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This is definitely a big job...
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PS: The music below is "Ammunition" by Aviators. It's the music used during a scene in the story. You can give it a listen.
As soon as he got off the bus, music filled the entire city, as if the city's untamed spirit had been reignited, and people's enthusiasm exploded like fireworks, creating a carnival played with sweat, cola, and lights.
He then witnessed the city's dazzling nightlife. When choosing a location for the bar, he deliberately avoided these relatively noisy places, but when he arrived in person, he was amazed by it.
"We are~the Ammunition! Bullets set on shooting down the lies!"
Wait a minute, this singing voice, even though it's been slightly tuned, sounds so familiar...
Although reluctant, Luo Fan pushed through the enthusiastic crowd and slowly moved towards the front row. Fortunately, his eyesight wasn't bad; by focusing his gaze amidst the waving arms, he could see the figures on the stage...
A black miniskirt reflecting the stage lights, striking silver hair with pink highlights, and dazzling heterochromatic eyes—her raised hand is like a conductor's baton, causing the crowd's enthusiasm to rise and fall like waves with her gestures.
"MDR?!"
Luo Fan immediately combined these characteristics and concluded that the keyboard warrior who sat on the fourth floor all day was...
That's right, it was her standing on the stage, igniting the passion of the entire Times Square and spreading it across this country shrouded in the shadow of the biohazard crisis.
"Sir, would you like a soft drink?"
In the crowd, a man dressed in an extravagant manner handed a plate of soda to Luo Fan.
He hadn't figured out the situation yet, but out of politeness, he instinctively accepted the glass.
"Uh, thank you. May I ask what the situation is now?"
The other party looked surprised, seemingly not expecting Luo Fan's reaction to be so "ordinary".
Damn it, that person above is from my family, how can I join in the party?
"Tonight is Kuro's Cyber Media offline meet-and-greet."
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"what?"
I was dumbfounded.
How did this escalate to the point of organizing an offline meet-and-greet, and on such a large scale?
While I knew MDR's popularity had skyrocketed through their unique methods and livestreaming style, this was happening way too fast. It felt like they were about to debut as idols...
When he came to his senses, the man who had handed him the soda walked away to continue bringing joy to others.
Sister 45 had reported their plans to increase their influence to him, but was MDR trying to make it public knowledge...?
On stage, MDR was still enjoying the revelry of the night, but she kept the rhythm under control and did not lose herself in the atmosphere, causing her singing and movements to become uncontrollable. It seemed that she was already used to this kind of performance.
A few seconds later, amidst a dazzling display of lights and fireworks, Luo Fan could feel her eyes fixed on his location.
Seemingly anticipating Luo Fan's arrival, she gave a mischievous smile in that brief moment, amidst the cheers of the crowd and the splashing of soda...
"....?"
Then, he gave a thumbs-up to the sky.
"We are making history tonight!"
"I'm super!"
A burst of bass sound startled Luo Fan.
However, the crowd had long since adapted to the atmosphere and felt no discomfort whatsoever, taking it as the Mentos poured into their soda to bring the atmosphere to an even greater climax.
"Welcome, guys!"
"Cyber Media Headquarters!"
"What do you need to submit if you want to come in?!"
"Certificate of High-Risk Mental Illness!"
Our former city is now in ruins.
We are searching for a foothold.
We rise tonight
We were born to fight.
Not a rebel, but a defender
Defending our right to stand in the sunlight
Passing through the smoke and clouds, the mournful setting sun
Singing the cry for freedom
We blindly
We are destined
Let us gain freedom
"We are the Ammunition! Bullets set on shooting down the lies!"
The atmosphere reached its peak, and the crowd went wild, with sweat and soda spraying everywhere like spent bullet casings. The crowd's outburst was proof that they had never let go of the trigger.
It was as if they were truly about to make history tonight.
"We are making history tonight!"
As the piece came to a close, the rhythm gradually slowed down, and the swinging of MDR's arms gradually subsided. Perhaps it was because this section of the score was coming to an end, and the cheers gradually began to fall in pitch.
