Fun things to do while practicing piano
The afternoon sun streamed through the stained glass windows of the music room, casting dappled light and shadow on the black and white piano keys. Xin Yu sat at the piano, her fingers hovering above the keys, trembling slightly with nervousness. This was her first time practicing her newly learned Chopin Nocturne publicly at Yumenosaki Academy, and Ying Zhi, sitting opposite her, watched her with expectant eyes.
"I thought he was so handsome at that moment," Xinyu said nervously, glancing at Yingzhi.
"Relax, just be natural like when we're looking at the stars," Yingzhi encouraged softly. He had deliberately worn a light blue shirt today, which matched the classroom's color scheme perfectly. Xinyu took a deep breath and began to play. The melody flowed smoothly like a stream at first, but in the middle section, a complex chord caused her fingers to get tangled, and the notes suddenly became fragmented.
"Stop!" Yingzhi suddenly raised his hand to interrupt, a mischievous smile on his face. "This should be as light and agile as a deer leaping, not like a mouse being chased by a cat." Xinyu laughed out loud, her tension instantly dissipating. Yingzhi walked to her side and gently took her hand: "Come on, let me guide you to the right rhythm."
The sight of the two playing a duet attracted the attention of passing classmates. As Yingzhi's slender fingers and Xinyu's delicate fingers danced across the keys, a sweet atmosphere filled the classroom. Suddenly, Yingzhi deliberately played a wrong note, then feigned surprise, clutching her chest: "Ah! My heart has gone mad because of your playing!" Xinyu's cheeks instantly flushed red, and her fingers unconsciously quickened their pace.
After practice, Yingzhi pulled a beautifully wrapped chocolate from her pocket: "A reward for today's bravest pianist." Xinyu took the chocolate and noticed it was inscribed "For my Xinyu." Just then, the classroom door was gently pushed open, and several classmates peeked in: "President, are you sure you want to do a four-hand duet with her for next week's school festival performance?"
Yingzhi smiled and replied, "Of course, it's our secret." He turned to Xinyu, his eyes sparkling with tenderness, "Just like the secret garden we discovered in Hoshino." Xinyu nodded, her heart filled with anticipation for the future.
As evening fell, the two sat by the window in the music room, and Yingzhi played a little piece he had composed for Xinyu. The melody incorporated the starlight from when they first met, the gentle falling cherry blossoms, and the rhythm of their heartbeats. Xinyu closed her eyes and swayed gently to the music, as if she had returned to that magical starry night.
"This piece is called 'Hoshino Love Song'," Eichi said after the last note fell, "and it was written especially for us." Shinyu opened her eyes and saw her reflection in Eichi's eyes, as bright as stars.
Amidst the piano music of Yumenosaki, Xinyu gradually found her own musical language. Each practice session became an opportunity for her to connect with Yingzhi; each touch of the keys deepened their bond. From initial awkwardness to their current tacit understanding, their four-hand piano duet has become the most touching scene on campus.
As the afterglow of the setting sun fell on the piano, lengthening their shadows, Xin Yu suddenly realized: every day in Yumenosaki was an unfinished love song, and the piano was the best instrument for them to compose their love symphony.
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