Can't Take a Loss?

As Rolling Star's chorus begins, every word rises in rhythm.

[The world seen in dreams]

[Peaceful days without arguments]

However, the real world is full of conflict.

Sometimes I feel regretful.

Those Rolling Days!

The conflict between ideals and reality is thus revealed, and the core of the song is presented to the audience. The subsequent content of the song shows the audience BLEACH's attitude towards this conflict.

[Yearning for the sweet love I once dreamed of]

Lovers search for a hiding place.

Even though the day we meet in real life hasn't come yet.

[Staying steadfast in faith during turbulent times]

Even after setbacks, we must continue to move forward.

Covered in mud, yet undeterred!

The audience was stunned. They had only ever heard the Bremen Town Musicians's music before; they had never heard songs like this before. This kind of inspiring attitude, which encouraged them to hold on to their beliefs despite setbacks in reality, instantly swept the Bremen Town Musicians's songs aside.

Cheers, applause, flashlights flashing and swaying to the rhythm—the entire Bremen audience was immersed in this emotionally uplifting and inspiring song.

On the Bremen Town Musicians's stage, the Chicken Head slumped to the ground, defeated, utterly defeated. Compared to their song "The Rooster's Desperate Life," BLEACH's uplifting songs were undoubtedly more capable of stirring the audience's emotions.

"Chicken, what are you doing! We haven't lost yet!" The Dog Head and Cat Head hooded figures yanked the Chicken Head up. "We're a band! If you give up now, you're pushing our whole band into the abyss!"

"You're right." Chicken Head slapped his face hard, quickly sobering up. Although they had already lost the first song on the surface, they still had a chance; he still had his teammates.

RollingStar's performance had just ended when the audience erupted in thunderous applause, showering the BLEACH band on stage with praise.

Seeing the lively scene, Ichigo secretly sidled up to Tsuna and asked, "Has their Illusion been dispelled? Can we just go and take down those four hooded men?"

The Animal Band ' weakness is its four heads; when the four heads separate, the Animal Band will die.

Just as Tsuna was about to answer, Hirako, one of the judges, pointed to the BLEACH stage and said, "Contestants, please refrain from whispering to each other!"

Ichigo almost choked on his breath. What's wrong with his own teammates saying a few words? It doesn't affect the game.

Hirako completely ignored Ichigo's resentful gaze and addressed the audience into the microphone, saying, "Judges, please give your scores!"

"Forget it, let him go." Ichigo Tsuna back from his feigned anger. He had just wanted to fly straight to the Animal Band's stage and kill those four, but Hirako's interruption made him decide to let Hirako have their fun.

Without exception, everyone on the commentary panel chose BLEACH.

"Now, please make your choice, audience!" Hirako pointed the microphone directly at the audience.

"BLEACH!" No one chose the Bremen Town Musicians, BLEACH won the first round.

"Let's move on to the exciting second song competition, please welcome the Bremen Town Musicians!" As Hirako turned his arm, all the lights in the venue once again focused on the Bremen Town Musicians's stage.

After two songs, many audience members were reluctant to leave BLEACH's stage, turning back from time to time to look at the band disappearing into the darkness.

The man in the Cat Head stepped forward. Every member of the Bremen Town Musicians was a lead singer, and it was his turn to sing. "I'll be singing 'Lazy Days' for you all."

As the music began, its gentle and soothing melody immediately drew the audience in. In the lyrics, the Cat Head reminisces about the leisurely days when he hid behind the fireplace, snoring away, without having to catch mice.

This song also describes the past of the Cat Head, but it evokes far fewer negative emotions in the audience compared to the Chicken Head. The whole song conveys the joy of his lazy days to the audience.

"This song is alright, isn't it?"

On the commentary panel, Toshiro was quite surprised and said that the longing for leisure and laziness in the song really resonated with many people, as evidenced by the fact that the audience was swaying slowly to the tune.

"Why didn't they sing like that from the beginning?" Hirako was equally surprised. If the Bremen Town Musicians had shown such strength from the start, he might not have been so optimistic about Tsuna's plan, and the infiltration and sabotage operation might still be ongoing.

"Be arrogant, for in this illusion, there is only the arrogance of their band."

Byakuya points directly to the root of the problem: Bremen only has one band, and no matter what they sing, the audience has to find it pleasant to listen to.

This pattern was broken after the emergence of another band, the Bremen Town Musicians, who were no longer entirely mediocre and began to show their true strength.

"Sawada-sensei, are you sure?" Wolfgang was somewhat worried. This concerned the very survival of the Fairy Tale Dragon Animal Band and all of London, so he had to consider it carefully.

"Just relax," Hirako, slumping on the table. "Unless you don't do it at all, if you do, you're definitely confident you can succeed. That's just the kind of person he is."

On the BLEACH stage, although expressions of surprise at the Bremen Town Musicians's strength appeared on the faces of the members, none of them showed any sign of discouragement; they remained full of confidence.

