart problems, why did she also seem to have feelings for Natsume Chikage?

At this time.

The conductor of the Private Moonlight Academy Orchestra gently raised his hand, signaling the club members present to prepare to start the performance.

Kondo Miki and Tsukishima Rin saw this, and had to temporarily suppress the chaotic thoughts in their hearts and focus on the upcoming performance.

Soon.

Melodious and exquisite music, with the playing of the instruments in their hands, flowed out slowly, filling the entire theater.

The audience offstage, upon hearing this music that was clearly a notch higher, seemed to be attracted by invisible power, and quieted down one after another, listening attentively.

Even laymen could hear that the level of the Private Moonlight Academy Orchestra was clearly above the other schools that had appeared before.