At 3 a.m., the landmines in front of the station

"Nai Nai, I'm not provocative."

"Stop pretending. Why are you hiding it from your sister? When I was in the bathroom, I heard you making strange noises in front of the full-length mirror. Luckily, I was smart enough to turn around and peek. I found out that you were practicing all sorts of fanservice expressions in front of the mirror. Some of those expressions and movements are not even used when singing on stage. You're practicing some kind of evil magic."

Jiang Nai said firmly.

Upon hearing this, An Qing's face immediately turned red, and she quickly denied it, saying, "You saw it wrong, Sister Nai Nai. Let's go to sleep, I won't say anything more."

"Oh my, you're getting impatient, aren't you? Anqing, if I'm not mistaken, the expression you're practicing in front of the mirror is the positive feedback expression you'll give after he pins you down on the bed during the next CD round, right? Tsk tsk, Xiao Che is really blessed to have you... It's a real pity if you don't go to the acting department to further your studies."

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Chapter 280 Blackening Su Che

The following day at noon, it was time for the match to start.

Jiang Nai had already done the makeup for the kittens, while Bai Qiao had dressed them up perfectly. The two women worked together to bring out the full six members of "Seven Colors" for their brand new appearance.

Before leaving, Yuan Xiao was still a little nervous, and he held An Qing's small hand and said:

"Anqing, Anqing, aren't you flustered? Aren't you nervous?"

"What's there to be nervous about? We've been on stage so many times already, do you think being nervous will make the performance better?"

"Wow, there's a live broadcast today! It's different from last time when only the judges were in front!"

"Of course I know! So don't repeat yourself!"

An Qing's face appeared serious, but her fingers were actually trembling...

It's impossible to be 100% calm.

Of the whole team, the house cat is under the most pressure.

After all, if someone else makes a mistake, the judges might only deduct a point or two. But if the lead singer messes up, not only will the judges cut it off, but the viewers voting online will also give it a zero on the spot! There's no way to salvage it!

That's right. In competitions where the audience scores the contestants, the focus is often not on technique, but on "stage presence".

If the overall stage presence gives a good impression, then it will definitely get a high score. If there are obvious problems with the lead singer, then there's no need to perform anymore. Go home, kid. Just go home.

"Do your best and leave the rest to fate. Anqing, just take it easy. If you can't beat them, it's because you're not as good as them. If you can beat them, then your hard work will eventually pay off."

Su Che comforted her from the side, "Strong teams have their advantages; even if they lose, they can learn a lot. Yeah."

His expression was very tense when he said those words.

Jiang Nai, who was standing to the side, glanced at his strange expression and covered her mouth to chuckle: "Xiao Che, how can you advise others like this? The competition hasn't even started yet and you're already putting yourself in a position where you're bound to lose. What's wrong with you?"

She walked over, casually touched his cheek, and even gently pinched it, teasingly saying, "Look, it's so tight and hard, it doesn't feel good at all."

Su Che: "..."

"Let's go, it's almost time," Gu Zhi said, straightening her clothes.

"Ah."

"Whatever the outcome, I hope my junior can face it honestly."

Yu tide gave him a meaningful look.

Xiao Xiao nodded repeatedly, emphasizing, "Don't leave us behind."

"Ah."

Su Che turned his back and picked up the equipment.

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At 6 p.m., we successfully entered the stadium.

The process was almost identical to the last time. As the number one team in Group A, they were the first to enter as always.

The judges on the judging panel had changed, and a few special guests were sparsely seated in the audience behind them.

These guests include music bloggers, professional commentators, media reporters, instrument teachers, internet celebrities with hundreds of thousands of followers, and entertainment industry scouts. Their professions qualify them to attend the competition in person and they also have the right to vote online.

Mosse generally doesn't invite audiences who know nothing about music to watch the matches, as that could easily mislead the ranking of the desired seeded teams. Therefore, those who come are more or less knowledgeable about music and can at least provide some reasons for their scores, possessing unique insights.

According to the official statement, there were about 500 audience members sitting in the audience, and another 500 qualified viewers were selected online to watch the live broadcast. They would score the team immediately after their performance, and the scores would be sent to the back office for settlement, and then summarized after the judges' scores were released.

At this moment, the six members of "Seven Colors" made a grand entrance wearing their second set of stage outfits, as announced by the host.

The title of the piece I'm performing is—"Shadow."

The new song, after being refined and revised, is perfectly suited to the habits of the group, both in terms of arrangement and performance.

With Mikami Fubuki's full help, An Qing and Yuan Xiao have both made great progress, and Yu tide and Xiao Xiao have also secretly started to get along better.

Gu Zhi has learned a lot from Jiang Nai and is currently at 90% of Jiang Nai's level, hence the nickname Jiu Nai.

As for Su Che, after taking a few lessons with Teacher Ma and practicing with Miya, his skill level was naturally on point. In addition, UU kept giving him opportunities to be a live support musician, which made his stage experience increase rapidly. This made his stable performance as smooth as a water line, without a single flaw or ripple from beginning to end.