She stopped laughing unrestrainedly, and gradually, her eyes focused on Luo Fan.
"OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!"
"Kuro! Kuro! Kuro! Kuro!"
As expected, her performance garnered applause from the crowd, and she didn't need anyone to give her a closing speech; she carried the entire massive stage on her own.
But it seems it's not over yet...
"Guys, it's next!"
She stomped her foot on the ground, and in an instant, the curtains behind her fell, marking her exit and making way for the next performer.
P.S.: The next track is "Lights (Feat. Feather)" by Aviators.
Oh, it's not over yet, there's another one to sing... wait, why does this person look so familiar...?
Her fluffy, long blonde hair was far more eye-catching than MDR's; it was impossible to hide.
Why are the SAT 8 scores listed there?
Why did even their little lion-like cook go up there? Could it be that the money I gave them wasn't enough, forcing the girls to work because they were so poor?
Damn it, tens of thousands of dollars, and it's all gone already?
...Don't tell me you knew he was coming back today and staged this whole thing on purpose.
Surprisingly, Little Lion's popularity has also inexplicably soared. If it weren't for the fact that her songs are relatively gentle and the lyrics are quite tender, the crowd's enthusiasm would probably be no less than that of MDR.
However, to fit into this atmosphere, the crowd no longer partied wildly, but simply swayed their hands slowly to the rhythm and movements of SAT8.
I'll be there when you need me
I will be by your side when you need me.
I'll be there when you call
I will be by your side when you call me.
Yeah I'll be there to catch you when you fall
When you fall, I will be there to hold you tight.
Know that I'll never leave you
Knowing that I will never leave you
Out here on your own
I won't leave you alone.
I'll be the light that guide you home
I will be the light that guides you home.
......
Her performance was much more surprising than expected.
So all his girls have a hidden talent for singing? Last time in Raccoon City, it was AK12 who sang her a lullaby...
Live vocal performances are far more advanced than any record player.
Like MDR, SAT8 can quickly locate Lovan, but there are slight differences...
Her eyes seemed unable to move; accompanied by countless eyes and songs, her gaze was as gentle as fine gauze at this moment.
This was a performance, yet it also felt like a young girl's grand confession...
"Out here on your own"
"I'll be the light that guide you home..."
Won't he be all alone? He wasn't anymore months ago... As for becoming the light guiding him home...
The place they are in is their home; they have no need to return there, for they are already there.
He looked up and gave the girl his most sincere and gentle smile, raising his right hand to match her rhythm.
She proved with her actions that their love was not cheap. It was like a box of colorful fruit candies, each time you opened it you could taste a different flavor, but what was different was that each one was incredibly sweet.
They also expressed their love in different ways, perhaps in some clichés, perhaps in unexpected ways, but no matter what, Luo Fan could... In other words, I'm into that!
I want to be the guiding light that leads you through the long night.
When things become dark, when you no longer know right from wrong
I want to hold your hand and tell you that you can do it.
So don't worry, everything will be alright...
......
"I will be there for you when you need me."
“When you call, I will be by your side.”
Such simple words, yet they convey the most sincere promises and love between the lines.
This is a love letter for him, sealed with a kiss.
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I received it, thank you very much.
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SAT8 officially debuted today, and MDR's Cyber Media can also be considered officially established.
Perhaps this so-called "offline meet-and-greet" was actually part of a concert program, and it was one of MDR's methods to increase its influence.
But it was clear that they were all enjoying themselves and reveling in the night's revelry.
This is a good thing; at least they won't be as lifeless as before, and they can be closer to real life than before.
So why do I have to pay an admission fee...?
P.S.: I've been playing games with my classmates these past few days, so I'm updating to make sure everyone doesn't think I'm dead...
It wasn't like I did absolutely nothing; at least I gathered some new material, which I can preview.
A small amount of Tarkov elements will follow...
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The performance was not over yet; SAT8's performance continued. It seemed that Light was not her last highlight moment, but just the beginning.
Guided by the staff, Luo Fan bypassed the enthusiastic crowd and entered the back of the stage through another passage, where he encountered MDR removing her makeup.