October 20.
On this day, Academy City was destined to be steeped in a lively atmosphere.
The fervor rivaled that of the Daihaousei Festival.
Although not all of Academy City had been turned into a venue for festivities, once the sun rose and daylight arrived, a warm current like a heat wave that seemed to materialize people's excitement gradually surged through the city, making the temperature appear to rise considerably.
People flocked in laughter and cheer toward a single destination.
They gathered in Academy City's Seventh District, at the site of a concert.
It was a venue situated in the middle of a vast plaza.
The venue resembled Sirius Dome in Battle City somewhat, but its atmosphere was entirely different.
Here, Security Guards armed with counterterrorism shields stood watch at every corner, while some were assigned to maintain order and guide the people inside in an orderly fashion.
The number of cleaning robots and patrol robots was also greater than usual, weaving back and forth through the crowds as though they had become part of the cityscape, creating a strong sci-fi feel.
Sylvia's posters covered the buildings all around.
On the screens of airships floating overhead, footage of Sylvia's rehearsals was playing.
Colorful balloons rose into the air.
Confetti cannons fired in unison.
People casually carried glow sticks, entering the concert venue with excitement and smiles.
The climax was gradually approaching.
"Ooooooooooooooooooh—!"
The audience's cheers resounded throughout the entire venue.
Even though the concert had yet to begin, people's enthusiasm showed no sign of fading. Instead, it was only growing stronger.
The atmosphere was truly almost on par with the Star Wars Festival in Battle City.
Fang Li stood at the highest point of the venue, looking down at the dense crowd below with a faint smile on his