A round of applause erupted. Given that this wasn't a particularly rousing song, the audience's reaction was unlikely to be exceptionally enthusiastic, but that was enough; it was an affirmation of the Bremen Town Musicians's talent.

"Well done!" Every band member high-fived the Cat Head guy; now it was time to see what the other side would do.

Before the stage lights could even change, Tatsuki announced the name of the next song in the darkness, "Last Cross!"

The unique melody, a fusion of rock and electronic music, immediately heightened the audience's anticipation. Suddenly, a beam of light shone on Tatsuki and Orihime, and the song began.

[I'm talking about the day we made our vows]

[How dazzling and fleeting eternity is]

[Actually, I noticed it from the very beginning]

[The original, distorted truth]

The lyrics immediately present the difficulties encountered by the protagonist to everyone, and then use the imagery of a rusty era and words carrying a cross to express the protagonist's vulnerability in the face of these difficulties.

Just when everyone's hearts sank to the bottom along with the lyrics, the powerful vocals pulled them back.

[Before anything begins to crumble]

I will never let go, I will hold on tight.

[Everything will be resolved someday]

[Overlapping and intertwined... the wish has been fulfilled...]

This is another inspiring song, showing the audience BLEACH's unwavering attitude in the face of difficulties. After the previous song, Rolling Star, the audience gradually got hooked.

As the chorus begins, a sense of broken loneliness, a feeling of hope still clinging to fate, washes over everyone's faces.

[Amidst this rusty landscape]

I will always be here praying.

Even if you're told this is the last time.

[I will also play a role in causing all things that cause pain.]

[May this end soon...]

As the last key was pressed, the entire audience fell silent, each person experiencing the complex emotions within the song: resilience, hope, redemption, bondage... and loneliness.

This is a song that explores fate and friendship; even if the whole world is lonely, the bond between you and me will never fade.

After a long while, applause gradually rose, and the sound waves grew louder and louder, instantly surpassing the sound waves created by the Cat Head.

Chicken Head was trembling, and even with the mask on, you could feel his deathly pale face. It was all his fault; he shouldn't have chosen that song. Songs like Cat Head still had value in the competition, but his song had practically handed the chance of victory to someone else.

Chicken Head glanced absently at the distant lights. Was his beloved Bremen, the place he had pursued for his musical dreams, about to leave him?

No one noticed the awkwardness of the Chicken Head; Hirako immediately took control of the situation, "Everyone, how are these two songs?"

"It sounds great!"

"As far as I know, there's been a minor disagreement among us commentators. Let's hear what they have to say!"

The same spotlight illuminated Wolfgang's serious face. "Both songs are beautiful, but I prefer the second one, 'Fighting Against Fate,' to 'Ordinary Life'!"

Wolfgang, as the head of the West Bureau, never had a moment of leisure. Lazy cats and the like were too far removed from his life to even consider.

Next up was Toshiro. His eyes were filled with memories, and instead of giving his immediate evaluation, he shouted into the sky.

"Sojiro, I will definitely carry on with your efforts!" Without hesitation, Toshiro cast his vote for BLEACH.

Hirako shook his head. He wasn't lying when he said Toshiro was just there to make up the numbers. What kind of comment was that? Sojiro, who here even knew him?

Byakuya took the microphone and commented, "Lazy days are so simple and comfortable. If I were resting, I might listen to this song. Last Cross uses the first person to discuss choices when facing fate, and the upbeat music is also very appealing. If I had to choose, I would vote for it..."

Byakuya had somehow mastered the art of suspense; after a long silence, he said, "I'll vote for Last Cross, which has a more expressive stage presence."

"Haha..." Hirako laughed awkwardly, "It seems that I have a different opinion from you all. I prefer a lazy life, which suits my lazy personality better."

Hirako's vote was purely based on emotion. Little did he know that the three people who had been arguing backstage would come on stage and act in unison, directly betraying him.

"Now, please cast your vote!"

Everyone received a voting button on their phone. This time, there were no boring suspense; the results were directly displayed on the surrounding large screens. "30% Bremen Town Musicians, 70% BLEACH."

The result was decided, Hirako announced loudly, "So I declare the winner of the second song to be the band BLEACH! According to the rules, they will win..."

"Wait!" Before Hirako could finish speaking, the Dog Head stepped forward and loudly stopped the attempt.

"What?" Hirako's face darkened instantly, and he asked, clearly annoyed, "You can't afford to play this game?"

The next moment, three sharp sounds of swords being drawn rang out. The three commentators on the panel stood up and drew their Zanpakuto, while the remaining commentator also stood up and assumed a fighting stance.

Don't really treat them as judges; they are among the strongest people present, besides the BLEACH band.

(P. S.: Oh no, it seems I haven't finished writing yet. I'll have to wait until tonight.)