Tokyo: The evil god doesn't want to be the top star

Exuding the aura of an uninhibited artist, Hibino argued with the students without any airs of a leader, picked up the card, took a look at it, and put the microphone back to his lips...

"Ahem, classmates, I am very honored to announce the final results of this campus singing competition..."

Chapter 179 The Power of Art

2024-07-13

The scores of the competition were about to be announced, and the three groups of contestants participating in the combination competition were also waiting quietly on the side of the stage.

Compared to Xia Fan and Horie Tsubasa who looked calm, Shibata Makoto, who was standing with the band members, was so nervous that he clenched his fists.

"Cheng Band...10 points...Cheng Band...10 points..."

He stared at Hibino, muttering to himself, as if trying to control the other person's mouth with his mind power.

"The Ainu band... cleverly combined traditional aboriginal songs with rock arrangements, and their singing style was also unique, but they still need to improve their stage appeal. The judges gave... "

“8.8 rating!”

But to Shibata Makoto's disappointment, Hibino first announced the scores of the last group of performers.

"The first one is 8.8..."

"Last year's champion, I remember, only scored 9 points, right?"

The students in the audience immediately began to discuss in low voices.

The scoring for the final will be more cautious than that for the previous two rounds. A score of 8.8 is definitely not low, which should be due to the consideration of the extra points for the "indigenous" identity of this group of participating students.

"Cheng Band has contributed professional-level singing and playing. The members' basic skills and stage presence are very good. I look forward to their future performances. The judges' scores are..."

"9.2 points!"

Immediately afterwards, Hibino announced the score of "Seikidan".

“That’s great aaaaaah!”

This score made the members of Cheng Band cheer happily...

"Above 9 points, it's stable, as stable as a mountain, as stable as an old dog, it's stable happiness!"

Keyboardist Bi Maofeng and drummer Niu Chang Tie Nan even hugged each other with tears in their eyes.

According to the practice of previous competitions, there will only be one score above 9 in the finals...

In other words, "Cheng Band" has already won the championship in advance.

"9.2..."

Shibata Makoto's tense arms also relaxed.

"This is... what I deserve..."

At this moment, thinking back on the double pressure he had endured during this period because of debut and competition, as well as the money, time and sweat he had invested in Horikoshi Gakuen, his vision was gradually blurred by tears of self-movement.

"Next, it's the 'Broken Wings' group..."

Hibino on the stage casually flipped to the next card.

"Broken wings and descending to the earth! Broken wings and descending to the earth! Broken wings and descending to the earth!"

"Xia Fan, Xia Fan, the domineering and handsome man..."

"Young Master Fengjian, please discuss the Dao with me using swords!!!"

Below the stage, the shouts of students who supported "Broken Wings" and female fans who came to the scene for Xia Fan blended together chaotically and interrupted his words.

"Ahem, it's too noisy..."

"Before announcing the score of the group "Broken Wings", I would like to say a few words..."

Hibino smiled helplessly, gestured to the audience to keep quiet, and continued speaking.

"Originally, I had other work arrangements, so I planned to let the vice president take the stage in my place and just say a few words."

"But I'm thankful that the 'props' for that work arrangement were delayed by logistics, allowing me to be here."

"You two sang that song so movingly that I couldn't help but shed tears."

After he mentioned this, everyone noticed that the eyes of this "Artist Chairman" seemed a little red.

"Because, after listening to this song, I remembered that Manshima Kana was once a classmate of mine."

"Although she often took sick leave and was always alone at school, I still remember her frail yet strong figure that made people feel inexplicably distressed."

"Some people are alive, but she is already dead. Some people are dead, but she is still alive."

"The vitality and thoughts of the author will be passed on along with the work... This is what I have always believed in, the power of art..."

"You guys did a great job."

Having said this, he bowed slightly to Xia Fan and Horie Tsubasa on the side of the stage.

"What? Chairman Hibino knows the author of that song?"

"Looking at the time, it seems like they are indeed from the same class. Maybe they even took the same course."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar on and off the stage.

However, Tokyo University of the Arts has a large number of alumni, and many graduates either stay on to teach at the school or are active in the literary and art circles for a long time. If you think about it carefully, this is "unexpected but reasonable."

"The female lead singer of the band Broken Wings has solid skills and a high level of performance, and the male keyboard player also performs at a professional level and is very skilled."

"What's even more valuable is that the male keyboard player's emotional solo today was a big improvement over the previous two rounds, and it was really amazing."

"The two singers' complementary singing gave this beautiful original song from the late alumnus a whole new vitality..."

"The judges unanimously decided to give it a score of 9.8..."

"Well, that's it. The old man's work is done, and the rest of the stage is left to you young people."

