Fran's Performance
(Bai Ziye)
The performance was a great success.
Using a magical performance as a transition between the three stages of the song not only captures the audience's attention but also stirs their emotions.
The only problem is that it reveals my magic is related to time.
As I stepped off the stage, Fahrenheit brushed past me with a wry smile on his face.
The atmosphere on stage was electric, but it didn't belong to her.
Her magic tricks were amazing.
But it's also very traditional.
After splitting into two smaller versions in front of everyone, he used a sword to pierce the box containing his other self.
The skills and hard work required for magic are obviously much higher than my self-taught guitar playing and singing, but she had a hard time engaging the audience. Even when she used a curtain to create suspense, the audience seemed somewhat distracted.
"Miluno, your performance was excellent."
Backstage, I received applause from the other magical girls.
Ceruno even trotted over, blinking her starry eyes and circling around me.
"It's a pity, but Miss Fahrenheit's magic is no match for yours!"
"Thank you, but let's see the results first..."
"Miluno is so calm!"
I tried to be modest, but the result didn't change anything.
Back on stage, the host announced the results for the first group. I won with 70% of the audience support and all the judges' votes, advancing to the top eight without any obstacles.
"I actually lost to you. Stage magic and street performance are quite different."
"I can't believe it! I can't believe we were eliminated in the first round..."
Was she a street magician?
Hualun, Haite.
Four small hands grabbed my arms, one on each side, and led me off the stage.
"You've completely captivated the audience! They have no interest in watching our performance at all!"
"After all, we've been preparing for a whole week to perform on such a big stage."
Their words made me feel guilty.
After all, I only prepared for one day... although it felt like more than a day in reality.
"Hello!"
"Miluno."
Before I even got backstage, the two little ones jumped up and started tugging at my arms.
What are you doing all of a sudden?
"Come on! Just like before!"
"At the medical facility... that..."
Do they want me to hold them?
His behavior is just like a child's.
If I hadn't seen them before, it would be hard to imagine that the two of them combined would result in a mature young lady.
Since they were just little girls, they were very light to carry and didn't take much effort on me. I let them sit on either side of my arms and walked towards the backstage of the stadium.
Along the way, Little Hualun said again, "Miluno went on stage in her Battle Dress, is she underestimating us?!"
"No, it's just that there's simply no better clothing than this..."
In contrast, their performance costumes were indeed designed, with matching bow ties, waistcoats, and top hats; the only difference was the base color of the clothing.
Hualun is red; while Winter is blue.
Is this a custom order?
It must be quite expensive.
Little Haite asked with a blank expression, "You're an unregistered magical girl, so you don't have any money?"
"Lack of money is only one aspect. The reason you didn't choose your Battle Dress as your performance costumes is because the audience is already used to seeing you in your Battle Dress. If you don't make some changes when you go on stage, it will seem like you don't care about the audience... But my situation is different from yours. I bet that before I went on stage today, not many audience members could even imagine my face, let alone have seen my Battle Dress. And this is in Skyreach City."
"Indeed, Miluno's presence online is extremely weak! Of course, that's only true as a magical girl."
"After all, you always resolve things too quickly, so as a magical girl, you don't get many opportunities to appear on screen."
The Association's drones either arrived late or shot from a really bad angle.
"Miluno! Miss Fahrenheit!"
They encountered Ceruno and Fran on the way.
The first group finished, and the second group came on stage; it was only natural for them to be there.
"Ceruno, do your best!"
"Um!"
The girl wearing headphones took out her phone.
I won't lose.
It's inappropriate to cheer for only one person in front of two people.
"Miss Fran, please keep up the good work! I've had the pleasure of hearing your work before; although it's unconventional, it gives people a unique feeling."
Although not very familiar with her, Fran's rebellious appearance always gives people a sense of nobility.
That's the kind of temperament that matches the title of "Harvest Goddess".
[Thanks]
Because I was carrying two people, I couldn't do much; I could only watch them go on stage.
"Miluno, do you like Ceruno? I remember she was a boy who transformed, right?"
When Hualun asked this question suddenly, I replied, "Yes, I like it."
"That's a really direct answer."
"There's no need to hide this. Actually, I've already confessed my feelings to her before."
This is a half-true, half-false answer.
"Oh? And then what happened!" *2
It was rare for Fahrenheit's alter ego to express the same emotions.
"I didn't receive a reply at the time, but that day will come, and I'm waiting..."
"That's great, to gain both a girlfriend and a boyfriend at the same time."
If that's the case, at least there's still hope of turning back.
However, because the Crystal is contaminated by Dark Energy, Ceruno is currently in a state where she cannot return to her original form. I also have to think about how to handle my relationship with Ceruno if this state continues.
Not only as Miluno, but also as Bai Ziye...
Bass--
The sound of a guitar interrupted my thoughts.
It was Miss Fran; Ceruno's performance followed hers.
The electric guitar, though not fast-paced, was definitely more soulful than my rote memorization of playing.
Gentle, elegant, soothing.
Unlike what Ceruno had heard before...
Depressing, anxious, and gloomy.
Fran, the "Harvest Goddess," finally delivered a performance befitting her name.
Ceruno might not be able to win.
"This is the professional... Ceruno."
"Hehe, I'm down again."
Because it was a circular stage with only lighting rigs on all four sides, the magical girls who weren't scheduled to perform waited in the dressing room on the sidelines.
"Miss Fran is also challenging herself with styles she's never tried before. Indeed, if you want to give the audience a fresh perspective, you have to step out of your comfort zone."
"It's rare to see you so calm. Do you really think you can win?"
Ceruno herself was taken aback when I pointed this out.
"I don't know, all I know is... I can't lose right now."
"Feeling confident now?"
Ceruno shook her head.
"I feel that this feeling and confidence are different. Although it's embarrassing to say this, I want Yezi to see me perform on stage."
"He will definitely watch your performance, I guarantee it."
"Ha, I still hope he can come back soon."
Miluno squinted and chuckled.
"Besides, I want to stand by your side. You've already made it through the first round... I don't want to fall like this!"
She seemed full of energy, but not because of confidence.
Is it because of me...?