Chapter 252
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When Linda stepped out wearing a completely different outfit than the one from morning rehearsal, Lila looked around and scanned her surroundings. She detected no hate of any kind. But she can't be too sure; she has to remain vigilant. More importantly, her gaze flickered on to Linda. She has to admit it; the girl had talent. Her last performance was particularly impressive, and Lila looked forward to seeing what the girl would bring them today. But it didn't take long before a different track played.
A deep sigh passed her lips, "It's over already." she murmured quietly. The girl's performance only just started, and she was performing well.
"I can't put it into words. But I will make sure to convey it differently, through my actions.
Even if I remove the hand you're holding forcibly, I will.." Linda sang.
Quite a stupid challenge.
The lyrics clearly say that rather than say 'I love you,' she will convey it through actions aka 'her body.' How stupid.
It was a dangerous and frightening performance. Whether it was deliberate or not Linda's so-called dance involved her showing off her body. It didn't help how the girl's outfit was practically transparent. It surprised Lila that the staff members didn't stop her from going on stage with how stupid she looked.
The girl was practically oozing with a seducing aura, clearly enticing the men in the audience. At some point, the performance could no longer be called a performance, and even Lila looked away.
...
For the first few minutes, nobody spoke. The crowd was shocked. Of course, they would be. Who knew their lovely and cute goddess could turn into an evil seductress? Everybody was surprised except Lila. She rolled her eyes, "As expected, now she shows her true colors."
Lila doesn't know much about international idols. But she had heard of an idol whose outer appearance is like an angel, but on the inside her heart is evil. It turned out the research she did, didn't go to waste, huh? Now she's confirmed that they are the same person. Lila could learn more and expose her. She wasn't the type who directly confronted somebody, at least people like Linda who aren't really worth her time. She's more of the type who works in behind the scenes and watch them fall.
"Lila-chan?"
"Seems like she wants to challenge me. I'm singing the same genre as her today."
Jae-hee pulled out her phone and opened up a familiar list, she frowned. "That's unfair; she lead the opening performance…"
"It's okay, Lila-chan is right after me. And I'm near the top. We can still sway the public vote."
Lila didn't say a word and focused on the judge's comments. Most of them praised Linda. But she noted how Itsuki's expression despite wearing a smile was somewhat dark. When he typed in his score, everybody was shocked.
He gave her a low score.
A low one would be fine, but it was a zero. No, a minus?
"T-this is shocking. Today's favorite contender to win and gained bonus points from the audience received a 0."
The crowd was utterly stunned.
"M—r Itsuki, could you explain this?"
"Certainly," he picked up his mic and stood up. Lila watched as he walked over and went on the stage. "Miss Linda, I wonder if you take my fellow judges and me as a fool? While your performance was indeed amazing. It seems like you don't wish to follow our rules. When did you change your song, and why didn't you inform anybody of your decision? And you're outfit if I do say, so myself breaks a few proto calls. There's a limit to how much exposure our contestants show. This isn't a strip show."
Itsuki said all of this calmly, and yet his every word was like a knife. Indeed, when did Linda change her song? Why is it showing up in the system as changed when nobody knew? This reason may not seem like much. But it's important.
"L-lets just confirm Mr. Itsuki's words.." The announcer seemed stunned, after a few seconds a member of staff rushed up to him. "Indeed, it's as he said today Miss Linda was supposed to be performing Like a flower. This was what was listed up till this morning."
Nobody needed any details there; it was clear what he was hinting at.
"How stupid," Lila murmured.
Boring.
Her performance was good. If she didn't change her song using illegal means like hacking, then maybe she would have had an actual challenge tonight. Then again, her gaze landed on the name board list of participants. There's Yori.
Her friend, however, was missing, "Does anybody know where Yori is?"
Jae-hee scratched her hair, "She came before everyone here today. But then she suddenly rushed out; it looked like an emergency."
Lila frowned, an emergency?
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When Linda stepped out wearing a completely different outfit than the one from morning rehearsal, Lila looked around and scanned her surroundings. She detected no hate of any kind. But she can't be too sure; she has to remain vigilant. More importantly, her gaze flickered on to Linda. She has to admit it; the girl had talent. Her last performance was particularly impressive, and Lila looked forward to seeing what the girl would bring them today. But it didn't take long before a different track played.
A deep sigh passed her lips, "It's over already." she murmured quietly. The girl's performance only just started, and she was performing well.
"I can't put it into words. But I will make sure to convey it differently, through my actions.
Even if I remove the hand you're holding forcibly, I will.." Linda sang.
Quite a stupid challenge.
The lyrics clearly say that rather than say 'I love you,' she will convey it through actions aka 'her body.' How stupid.
It was a dangerous and frightening performance. Whether it was deliberate or not Linda's so-called dance involved her showing off her body. It didn't help how the girl's outfit was practically transparent. It surprised Lila that the staff members didn't stop her from going on stage with how stupid she looked.
The girl was practically oozing with a seducing aura, clearly enticing the men in the audience. At some point, the performance could no longer be called a performance, and even Lila looked away.
...
For the first few minutes, nobody spoke. The crowd was shocked. Of course, they would be. Who knew their lovely and cute goddess could turn into an evil seductress? Everybody was surprised except Lila. She rolled her eyes, "As expected, now she shows her true colors."
Lila doesn't know much about international idols. But she had heard of an idol whose outer appearance is like an angel, but on the inside her heart is evil. It turned out the research she did, didn't go to waste, huh? Now she's confirmed that they are the same person. Lila could learn more and expose her. She wasn't the type who directly confronted somebody, at least people like Linda who aren't really worth her time. She's more of the type who works in behind the scenes and watch them fall.
"Lila-chan?"
"Seems like she wants to challenge me. I'm singing the same genre as her today."