Back to the topic, Hibino announced the final score of "Broken Wings" and walked off the stage in style.

"Thank you, Chairman Hibino..."

"Next, let us congratulate the group "Broken Wings" for becoming the campus star singers of this year's Tokyo University of the Arts!"

The host, who took over the microphone unexpectedly, confirmed the score loudly.

"9.8?!"

"How can it be……"

It was not until now that the members of "Cheng Band" on the stage recovered from this shocking score and could not help wailing.

"How could there be... two high ratings above 9?!"

Shibata Makoto's face turned dark, and his "expression management" that he was always proud of seemed to have failed at this moment. His facial muscles were twisted together, and he didn't even notice that he had bitten his lip.

All the self-admiration in his heart had turned into self-immolating rage, but because he was in front of everyone, he could only hold it back and not vent it.

But the audience in the audience had no time to pay attention to the reaction of "Cheng Band".

"See? She's from the acting department! The singing champion has to be from our music department..."

“…Broken wings and descended to earth!!!”

In the first row of the stage, classmates from the same class as Xia Fan and Horie Tsubasa all took out the handheld fireworks they had prepared long ago and fired them into the air.

"Our dear Xia Fan is the champion!!!"

"Master Fengjian is so strong, so awesome, and so powerful!"

Xia Fan's female fans waved the light boards in their hands even harder.

"Ladies, you are all Xia Fan's fans. After this, do you want to go to a KTV to discuss Xia Fan's forbidden intelligence?"

"Sly guy... I'm a fan too, let's go together!"

The students, each with their own thoughts, cheered together as the atmosphere became more lively.

……

After the results of the combined competition were announced, the morning combined competition ended.

As for the individual competition in the afternoon, it has nothing to do with Xia Fan and Horie Tsubasa.

"Classmate Xia Fan, you are so popular now. The eyes of those female fans are as if they want to eat you alive..."

Backstage, Horie Tsubasa put his glasses back on and teased Xia Fan softly.

Chapter 180 I'm Sorry for Being So Perverted

2024-07-13

"Don't tease me, my mind went blank when all those light signs suddenly appeared."

"The competition is finally over... rehearsals, performances, and so many unexpected events..."

"Section Chief Yamazaki was right. Performing on stage is really tiring!"

Xia Fan stretched and looked relaxed.

"But, that microphone was clearly checked by the staff before the game, how could it be broken?"

Thinking of the little accident on the stage, he was still a little confused.

If it weren't for his quick reaction, recent hard work in singing practice, and the protection of [Demon's Whisper], the whole show would probably have been ruined.

"It should be that someone installed special equipment near the stage, which interfered with the signal transmission of the wireless microphone."

"Your microphone is wired, so it is not affected."

"I don't know who is so bored as to deliberately play a prank..."

Horie Tsubasa lowered his eyes, bit his lower lip, and sighed meaningfully.

"Anyway, it's OK as long as there is no danger."

The result of the game didn't matter to Xia Fan, so he didn't intend to delve into it.

"Speaking of which, the first and last parts of the song you sang just now had two styles that contrasted with each other, and the contrast was quite good."

He changed the subject and praised meaningfully.

"You mean, Horie Tsubasa and Kurokawa Tsubasa work well together, right?"

Horie Tsubasa naturally understood what he wanted to say.

"Although I still cannot approve of Kurokawa Tsubasa's occasional outrageous behavior..."

"But thanks to you, during this period of time, she and I have come to recognize each other..."

She thanked Xia Fan quietly and admitted it frankly.

“It’s great that I’ve realized a different side of my personality because of singing.”

Xia Fan had originally agreed to let Horie Tsubasa participate in the competition in order to help her treat her "split personality". Now that he heard that her condition had improved, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

“No, it’s not just because of singing…”

Horie Tsubasa's face turned slightly red, his voice became weaker, and he seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"Master Xia Fan!"

At the same time, Yui Aiba, dressed in an office lady outfit, hurriedly ran into the backstage.

"Sir? Wait, Miss Aiba?"

Xia Fan was somewhat surprised to recognize this "agent" from Section 9.

After Takenaka Masahiro was arrested, Section 9 will still maintain normal "security measures" for him and his family, but the agents will not come into contact with him unless there are special circumstances.

"There's no time to elaborate. Sir Xia Fan, hurry up and get in the car this way!"

"Dozens of crazy female fans immediately came to the backstage, asking for your autograph and taking photos with you!"

Aiba Yui seemed to have run all the way here, panting softly, with the unexpectedly filling ice cream still surging under her shirt.

"What...blocked in the backstage..."

Xia Fan didn't expect that only half a month later, he would be able to enjoy the same treatment as Hoshina Hanami at the end of the previous game.

"Well, I'll leave now. Contact me if you need anything!"