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Chapter 124 Part 1: Tang Liuli’s “Heart Flow,” Galaxies and Flames, Ultimate Victory. (1)

The audience in the live broadcast room erupted with excitement as soon as they heard the prelude.

“Wow, Girls’ Generation’s debut song?”

“Has Little Sakura drawn a winning card this time? ‘Into the New World’ has essentially become Chao Guo’s second national anthem. In terms of historical significance alone, it far surpasses ‘ACUTE’.”

“I have tears in my eyes. I first became a fan of showbiz when I followed Girls’ Generation. It’s been over a decade now, youth has faded, yet I can still watch newcomers dancing and singing to this song.”

“It’s Girls’ Generation now, it will be Girls’ Generation in the future, and forever Girls’ Generation!”

“I really appreciate the translation of ‘Into the New World.’ When we meet again, it feels like stepping into a different world. Somehow it resonates even more at this moment, evoking memories of a long-awaited reunion.”

“It’s unfortunate that the three-person version of ‘Encounter With the World’ lacks the impact of the nine-member group choreography. The outcome will ultimately depend on the lead singer’s performance.”

Comments were streaming rapidly, with everyone feeling exhilarated during the prelude.

Xie Qingxuan’s “Heart Flow” played only a supporting role, unable to fully control the audience’s emotions.

Even though the previous performance had satisfied many viewers’ spirits and drained their emotions, this debut song from the originator of the girl group from the morning country was an unbeatable nostalgic memory for the audience of “Dazzling Stage,” including most viewers in the live stream.

The special emotions that had matured through time completely overshadowed the individual performance, breaking through the limitation imposed by “Heart Flow,” reigniting their interest in the stage.

However, this interest was directed solely at the song “Into the New World,” presenting both advantages and disadvantages for Kirimi Miyuki’s team.

The positive aspect was that the blockade imposed by the powerful “Heart Flow” had been forcefully breached.

The negative aspect was that the audience would unconsciously hold excessively high expectations for this performance that recalled their youth.

——If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight.

Any minor mistake or imperfection in this dance would be magnified infinitely, leading to a complete reversal in public opinion, a dramatic drop in scores, an extreme situation comparable to walking a tightrope.

Currently, on the stage.

Kirimi Miyuki’s eyes were pink with excitement, showing neither nervousness nor worry. Even her jealousy toward Chu Yuanqing had been swept away by her intense focus as she stepped onto the stage.

– Idol.

If possible, she truly wanted to ask her year-ago self if she believed that a year later she could be this close to the term “idol”? Close enough to repeatedly take the stage and receive numerous encores and cheers.

But even at her lowest point, working at the convenience store, the version of herself with beats and lyrics in her head would seriously and confidently respond, “I believe,” when faced with this question.

What Kirimi Miyuki believed in was never that she was destined to stand on stage.

She believed in the self who had been betrayed, deceived, disappointed, fallen countless times, but kept rising, determined, brave, and crying while dancing in the practice room.

Because of this belief, she was not afraid.

In this moment, the Perfect Interpretation Method transcended fantasies with strong determination, utilizing a surge of mental waves to overlay the quantum states of both illusion and reality, recreating the extraordinary scenes on the performance stage, capturing and merging future projections.

Light, free, and passionate.

The girl danced gracefully, emulating the movements of the first girl group. Her skirt twirled with her motions, her steps confident and natural. Her slightly upturned eyes with curled eyelashes sparkled like stars whenever she glanced at the camera, shining brightly with a confident smile.

This unique “Heart Flow” belonging to Kirimi Miyuki lacked fancy effects or abilities. It resembled a knight guarding her childhood vows, chasing after time for her from afar. It enabled her to meet the most perfect and radiant version of herself on stage.

In just a few brief seconds, the stage atmosphere created by the music merged with her personal charm, engulfing the mentors’ seats below like a tsunami. It then transmitted through the lens, reaching the depths of every audience member’s heart, creating dense ripples of emotions.

Youth, courage, hope…

These themes of “Into the New World” vividly materialized in the few moments rendered by the “Heart Flow.” Without the Great Devil’s oppressive aura suppressing emotions, alongside the memory-enhancing effects of the music itself, it was sufficient to surprise the audience.

Unfortunately, it was only momentary, insufficient to fully immerse most of the audience in the performance.

Simultaneously, as the musical prelude approached its conclusion, the three girls changed positions.

Tang Liuli replaced Kirimi Miyuki as the central focus, radiating purity with her green eyes contrasting against her fair skin. Her twin ponytails enhanced her youthful appearance, with a mole at the corner of her eye adding to her beauty and charm.

Tang Liuli was not performing on stage for the first time.

But this time, she approached it with greater seriousness than ever before.

