Crossing over, and then being blocked by a rich JK.

Chapter 560 There are also differences between singers
"The first song is Marigold?"

As they watched Aragaki Yumezuki and her husband pick up the microphone, everyone in the class started whispering among themselves.

This song isn't particularly difficult overall, but it really tests your singing ability. The deeper your understanding of the lyrics and the song, the better it will sound when sung; otherwise, it will sound mediocre.

In a sense, this song is a bit like a home-cooked meal. It's easy to learn and tastes good, but if you want it to have a unique flavor, you have to put in more effort and thought. Otherwise, your clever ideas will really become a "clever failure".

"Give me a sharp comment."

Risa Yasuhara nudged Yu Watanabe's elbow lightly, and when the latter looked at her with a puzzled expression, she grinned and winked.

"What's the commentary about??"

Watanabe Yu didn't quite understand what Yasuhara Risa meant. The other person hadn't even started singing yet, so how could he be making such a sharp comment?

Should we critique their stance and posture?
To be fair, the tension they create at this location is not as great as that of the drivers at the exit of Chongqing High-speed Railway Station.

Do you even know what it means to be a driver of a yellow Ferrari?

"Give me a sharp comment on how you feel right now."

Risa Yasuhara gave him a look that said, "What else could it be?"

She never intended for him to critique their singing.

By his standards, that would be a bit of bullying.

It's like asking a professional to critique a hobbyist; no matter how commendable the latter's comments are, their level and quality will be far inferior.

"How am I feeling right now?" Watanabe Yu asked, somewhat bewildered. "What could I possibly be feeling? Just because I heard them sing?"

He didn't even get what Risa meant.

How should he behave in this situation?

"It's boring."

Upon hearing this, Risa Yasuhara rolled her eyes, thinking to herself, "You're such a blockhead."

However, this inner turmoil didn't last long. In the blink of an eye, she felt relieved, or rather, she understood.

Put yourself in Yu's shoes; it would be strange if he could understand what you meant, even though they've known each other for a long time.

In other words, Yu isn't as petty as I am, so he won't react to someone he dislikes singing his own song.

It was in the midst of her thoughts that...
"But I'm still a little curious." Watanabe Yu shifted his position, sitting closer to Yasuhara Risa. "Is it like this every year? I mean, is it just a one-man show between the two of them?"

Actually, everyone's attitude just now already speaks volumes.

Yumezuki Aragaki is trying hard to get along with everyone, but Risa's classmates have a rather subtle attitude towards her. They seem close, but not really close; they seem distant, but not really distant either.

It seems everyone knows what's going on with her, so their attitude towards her is very clear.

In other words, it's a polite social distance that's acceptable but not quite intimate.

But he seemed completely unaware of what was happening.

It's somewhat like a single-threaded process?
Perhaps for Yume Aragaki, the most important thing each year is to embarrass Risa? Or is it to compete with Risa openly and covertly to prove that she is stronger?
But to be honest, in terms of both temperament and overall impression, Risa is indeed much better than Aragaki Yumezuki.

"more or less."

Asada Orihime also moved closer to them and raised her voice as she spoke those words.

The intro to "Marigold" had already started playing, filling the entire private room with music. If you spoke softly, no one could hear you, even if you were close by.

Who told this hotel to use such a good sound system?

"How did she manage to get the same question wrong every year? Didn't she have any reflection process?"

Watanabe Yu turned his head and, in the dim light, looked at Asada Orihime with an incredulous expression.

Even the most obtuse person should have figured it out by now after so many gatherings, right?

“She only reflects on whether she hasn’t done enough, which is why everyone’s attitude towards her is always lukewarm.” Asada Orihime shook her head, her gaze falling on Aragaki Yumezuki’s husband’s face. “She blames everything on Risa.”

"Her husband didn't try to stop her after he found out; instead, he encouraged her to do so."

Admittedly, it's not wrong for a husband to defend his wife in this situation, but he never considered that such protection would make her even more extreme.

"That really is a case of 'birds of a feather flock together' (in Chinese)."

Watanabe Yu shook his head.

No wonder they got married; they're the same kind of people.

But upon closer reflection, it's understandable.

