Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Death is alive
Olga should have gone to bed.
With this in mind, Amuro Toru moved even more quietly, took off his coat and hung it up before heading towards the restaurant. He was ready to clean up the mess first.
I wonder how much Olga ate, Amuro Toru thought. I wonder if she's satisfied with the new restaurant.
His eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness. Then, Amuro Toru saw a small figure huddled on the sofa in the hall. She was sitting with her knees hugged, her head buried between them, her crimson hair scattered across her shoulders.
Olga.
Toru Amuro opened his lips and silently uttered the name.
She looked to be asleep.
Toru Amuro frowned at first, then quickly walked to the sofa, wanting to carry Olga back to the room, but was afraid that the coldness on his body would infect her.
So, he just froze in place with his hand stretched out in a somewhat foolish manner, his brain unable to come up with the next action instruction.
It was not known whether it was Toru Amuro's actions that woke Olga up, but she suddenly rubbed her eyes, raised her head, and looked at him with her somewhat hazy green eyes that seemed to be covered with mist.
Toru Amuro saw her blink, then her mouth pursed and tears began to flow from her eyes like broken strings.
"Zero Zero!"
Olga knelt on the sofa and rushed over to hug Toru Amuro's neck.
Amuro Toru didn't care about the coldness that still lingered on his body, and quickly reached out to catch her to prevent her from falling directly to the ground.
Feeling the constant stream of warm tears from Olga on his neck, Amuro Toru felt a rare sense of helplessness. Olga's sobs, like any wronged child, were enough to break any parent's heart.
"I was wrong... Ling Ling... I was wrong... I know I was wrong..."
Olga sobbed, her words coming out incoherently. Her voice was a little hoarse, perhaps from crying or from her cold not completely recovering.
Amuro Toru didn't say anything. Olga continued to sob, "...They locked me in the bathroom and poured cold water on me... I'm sorry, I couldn't control my temper. I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."
This was the first time Toru Amuro heard about these things, these... things about school bullying.
He had also experienced similar things. For a long time in his childhood, he was excluded and bullied by his peers because of his unique mixed-race appearance.
And what he did was - revenge, although the form and nature of what Olga did was completely different.
Amuro Toru knew this shouldn't happen, but when he thought about Olga's experience, the scales in his heart couldn't help but tilt towards Olga. There was even a moment when he felt that death was what those bullies deserved.
He didn't even bother to verify Olga's words...
This is wrong.
Toru Amuro's eyes dimmed, and his heart was almost too tired to think or discern.
Toru Amuro still did not respond, but just let Olga hug him and sob in the dark, without comforting her or pushing her away.
Olga couldn't see Toru Amuro's expression. She was calmly assessing the current situation in her mind, and then continued to carry out her pre-set plan.
She talked about a lot, including her childhood, which she had nothing to say about, her "regrets" and "reflections", and her "apologies"...
"...I was hit on the head by a swing when I was a kid, and ever since then, I've had trouble controlling my temper..."
This was the truth. Since then, Olga had lost many abilities, such as empathy and fear. But that was a long time ago, so long ago that she had forgotten what it felt like to sympathize with others.
Lies always seem more credible when mixed with the truth.
The remorse Olga displayed was so genuine, it was as tangible as her tears.
"I'm sorry, Lingling, I will never do this again. Please don't ignore me, okay?" Olga's tone was cautious and pitiful.
"...Of course, even if you never forgive me...but I promise, I will never do such a thing again."
Olga cried even harder, and even she herself couldn't tell how much real sadness was mixed in her tears.
The air became quiet again, leaving only the sound of Olga's sobs.
After a long time, Olga heard a barely perceptible sigh.
She felt Toru Amuro hug her back gently and smooth her hair softly.
"I'm so sorry, Olya."
She heard him say this.
“…Zero Zero.”
Olga's tears still did not stop, she sobbed softly, but from the angle that Amuro Toru could not see, her expression was terrifyingly calm.
