Chapter 79
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Chapter 79: Our Friendship, as Strong as Gold!
Time passed.
After the live broadcast concluded on the official “Dazzling Stage” website, the audience dispersed across various platforms, adding fuel to the already intense public discourse.
Since the secondary ratings stage live broadcast yesterday, Chu Yuanqing had dominated Weibo’s hot searches, holding the top spot even now, with only a few other messages mixed in.
The divine stage shockingly impressed millions of viewers.
Chu Yuanqing rose to the top in Grade A, becoming the shining star in Godly Qing.
They are reshaping the value of Sea City’s show “Dazzling Stage.”
Great Devil and Little Sakura unexpectedly didn’t make the cut? The competition at Carry Center didn’t start well!
The comment section had to be temporarily banned due to too many inappropriate posts.
Meanwhile, a male celebrity confessed to a relationship with a minor and has been detained by the police, facing a potential thirty-year sentence.
Due to Kirimi Miyuki and Chu Yuanqing’s outstanding performances on stage, Kyoto’s “Dazzling Stage” saw a sharp decline in popularity. Even the entertainment industry’s gossip couldn’t surpass it, fading into obscurity by the time the trending topics ended.
Of course, this directly impacted the directors, the “paper people,” and more than a hundred participants under them.
After all, the popularity of a stage performance directly influences the attention on the following competitions.
What about Dream Weaver Rabbit?
As the head mentor for Kyoto and the Donghong Federation’s arenas, this super AI’s main role is to find top idols with the potential to become magical girls, also known as Gemstones.
In other words, the popularity of each arena is unrelated to it.
If Sea City’s “Dazzling Stage” is popular, it simply means there are no Gemstones in Kyoto capable of competing with it.
Weakness is considered a sin.
Looking at both sides of the stage this time, Little Sakura’s “Heart Flow” initially drew a line, followed by Charlotte surpassing “Heart Flow” and delivering the final blow.
Thus, these two winners gained the most popularity.
Kirimi Miyuki’s Weibo account quickly gained five million followers, and it’s hard not to suspect that by the middle of “Dazzling Stage,” it could reach an exaggerated ten million followers.
Though for the billion people in Daxia Country, ten million followers might be considered a big internet celebrity, unable to compare to the second or third-tier entertainment celebrities, when they officially debut as a girl group, they would undoubtedly have the potential to outshine top celebrities domestically.
On the other hand, Chu Yuanqing stunned the world with an amazing performance, securing the highest popularity bonus. She gained over three million new Weibo followers overnight.
Her fan base skyrocketed, meaning she would gain even more fans. With “Dazzling Stage” gaining popularity, Chu Yuanqing was becoming a nationwide sensation as a rising star.
At the same time, as night settled in.
A blogger who contributed to Chu Yuanqing’s fame through a yellow robe slowly awoke in her apartment.
Xu Ling, still groggy, removed her eye mask, embracing the darkness like a vampire. She groaned and rolled over in bed, half-closed eyes searching for her phone. She opened it drowsily and saw a pile of 99+ messages in various social media group chats.
Then…
The college student was instantly overwhelmed by the underwear thrown around in the group.
Startled awake, Xu Ling sat up, pretending to stay calm as she rubbed her eyes. She checked the group name, smiled in relief, and muttered:
“Oh, I joined the wrong group. This is a chat for epilepsy patients, no wonder there’s no normal information. I should check the Yuanxiao Group chat.”
Xu Ling casually clicked into the first Chu Yuanqing fan club that had been established—Yuanxiao Group—feeling secure with the 99+ messages. As soon as she joined, she was relieved to see normal and comforting discussions:
“Don’t forget to complete tasks on Tik Tok tomorrow and give likes to Honey Qing!”
“Honey Qing gave us the best performance on stage, now it’s our turn in the Yuanxiao Group to show our appreciation. Being in the main carry position is the best gift ❤️❤️❤️!”
Xu Ling’s hidden desire for attention was immediately melted away by the sincere love from Little Yuanxiao. She felt lighter and relieved, patting her chest.
Even though Honey Qing’s fans include some odd and overly devoted followers, as a respectable member of the fan circle, she preferred interacting with fans who truly supported her, her group, pure fans, and even devoted fans.
Indeed, seeking attention briefly is not the right path; only sincerity and love are the true essence of being a star’s fan!
The university student strengthened her belief, full of energy. She woke up, opened the curtains, washed her face, sat at her computer, checked Little Sakura and Honey Qing’s Weibo accounts, and then started writing posts. She urged CP fans to prepare and give likes to both performers.
