People are in animation, but they can connect to reality

They were more than adequate, except for the drummer who was a bit rusty. This was mmk's evaluation of them.

When Shoko Toyokawa and her group walked off the stage, the judges were still whispering to each other. Several judges were deeply shocked by their performance.

That was a novel approach, requiring them to make a serious assessment. This assessment was different from the previous band assessments. People are very strange, and their standards for evaluating different things will be different.

For example, the judges had a more relaxed standard for the bands that appeared earlier, judging them according to normal rules. However, when a serious performance with a theatrical quality appeared, the judges would apply a different set of strict standards.

After returning to the waiting area, Toyokawa Shoko and the others sat down quietly. Their number was 15, and the one standing on the stage was 16, only one band away from Nina and the others.

"That's amazing." Asagi leaned closer to Wakaba Mutsushi next to him and secretly gave him a thumbs up.

"Yeah." Ruoye Mu lowered his head, his fingers rubbing against the guitar beside him. He looked a little uneasy.

"Don't worry, you are so good, you will definitely advance." Asagi comforted the uneasy Wakaba Mutsu.

选拔分为3轮，初选20进10，然后第2轮10进5，第三轮5进3。也就是会有3支乐队突围达到终点。

Although Asagi is not a professional, he has been studying music for almost three months, both composition and guitar. Gradually, Asagi feels that his judgment has reached a certain level.

Wakaba Mutsu nodded. She seemed to have forgotten the cucumber incident and did not hold Asagi accountable.

"Even if we are acquaintances, you shouldn't be so disloyal. You are one of us." Ebizuka Satoshi complained dissatisfiedly.

Asagi actually forgot that they were in competition with Wakaba Mutsuki and the others. However, Asagi had never thought that he would be eliminated from the selection, or perhaps the idea of being eliminated was not in Asagi's mind.

After listening to the live performances and judging the quality of each band, Asagi was even more unconvinced that they would be eliminated. Whether it was the performance level, the vocals' abilities, or the quality of the songs, they all had an overwhelming advantage.

"Haha, hahaha, it's just encouragement between friends, don't take it so seriously, Chi-chan."

Ebizka Satoshi is obviously older than Asagi, but Asagi calls her Satoshi-chan. If they were just ordinary acquaintances, she would have been angry a long time ago.

However, Ebizuka Satoshi did not refute his address. If Asagi used this address to address Toyokawa Shoko, he could not imagine Toyokawa Shoko's expression.

Maybe Toyokawa Shoko will transform into a demon and stab him to death on the stone, nailing him there.

"Hmph," Ebizuka Satoshi snorted softly and turned his face away.

"What a cute girl." Rupa turned his head and stared at Wakaba Mu. Although Wakaba Mu was wearing a mask, the mask could not hide her petite body and delicate skin.

Lupa clasped his hands together and placed them on his cheeks, smiling as if to smooth things over.

Ruoye Mu lowered her head shyly. Rupa exuded a warm aura, and her smile gave people a very comfortable feeling. It was like an old friend who knew her well. She wouldn't get angry no matter what she said.

Such people will naturally make people feel close, like old friends.

"Of course, Chi-chan is cute too," Rupa added immediately.

Ebizka Satoshi's cheeks immediately turned red and white smoke came out of his head.

Children tend to quarrel with each other easily, and this is when adults like Rupa need to step in and smooth things over.

Asagi stared at Rupa and gave her a thumbs up in his heart.

Lupa turned her head and met Asagi's gaze, and saw Asagi staring at her and smiling. She tilted her head and thought for a moment, then suddenly said,

"Hmm? Asagi is cute too!"

"Huh?" Asagi froze in place, his expression stiff.

Why use cute to describe him?

He turned his head with difficulty and found that Wakaba Mu actually nodded slightly, agreeing with Lupa's words. What kind of aesthetic is this, Xiao Mu! Asagi complained madly in his heart!

Ebizuka Satoshi looked at Asagi and did not refute Rupa.

Asagi suddenly felt a chill on his back, a chilly feeling enveloping him. What the hell was going on?

It's simply a lewd and cruel word!

Chapter 207 Sing

Nina looked at Toyokawa Shoko who had returned to her seat beside her. She was still immersed in the fairytale-like song just now. Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and a flash of inspiration came to her. She looked towards Toyokawa Shoko, who seemed to notice Nina's gaze and glanced at her curiously.

Nina took this opportunity to smile at Toyokawa Shoko.

“Hehehehe…”

Her voice startled Toyokawa Shoko. His body trembled slightly. After a moment's distraction, he immediately regained his composure and turned away with an unusually cold expression, avoiding Nina's sight.