Goal achieved.
You only respond to soft words and not hard ones... huh?
Crying was a simple thing, a skill Olga had long since mastered. Surrendering wasn't a sign of surrender; it was a means to an end. Olga didn't see anything wrong with it.
The corners of Olga's mouth curled up slightly, even though her tone was still cautious and timid: "Zero Zero."
She tightened her arms around Amuro Toru's neck and buried her head in the crook of his neck. She felt an unprecedented sense of security and joy after she and Amuro Toru had not spoken for almost a week.
She never felt any regret or apology. She just couldn't stand the fact that Toru Amuro had disappeared from her life.
*
After watching Olga finish her dinner, wash up and lie down in bed, Toru Amuro tucked in the corners of her quilt, said good night to her, then turned off the lights and left Olga's bedroom.
The mental fatigue seemed to fade away gradually, but was replaced by a sense of confusion.
When Toru Amuro came to the small garden behind the house with his mobile phone, the snow had stopped falling, but the earth had already been dyed pure white.
He just stood in the garden, in the snow, with withered plant branches beside him. The thick clouds in the sky were low and depressing, with not a trace of starlight.
"——Hiro."
He answered the ringing phone.
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment, and then he said hesitantly, "It sounds like you're feeling better?"
Amuro Toru said "hmm" lightly.
After another period of silence, Zhu Fujingguang finally spoke again: "Zero, I believe in your judgment, but——"
What he left unsaid was self-evident, and Amuro Toru could naturally understand it.
But in the end, Amuro Toru just pursed his lips and said softly: "I will teach her well... Before, I didn't do well enough."
For a long time after Olga attacked her classmates, Toru Amuro hardly knew how to face her.
His clear mind told him that this was a wrong and sinful act; but his emotional side could not blame Olga in any way.
Olga is just a child, she doesn't understand yet...
The irrational side of him kept denying what he had learned in the police academy about people with evil natures, and kept repeating his excuses for her.
Amuro Toru didn't know how to face Olga, let alone how to face himself. So he began to escape and deliberately avoid Olga.
…
Perhaps it was Olga's confession just now that acted as a catalyst, and the emotional side of Amuro Toru finally prevailed.
He told himself that Olga was not to blame for all this. She was just unlucky enough to be born into a sinful organization and then be influenced by it...
He should have spent more time with Olga, put her back on the right path, and taught her to be an upright person. He hadn't done enough.
Amuro Toru didn't know why he thought this way. He could only guess that he was too involved in the role of "parent". In this world, parents can never really blame their children, even if they really make mistakes.
"Zero, you—"
Zhu Fujingguang wanted to say something but stopped himself. In the end, he swallowed his words. He just sighed and changed the subject helplessly: "We will meet soon, Zero."
Amuro Toru was stunned when he heard this. He could sense that Morofushi Kagemitsu was trying hard to lighten his tone to ease the tense atmosphere.
"We'll meet at the latest after the New Year. Do you miss me, Zero?"
next year……
Amuro Toru felt a bit dazed. He gradually became a core member of the organization, but recruiting and arranging new members was an area he could not touch for the time being.
"Are you coming to America?"
"Yeah." Morobushi Kagemitsu seemed oblivious to the worry in Amuro Toru's tone and simply said, "Perhaps they're worried, so they've sent all the new members recruited from Japan to America... Anyway, they won't be operating in their home country from the start. Everyone has been sent away from their own country."
Amuro Toru naturally knew this, after all, he was also one of the people who were sent from Japan to America. This can effectively prevent undercover agents from intelligence agencies of various countries from obtaining information about the organization's operations in their own countries.
but……
The knuckles of Toru Amuro's hand holding the phone turned slightly white due to the force.
However, no matter how dangerous it was to be an undercover agent in the organization, he could not ask Zhu Fushigami to give up doing so.
They did it willingly, they had no choice. It was their duty.
