A Core Ship From The Start
Chapter 1549 - 1044: The Entangled Beginning

Chapter 1549: Chapter 1044: The Entangled Beginning

If I had to describe the atmosphere right now, it would be... awkward.

"...I didn’t expect the old man to be a teacher at our school."

"I also didn’t expect you to be a student at our school."

Sitting at the dining table, Duanmu Huai and Xiao’Lu——no, Lu Yi, were staring at each other, feeling an indescribable sense of absurdity and humor.

After all, neither of them knew each other’s identities before, but now...

"So why did you come here?"

"It was because my mom remarried, we moved here, and my sister was also transferring schools, so I came along for convenience."

Lu Yi put down the cola she was holding and sighed.

"I really didn’t expect the old man to actually be a teacher..."

"Surprised?"

"Very surprised, I always thought the old man might be some kind of yakuza... after all, that’s the impression you give."

Saying this, Lu Yi glanced to the side.

"Speaking of moving, I realized how far this place is after relocating."

"It’s because it’s far that I came here to find people, I can’t let my students at school see me."

Duanmu Huai was equally speechless, he originally chose this remote area to avoid eating the grass at one’s doorstep, yet who would’ve thought the grass would run right next door?

"..."

"..."

After a brief exchange, they both fell into silence again, until Duanmu Huai helplessly broke the awkward atmosphere.

"So, how’s your family situation now?"

"Mom is very happy after remarrying, as for my sister..."

At this point, Lu Yi slightly frowned.

"I suspect someone at her former school noticed her situation, so she transferred here."

"Hmm, all in vain."

Duanmu Huai also shrugged, as he was already quite knowledgeable about Tachibana Hinata’s situation due to Lu Yi.

"...So, is the old man planning to continue?"

"That’s my issue, generally speaking, I’m against eating the grass at one’s doorstep."

"But I still need money."

Saying this, Lu Yi frowned.

"What, isn’t the new family treating you well?"

"It’s not that, but... the other side also remarried, and there’s a boy my age living under the same roof, I’m not used to it. So, I hope to move out as soon as possible, to give mom some personal space, as well as future tuition and living expenses... Sister Aiko said that as long as you can make more money, you should do it while you can, so you won’t have to worry about the future."

"True, having a financial foundation is important."

Duanmu Huai nodded. Lu Yi was only in high school now; she’d need a lot of expenses when she goes to college. Although parental support is essential, having her own money is more reassuring.

"But at school, let’s maintain a normal teacher-student relationship."

"Alright, old man."

Lu Yi nodded, then stared at Duanmu Huai.

"By the way, are you the advisor for the Wind Band Club?"

"Yes, how did you know?"

"I heard from other students that the Wind Band Club is very skilled, and they even made it to the national competition..."

"That’s true, but I don’t understand music, at best, I just push those lazy bums."

"Can I join the Wind Band Club too?"

"Do you know how to play?"

Hearing Duanmu Huai’s question, Lu Yi shook her head.

"I don’t, but beginners can join too, right?"

"You can, but... whatever, suit yourself."

To this, what could Duanmu Huai say, he could only respond like this.

For the students of Ryuo Academy, this was a new beginning, and it was the same for Duanmu Huai.

First came Liliath—she finally graduated smoothly and was about to start ranking matches officially, which Duanmu Huai had long anticipated. After all, the ranking matches could very well be this world’s main story quest; only by winning could he unlock the summoning list, right?

As for the Wind Band Club, last time they only got the national qualification, and then the system gave one unlock opportunity. Duanmu Huai didn’t know if getting the Wind Band Club into the national competition again this year would result in another opportunity. Or does he need a gold award to unlock the next slot? If that’s the case, it would be a bit slow.

By the way, Duanmu Huai was not present at the Wind Band Club for now. Since it was recruiting, his presence might scare off the freshmen. Hence, after discussing with Tasuku, they decided he would appear once the freshmen were integrated into the Wind Band Club, once they were aboard the pirate ship.

By then, it would be too late for them to jump ship.

Although Duanmu Huai temporarily halted his visits to the Wind Band Club due to homeroom teaching duties, he still received a lot of news about the club from Mary. Perhaps due to last year’s silver award at the national competition, many freshmen actively joined the club.

Among them were students who admired Mary and Kosaka Rena, and of course, Duanmu Huai heard Lu Yi also joined the Wind Band Club, becoming part of the lower brass section.