Tokyo life starting with painting

Chapter 218 Higashino wants to commit suicide (4000 words)

Songs really need to be sung.

Just drawing comics and relying on painting skills to 'draw' a song sounds unreliable to Tonoji - the audience has never even heard of "Lemon" and doesn't even have a basic impression of it. How can it be drawn?

Higashinoji estimated that "tracing notes and recording sounds" was probably the same as the previous skill of "drawing, tasting, and recognizing shapes." It required listening to or experiencing the songs beforehand in order to express the songs through a flat carrier such as paper.

"Of course, it might not be the case." Higashino thought as he took off the earphones and handed them back to Takahashi Yumi. At the same time, he glanced at the skill of 'tracing notes and recording sounds'.

He had accumulated enough famous points in the past two days, and Higashino did not hesitate to exchange them for the skill of 'recording sounds and recording sounds'.

When he has an idea, he wants to try it, and as for other things, he will think about it after trying it.

What would it be like to have five million famous points disappear?

Higashinoji just watched the numbers jump rapidly, and then quickly fell to the bottom, leaving behind ten or twenty thousand well-known points in the end.

Looking at the remaining more than 20,000 famous points, Higashino couldn't help but groan.

All the well-known points that had been accumulated for more than half a year disappeared all at once, and it did look a bit empty.

He didn't look at how many famous points the next skill required.

Because if it increases according to the multiple of 'tracing sounds and recording sounds', the next skill will probably cost tens of millions.

That was a huge amount of money, and even Higashinoji didn't know when he would be able to save it.

Rather than caring about the low-end painting skills, Higashinoji wanted to see the cooperation between "Lemon" and this "note tracing".

He walked into the room and started rummaging around.

As soon as he started searching, Tonoji discovered that he had run out of manuscript paper and A4 paper at home.

Indeed, the amount of paper used to draw "Unnatural Death" has increased dramatically recently.

I deleted so much of the original manuscript that I even forgot to finish it.

"I remember when we moved before, we had that kind of blank printing paper in our house, right?" Higashino left his room, walked to a small storage room at the end, and started rummaging through it.

Before moving here from Adachi City, Higashinoji remembers finding a large pile of blank printing paper wrapped in plastic paper at home.

There seems to be something like songs written on it - I don’t know if that’s the original owner’s hobby, I’ll have to look for it.

Tonoji shook his head, threw this idea away, and began to rummage through the things in the storage room.

In fact, there was nothing in the Higashino family's storage room.

The original owner's house had been emptied out long ago, and there were only one or two boxes of truly memorable things.

Higashinoji rummaged for about two or three minutes, and finally found the pile of blank printing paper in the innermost cardboard box. Next to it was a recorder that had not been maintained for a long time.

As mentioned before, Kita Yoijuku is mainly built on art and sports. Naturally, it also has groups such as the classical musical instrument performance department.

It's just that Tonoji is a little strange.

In his impression, the original owner had never participated in the performance club of Kokuijuku.

However, Higashinoji didn't think about it in depth. Maybe it was Higashino Chihaya or Higashinoji who participated in a similar club when they were in junior high school?

"There is indeed music." Higashinoji picked up the sheet music next to him and glanced at it. Only then did he see the name of the composer in the upper right corner - Chihaya Higashino.

"Chihaya's?"

Higashinoji didn't notice much before, but he only realized it now.

This is probably something Chihaya Higashino wrote when she was in a normal state of mind.

This song probably encourages a positive life, and the lyrics are quite interesting. Higashino couldn't help but look at it twice, and then took out a few blank printing papers.

Higashino returned to the table and started writing without any hesitation.

His movement was not big, but it attracted the attention of Yumi Takahashi and Aoi Fujiwara.

After all, this is a rare thing. Although Fujiwara Aoi and Takahashi Yumi often come here as guests, this is the first time that Higashino has created comics in front of them.

They all came over curiously, looked over at him, and couldn't help but be startled.

This isn't a comic?

It looks like lyrics and sheet music?

Um?

They both knew that Higashinoji could draw comics, but composing music and lyrics was really the first time. Takahashi Yumi and Fujiwara Aoi looked at each other, their eyes twinkling.

They thought that the mention of Yukie Oura just now had stimulated Higashinoji. He, a genius, also wanted to write a famous song.

But comics and music are completely unrelated things. Even if you, Mr. Higashino, can draw oil paintings or design Kumamon - but that's within your major, you still want to compose music and write lyrics at this time. ? This is really not good, right?