The natural person overcomes the evil-minded person. It is not just a matter of words, but the natural person can suppress the evil-minded person to a certain extent. The evil-minded person always likes to guess the changes in other people's thoughts and expressions, while the natural person's carefree behavior will make the evil-minded person confused.

"It's so embarrassing." 486 quickly grabbed Renai and helped her straighten her head. On the other side, 486 gave Toyokawa Shoko an apologetic smile. Toyokawa Shoko didn't say anything and didn't pursue the matter.

Nina was about to complain to 486 about what was wrong with her making friends. Besides, the other party was really powerful. Just as she was about to speak, Miura Shiomi, who was in the row in front of her, suddenly stood up.

"Excuse me, you are from Level 18, right? It will be your turn soon. Please wait in the lounge."

"Thank you for your help," Miura Shiomi bowed slightly to the staff. Miura Shiomi turned and waved to Nina and the others. Nina suppressed her urge to argue with 486. She raised her lips, snorted at 486's observation, and tilted her head to the side. 486 also protested, glaring at Nina. The two walked, sulking.

After MMK and the others followed Miura Shiomi out, Asagi suddenly realized he was the only one left in the waiting area. He wasn't on the roster for the competition, nor was he a team leader, so he couldn't go with them.

Toyokawa Shoko tilted her head and looked at Asagi calmly and said,

"You're the only one left."

Toyokawa Shoko's impression of Asagi changed slightly because she found that Asagi was actually a musician and not just trying to get close to her. Toyokawa Shoko began to suspect that her previous suspicions had been misunderstood.

"Hmm?" Asagi was a little confused and didn't react for a while. He stared at Toyokawa Shoko blankly for a few seconds. Toyokawa Shoko almost never spoke to him in this tone. When they met, Toyokawa Shoko always showed a very repulsive look. It couldn't be said that he hated it, but at least he didn't want to see it.

But at this moment, the sense of rejection in Toyokawa Shoko's tone disappeared. Asagi nodded blankly, not knowing why Toyokawa Shoko's attitude suddenly changed.

"Are you a fan? Did you come here specifically to cheer them on?" Toyokawa Shoko speculated. But her suspicions seemed unlikely, because she'd seen it. The girl had just munched on a cucumber, and they'd wanted to share it with Asagi, but ultimately put it aside due to some issues. But that relationship clearly wasn't one of fans, but rather...

"That's about right," Asagi nodded. In some ways, he was indeed a fan. At this moment, he maintained a calm, even somewhat defensive demeanor. Toyokawa Shoko's sudden conversation caught him off guard.

Toyokawa Shoko seemed to understand and turned back to stare at the stage. She was also somewhat curious about the strength of the team next to her. Asagi also stared at the stage, her eyes calm.

MMK and the others slowly walked onto the stage and stood in the center. Nina was the lead vocalist, taking center stage. Suddenly facing such a large crowd, Nina was a bit nervous. Asagi noticed that her eyes were a bit evasive, and her face didn't look very confident.

If Asagi could see it, then the judges certainly couldn't hide it either. I just wonder if this stage fright will cost me points. Toyokawa Shoko stared intently at Nina, the same girl who had just giggled at her.

Initially, Toyokawa Shoko was somewhat excited about the girl's abilities, but when she saw Nina's stage fright, she felt a bit disappointed. Many people who play in bands these days are just there for fun; they don't really have a passion for music; they just want to look cool on stage and be liked by others.

They enjoy the feeling of being admired and praised.

Nina gritted her teeth, realizing her actions had caused trouble for the band. Just one glance at the crowd's eyes told her she'd made a mistake. She was a newcomer, a musician with only a few performances under her belt, a complete novice who hadn't even touched music a few months before. Suddenly, she was on a stage like this, and she couldn't contain her fear.

Even the smallest, insignificant, fleeting timidity was nowhere to be hidden from the scorching gazes below. Renai was furious, angry at herself, angry at her own timidity. So, she had to make amends.

Use all your strength to sing!

"This kid is much worse than the ones just now." The expectations in the eyes of the judges disappeared.

"It's those kids in masks. They look younger than her, but they have a strong aura. That aura doesn't seem like that of newcomers at all." Another judge nodded.

Of all the bands that had performed on stage, only the Masked Band had left a deep impression on them. Whether it was their attire, their performance style, or their music, everything was exceptionally novel.

That Masked Band stood out so clearly among these already commonplace bands, so different. As long as they left a deep impression on the judges, even if their abilities were similar, the judges would generally favor the team that made the deeper impression.

Furthermore, this year's auditions were a first. The company had changed its style and was suddenly selecting bands from the market. In the past, the company would often invite well-known bands to perform, but this year was different.

