Concert

(Miluno)

"Wow! High-energy reaction ahead!"

As Ceruno exclaimed, a torrent of white bullet comments swept across the background screen, but I had Time Control Magic, so I was able to see the content clearly...

"As expected, Ceruno is very popular?"

Perhaps due to the selection process by the operators, the displayed comments were mostly encouraging and tolerant. Although there were some foreign language comments that were difficult to understand, the content was probably similar. The photographer, Metal, even used a wide shot to allow the audience to glimpse a scene in the Garden District and the blue sea of clouds beyond the dome. Although the stage was simple, its location was anything but ordinary.

Everyone was quite tolerant of Ceruno.

If I were to speak for them, would the audience react the same way?

"You'll know once you try it. It's your turn to speak now!"

Yes, I also want to give a speech.

Before the formal performance, and after Ceruno's speech, I need to share some... thoughts on the battles of the past few days.

This was an unplanned part of the event. I wanted to use this small concert, and through language, to help people overcome the fear brought on by war.

I don't know if I can do it, but I definitely won't succeed if I don't try.

Ceruno has finished speaking.

My turn.

"Thank you and welcome to every fan who has come here."

The large drone's dark, gaping lens was pointed at me, but I wasn't intimidated.

"Over the Past few days, everyone has felt the stuffiness and oppression in the air, right? 'On the Other Side,' they've launched their first large-scale group offensive, sending out a force of over a hundred Monster in an attempt to establish their outpost on Earth..."

Initially, we were indeed caught off guard. No one expected the enemy to be able to break through the limitations of the world and destroy a troop transport ship. We paid an unacceptable price, but ultimately we thwarted the enemy's plot."

The number of comments on the screen has become sparse.

But those candle icons and RIP symbols create an image of mourning.

"Negative emotions breed darkness. If we continue to wallow in sorrow, the glorious magical girls who died in battle will have sacrificed themselves in vain. We must rid ourselves of fear, or the Dark God will descend... and then it will be too late."

The atmosphere was somewhat subdued.

We need to boost morale.

"However, time is running out for 'the Other Side.' Their world is collapsing. It is precisely because they have limited time that they have made such a desperate decision. But the more desperate they are, the faster their world will collapse, and the more composed we will be... After all, time is on our side."

There were fewer comments than when Ceruno spoke...

Depending on their popularity, am I considered a freebie in the Galaxy bundle?

Seeing that I paused, Ceruno took over the conversation.

"To everyone watching on screen!"

She shouted loudly into the drone's camera.

"If each of us can abandon the darkness and face everything with an optimistic and positive attitude, then darkness will have no room to grow. This war is connected to everyone in this world. If negative emotions continue to accumulate, they may even turn into monsters! I certainly don't want to have to attack my own fans one day!"

She put her hands on her hips and pretended to be angry, puffing out her little face, which looked very cute. You just wanted to pinch her soft, rice cake-like cheeks, but you couldn't do that on stage... You can pinch them to your heart's content backstage later.

"Huh? I saw some comments asking about Barbara's whereabouts? Hehe, that needs to be kept a secret. I can only tell you that she's already here! Because she's a magical girl transformed from Ancient Tree, her situation is a bit special, but her determination to protect the forest is genuine! She's also prepared a mystery gift for everyone. Anyone who participates in the fundraising will have a chance to win one, and the viewers with the highest total donations will definitely receive one!"

Is Ceruno really better at hosting?

I don't have the talent for creating a lively atmosphere.

"The first program of this concert will be a dessert appetizer from Miluno and me... Please enjoy our Wings of Foam!"

Halley went on stage and delivered a devastating performance, her high-level vocals instantly crushing my and Ceruno's previous solos and duets. She showed no mercy, turning our concert into her own personal stage...

That's absolutely unreasonable.

"Miss Halley is amazing!! No wonder she was Miss Sirius's role model in her early years. Our stage is really not worthy of her!"

Ceruno muttered to herself, even stopping her changing. She was now only wearing underwear, staring intently at the live broadcast on TV.

I urged, "Don't just stand there, it'll be your turn after she finishes singing! You still need to touch up your makeup after changing your clothes!"

Wei Die's image design center is our backstage area. We change clothes and touch up our makeup here. Not only is Mono's Base Body left here, but Fahrenheit also waits here.

Sirius and Halley were basically just there to buy us time to change clothes, rest, and drink water... but their performance was absolutely phenomenal, making us, the main characters, pale in comparison.

So I glanced at the donation pool.

"Wait a minute... it's already six hundred million!"

Mono cheered, and I couldn't help but scratch my cheek... There are really a lot of rich people these days.

The goal of buying the forest farm has been exceeded, and the goal of buying the Sacred Tree Park is half completed, but the concert has only just begun.

"Things are going smoothly. Maybe Barbara really will be able to buy the whole park."

At that time, not only the forest farm, but the entire Forest Park will no longer be cut down. The park itself will also generate revenue, and perhaps it can even expand its land and contract out the virgin forest to the north.

"Then I'll Past?"

After touching up her makeup, Ceruno, wearing a floral dress, waved and skipped into the teleportation portal.

Then, it quickly appeared on the television screen.

"Ceruno- chan is such a vibrant high school girl, she's amazing! No wonder she's everyone's idol!"

Mono held her cheeks in her hands, her admiration for Ceruno unwavering.

But...

"Are the buttons on her shirt buttoned crookedly?"

"Huh?!"

When I asked that question, everyone in Mono was glued to Seruno singing and Ceruno on TV. The viewers noticed the problem too, and suddenly the screen was flooded with comments about the button being askew...

"It's really crooked!" Hualun shouted.

"Miluno, you didn't check carefully enough," Haite actually started blaming me.

"Of course, it's Miss Wei Die, who's in charge of makeup, who should have noticed this the most."

Even with the pot lid on her head, Wei Die still whispered her explanation, "... My attention was all on her face, how could I notice the button was crooked?"

The main problem was that Ceruno walked too fast, skipping and hopping like a little girl. I was so busy looking at the surging waves that I didn't notice anything...

Now, Ceruno's airheadedness is definitely confirmed.

Just as I was thinking this, the singing on the TV stopped.