Jilan Jiyu of My Hero Academia
Chapter 160

Killer Queen

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On stage, Dave, the lead singer of the straight-male song "I Amin Love With My Car," had just finished performing. During the audition, Jilan Jiyu were taken aback when they heard him sing, because his metallic voice was so similar to Roger Taylor, the drummer of Queen. It was a perfect match for him to play this car-obsessed song.

When Jilan suddenly rushed in front of him, her anxious eyes startled Dave, and his voice instantly became soft and non-aggressive.

During Diduo Chengjie's introduction, Jilan learned that Dave's Quirk was Rage. He was usually a somewhat gentle person, but once he got excited, he would become the kind of person who could scream on stage, and his voice would switch to a rock style. He was also more skilled at playing instruments. Therefore, he basically sang the high notes in all the songs.

Diduo Chengjie also told Jilan about his Quirk, which is that he can directly master weapons, or in simple terms, "Weapon Mastery."

It sounds impressive, but it's like having a built-in product manual in your head—knowing how to operate it but lacking the awareness to do so and a sufficiently strong body. It's like a grunt with maxed-out skills but only average strength and stamina, not playing a significant role in combat.

However, this Quirk also applies to musical instruments. It was Kyoka Makoto because of this aspect of his Quirk that Hibiki was able to personally teach him how to play instruments such as the guitar and piano, hoping that he could inherit his legacy. Diduo did not disappoint him, and he completed his apprenticeship in no time.

Kyoka Makoto was proficient in all eighteen musical instruments, but he was best at playing the piano.

"The next song is called 'Killer Queen'."

Hitomi Mishima took the microphone stand and, as she passed by Jilan, smiled and cheered, "I'll be cheering you on!"

Jilan Jiyu nodded, holding the microphone and standing quietly in the darkness, waiting.

The atmosphere among the audience gradually calmed down. Kyoka Makoto took a deep breath and his fingers touched the piano keys.

Her exquisite wine cabinet was filled with Mingyue Champagne.

When she said, "Why not try some cakes?" she resembled the otherworldly Queen Mary of Scots.

Her captivating charm served as a calming effect on Khrushchev and Kennedy.

You can't refuse her invitations at any time.

Holding a caviar cigarette with impeccable manners

Incredibly wonderful--"

Many people believe this song was written to describe actress Marilyn Monroe, but its meaning changed after an undead creature named Araki gave the name to a character in his comics.

From then on, killerqueen represented a pink cat.

She is the Killer Queen

Explosive firepower and superb skills

She is a dynamite that bursts forth with dazzling laser light.

It's guaranteed to make you lose your mind and be mesmerized...

Another voice emerged from in front of the piano; a gentleman in a light green suit held a microphone and, as if describing his dream lover, used music to express her irresistible charm.

Kyoka Makoto, like a wandering bard, slowly recounts the many deeds of this Killer Queen to the audience. She is elegant in demeanor and speaks with grace, but when she encounters a merchant from the East, she transforms into a captivating geisha...

Jilan Jiyu, on the other hand, recount their deep affection for the queen from the perspective of a suitor and a participant, showcasing the multifaceted nature of the Killer Queen. Even knowing about the woman's many romantic escapades, they still cannot escape this sweet trap.

She is the Killer Queen

Explosive firepower, like dry wood blazing.

She was a blazing explosion.

It will definitely amaze you

Then it will trigger...

When Jilan Jiyu appeared on stage, it caused a stir among the audience. It was impossible for even one of the thousands of spectators not to have seen the U.A. High School Sports Festival the day before; they instantly recognized the person standing on the stage as the U.A. High School Sports Festival who hadn't even appeared on the podium!

"Hey, isn't that the guy my brat beat in the finals?" Mitsuki Bakugo was a little surprised. Although she hadn't watched the entire Sports Festival, she had watched the final match carefully and vividly remembered the final Howitzer Impact launched by Katsuki Bakugo.

"Is that why the brat's so sullen?... Looks like his absence was a huge mistake." Mitsuki Bakugo felt a pang of regret for Bakugo, but quickly forgot about it and joined in the screaming from Shoko had already started yelling, "And... this guy's actually pretty handsome!"

Yaoyorozu had gradually integrated into this environment, but because she was wearing a kimono, she couldn't make any large movements and could only sway to the rhythm.

Suddenly, she spotted Jilan Jiyu on stage. Startled, her sleeve ripped open with a ripping sound, but she ignored it and cried out, "Why is Jilan performing on stage?"... Could he see her in the crowd?

Asui was also incredulous. "Jilan, I can't believe he's a member of the band... I had no idea..."

Uraraka turned to look at Kyoka Jiro, seeking an answer to her question, "Kyoka, did you already know that Jilan would appear?" She looked at Jiro and gave a wry smile, "Well, it seems I asked in vain. So you didn't know either..."

While the others were surprised by Jilan's sudden appearance, Jiro was already completely stunned.

She already knew that Soul Band was going to hold a concert to commemorate Queen, and that the song "Killer Jiro" was actually recreated by her father. He had personally directed Kyoka Makoto Hibiki's performance of the song. After accidentally hearing some things about this from her father, she became very interested in the concert.

She had initially come to the concert with an appreciative and critical eye, but she was somewhat surprised when the Soul Band came on stage, because it was completely different from what her father had envisioned... However, despite her shock, Jiro quickly began to enjoy the atmosphere, waving his arms and joining in the fun.

She knew that the Soul Band couldn't possibly make such a change. While enjoying herself, she felt a sense of curiosity. She wanted to know who was guiding this team behind the scenes. She secretly guessed and even thought about Mic. However, she never expected that Jilan Jiyu, the class monitor who had a lot of prestige in the class, would appear here!

Furthermore, based on his familiarity with the song, it's highly likely that he's the one who rearranged the order!

As the song "Killer Queen" ended, the DJ, who was providing live commentary, finally realized what was happening and shouted:

"Dear listeners, a surprising person has appeared on stage. I think some of you have already recognized him—it's Jilan Jiyu from the Hero Course at U.A. High School! Although I don't know why he's here, I've gleaned a lot from his attire. I boldly predict that he's playing the role of that rock chameleon, David Bowie!"

After a hurried introduction, the DJ began to silently complain about the organizers. They had invited him, but apart from a few members of the Soul Band and the setlist, they hadn't told him anything else. If it weren't for his solid professional skills and ability to improvise, he would have made a huge blunder here.

However, he also became curious: why were students who had just finished their Sports Festival competition here?

There's a deep story behind Jilan Jiyu wearing this outfit to sing this song. As the DJ said, he's playing David Bowie in this performance, affectionately known as "Lord Bao."

Besides being one of the most influential rock stars of the 20th century, he was also a rare and excellent actor. The alien he played in the movie "The Man Who Fell to Earth" was the prototype for Killer Queen in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. However, it is obvious that the people from the Soul Band could not know this.

In their eyes, Jilan's reason for insisting on appearing in this song was simple: to prepare for the next song.

In the world that Jilan Jiyu once lived in, there was a regret that music fans could never make up for: the song that David Bowie and Queen Band collaborated on never had a live version, only a synthesized music video. Now, Jilan Jiyu want to be willful for once and make up for this regret.

He snapped his fingers lightly.

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