The judges thought the company might have had financial problems in recent years, so it wanted to save money or explore new talent for collaboration. Most of the bands participating in this audition were new or relatively unknown.

The appearance fees of famous bands are very high, and after this audition, the performance will be free, which will discourage those famous bands. Even if the band members want to participate, the agency will not agree.

Unless they are new bands, the agency may not give them a spot. For them, popularity is more important at the moment.

Renai's eyes gradually became firm, and her whole body was tense, waiting for the moment when the music started.

MMK's fingers gently pressed against the strings, her concentration focused on the moment the music started. Suddenly, her fingers moved, a sharp and decisive movement. As MMK's fingers scratched the strings, the stage suddenly moved.

Nina felt a surge of burning emotion within her, waiting to be released. She opened her mouth and sang.

Chapter 208 She Should Have Smiled

"Do you think this band has a chance of advancing?"

The judge in the middle hesitated, thought about it, and finally shook his head slightly.

“I think there’s hope for them.”

"Hmm? Can you tell me your reasons?"

"Because I know their keyboard player. He's a very self-disciplined and hardworking kid. Since he's the teammate she's chosen, I don't think he'll be bad."

"Oh?" The judge in the middle asked in doubt, obviously he still didn't quite believe it.

The moment the music started, Nina's eyes changed. At that moment, the timid girl disappeared, and standing on the stage was a rock girl with hope, passion, talent, and hard work.

Flying

The eye refers to the sky

"Sad"はまだ覚えられず

"cutなさ"は金つかみはじめた

あなたへとEmbraceくこの情も

Today's "Words" に変わっていく

The high-pitched and passionate voice of "Bluebird" burst out from Nina's small body, and the entire judges seat fell silent in an instant. The judges who had been shaking their heads just now were immediately attracted by Nina's voice.

He couldn't imagine that such a powerful force could be contained within that small body. That kind of power shouldn't be something this child could possess; it was passionate and full of energy.

"I, I was wrong." The judge apologized to himself.

Since it's an important stage, we should bring out the most suitable songs. For this kind of stage, the songs MMK performed are not bad, they are just not suitable.

Nina gripped the microphone tightly, swaying her whole body, moving. Because "Bluebird" is just such a song, a song full of power.

The high-pitched opening melody instantly captured everyone's attention and stirred their blood. Not only on the stage, but also off the stage, beside Asagi, Toyokawa Shoko and Wakaba Mutsu were also listening to this song.

A song completely different from theirs, yet it made Toyokawa Shoko feel immense pressure. She suddenly turned and stared at Asagi, as if hoping for an explanation. But Asagi remained silent, simply staring at the object, at the band he had so devoted his life to.

At this moment, Asagi felt incredibly happy. He loved the surprised faces of the crowd. They were filled with envy and even a hint of jealousy.

Awakening from the dream of an unknown world

Spread your wings and fly to the vast sky

When you spread your wings and fly, please make up your mind not to look back

The direction we are flying towards is the snow-white clouds

When you break through the clouds, you will know where your dream is.

Break free from all constraints and fly towards the blue sky

Jina's voice echoed throughout the playground, and even the Diamond Stardust sitting in the corner shared a look of relief. They placed their hands on their hearts and prayed for the girl on the stage.

Hina stared at Nina for a long moment. She felt that the girl was particularly dazzling today. That was the look she had always hoped for: a girl with a righteous streak, not one bullied into a cowardice, but one with a bright smile.

Shouldn't I have responded to her instead of avoiding her? Toyokawa Shoko stared blankly at the stage. She had seemed timid just now, but the girl before her was truly incredibly confident. Her clear voice, brimming with youthful passion, was completely out of tune with her.

Shoko Toyokawa had seen misery before, and now she was also living a miserable life. She told herself that reality was just like that, and she shouldn't expect anything. But the girl's voice made her unable to help but fantasize. Even if it was only for a moment, Shoko Toyokawa imagined herself flying.

However, after the fantasy, Toyokawa Shoko would become extremely painful because she could no longer fly, her wings were damaged.

The photographers at the scene couldn't help but take a few more photos of Rencai on the stage. They had already determined that the band on the stage would advance, but weren't they a little anxious to play this kind of song at the beginning?

Shouldn't the best be the finale? The photographers wondered. But what if the next piece was just as good as this one? The photographers didn't want to believe that answer. If there were truly so many good pieces, they would have already become popular, or at least not be shown here.

Moreover, to be able to come up with a song like this, it must be a band that has accumulated a lot of experience over the years. Are they geniuses?

That blue, blue sky

That blue, blue sky

I want to love you so much

锖びれた古い窓は壊れた

See the fullness of the meal

真り回ることはもうない

High voice, stirring, breathing, resonance(あず)けて

この窓を贴って飞び立つ