*
In the bedroom on the second floor, Olga lowered a corner of the curtains and leaned back into the chair by the window.
So far, it seems that her plan is being executed quite well, and can even be said to be very effective. That girl Vermouth can sometimes say something useful.
Olga turned around in her chair, and then, in the quiet of the night, the landline phone on the desk next to her chair suddenly rang.
Olga answered the phone and heard Rum's unique, eerie voice.
"Alsace."
"yes."
"After a while, a few new members will come to you, and you will know what to do."
"Yes." Olga's other hand tapped the fingers of her hand irregularly on the tabletop, as if trying to play a tune. "I understand."
Rum hung up the phone.
After listening to the busy tone in the receiver for a while, Olga finally put the receiver back on the landline.
She leaned back in her chair, looked up at the ceiling, and thought.
She has been... really too far away from the organization during this period.
In the darkness, Olga sneered silently.
She covered her forehead and closed her eyes.
How could someone like her truly leave the organization...
*
Olga and Amuro Toru reconciled, which made her feel much better recently. So when Vermouth called and asked Olga to come to her place, Olga agreed easily, which surprised Vermouth.
"Have you made peace with Bourbon?" she said, raising her voice slightly.
"Hmm." Olga hummed a song and went to the garage with her violin case.
Toru Amuro helped Olga put the piano case in the back seat of the car, fastened her seat belt after she got in, and then drove towards the address given by Vermouth.
"In a good mood?"
Amuro Toru caught a glimpse of Olga's smile through the rearview mirror. She rested her chin on one hand, looking out the window, humming a cheerful, intermittent tune.
You know, normally Olga would rarely accept Vermouth's invitations. Of course, Vermouth wouldn't summon her often either.
"Of course!" Olga turned her head and looked at Amuro Toru's profile with a smile, "Because Lingling finally forgave me! I'm happy~"
Amuro Toru couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.
Perhaps due to cultural differences, Olga always expresses her emotions very directly. This outward expression is not common in Japan, but Toru Amuro has gradually become accustomed to it.
When they arrived at their destination, Olga jumped out of the car with her violin case on her back.
"Have fun. Don't forget to text me when you're almost done, I'll pick you up," Amuro Toru told Olga. He had a mission and couldn't stay with Olga the entire time. Fortunately, Vermouth was there, so nothing should go wrong.
"Okay~" Olga waved goodbye to Toru Amuro and watched the white sports car gradually disappear from her sight.
*
This was a film set, probably a movie being shot. Perhaps because Vermouth had given them a heads-up, Olga was able to enter without any obstruction.
Vermouth is easy to find. It’s not that Olga has any special sensor radar for her, but as long as she stands in the crowd, she will definitely be the most eye-catching one - even if she is now disguising herself to be at least ten years older.
Olga walked straight towards Vermouth.
"I thought you'd retired. What? Gin finally complained to the boss and asked to ban you from using the organization's funds, so you're planning to make a comeback and earn some extra money?"
This is how Olga and Vermouth usually meet, and this kind of tit-for-tat conversation is normal between them.
Vermouth ignored the sarcasm in Olga's words, only glanced down at her, then turned his gaze to where the filming was taking place not far away:
"I heard you were applying to college? A great classical musician is coming today, and I thought you'd need a letter of recommendation?"
Olga: "..." She finally understood why Vermouth asked her to bring the piano over.
For some reason, Olga's mind suddenly flashed with images of children being asked by their parents to perform talents. After putting Vermouth in the role of "parent," Olga suddenly became alert and quickly dismissed this strange association from her mind.
“I won’t miss out on school even without a recommendation letter.”
Olga had won several international championships, so theoretically, she could go to any school she wanted. In fact, many prestigious schools had already extended invitations to her.
“Oh, really?” Vermouth remained silent about Olga’s boastful words and simply said, “Sherry has already graduated.”