The opinions of outsiders were not important to the couple. As the husband, the middle-aged man's thoughts were simple: to unconditionally support his wife. As for what others thought, as long as they were not directly involved, it didn't matter much.

But understanding does not mean accepting.

"You even know Chinese proverbs??"

Upon hearing this, Orihime Asada's eyes widened, her brows furrowed with surprise.

Because she chats with Risa from time to time, she has a basic understanding of the content of high school Japanese classes.

There is absolutely no reference to this Chinese proverb in it.

"You know a little bit, don't you?"

Watanabe Yu gave a calm and collected answer.

This was the first time anyone had asked him this question since he transmigrated.

"It's already great."

Asada Orihime praised him honestly, then listened intently to the duet between the two.

Seeing this, Watanabe Yu didn't say anything more. Using the dim light of the ambient lighting in the room, he looked at Aragaki Yumezuki and the others who had started singing a duet.

Objectively speaking, they sang quite well.

Especially Aragaki Yumezuki's husband, his breathing technique, pitch accuracy, and emotional immersion in the song clearly showed that he had studied it.

Orihime Asada was right; they were indeed a 'regular army'.

In addition, his voice is quite good, and he can definitely be considered a karaoke star. If he works hard, he might be able to compete for a top-three spot in a small regional competition.

I wonder if there are similar talent shows in Japan, where amateur singers are mentored by well-known industry experts who will turn around for them and so on.

"She does sing quite well."

The students in the class also started discussing it.

Although they were dissatisfied with Aragaki Yumezuki's deliberate targeting of Yasuhara Risa, it didn't warrant them lying through their teeth.

But the better they sing, the harder it will be for Watanabe Yu later.
Thinking this, everyone cast worried glances at that figure.

Like Risa Yasuhara, he was also very popular with them.

And whether it was due to a filter or not, they always felt that his figure was somewhat thin, especially after the screen light of the MV playing shone on him, which made it even more so.

'If he doesn't sing well later, let's go comfort him and also stop Aragaki from going too far.'

After exchanging a quick glance, they reached a consensus.

"To be objective and fair, Aragaki and her husband clearly practiced beforehand. If you listen to her husband's singing style, it's obvious that he followed Jay's style."

Die-hard fans who had previously argued with Orihime Asada also offered their opinions.

As soon as she uttered this comment, Aragaki Yumezuki's expression brightened noticeably as she sang.

They've all sung to this level; she really doesn't believe anyone can sing better than them. Unless it's a professional singer, or Jay himself comes.

Otherwise, she wouldn't know how she lost.

Judging from Watanabe Yu's demeanor, she didn't believe he was a professional singer.

As for An Yuan, she is inferior to them in this aspect every year, so what else is there to say?

Despite thinking this, her singing was not affected in the slightest; on the contrary, she sang with increasing enthusiasm.

The melody gradually moved forward, and the two of them were in increasingly better spirits.

Finally, after singing the last line of the song, the two put down their microphones and bowed slightly to the 'audience'.

Wow!
As applause erupted, they put down their microphones with a clear conscience and stared intently at Watanabe Yu and Yasuhara Risa.

The meaning should not be made too obvious at this moment.

"us……"

"I'll do it."

Watanabe Yu took off his coat and then stood up.

The heating in the private room was on full blast, making his face flushed. If he didn't take off his clothes soon, he was afraid he would start sweating.

You know, even the most advanced underfloor heating in a home isn't this bad.

However, to be fair, people's bottom line does indeed tend to recede.

He used to never turn on the air conditioner or floor heating in winter, but after Liangzi said it was cold, he started turning them on, and he's gotten used to it now. He even feels a little uncomfortable if he doesn't turn them on.

Alas, even this southerner has fallen into depravity!
"Can I manage by myself?"

Just to be on the safe side, he asked again.

To avoid Aragaki Yumegetsu having something to say later.

"of course."

Aragaki Yumezuki nodded readily.

Since Watanabe Yu is the 'boyfriend,' if the 'boyfriend' loses face, Yasuhara Risa will also lose face, and perhaps even more. So why not?
There's no reason not to seize an opportunity that comes knocking on your door.

"That's fine."

Yu Watanabe gave an 'OK' sign, then walked onto the stage and picked up the microphone.

