Chapter 112 Part 2

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Chapter 112 Part 2: Little Sakura’s Awakening, “Dazzling Stage”… Something Is Wrong (2)

Kirimi Miyuki looked dignified, and it was clear that her actions were not driven by selfish desires or impulse. Her cherry blossom pink eyes, shining with clarity, reflected a unique charm as she spoke seriously:

“If I can’t compete with Little Qing in the team, it wouldn’t make sense for me to take the Carry Center from you when we debut.”

Chu Yuanqing wanted to say something, but Little Sakura bluntly interrupted:

“I understand. Building a team based on teamwork is a safer bet for winning.”

“But Little Qing and I are alike, you should understand, right? Instead of playing it safe, I aspire to create a stage that the audience will love more.”

“And compared to the other two, only you, who are like me, can create unexpected chemistry with me on stage.”

“That’s why I want to defeat you first.”

Kirimi Miyuki wasn’t lying. From the very beginning, when she decided to take Chu Yuanqing away, she truly believed this. The difference was, she didn’t reveal the possessiveness buried deep within her heart, nor the joy that slowly grew into love.

The reason was simple. Confessing love was a triumphant song, not a call to battle.

Everyone knew that Little Qing was straight. Confessing so suddenly would have been a foolish move.

The first words had been too impulsive. She realized that such a confession would only cause the other person to become wary, creating a distance between them. Therefore, her next words were said with self-correction.

Since everything she said was the truth, there were barely any flaws to be found.

— Need to control oneself.

— Need to take it slow, like boiling a frog in warm water.

Kirimi Miyuki reminded herself, letting go of any confusion that lingered in her eyes. The blush pink color, symbolizing the silent operation of “Heart Flow,” subtly quickened her reaction speed as she carefully managed each expression.

Her lips curled into a smile that showed her excitement and passion—pure love for the stage. She appeared innocent and harmless, almost as if she was eagerly awaiting the encore wave, ready to shine brightly on the stage.

Yes, she was just like the Miyuki Chu Yuanqing first met: a silly goof offstage, almost like a clumsy penguin stumbling about, but on stage, she could manage perfect expressions, revealing the impressive charm of a powerful idol.

Chu Yuanqing felt the tight strings in her heart suddenly relax. She even found herself doubting her previous thoughts, feeling a tinge of shame for having imagined a lesbian twist.

Miyuki was still the serious and upright girl, with her eyes only on the stage, faithfully dedicated to being a good child idol. How could she have mistakenly thought otherwise?

Chu Yuanqing couldn’t help but reflect. She had been filming lesbian scenes recently and, combined with being startled by Liuli, this led to the misunderstanding. She promised herself that next time, she wouldn’t let her imagination run wild. It was a good thing she hadn’t directly asked; it would have been so embarrassing.

After clearing up the “misunderstanding” and understanding the “truth,” she earnestly explained:

“I’m not as talented as you imagine me to be, Miyuki. Even if we were on the same team, I couldn’t steal the spotlight. Similarly, I can’t meet your expectations.”

“As for which team you choose to challenge, that’s your decision. I don’t have the right to directly agree to this competition on behalf of my teammates.”

Kirimi Miyuki breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. She didn’t regret her impulsiveness today because it had clarified her true feelings. But if this led Little Qing to avoid her, it would be a great loss.

Little Sakura spoke seriously:

“Do you want to make a promise?”

Chu Yuanqing, curious, asked:

“What promise?”

Kirimi Miyuki continued:

“It’s a simple promise. If your team accepts my challenge and I win the PK battle, you can’t refuse to join my team.”

“If I lose the PK battle, I will let you decide and agree to any request you have.”

Chu Yuanqing thought for a moment before agreeing.

In the end, it didn’t really matter which team she stayed with. And since Kirimi Miyuki didn’t demand anything excessive in the event of her loss, it wouldn’t cause much impact.

So, this thrilling and exciting conversation with its sudden turns transformed into what seemed like a calm little episode.