"I'm graduating soon," Olga hummed. "By the way, 'Shirley'?"
Olga couldn't remember who "Sherry" was. Was there anyone in the organization using that code name?
She only saw the cunning Vermouth curl her lips: "Miyano Shiho, is this name familiar?"
Olga: “…” Here they come again, other people’s children.
Yes, the fall semester is over and everyone who should graduate has already graduated.
"Shirley, I remember she was only thirteen years old?" Vermouth habitually tapped a cigarette out of the box, glanced at Olga beside her, and then put the cigarette away. "She graduated with two doctorates and a master's degree."
Olga: “…”
Miyano Shiho is a year older than Olga and has already graduated with a doctorate. And Olga? Congratulations! She's about to graduate from high school...
Vermouth seemed very satisfied with Olga's reaction. She continued, "Probably after the New Year, the organization will arrange for Shirley to go to Japan for work."
As for what kind of job it was, Olga and Vermouth knew it all.
Olga pouted.
Ah yes, that other kid, Miyano Shiho. Oh, and now it's Shirley, the talented thirteen-year-old who's already earned a codename from the organization.
Who can beat her?
Thus, Olga's arrogance was successfully suppressed by Vermouth. Although she had never seen Shirley in person, she had always heard of her name, Olga - the child of other people's families.
"I understand. It's better to have an extra letter of recommendation just in case." But Olga was obviously not willing to be at a disadvantage, so she changed the subject and said in a sarcastic tone,
"I just didn't expect that our busy Vermouth would take the time to care about my school application. I'm really flattered."
Vermouth glanced at Olga with interest and said in a simple and decisive manner, "It's my duty to care about my colleagues and cultivate talents for the organization."
After saying that, she left Olga, who was gritting her teeth, behind her, put on a kind face, and walked towards the group of people walking towards her.
*
Olga never dreamed that one day she would be pushed forward by Vermouth like the children visiting relatives during the New Year's greetings in the legend.
"This is Mr. Haydn Williams, the renowned classical musician. This is Uncle Yusaku Kudo and Aunt Yukiko Kudo, and their son Shinichi, whom you've met before. Arthas, call for help."
Olga: “…”
Haydn Williams is indeed one of the most outstanding masters in the world of classical music today. And the Kudo family can indeed be considered acquaintances.
So, Olga could only mobilize her facial muscles and put on a fake smile that looked extremely real: "Hello Mr. Williams, hello Uncle Kudo, hello Yukiko--sister."
Finally, she looked at the helpless little kid opposite her who also had half-moon eyes, and continued in English: "Hello, Shinichi."
Across from him, Kudo Shinichi had a blank expression on his face, and it was unclear whether he could understand English. Even though Vermouth and the Kudo family were communicating in Japanese, Olga still insisted on speaking English, refusing to expose her limited Japanese skills.
Kudo Yukiko was obviously very satisfied with Olga's address as "sister". She bent down, touched Olga's head with a friendly smile on her face, and said in English: "Long time no see, Alsace~"
Then, Olga looked at Kudo Yukiko and gently pushed Kudo Shinichi: "Shin-chan, call someone~"
Olga understood this Japanese sentence!
Kudo Shinichi: “…”
Obviously, Kudo Shinichi can understand English and his English level is very good.
At this moment, Olga recognized the sympathy in Kudo Shinichi's eyes. This guy with an expression of a little adult finally had to call for help under the coercion and inducement of his mother.
After he glanced at Olga, as if to deliberately show off, he said to Vermouth in a long tone in standard British English: "Hello, Aunt Sharon..."
Vermouth is not bothered by age. In fact, Olga feels that she sees kindness in the look Vermouth gives to Kudo Shinichi.
love?
How could such a thing appear on Vermouth? !
Is it an illusion?
It must be an illusion!
*
Next it was time for the adults to chat with each other, and as expected, the two children, Olga and Kudo Shinichi, were left aside.