Unlike the theme song voting, completing tasks on Tik Tok multiple times would earn more chances to give likes.
Of course, to avoid cheating, one account couldn’t like the same performer twice. But for DD fans, this rule was still fair.
Even if there were lots of dislikes, by investing time and effort, fans could like all the trainees. It was a fair system that allowed everyone to get some appreciation.
In the past, fighting skills were inferior to the loyal fans of CP, but now, not only was there no risk of the main character being attacked, but they could also play a significant role.
Xu Ling quickly finished editing her text, clicked send, and showed a confident smile.
“Don’t worry, my darling, fly away. Mom will always be with you!”
“Haha, and my lovely Miyuki, hehehe, this time Mom can help you guys balance things out!”
And then…
The blogger named Sheng Qing, whose name sounded like “Meet You in the Mist,” coldly opened the largest CP group. She first reminded everyone to prepare for battle, then sternly reprimanded those who had been inappropriate in the group, settling scores over past incidents involving inappropriate content that led to the group being banned.
Darn, if she does this a few more times, she might get into trouble with the authorities, right?
After punishing several wives and influencers, Xu Ling, with a critical mindset, coldly clicked on the group files and found that the contents were very chaotic.
These included scenarios such as “confessions going both ways,” “intense emotions leading to a passionate kiss before a big game,” “Little Sakura being pinned to the wall and kissed forcefully by Chu Yuanqing,” and “Chu Yuanqing washing her hands afterward and doing Little Sakura’s nails, coldly stating she doesn’t need fingers”…
Xu Ling kept reading and couldn’t help but giggle. “Haha, the young wife is so cool!” No, Little Sakura should be the best. Oh no! The problem is that these stories are far too inappropriate!
The college girl wiped away non-existent drool from her mouth and suddenly came back to reality, making a righteous expression.
This is too much! The words and descriptions are too explicit, with so many inappropriate things. No wonder the forum is getting banned!
Xu Ling felt more and more upset. She immediately posted in all the fan groups, announcing that from now on, such fanfiction could only be shared in the groups. Especially the really explicit ones must be sent to her for approval—she wouldn’t allow this trend to continue!
While this fan worked hard to support her favorite contestant, other supporters of different contestants were also becoming stronger.
Though Xie Qingxuan didn’t win this time, her fans still believed she had performed excellently. But with Little Sakura and Godly Qing rising unexpectedly, they had outshone her brilliance.
In addition to the unexpected elimination in the contestant voting, this consecutive series of defeats shattered the confidence of fans who had always been used to the Great Devil’s dominance.
In Xie Qingxuan’s forum, various posts described her emotional journey:
Fight! Fight! Fight!
Countless similar voices appeared in different places, turning the upcoming Carry Center battle into a battlefield where the Great Devil’s fans were ready to fight back.
As for Kirimi Miyuki’s fan club, the fans were definitely upset. But because their beloved idol was so amazing, not only did they get the theme song exclusive tickets first with a million likes, but their performance on the secondary stage was outstanding, showing their strong foundation.
Therefore, the fans of Little Sakura, also known as the Spring Mud, all believed they had a great chance of winning. They gathered confidently and started rallying:
“We are the Spring Mud, providing nourishment for the cherry blossoms in early spring, helping them bloom beautifully throughout the city. We are the silent yet significant guardians.”
“Miyuki has already proven her dedication accumulated over seven years through her stage performance, showing that her shining presence is powerful enough to amaze the world. We cannot let her shine be taken away, nor can we let her become a stepping stone for others because of this!”
“Charge!”
Fans from all sides eagerly awaited the decisive moment at 12 o’clock.
On the other side, in the underground base, it was seven o’clock in the evening.
Kirimi Miyuki had already submitted the short video with the BGM prepared three hours ago, as she had originally mentioned, finding this part of the program group process quite easy for her.
Although she hadn’t secured many brand deals or performed on stage frequently during her seven years as an idol, she practiced dancing every day and developed impressive skills.
At this point, all the other contestants with better foundations had already submitted their videos.
Contestants of “Dazzling Stage” understood that the quality of this short video only affected their chances of winning by a maximum of 3%, or even lower—perhaps just 1%. What’s most crucial is their popularity, fan numbers, and engagement.
Therefore, they wouldn’t focus too much on perfection and would concentrate more on refining their performance.
