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

"It's really strange that the school suddenly assigned us to take photos for promotional posters."

"Moreover, the scale of the poster shoot and the professionalism of the staff are beyond the standard of campus events."

Putting his glasses back on his nose, Horie Tsubasa showed a trace of fatigue and sighed softly.

"Monitor..."

"If I say that you don't want to participate in this competition, is that okay?"

Xia Fan handed her a bottle of water, hesitated for a moment, and said abruptly.

Chapter 92 The Last Campus Singer Competition

2024-07-13

"You want me to... not participate in the competition?"

"No wonder the school changed the organizing committee temporarily. Even those of us who were originally helping with the preparations for the event were 'dismissed'..."

Glancing around at the strong and serious-looking "workers" moving equipment in the gymnasium, Horie Tsubasa asked in a low voice: "Xia-kun, did you encounter any special situation?"

"Squad leader, you are indeed smart and perceptive. Nothing can be hidden from you."

"In fact, I once encountered a religious scam when I was shooting commercials part-time. Fortunately, I was rescued by the police in time."

"But now, that group of dangerous people has set their sights on me again, and the police believe they may attack me during the competition."

"Although there are plainclothes police officers on duty among the organizing committee staff, safety cannot be guaranteed 100%, so..."

Xia Fan organized his words, trying to explain the situation slowly in terms that the other party could understand.

Since he was being targeted, even if those "supernatural dangerous elements" would not commit crimes in public on the stage, Horie Tsubasa, who was competing in the same group, was still at certain risk.

After discussion, Section 9 agreed that he could reveal some information "within the scope of common sense". If Horie Tsubasa could be persuaded to withdraw, Xia Fan could participate in the individual competition alone.

"In that case, I will definitely participate."

"As a partner, it would be unnatural for me to withdraw from the competition at the last minute."

Before Xia Fan could finish his words, Horie Tsubasa gently pulled on his sleeve.

"Besides, I have already made an agreement with my father that I can do whatever I want during my freshman year..."

Her face flushed slightly, and she looked at Xia Fan tenderly, speaking word by word.

"The condition is that, in the second semester of my sophomore year, unless there is a special reason, I will go to the Bern Conservatory of Music in Switzerland as an exchange student."

"So, this may be my first and last time participating in a campus singing competition."

As she spoke, her eyes sparkled with a plea that was irresistible.

"Going to a top music hall as an exchange student? You are worthy of being the class leader. You can stick with the original plan, but you have to be alert..."

Knowing that he couldn't convince the other party, Xia Fan sighed.

Although Lesson 9 was confident in the security and suggested maintaining the original plan to participate in the competition, he could not leave his partner in the dark.

"Don't worry, I'm very smart. By the way, how have you considered the performance content of the competition?"

"Based on the last practice, I chose a new song..."

Horie Tsubasa took out a notebook from his backpack and started discussing the competition seriously, completely ignoring the "danger" Xia Fan mentioned.

"As for the music, you decide..."

Xia Fan walked to a corner of the venue where musical instruments and equipment were piled up.

He pulled back the white cloth, revealing an electronic keyboard that was old-fashioned but looked brand new.

It was the "Tsukosangin Electronic Keyboard" that he had received in the practical teaching building last time.

After being handed over to Lesson 9 for repair, this electronic keyboard not only has a brand new appearance, but also has been equipped with an ultra-long-life battery, the latest storage, sound synthesizer, standard interface and standard chip.

"Leave the accompaniment to me."

As his fingers lightly touched the black and white piano keys, a sense of excitement that surged into Xia Fan's heart.

There is even an urge to keep playing until death.

This sense of impulse may be a dangerous temptation that may lead to madness for ordinary people, but for Xia Fan, who has rich experience in "spiritual communication" and "divine descent", it has no effect.

"Really? Just approaching the edge of the stage, you're already so excited?"

Xia Fan played the piano lightly, producing a series of clear and clever melodies.

Although he studies music theory seriously, his ability to play piano instruments is only at the level of a junior high school interest class, not to mention the complex operation of an electronic keyboard that can simulate various tones.

But at this moment, under the induction of the "psychic body", he felt that he had merged with this electronic keyboard and could play any melody he wanted with ease...

"Electronic keyboard? Not bad, it is indeed a very suitable instrument for a music producer."

"It seems that all the worries people had before were unnecessary."

"I'm really looking forward to the performance with Xia Jun."

Hanekawa Tsubasa quietly stared at Xia Fan's back, listening to the melody played by his fingertips from time to time, and did not go forward to disturb him.

……

Thanks to the efficient execution of Lesson 9, the poster for the "Tokyo University of the Arts Campus Singer Contest" was already released that evening.

In the center of the poster, Xia Fan, with eyes like stars and a handsome face, is smiling brightly at the camera, exuding his compelling handsomeness.

Next to him was Horie Tsubasa, holding the microphone and smiling playfully.

At the very bottom, there are slogans such as "Tokyo University of the Arts Campus Singer Competition is about to open", "Please don't hide your voice", "Open to the public, welcome to watch" and so on.

This poster can be seen anywhere it can be legally posted around Tokyo University of the Arts, including bulletin boards in residential areas, security rooms in office buildings, signs in snack streets, and even at the entrances of public toilets.