"Teacher Higashino still wants to write music?" Yumi Takahashi couldn't help but whisper to Fujiwara Aoi next to her: "You can't really write the kind of song that is a big hit, and it always dominates the distribution chart, right?"

""Fujiwara Aoi didn't say anything, she didn't believe it either.

But with the lessons learned from "Midnight Ring" and "The Lonely Gourmet", she didn't dare to make a conclusion.

The eye contact between the two of them also attracted Chihaya Higashino, who had been playing Pac-Man on his mobile phone next to him.

Chihaya Higashino dropped her phone and leaned over curiously to watch the excitement.

What is Asi doing again?

She stretched her head over and then froze.

Sheet music?

Higashino Chihaya couldn't help being stunned, scratched and smoothed the black hair around her ears, and continued to look down inexplicably.

Seeing Higashinoji continuing to write without interruption, Takahashi Yumi next to him couldn't help but touch his little head.

In her impression, songwriting shouldn't be like this. She would occasionally watch interviews with singers. They would like to say that their experience of writing songs and composing music is the most difficult in the world. Why is it difficult to write lyrics? What's the point of this phonetic notation? It's very particular. How many times has the score been revised here?

Why is it that when I get to Higashi Yesi, my writing is so fast and furious?

She was a little confused, so she put her elbow on the chest of Fujiwara Aoi next to her: "Aoi, how are you? Can you sing it?"

"Ah?" Fujiwara Aoi said with a puzzled face: "I have never joined a performance club or light music club, how can I know the music score?" You should ask Lianghua, her family is very rich, and she seems to have studied piano for a while, so she should know these things. "

"Lianghua is still in the studio and hasn't come back. You call me a stupid pig every day, but you can't even see it! You stinky dwarf."

"Okay, stupid pig, you finally hit the bottom line that you can't touch again."

The two of them started arguing over there, and it seemed like the Third World War was about to start, but they didn't dare to make too much noise later on. After all, Tonoji was in the process of creating, so they kept their voices down and cursed at each other in a low voice. It looks a little cute.

Next to them, Higashino Chihaya continued to look at Higashinoji's simple music score, as if she had fallen into some kind of meditative state.

After almost ten minutes, Konoe Ryoka opened the door of Higashino's house with the key - Higashinoji had given her the key a long time ago.

When they saw Konoe Ryoka finally coming back, Fujiwara Aoi and Takahashi Yumi, who were still fighting each other, immediately looked at each other, shook hands, and decided to make a temporary truce and go find Konoe Ryoka.

"Lianghua, come here and take a look!"

Takahashi Yumi immediately caught Konoe Ryoka who had only half stepped into the door, causing Konoe Ryoka to be stunned and say "Hey".

She was inexplicably pulled into the room by Yumi Takahashi. She was still confused until she was pressed on the bench: "Yumi, what's the matter?"

There's Higashinoji sitting across from me, how embarrassing it is for you to push me down and sit down like this.

Her face was red, and she was just about to say hello to Higashinoji, when she heard Takahashi Yumi's voice: "Lianghua, can you understand the staff written by Higashino-sensei?"

"Staves?" Konoe Ryoka was a little surprised.

Higashino's musical notation?

She stood up and took a look, and then couldn't help but look sideways at Yumi Takahashi: "Isn't this Yumi's simple musical notation? What kind of musical notation?"

"Huh? Aren't they all the same?"

"There's a big difference." Konoe Ryoka moved her mouth, and she was about to explain to Takahashi Yumi the difference between simple musical notation, five-line musical notation, and even six-line musical notation, but in the end she shook her head and decided to give up: "I can understand it. "

"Can you sing a song then Lianghua?" Takahashi Yumi made a new request.

"Sing?" Konoe Ryoka said 'uh' and moved her mouth, but still no sound came out, but her pretty, white and pink face was already red, showing a shy state.

She had gone to a karaoke bar with Yumi Takahashi and Aoi Fujiwara before, but she basically just hung out, watching them sing while ordering something to eat.

You really let her sing

"Teacher Higashino finally wrote it. It must be for you, Lianghua."

Seeing that Konoe Ryoka refused to be fooled, Takahashi Yumi took out Higashinoji Gonghuo.

A song written for me?

Konoe Ryoka was stunned for a moment, then swallowed and nodded: "I'll give it a try."