The advertisement shoot took a total of two and a half days, with both of their work completed. The rest was left to the professional team of “Dazzling Stage” and the brand.

The remaining steps mainly involved post-production and promotional plans.

The former was mostly taken care of by the high-tech tools at “Dazzling Stage,” which handled cutting, combining, adding sound effects, and enhancing the visual appeal of the advertisement.

The latter involved creating promotional strategies based on the brand’s characteristics and the preferences of the target audience.

In short, Chu Yuanqing didn’t need to worry anymore.

Just before leaving, Lin Jiu had Kirimi Miyuki sign a contract. The director felt that the bride needed earrings during the photo shoot, so they spoke to the brand and arranged for Little Sakura to endorse another product from the same brand.

After signing the contract, the designer gifted the bride a new product, in addition to the wedding dress she was endorsing.

It was more of a prop for fulfilling the obligation rather than a true gift.

According to the contract, the couple had to wear the necklace and earrings—products that wouldn’t interfere with their dancing or performance—during the filming of “Dazzling Stage.”

It was okay to forget about them occasionally, but if they didn’t appear on the screen for a long time, it would be considered a breach of contract, and legal consequences would follow.

This rule was the most binding part of the contract.

Despite feeling that their efforts were not proportionate to the rewards, both of them fulfilled this obligation without any complaints.

Time passed by.

At three o’clock in the afternoon, the couple returned to Zhelong Town, bringing an end to this mysterious wedding dress endorsement event.

Just before her phone was taken away, under the brand’s request, Chu Yuanqing posted a promotional Weibo with Little Sakura.

It was the first time she remembered having a social media account, and when she hurriedly logged in, she was faced with a mountain of unread messages, which seemed overwhelming.

If the message limit hadn’t been shown as 99+, the total unread messages might have exceeded a million.

Chu Yuanqing was terrified.

Especially when she saw that her Weibo account had 7.65 million followers—her fingertips trembled. Thankfully, with Little Sakura’s thoughtful help, they enabled the option to refuse private messages and posted the promotion Weibo.

Otherwise, she would probably have stared at the account blankly for five minutes, questioning life.

After that, they surrendered their phones, parted ways in the B1 area, and went to find their respective teammates.

When Chu Yuanqing returned to the dorm, she found it empty. She placed the guitar box in the closet, took out the delicately packaged necklace from the gift bag, and wore it around her neck. She gazed at herself in the mirror and whispered:

“Hmm, the lantern can’t be seen by others, but the necklace looks just right when worn.”

The Moebius strip structure of the necklace, with its infinite symbolism, conveyed a blessing of eternal youth and everlasting charm.

The intertwined double-loop design mimicked the ancient Roman amphitheater, showcasing a rebellious yet confident spirit. The shiny silver texture was immaculate, overall exquisite, and perfectly suited to the urban chic style worn on stage.

However…

Chu Yuanqing used her fingertips to pick up the circular pendant of the necklace, lowering her gaze to carefully observe its appearance. She couldn’t help but feel that there was something fundamentally different between this necklace and the one used for the shoot.

What could it be?

Chu Yuanqing let go of the pendant, and the circle naturally descended, unexpectedly colliding with the lantern pendant on her chest, emitting a crisp clang.

In an instant, the girl’s pupils contracted slightly. The lantern pendant was a product between illusion and reality, unobservable by mortal eyes and technological devices. Regular matter couldn’t even touch it.

No, something’s wrong. It must be taken off!

But in the blink of an eye, it was already too late.

The necklace and the lantern collided, like natural enemies, creating a tangled phenomenon. A powerful wave of magical storm seemed to engulf the entire B1 area. The thunderous roar sounded in her ears.

Crack, crack.

The Moebius strip, decaying with time, began to crack, its colorful substance pulling away from the necklace, being consumed completely by the lantern.

Chu Yuanqing’s necklace, like scattered sand, dissipated into the air without a trace. She stood still, silent.

For a long time. A very long time.

This retired savior, resolved to face death calmly, sighed softly and said:

“《Dazzling Stage》… there is a problem.”