Vermouth communicated with the Kudo couple in Japanese, but Olga didn't quite understand, and Kudo Shinichi was completely uninterested in their conversation.
Olga and Kudo Shinichi were both expressionless. After a long moment, perhaps feeling the atmosphere was too awkward, Kudo Shinichi spoke first: "Have we met before?"
Olga: "...Are you... face-blind?" It had only been four years since they last met.
Kudo Shinichi: “…”
After they stared at each other for a long moment, Olga wiped her face and said, "Japan, the beach, and the watch store robbery. Does that make any impression?"
Kudo Shinichi's face was filled with sudden realization: "So it's you!"
Olga chuckled, not wanting to talk much. Then, she heard Kudo Shinichi say, "It's rare to find someone named after a place."
Olga: “…” Emotional intelligence is a good thing, but it’s a pity that you don’t have it.
Alsace is a region in northeastern France, but it's most famous for its wine, often called Alsace wine.
However, as an elementary school student, it is not easy to connect "Alsace" with a place name, and very few children would think that this is a kind of wine.
*
After another silence, Kudo Shinichi made small talk: "Are you the villain in the movie adapted from my father's novel?"
"ha?"
Kudo Shinichi pointed at the violin case Olga was carrying. "The villain in this novel plays the violin. My mom said Aunt Sharon has already found someone for the role. You're not going to play the role without even reading the novel, are you?"
Olga didn't know what Kudo Shinichi was talking about. Vermouth only told her to come and meet Master Hayden Williams and ask for a letter of recommendation. As for acting or villains, she didn't mention it at all. But——
"Of course I've read the novel."
In any case, if I say I haven't seen it at this time, it will seem like I have lost.
There is only one novel by Yusaku Kudo in which the villain plays the violin.
Since Olga could remember and knew that Vermouth and Kudo Yukiko had a good relationship, out of curiosity, she read all of Kudo Yusaku's novels. Even after that, every time he published a new book, Olga would take a look at it.
So, perhaps out of an inexplicable desire to win, Olga recounted the details of the novel.
Kudo Shinichi was about to say something after hearing this when a scream suddenly came from not far away.
“Aaaaaaaaaaa——!”
Kudo Shinichi's expression changed and he immediately ran towards the direction where the scream came from.
Olga: “…”
Olga followed Vermouth and the others and headed towards the place where the screams came from.
*
A murder occurred on the set of a film. The deceased was a 35-year-old female crew member. The cause of death, judging by the faint smell of bitter almonds, was suspected to be drug poisoning. Three suspects were identified: the deceased's best friend, her boyfriend, and her brother.
Before the police arrived, the three suspects each gave their own alibis.
Olga saw the light reflected from Kudo Yusaku's glasses, and then he smiled as if everything was under control.
As for Kudo Shinichi, he was running around the crime scene. Perhaps his detective DNA was kicking in, searching for evidence. Although Olga felt he was just wasting time.
I don’t know if it’s an illusion, but Olga always feels that every time she meets Kudo Shinichi, there will always be a murder.
What is the probability that if you meet someone three times, murder will occur on all three occasions?
The process of solving the case wasn't complicated, or rather, it could be considered simple because of Kudo Yusaku's presence. Before the police arrived, Kudo Yusaku had already accurately identified the murderer, and he even had the leisure to guide Kudo Shinichi's thinking on the case.
Olga had no interest in solving the case, but she couldn't help but take a second look at Kudo Yusaku. This man was amazing. It seemed that he was not only an excellent mystery novelist, but also an excellent detective.
Olga was even more curious. What was Vermouth's mindset in interacting with the Kudo family? Wasn't she afraid that Kudo Yusaku would find out?
Detectives often have a sense of justice and a strange sense of mission. Simply put, they love to meddle in other people's affairs.
Olga looked at Vermouth who was talking to Kudo Yukiko, and suddenly thought of a bizarre possibility -
Could it be that she cherishes her friendship with Kudo Yukiko so much that she can ignore the risk of her identity being discovered?