For middle school and high school girls - "Songs Written for Me", this is the thing that best suits their love fantasy aesthetic.

Even Konoe Ryoka is not immune to this.

Konoe Ryoka opened her lips, looked at the lyrics, read the score, and sang softly.

Her voice is soft and gentle, so it doesn't sound as clear and pure as Kenshi Yonezu's. But overall her enunciation is clear and her tone and rhythm are well grasped. It feels like she doesn't need a tuner to sing a cappella, which is quite good. She is of a good level, and coupled with Konoe Ryoka's pretty appearance, if she were placed in Japan in her previous life, Konoe Ryoka might have become a famous cover singer.

She sang softly, but as she sang, she felt something was wrong.

This song doesn't sound like a love song at all, as Yumi Takahashi said. Am I being deceived?

Konoe Ryoka was a little dazed, but she continued singing softly.

The melody of this song sounds sour. There seems to be an indescribable complex emotion in it, just like the "bitter lemon aroma" in the lyrics of this song, which made Konoe Ryoka's eyes turn red as she sang.

Konoe Ryoka is an emotional person, and since this song was written by Higashinoji, she thinks that this is probably Higashinoji's inner thoughts.

He might be too tired.

After all, this is actually conceivable.

Higashino Chihaya's mental state is unstable, her parents have passed away, and it is natural for him to have such a life-and-death feeling when he has to support such a large family by himself.

The more Konoe Ryoka thought about it, the more she felt that her boyfriend, Higashino Tsukasa, was really in such a miserable state, it could be said to be absolutely miserable, so she burst into tears.

Her sudden change stunned Takahashi Yumi and Fujiwara Aoi who were listening happily.

Why are you crying if you're not doing well?

But this song is really nice. Both the lyrics and the melody are very interesting. Does Mr. Higashino have such a skill?

Before they could think about it, Higashinoji noticed the movement here and raised his head: "Huh? What's wrong with you?"

While he was lowering his head and writing the musical score, why did Konoe Ryoka suddenly start crying?

What's going on?

"Aji, I will definitely get to know you better in the future." Konoe Ryoka hugged Higashinoji with red eyes and a confused look on his face.

Although he felt pretty good, he was still feeling strange - what was going on?

Suddenly you want to know me?

He looked at Yumi Takahashi, as if he wanted to ask her what happened.

"Lianghua sang the song you wrote, Mr. Higashino, and then suddenly cried." Yumi Takahashi couldn't help scratching her hair, and said hesitantly: "But this song is really sad, Mr. Higashino, you are in the hospital Did you get diagnosed with cancer? Why did you suddenly write such a sad song? Or are you thinking of committing suicide?"

Fujiwara Aoi stood nearby, rarely interrupting, but looked at Higashinoji very seriously - after all, the number of suicides in Japan is one of the highest in the world, and there are even more great writers who have committed suicide. Maybe Higashinoji, a phenomenal manga author, can't be blamed. I couldn't figure it out all of a sudden. Are you committing suicide?

I have to guard against it.

""Higashinoji.

This guy is still as good at talking as ever.

Tonoji shook his head speechlessly, but finally understood why Konoe Ryoka suddenly started crying.

At the same time, Higashinoji also sighed a little - it was indeed a famous song on the distribution list that year, and it could make others cry while singing.

Well-deserved reputation, well-deserved reputation.

However, it would be more appropriate to explain it carefully at this time.

He patted Konoe Ryoka on the shoulder and said cheerfully: "This is actually the theme song of "Unnatural Death" that I just thought of. I don't have any suicidal thoughts myself."

Higashinoji directly classified "Lemon" as his own work. After all, he has already released so many works before, and this song is not missing - at least Higashinoji still can't do it at the same time. .

"Is that so?" Konoe Ryoka couldn't help but be stunned after hearing Higashinoji's words. She opened her mouth, then put down her hands from Higashinoji with a red face: "Yes, I'm sorry, Aji."

Tonoji smiled and shook his head.

To be honest, holding Konoe Ryoka feels pretty good. Her body is really warm in winter and cool in summer. She is like a hand warmer in winter and an air conditioner in summer. Higashino Shi wants to throw her on the bed, even saving money on air conditioning.

Higashino thought so, and soon felt other eyes.

He turned his head and realized that Higashino Chihaya was staring at the "Lemon" sheet music on his desk without blinking.

She was immediately fascinated by it

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