After simply saying "hello" twice to test the sound, he quietly waited for the song's intro.

To be fair, the karaoke system here is quite intelligent. When it detects that the microphone has been put down, the next song will pause playing until someone picks up the microphone again within five minutes.

He had indeed considered going along with Risa's wishes and giving Aragaki Yumezuki and the others a "show of force," but after picking up the microphone, his thoughts changed.

There was no longer any hostility, but an unprecedented calm, and... excitement.

Especially when he met those eyes that were looking at him, his eager excitement became even stronger.

call.

He took a deep breath, composed himself, and glanced at the screen.

As if by coincidence, or perhaps just at the perfect moment, the prelude to "Jealousy" began to play.

Come back.

Watanabe Yu inserted the microphone into the stand, then lifted the microphone and began to sing along to the melody in a very relaxed manner.

As soon as he uttered his first line of lyrics, Risa's classmates, who had been full of worry just moments before, suddenly fell silent.

It's not that he sang badly, but rather that he sang too well.

That voice is so similar to the original singer's that it's unbelievable.

It even gave them the vague impression that 'the singer is Jay, right?'

But Watanabe Yu on stage didn't care what they were thinking and continued singing at his own pace.

No matter how many times he sings the song "Jealousy," he always feels a sense of indescribable emotion.

Especially when the melody of this song plays, he inexplicably recalls many regrets from the past, but fortunately, he no longer has any regrets now.

At least after he traveled through time, he managed to keep those he wanted to stay.

As the song progressed, Watanabe Yu's condition improved, and he even stopped adhering to the original melody, making several impromptu key changes in the chorus, leaving everyone stunned.

Just now, while people were chatting quietly during the song "Marigold," there were whispers and murmurs throughout. But now, the only sound in the entire private room is the voice of the young man singing.

After the chorus ended, during the gap between the two parts, someone finally snapped out of their shock and turned to ask the die-hard female Jay fan a question.

"The more I listen, the more he sounds like Jay Chou!?"

This wasn't him making things up or joking; it was his genuine belief.

"He's very similar to Jay, but there are still some differences. Jay's singing style is versatile, but the overall feel is very strong. Watanabe, on the other hand, although he also has very good singing skills and his singing style is close to Jay's, and his voice is even more similar, his overall feel is not as strong."

The die-hard female fan shook her head and gave her opinion.
That being said, to sing to this level as an amateur is already incredibly impressive.

In contrast to the relief of others, Aragaki Yumezuki unconsciously clenched her hands, and the confident smile on her face turned into a forced one.

She regretted it a little; why did she agree to Watanabe's request for a solo performance?

If she had known he was at this level, she would never have let him sing a solo.

And this singer's vocals are clearly those of a professional, so why would they come to a place like this to fry fish?! Is that even interesting?!
Unfortunately, Watanabe Yu couldn't hear her inner grumbling, or rather, even if he did, he would just laugh it off and continue singing at his own pace.

then.

As the intermission passed, Watanabe Yu took a deep breath, removed the microphone from the stand, and began singing the Chinese version of "The Wind Rises."

The audience members who were just one step down were stunned. After looking at each other for two or three seconds, someone was the first to realize that this was the Chinese version of "Yakimochi" (jealousy).

However, no one offered an explanation, because the next second, he had everyone's ears firmly gripped once again.

Even if you don't understand the lyrics, people can still tell from the singing skills and the voice.

Compared to before, his voice was noticeably deeper.

The lights in the private room were dim, and the visibility was poor, but everyone inexplicably felt that the person on the stage was radiating light.

However, people's joys and sorrows are not shared.

Aragaki Yumezuki scratched her head even more, but because there were people watching her, she didn't show her anxiety so obviously.

Meanwhile, in another corner, Orihime Asada's eyes suddenly lit up, and she leaned on her friend's shoulder.

Those bright eyes, shrouded in darkness, were filled with a sudden realization.

Risa, Risa, you are even more amazing than I imagined.

but……

Is he really Jay?
Although the die-hard fan had already analyzed it, she still tended to believe her own opinion.

Her intuition told her that the dashing and unrestrained man on stage was most likely Jay.

But she had no concrete evidence.

and so.

Should we try to subtly probe the question tomorrow?
(End of this chapter)