Olga shuddered as she thought about it. The word "friendship" really didn't fit with Vermouth...
*
The case was solved quickly and did not affect the filming of the movie that day.
This isn't the first time a Kudo Yusaku novel has been adapted into a film, but it's the first time he's personally written the screenplay. Therefore, the Kudos were present, and even Vermouth was invited.
As for Kudo Shinichi?
He was brought to America by the Kudos after winter break, and even though he was reluctant, he had to stay on the set with his parents every day. This made Olga start to worry about the safety of the set - after all, there was a guy who looked like the reincarnation of the Grim Reaper hanging around there every day.
Vermouth then explained to Olga the purpose of calling her here - to perform well in front of Master Haydn Williams and obtain a letter of recommendation.
And since Haydn Williams was the music director for this film, so--
Vermouth lifted her hair, with a smile on her lips that Olga disliked:
"Alsace, there's a role in this movie that requires some violin ability, and I recommend you."
Olga: “…” You can just say he’s a villain.
and--
"You didn't tell me." Olga was not happy about taking a winter vacation job to act in a movie.
"Now I'm telling you." Vermouth's tone was matter-of-fact and light, but it made people very angry.
"I can't act." Olga crossed her arms. It was a defensive gesture.
"Ah, it seems that all the things I taught you before were a waste of time?"
Olga gritted her teeth. She knew Vermouth was trying to provoke her.
But even Olga herself had to admit that Vermouth understood her very well to some extent.
First, they used a repressive education method to mention Shirley's achievements, which made Olga psychologically weak. Then they questioned her ability and used provocation to force her to agree.
"What is your conspiracy?" Olga didn't understand why Vermouth was so persistent and went to so much trouble.
Olga even suspected that Vermouth's advice on how to deal with Amuro Toru was for this moment, otherwise Olga, who was in a bad mood, would not have paid any attention to Vermouth's invitation.
Olga felt like a little mouse being toyed with by Vermouth. Everything that happened to her was within her expectations, and it seemed as if she could never escape from her control.
This feeling is extremely uncomfortable.
Vermouth smiled, maintaining her usual annoying mysticism:
"Of course I am—for your own good."
Olga looked like she was about to vomit.
Vermouth obviously didn't care about Olga's attitude. After throwing the script to her, she went to chat with Kudo Yukiko leisurely.
*
As the person recommended by the famous actress Sharon Wynyard, the director even just symbolically interviewed Olga. Of course, after the interview, the director praised Olga as Vermouth expected.
"As expected of a student you personally taught, Arthas's acting is simply perfect!"
The director was so excited that he danced with joy, as if he had discovered a priceless treasure. In response, Vermouth just smiled calmly.
"Is Arthas really not planning to develop in the film industry in the future?" The director asked again without giving up.
"You'll have to ask her about that." Vermouth looked at Olga and received a big eye roll from her.
Seeing this, the director touched his nose awkwardly and changed the subject: "By the way, do you really have no plans to make a comeback? No matter how I think about it, it's still a pity—"
Vermouth interrupted him and categorically denied it: "There is no such possibility."
"Okay..." The director sighed.
*
Afterwards, the director and Kudo Yusaku explained the scene to Olga.
Simply put, Olga Winter Worker’s character is the villain of the film – a psychopath who excels at classical music.
In the novel, the villain who controls everything behind the scenes has always been a vague figure. In fact, until the end of the novel, readers do not know his identity, age, or even gender.
However, the novel couldn't be so vague after being adapted into a film. So, in order to stay true to the original, the director, after consulting with Kudo Yusaku, decided to follow the trend and make the villain a wicked child.
Although he's called a villain, all the information about this character remains a mystery. Rather than being a specific person, this character is more like the embodiment of "evil."
