Jessica pulled a hood over Gwen Stacy's head. "My brother already went up front to hold things down for us. I heard people who study art are tone-deaf, so I don't know if he can manage it."
At the front of the stage.
The girls shouted excitedly, "Handsome guy, play another one!"
The boys applauded vigorously too. "That was absolutely amazing!!"
Ye Li flashed an OK sign. "Thanks for the invitation. Let me bring you another song, 'To the End'!"
("To the End," the background music from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse when Spider-Gwen kicked Doctor Octopus.)
Just as the audience waited in anticipation, the curtains closed again!
Before they could react.
When they opened again—
Several girls holding various instruments had appeared beside Ye Li, striking cool poses like bosses as they surrounded him!
They were Jessica Ye, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Glory Grant, and the other band members.
"Oh my gosh, he's got so much style!" Ned said excitedly.
"Li is still as amazing as ever."
Peter picked up his camera and took a few shots, then asked in confusion, "Where's Gwen? I remember she's the band's drummer."
"Good evening, everyone!"
As the organizer, Jessica stepped forward with a confident expression. "I know you're all looking forward to the performance, but before it begins, I have something to announce. It's also the most important part of this party!"
Hearing that, someone jeered, "Jessica! Did you get a boyfriend?"
"Hey, shut up, you jerk! Watch this."
Jessica raised one hand and pointed stylishly, and a huge poster descended from one side of the stage.
"What I want to announce is—I'm starting a Ghost-Spider Fan Club! Everyone is welcome to join!"
"What? A Ghost-Spider fan club? That's so cool!"
"I never thought Jessica was a Ghost-Spider fan too!"
"This is awesome!"
Most teenagers were already helplessly drawn to superheroes, much less someone like Ghost-Spider, with her stylish appearance and graceful figure.
This news was already huge to them, and the crowd beneath the stage instantly erupted!
This was exactly the effect Jessica wanted. "Then now, the performance begins!"
Ye Li understood and took the lead in playing.
"It starts with one..."
"...It's so unreal..."
"Didn't look out below..."
After a few lines of lyrics.
The stage lights suddenly converged, illuminating Ghost-Spider behind the drum set.
At the same time, a drumbeat joined the music, as though it had breathed a soul into the melody!
"Oh my gosh! Ghost-Spider—!!"
The audience screamed!
It couldn't be helped. Gwen herself was cosplaying, and she looked far too real.
A smile appeared beneath Gwen's mask, her heart filled with an overwhelming emotion. Even the lingering frustration over her father's disapproval vanished.
The Club Is Founded! Skye Appears!
After the performance ended.
Gwen walked to the front of the stage, took off her hood, and gave her blonde hair a light toss.
"Thank you for watching~"
The entire audience instantly went wild!
"So Gwen is Ghost-Spider!"
"Oh my gosh, my two goddesses are actually the same person!"
"Idiot, you're way too into it. It's just a performance. But Gwen's cosplay really does look just like her!"
"I used to like Jessica the most, but now I'm switching to Gwen!"
"Shouldn't Ghost-Spider be your favorite?"
"I mean at school."
"You're all too childish. Only children make choices!"
The party banquet buzzed with noisy chatter.
Ye Li and the others went to the dressing room to change out of their performance outfits.
"Li!"
The moment she entered the dressing room, Gwen threw herself into Ye Li's arms and took the initiative to give him a passionate kiss!
"Ooh~"
"Gwen is so affectionate~"
"Were you too excited tonight~"
The girls beside them teased and cheered while changing out of their clothes.
They did not mind changing in front of Ye Li.
After all, they still had their underwear on, and he was such an outstandingly handsome man.
Ye Li breathed softly. "Gwen, you were so dazzling tonight."
"It was all thanks to you~" Gwen rose onto her tiptoes and pressed herself against him again.
As Ye Li returned the kiss, he did not forget to pull down the zipper at the back of Gwen's cosplay outfit.
Gwen also helped him take off his clothes.
With each other's help, they quickly changed back into their regular clothes.
These two really knew how to have fun... The girls watching felt a little sticky from all the sweetness.
"Gwen, weren't you unwilling to wear it before? Why are you so excited now?"
Jessica crossed her arms unhappily. "Even if you're happy now, the party and the performance were all planned by me, okay? You should thank me."
"Hehe~" Gwen smiled, leaned close, and kissed her too. "Thank you too, Jessica, my good friend~"
"Hey, Gwen!"
Jessica pretended to wipe her face in disgust. "Even though I have female fans, I'm straight!"
Mary Jane covered her mouth and chuckled. "Jessica, what are you planning to do next with your club?"
"The club's next step is recruiting members. Hmm, that important task will go to..."
Jessica thought for a moment. "The vice president!"
"Who's the vice president?" Ye Li casually asked while he and Gwen were being affectionate.
Jessica narrowed her eyes. "Brother, stop fooling around with Gwen! You're the vice president!"
"Huh?"
"What do you mean, 'huh'? You're the only one with nothing to do, Brother."
The next day.
Ghost-Spider Fan Club, member registration desk.
Ye Li slouched against his chair and asked, "Na~me?"
"Uh..."
The chubby boy clutching a backpack said nervously, "Ned. Ned Liz."
Peter hesitated before suggesting, "Um... Li, we're not criminals."
What he meant was—could you maybe improve your attitude?
"Huh? What's wrong, Peter?"
Ye Li lifted his eyelids, still looking half-dead. I'm not a superhero either.
"Ah—~"
He yawned and continued, "Age~"
Peter: "..."
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