Not only did she aim to recapture Chu Yuanqing’s admiration, she also wanted to discover if she could truly shine on stage as an idol.

Life has no meaning.

This belief was ingrained by childhood shadows.

However, the cheering signs raised by the audience during performances, Chu Yuanqing’s care and guidance, struggling to complete homework had awakened her numb mind, prompting her to contemplate a question for the first time.

What is the value of a performer?

Why, after so many years, are there still numerous fans willing to support them? Can they find meaning in their own work? Is the purpose of living to preserve this meaning?

Tang Liuli couldn’t comprehend.

During the week spent with Little Sakura, she had absorbed many of the other’s perspectives about idols.

It was a simple and sincere notion: not disappointing any fan who came for her, bringing happiness and smiles to all audience members on stage.

Tang Liuli had to acknowledge that Kirimi Miyuki wasn’t merely a troublesome woman, but an innocent and stubborn idealist, the most idol-like idol in all of Sea City’s “Dazzling Stage,” someone who would never betray the beautiful definition of idols, despite not being particularly clever.

If this represents the ideal, even if somewhat foolish, it remains worth taking seriously.

Tang Liuli knew this stage performance would certainly be broadcast, and there would be fans attending specifically for her, watching, observing, and appreciating her at that moment.

Therefore, even if not for personal gain in her relationship with Chu Yuanqing, simply to avoid disappointing those who came for her, she needed to uphold the values of being an idol in that moment, creating a stage that would bring people joy!

The emerald green of Tang Liuli’s eyes ignited like a fierce fire, gleaming brighter like a gem in a furnace, her thoughts accelerating, her perception of time slowing, as if connecting seamlessly with Little Sakura’s outburst, entering the “Heart Flow” realm.

In that instant, the talent called empathy came completely under her control, manifesting in an abstract and surreal form.

Endless as if a dazzling galaxy, continuously expanding and surrounding from all directions, extending even to the limits of vision, those dim stars, one after another, representing the emotional fluctuations of different individuals.

This marked her first time observing these “stars” from a purely analytical perspective capable of evoking empathy.

So many, truly so many.

Are all these people here to witness our performance?

Tang Liuli instantly emerged from the illusion, not questioning when Dream Weaver Rabbit had initiated the livestream, nor why the audience’s emotions appeared so subdued, instead indulging in the unfamiliar joy and profound emotion.

The girl discarded the perennial melancholy in her eyes, and displayed a bright smile before the camera. As if revealing long-concealed heartfelt words, she began to sing:

“I want to convey to you, even though it’s only after all the sad times have dispersed that you will hear it.”

– Father’s indifference, mother’s death.

– The ignorance and despair of being treated as a tool since childhood, surrounded by a past filled with timidity and confusion.

“Close your eyes and feel it, that pounding heart, and the look in my eyes gazing at you.”

I forgot how to smile at some point.

I lost the reason to move forward at some point.

“Don’t wait for special miracles, the path ahead is full of challenges.”

Now, I want to work hard to meet her expectations, but I also don’t want to disappoint, even if that means you still like me and support me.

So…

“Even though the unknown future and obstacles can’t be changed, I won’t give up.”

“Please protect me with your unwavering love, along with my scarred heart.”

It was a voice as clear as jade, like a stream adorned with ice flowers, flowing gently, conveying sadness and determination, warmth and happiness.

In an instant, the ability called “emotional connection” erupted through a powerful singing voice, narrating Tang Liuli’s life spanning over a decade, blending into a brief gray poem.

Loneliness, sadness, anger, and fear established the tone at the beginning.

The middle notes were characterized by feelings of constraint, timidity, confusion, and decline.

Finally, hope, love, courage, and sincerity brought a harmonious conclusion to the composition.

All these emotions merged into a passionate and intense feeling, penetrating the hearts of all listeners through the medium of song. It slowly and gently spread like fireworks, cleansing the weariness deep within the soul and revitalizing all emotions like a tonic.

Remarkable.

Even those unfamiliar with Tang Liuli found themselves involuntarily captivated by her singing.

Tang Liuli’s fans, experiencing a sharp pain in their hearts that stirred countless memories, were left tearful and nostalgic.

They had watched this child grow together, from being inexperienced in acting, having a shy smile, and feeling nervous during interviews, to becoming skilled in her craft, developing a bright smile, gaining nationwide recognition, and then vanishing for six entire years like a shooting star.

If Girls’ Generation represents a memory of many fans’ youth and past.

This talented child star, who once brightened numerous people’s lives, symbolizes the pinnacle of summer six years ago, recognized as an embodiment of beauty and light by many audience members.

Now… these two entirely different memories were blending together in her beautiful singing voice, where her pronunciation, tone, breath, and the mixture of genuine and projected emotions were nearly perfect, quietly simmering and burning.