Downstairs of the Dongyi University dormitory, a burly man was sitting in front of a fried noodle stall, eating with relish.

"Oh? This poster is..."

He inhaled the noodles like a storm, tore down the poster on the ramen stall and examined it carefully.

"This is a campus activity poster posted by the student union... Come to think of it, the guy on the poster is also a frequent customer of our stall. Although he doesn't look strong, he is a strong man who can eat three bowls of fried noodles."

The boss was busy frying noodles, muttering without even looking up.

"Hmph, a strong man? I can kill him in a matter of minutes..."

The man snorted disdainfully, took a picture of the poster with his phone, and then pasted it back in place.

On the poster, below the handsome young man, there were small words marked "Contestant representative: Xia Fan".

"You eat twice as much as he does, so of course you'll be killed in seconds."

"Boss, check out."

"It's six bowls of seafood fried noodles in total, Chenghui, 1,200 yen."

"Turn around."

"Okay, please take care, my guest."

Not wanting to continue chatting with the boss, the man simply paid the bill and left.

His wide sleeves fluttered in the wind, revealing his muscular arms and a pair of red ghost face tattoos.

……

District 11 Campus Singer Competition, Tokyo University of the Arts, audition day.

"Contestants participating in the audition, please take the registration form, wear your ID card, and go through this passage to the backstage to prepare for the competition. Please pay attention to the notice to stop the show."

"The auditorium is open to the public free of charge. You are welcome to watch the game. Please observe public order and maintain the hygiene of the venue..."

Under the guidance of the "security guards" who were dressed in black uniforms, had burly figures and serious expressions, the audition teams and the audience teams were accurately divided and entered the stadium in an orderly manner.

Chapter 93 The Strongest Online Debut Strategy

2024-07-13

"Good morning, audience, judges, and contestants!"

"Thank you for the speech, President. Next, I have the honor to announce that the auditions for the District 11 Campus Singer Competition, Tokyo University of the Arts, have officially begun..."

"The first contestant to take the stage is..."

After the judges took their seats and the principal gave a speech, the host announced the official start of the auditions.

The students who signed up for the audition came out from the backstage one by one and began their official performances.

“All units must remain vigilant and report the situation regularly.”

On the side of the stage, "Teacher Higurashi" in a black suit stood with his hands behind his back, staring at the people inside and outside the gymnasium with a sharp gaze.

Because the auditions have a large number of participants and last a long time, the audience, who are mainly students, also adhere to the principles of "only watch what you want to watch, come when you have time, and go to class when you have classes", and they go in and out of the gymnasium like a buffet.

"The temporary command center issued a routine report that the monitoring system and the facial recognition system are normal."

"Because the publicity was so intense, the number of visitors was higher than expected, and there was no time to manually confirm each one, so we could only use the Skynet system to randomly screen the identities of the audience on site."

"Except for the fact that some staff from an entertainment company brought in a miniature camera to film, no suspicious circumstances have been found so far."

"Rooftop team, everything is normal."

"Backstage team, everything is normal."

"Outfield team, everything is normal."

"The mobile team is on patrol, no findings so far."

From time to time, in his headphones, he could hear reports from agents who were working in the stadium and surrounding areas as "staff."

Higurashi looked towards the other side of the stage.

Xia Fan, who was queuing to go backstage, shook his head at him.

"Understood. The 'consultant' has not found any supernatural signs. All units remain vigilant."

After receiving the "secret code", Rimu whispered into the headset and continued to monitor the scene.

The entire competition scene is now in a state of looseness on the outside but tightness on the inside.

Once there is any target suspected of being a "supernatural criminal" hiding inside or outside the stadium, a defense force comparable to that of a US head of state will come out in full force to bring him to justice.

"The next group to participate is number 13, Chengle Band."

Halfway through the audition, Makoto Shibata, dressed in hip-hop style, made a stunning appearance with several other "fellow trainees" who had outstanding looks and temperament, holding instruments that were obviously worth a fortune.

"Dear audience, this is the Makoto band, and I'm Makoto Shibata, the guitarist and lead singer."

"Bassist and rapper, Naoki Kame, DAME!"

"Lead vocalist and guitarist, Yamicho."

"Drummer and harmony, Niugu Tienan, yoooooo!"

"Keyboardist and backing vocalist, with thick nose hair."

"what!!!"

As soon as these people came on stage and introduced themselves, they immediately caused screams from the audience.

"Kameno-senpai, so handsome!!!"

"I've finally waited for it, Shibata Makoto, Saigo!"

"Beautiful butterfly, beautiful butterfly, dancing like a butterfly!"

Many students even took out the banners, light boards and glow sticks that they had prepared long ago.

As contracted trainees, these people are often active in campus performances and have already accumulated a large number of student fans. It is not an exaggeration to call them "campus celebrities."

"Huh, you see, this is the difference between the 'trainees' who are about to debut and the 'amateurs'..."

Looking at the light signs with his name on them below the stage, Makoto Shibata was very satisfied with the enthusiasm of the crowd.

"So, are you ready to get excited?!"

He raised his left hand handsomely, made a "PEACE" gesture with his fingers, and asked loudly.

"Get excited!!!"