It can be said that this is definitely a difficult role to control. The director considered many people at the beginning, but he could not find the right person in his mind. Finally, he finalized Olga at the recommendation of Vermouth.
Especially——
"She was born for this role!"
Standing behind the camera and looking at Olga, the director sighed for the umpteenth time that day.
"It's indeed very suitable." Kudo Yusaku stroked his chin with one hand, looking in Olga's direction, looking thoughtful.
This novel can be said to be the most difficult one for Kudo Yusaku to create. The reason why the villain has no specific image is that even he himself cannot imagine what this character should look like until he saw Olga's performance——
Evil, elegant, cruel, innocent...
These seemingly contradictory words are mixed together.
only--
A beam of white light reflected from Kudo Yusaku's lenses.
However, when all these traits appear in a young child, even if she is just "performing", it is a problem.
"...I always feel that this guy is weird." On the side, Kudo Shinichi, who was still a real elementary school student, acted almost exactly like Kudo Yusaku, stroking his chin with one hand and muttering so.
Kudo Yukiko didn't notice anything unusual about her husband and son. She clasped her hands together and sighed, "I really wish I had a daughter as cute as Alsace~"
After saying that, she did not forget to complain about Kudo Shinichi who looked like a little adult: "Not like Shin-chan, not cute at all."
The corner of Kudo Shinichi's mouth twitched: "...Yes, yes, I'm really sorry for being so unlovable."
Kudo Shinichi put aside the slight sense of disharmony just now, but Kudo Yusaku said casually: "I think you would not want to have a daughter like this."
"Huh?"
Kudo Yukiko was puzzled, and Kudo Shinichi also looked up at Kudo Yusaku.
But Kudo Yusaku just shook his head and didn't say anything more.
*The wonder reached its peak when Olga set up the piano.
Haydn Williams is a very strict musician and also a fan of Kudo Yusaku's novels. Therefore, after receiving the invitation to serve as the music director of this film, he prepared very seriously for a long time.
Especially the villain in this movie, who doesn't even have a name and has few scenes, but runs through the entire plot. He is closely related to classical music and can be said to be the part that Haydn Williams spent the most energy on.
Haydn Williams' only concern at the beginning was that the actor's ability was not enough to match the role.
This character is proficient in musical instruments. Movies can indeed be dubbed in post-production, but it is never as satisfying as a real performance.
When Haydn Williams first heard that actress Sharon Wynyard had recommended a child who had won multiple awards, he was still worried. He had seen many geniuses, and even many of his students had won world-class awards.
But when Olga began to play, Haydn Williams's mindset changed.
There was no other sound at the shooting scene except the sound of the violin. Many staff members even dared not breathe, for fear of affecting the on-site sound recording.
As for Haydn Williams, he sat up straight the moment Olga began to play, his old eyes wide open in his sunken eye sockets.
There was surprise and admiration in his eyes.
*
Under the guidance of Haydn Williams, Olga performed from Elgar's "Hymn of Love" to Schubert's "The Erlking", from Paganini's "First Violin Concerto" to Kreisler's "Liebesleid".
As she played, she complained in her heart - this combination is not harmonious at all!
Well, perhaps the master's thoughts are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people...
The Erlking and Paganini's A Little Collaboration were hellishly difficult, at least for Olga, while the Ecce Homo and Liebesleid, while not difficult, were extremely emotionally demanding.
Unfortunately, Olga could not play as she pleased. In terms of music, she needed to follow the guidance of Haydn Williams. At the same time, she had to pay attention to keeping herself in the state of interpreting the role according to the director's requirements.
It is indeed very hard.
Later on, Olga didn't even have the energy to complain about Vermouth in her heart. She had to concentrate fully to complete these requirements without making any mistakes - she didn't want to redo the work over and over again!
After the movie is completed, perhaps only some clips will be taken, but Olga must perform these songs completely on the set.
Almost everyone was immersed in the music, but Kudo Yusaku looked at Olga thoughtfully.
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