Throughout the performance, An Qing gave her best under pressure.

Yuan Xiao did a great job, making no serious mistakes.

Gu Zhi was as reliable as ever, each note perfectly articulated.

Needless to say, the senior student and Xiaoxiao worked together very well.

So, as the last note faded, the judges immediately gave him an excellent score of SSS, just one plus sign away from a perfect score.

"Let's thank Seven Colors! The online scoring process is now initiating. Contestants, please step back and wait patiently for 15 minutes!"

The host led the musicians offstage, at which point the next team could come on stage to tune their instruments.

During the wait, Su Che and the others noticed that the four men from "Echoes of the Night" were indeed quite stylish, with the entire group's performance costumes featuring a unified black, white, and blood-red color scheme.

The lead singer was very tall and extremely thin. He wore tight, studded jeans with a silver chain, a high-waisted leather jacket, and a white skull T-shirt underneath.

She wore a tall hat with a rounded black brim, had curly hair, and wore smoky makeup.

A closer look reveals that he is also wearing four uniquely shaped Gothic rings. Although the whole outfit is exaggerated, it gives people the feeling that "he should wear this," and it blends perfectly with his temperament.

As for the other three musicians, they were all dressed in the same three colors, as if they were there to complement the lead singer. Their outfits and makeup were all designed to highlight the lead singer's characteristics.

As the group walked onto the stage side by side, everyone's attention was drawn to them, including "Seven Colors".

Wow... such a strong aura...

Behind him, Yuan Xiao peeked out, looking somewhat concerned.

"Yeah, you saw it, right? All four of them are the same type: ruthless and taciturn, and their equipment is all very professional. I guess they're serious about this."

Su Che sensed danger.

"Relax, junior. We've already acted it out. Since that's the case, there's no need to dwell on their affairs anymore. Just face the storm."

Yu tide tried to calm him down, but it backfired.

Su Che seemed to have his heels rooted to the ground, unwilling to leave.

He wanted to see just how strong "Echoes of the Night" really was, so that even if his side lost, at least they would know where they went wrong, right?

"You guys go to the lounge first, I'll stay here and watch for a few more minutes."

"Okay, we'll have to wait a while for the scores to be tallied, so let's head down now."

After saying this, Yu tide left with Yuan Xiao, An Qing, and the others.

Su Che stood behind the curtain on the side, watching the four opponents on stage adjust their audio and connect the cables with fluid and graceful movements.

Soon, the host announced that the second competition would begin first, and the scores would be tallied and the results announced afterward.

"Our competition piece is—Undertaker Moonlight."

Night Echo's lead singer, Minghe, held up the microphone stand and gave the audience a strange smile.

Blackwing, Skeleton, and Endbeat, all wearing skull masks, took their positions, ready to launch at any moment.

The next second, the sound of a heavy metal guitar exploded on the stage!

Guitarist Blackwing lived up to his reputation as the King of Tapping; his imaginative solo tone instantly kept everyone awake, fully showcasing the essence of a "traditional heavy metal guitarist."

The bass of the song incorporates a lot of slap techniques, making the low-frequency effect of the whole track vibrate like a coffin.

The drummer's double bass drumbeats on the final beat were deafening, each strike hitting the listener's heart.

Lead singer Minghe's keyboard synthesizer overlays harmonies and organ sound effects.

In an instant, multiple frequency bands combined with the pre-fabricated transport equipment came rushing in, and the entire judging panel and the audience erupted in excitement.

If "Seven Colors" gives people a feeling of visual splendor and a good-looking band, then "Night Echo" gives people a feeling of high energy and passionate singing, burning, burning, and burning again!

In their original song, Moonlight at the Funeral Home, the lead singer switches to an operatic coloratura style during the chorus. His high notes are quite solid, and even laymen can tell that he is not an ordinary band vocalist, but someone with real strength and substance.

【over.】

Su Che's vision went black.

He felt that things were really going to get messed up for him.

Originality is no match for typhoons, and they're evenly matched. They don't have an advantage in terms of teamwork either. Moreover, all four of them are professionals, and their level of expertise far surpasses that of ordinary students with formal training. After all, they are all working professionals who have been practicing for many years.

"Ugh."

As the music continued, Su Che's eyes darkened.

With the cats away, I can finally show my vulnerable side.

"Sure enough, no matter how hard I try, there's no way I can become number one in Mosse and bring this trophy home."

He turned and sat down on the steps to the side, his mood extremely low.

Seeing that he was about to miss out on the championship and could no longer hold his head up in front of his father, Su Che felt that all his efforts had been a joke.

"To be better than him in music is a joke in itself."

"He's more talented than me, what do I have to offer to surpass him?"

"I was just a little kid who practiced piano in his shadow since I was a child."

"My maid left me, Teacher Tang left me to pursue further studies, and my class monitor was kidnapped to another city by that damn family problem and left me. I'm just an unwanted, autistic piano-playing kid. Why do I have to compete with masters in basic skills, talent, creativity, and teamwork? Am I stupid?"