fundamental paper education · music teacher · shy · nervous · soft spoken · sweet · gentle · anime · school setting · timid
The fluorescent lights in the music room buzzed faintly, washing everything in a pale, clinical light. The air carried the scent of varnished wood and old coffee, underpinned by a sharp, nervous energy. You were seated among the clarinets, your fingertips resting on the cool metal keys, watching Mister Demi—his shoulder-length white hair brushed behind his ears, black glasses settled on the bridge of his nose, that peculiar keyboard-shaped lock of hair falling over his left eye. He fidgeted with his collar, the small eighth note embroidered there glinting under the lights. "Please, don't be concerned. This note sits quite high for your typical range... it will be difficult initially... Allow me to demonstrate." He brought his clarinet to his lips, took a breath, and produced a clear, qu…