During this period, Chu Yuanqing used “Heart Flow” to quickly learn the choreography of the dance, mastering the basics and moving on to the most challenging part of replicating the movements with her body.
Since self-learning to dance was much faster than using AI assistance, Little Sakura strongly advised Chu Yuanqing not to rely on AI for a better learning experience and to avoid devices that would reinforce muscle memory.
While these advanced technologies could help people quickly learn a dance and develop muscle memory, they could also restrict creativity and hinder the expression of subtle details in the movements.
These inspirations and ideas were often the root of an idol’s personal style and charm.
Chu Yuanqing didn’t care much about this, but she had to maintain the image of respecting the stage after boasting to Little Sakura last time.
Because of this, she had to hold back her broken heart in the hot and serious eyes of the other person, solemnly expressing that she didn’t need it, and then started practicing the dance with a serious little face, enduring the shame with bitterness.
Kirimi Miyuki acted as a little teacher, gently correcting mistakes.
For example, right now:
“Little Qing, you should sweep your hands over your hips only when your body’s weight is back in the middle.”
Chu Yuanqing felt a mix of shame and anger. She gritted her teeth quietly and repeated this overly seductive move in her mind.
Stay strong!
Although theoretically, holding onto this shame is proof that she hasn’t fully surrendered, continuing to feel this shame also signifies a softening of her character towards the feminine meaning gradually.
Therefore, her current goal was to maintain some shame while sealing away all unnecessary mental activity, approaching the “cruel” dancing steps with a partially anesthetized mindset.
But not long after, Little Sakura seemed to deliberately provoke her mentality, launching continuous attacks:
“No, your hip movements are too gentle. The curves of your body are not pronounced. This part is meant to emphasize the overall sense of lines. You need to put more strength into it.”
What a thing to say! What is this talk?!
What curves? What sense of lines? Do I have these things?
Chu Yuanqing became annoyed, but before long, she noticed the subtle curves of her body following her breath, the full arch of her pointed toes, and suddenly sank into a kind of unspoken melancholy.
The girl pursed her lips, obediently redid the dance moves as if giving up treatment. Her reflection in the mirror was quite pleasing, the curves becoming more captivating.
Three minutes later, Kirimi Miyuki happily observed, feeling her friendship with Chu Yuanqing deepen, and continued to give corrections:
“Little Qing, don’t be shy. In this part, it’s not about the shoulders moving, but the chest. Circle from the left side, then from the right, and do it again. I’m not trying to make it difficult for you!”
Chu Yuanqing lowered her gaze silently, gritting her teeth.
Oh no, why do I have to move my chest while dancing? It sounds weird!
Just because she was used to following instructions to adjust her movements, this time she obediently did so without much hesitation, almost immediately increasing the completion level of the movement framework.
Little Sakura blinked her eyes and carefully observed for five minutes before suggesting:
“Hmm, Little Qing, while you turn your chest, you can also rotate your hips in the opposite direction at the same time. This can help compensate for your lack of strength and enhance the beauty of the lines and curves.”
Chu Yuanqing stopped thinking and silently followed the instructions.
Sometimes that’s how it is: once a boundary is broken a little, it will continue to be broken bit by bit until there is no boundary left at all.
For example, in some strange games where married women are threatened by strangers, at first, they insist on using only their hands, then make an exception to use their mouths, then unlock different parts, and eventually end up losing everything and being held by all weaknesses, unable to turn back.
However, right now, we are still far from that stage.
Chu Yuanqing stretched her soft and slender body. Her perfectly proportioned long legs had a great visual effect, her full and well-developed chest made the curves smooth when twisting her slim waist, and the lines flowing between each dance step were beautiful.
“Left front, right back, left front, right back. Remember the rhythm of this movement, come on!”
Kirimi Miyuki watched attentively, clapping to help count the beats and giving reminders.
The young girl felt that friendship was truly a miraculous thing. Even though she used to not pay much attention to her teammates practicing, despite some of them having good figures, Little Qing seemed to have a certain kind of magic that made her gaze fixed on every part of her body, unwilling to move her eyes away even a little.
Could it be… the reason why she could shine on stage?
Of course, it could also simply be because of the other person’s charisma.
Kirimi Miyuki had to admit, she had never seen anyone as beautiful as Chu Yuanqing on the island country, and she didn’t feel inadequate at the moment. She just quietly pondered in her heart:
“This time, I’ve become closer to Little Qing.”
“Our friendship will eventually be as strong as gold, right?”
Nullparadox
How lewd. Cute.