Jae-hee pulled out her phone and opened up a familiar list, she frowned. "That's unfair; she lead the opening performance…"
"It's okay, Lila-chan is right after me. And I'm near the top. We can still sway the public vote."
Lila didn't say a word and focused on the judge's comments. Most of them praised Linda. But she noted how Itsuki's expression despite wearing a smile was somewhat dark. When he typed in his score, everybody was shocked.
He gave her a low score.
A low one would be fine, but it was a zero. No, a minus?
"T-this is shocking. Today's favorite contender to win and gained bonus points from the audience received a 0."
The crowd was utterly stunned.
"M—r Itsuki, could you explain this?"
"Certainly," he picked up his mic and stood up. Lila watched as he walked over and went on the stage. "Miss Linda, I wonder if you take my fellow judges and me as a fool? While your performance was indeed amazing. It seems like you don't wish to follow our rules. When did you change your song, and why didn't you inform anybody of your decision? And you're outfit if I do say, so myself breaks a few proto calls. There's a limit to how much exposure our contestants show. This isn't a strip show."
Itsuki said all of this calmly, and yet his every word was like a knife. Indeed, when did Linda change her song? Why is it showing up in the system as changed when nobody knew? This reason may not seem like much. But it's important.
"L-lets just confirm Mr. Itsuki's words.." The announcer seemed stunned, after a few seconds a member of staff rushed up to him. "Indeed, it's as he said today Miss Linda was supposed to be performing Like a flower. This was what was listed up till this morning."
Nobody needed any details there; it was clear what he was hinting at.
"How stupid," Lila murmured.
Boring.
Her performance was good. If she didn't change her song using illegal means like hacking, then maybe she would have had an actual challenge tonight. Then again, her gaze landed on the name board list of participants. There's Yori.
Her friend, however, was missing, "Does anybody know where Yori is?"
Jae-hee scratched her hair, "She came before everyone here today. But then she suddenly rushed out; it looked like an emergency."
Lila frowned, an emergency?
When Linda stepped out wearing a completely different outfit than the one from morning rehearsal, Lila looked around and scanned her surroundings. She detected no hate of any kind. But she can't be too sure; she has to remain vigilant. More importantly, her gaze flickered on to Linda. She has to admit it; the girl had talent. Her last performance was particularly impressive, and Lila looked forward to seeing what the girl would bring them today. But it didn't take long before a different track played.A deep sigh passed her lips, "It's over already." she murmured quietly. The girl's performance only just started, and she was performing well."I can't put it into words. But I will make sure to convey it differently, through my actions.Even if I remove the hand you're holding forcibly, I will.." Linda sang.Quite a stupid challenge.The lyrics clearly say that rather than say 'I love you,' she will convey it through actions aka 'her body.' How stupid. It was a dangerous and frightening performance. Whether it was deliberate or not Linda's so-called dance involved her showing off her body. It didn't help how the girl's outfit was practically transparent. It surprised Lila that the staff members didn't stop her from going on stage with how stupid she looked.The girl was practically oozing with a seducing aura, clearly enticing the men in the audience. At some point, the performance could no longer be called a performance, and even Lila looked away....For the first few minutes, nobody spoke. The crowd was shocked. Of course, they would be. Who knew their lovely and cute goddess could turn into an evil seductress? Everybody was surprised except Lila. She rolled her eyes, "As expected, now she shows her true colors."Lila doesn't know much about international idols. But she had heard of an idol whose outer appearance is like an angel, but on the inside her heart is evil. It turned out the research she did, didn't go to waste, huh? Now she's confirmed that they are the same person. Lila could learn more and expose her. She wasn't the type who directly confronted somebody, at least people like Linda who aren't really worth her time. She's more of the type who works in behind the scenes and watch them fall."Lila-chan?""Seems like she wants to challenge me. I'm singing the same genre as her today."Jae-hee pulled out her phone and opened up a familiar list, she frowned. "That's unfair; she lead the opening performance""It's okay, Lila-chan is right after me. And I'm near the top. We can still sway the public vote."Lila didn't say a word and focused on the judge's comments. Most of them praised Linda. But she noted how Itsuki's expression despite wearing a smile was somewhat dark. When he typed in his score, everybody was shocked.He gave her a low score.A low one would be fine, but it was a zero. No, a minus?"T-this is shocking. Today's favorite contender to win and gained bonus points from the audience received a 0."The crowd was utterly stunned."Mr Itsuki, could you explain this?""Certainly," he picked up his mic and stood up. Lila watched as he walked over and went on the stage. "Miss Linda, I wonder if you take my fellow judges and me as a fool? While your performance was indeed amazing. It seems like you don't wish to follow our rules. When did you change your song, and why didn't you inform anybody of your decision? And you're outfit if I do say, so myself breaks a few proto calls. There's a limit to how much exposure our contestants show. This isn't a strip show."Itsuki said all of this calmly, and yet his every word was like a knife. Indeed, when did Linda change her song? Why is it showing up in the system as changed when nobody knew? This reason may not seem like much. But it's important."L-lets just confirm Mr. Itsuki's words.." The announcer seemed stunned, after a few seconds a member of staff rushed up to him. "Indeed, it's as he said today Miss Linda was supposed to be performing Like a flower. This was what was listed up till this morning."Nobody needed any details there; it was clear what he was hinting at."How stupid," Lila murmured. Boring.Her performance was good. If she didn't change her song using illegal means like hacking, then maybe she would have had an actual challenge tonight. Then again, her gaze landed on the name board list of participants. There's Yori.Her friend, however, was missing, "Does anybody know where Yori is?"Jae-hee scratched her hair, "She came before everyone here today. But then she suddenly rushed out; it looked like an emergency."Lila frowned, an emergency?
