mijobooks Chapter 1379 Thank you
Chapter 1379 Thank you
Chapter 1379 Thank you
"It was pre-recorded, right? It seems like they didn't really use their microphones..."
Hearing Yoo Jeongyeon's heartfelt praise, Lim Nayeon felt a little envious.
The song's popularity is unmatched; almost everyone in the audience can sing it. The duo's collaboration was also exceptionally brilliant, with their flirtatious interactions making her heart flutter. The stage effects were stunning; fireworks even appeared before the climax. Compared to some of their previous performances, it was clearly biased.
And there's Sana Minatozaki...
Lim Nayeon has a flat mouth, but her eyes are always fixed on her teammates on stage.
It’s really beautiful!
The dress is pretty, the tassel earrings are pretty, the long brown hair is pretty, and the face is even prettier!
She had seen Minatozaki Sana this morning when she woke up. She was disheveled and looked slovenly, walking around barefoot on the ground. She hadn't even brushed her teeth and yet she wanted to kiss him, but Nayeon rejected her outright.
How come she looks so beautiful now, so radiant that it makes one feel a little ashamed of oneself?
"You can touch it just by reaching out your hand..."
Yoo Jeongyeon glanced sideways at Lin, who was clearly upset and resentful, and continued to enjoy the stage. Just as she was about to say something, she was interrupted by the shocking cheers and singing from the audience behind her. The deafening singing completely drowned out her voice, and even Lim Nayeon next to her could hardly hear what she was saying.
"Aigoo..." Yu Dingyan stopped trying to speak, turned around and looked behind her, and couldn't help but exclaim, "The reaction from the audience was explosive. We've never seen anything like this on our own stage."
"Didn't we already predict this? How popular is the song 'Uchiage Hanabi' in Japan?"
Having finally heard clearly, Lim Nayeon quietly smacked her lips again, and looked back with Yoo Jeongyeon. While she was shocked, she couldn't help but mutter to herself, "I'm sure it would be great if I sang it."
...And she might even be prettier than Sana!
Before Lim Nayeon could even start drooling with anticipation, Yoo Jeongyeon's blunt criticism rang in her ears:
"You should practice your Japanese first before we talk."
……
The Twice members sitting next to them were also looking at the stage with some surprise. Some were doing it for business, because Sana Minatozaki, also a member of Twice, was performing on stage, and there were several VJs filming their reactions. So Dahyun Kim, Jihyo Park and a few others were cheering them on very hard.
But aside from that, there were also moments that surprised me: the stage effects, the audience's reaction, and Sana Minatozaki on stage.
However, there are exceptions.
For example, Chou Tzu-yu, Chou Tzu-yu... Chou Tzu-yu doesn't like this song.
She appeared to be clapping and cheering, her eyes crinkling as she smiled happily, seemingly supporting her Sana unnie, but in reality, she was secretly rolling her eyes.
This song is about the love story between Mina and her future husband. How could Tzuyu possibly like such a meaningless song? She had absolutely no empathy, only lingering boredom and an envy she didn't want to admit.
But as Chou Tzu-yu watched the two performers intently on stage, observing their excellent chemistry and radiant Sana unnie, her dark pupils momentarily lost in thought, and she couldn't help but ponder:
The song "Uchiage Hanabi" is a testament to the relationship between Mina and Mr. Ike. If their story were to be made into a song, what would it be like? What would be the theme?
Chou Tzu-yu fantasized about her song with Chi Kyung-won, but soon frowned.
Her story with Chi Jingyuan is a bit too long, isn't it? Won't it be difficult to summarize?
Little Tiger Tooth grinned slightly and nodded to himself.
Exactly, unlike Mina and him, who only had a fireworks display together, she and Ji Kyung-won have so many stories...
How can one song possibly summarize everything?
Sitting next to Tzuyu, Momo Hirai, who used to complain about her in private, seemed to have forgotten even her usual professional cheering. She stared blankly at the fireworks and dazzling lights on stage, and at Sana Minatozaki, who was bathed in light, her mouth agape without her even realizing it.
She's from Japan, so of course she knows the value of this song. For any Japanese girl who has ever had a fantasy, "Uchiage Hanabi" is indeed the ultimate romance.
At this moment, Sana Minatozaki on the stage seemed to have become the heroine of that story.
Thinking of this, she suddenly turned around and couldn't help but steal a glance at Mina beside her. Seeing her smiling and gently swaying, she swallowed hard and didn't dare to say anything.
In stark contrast to Hirai Momo, who usually makes sarcastic remarks but can't help but space out, Mina Mani appears perfectly normal, smiling as she watches the performance on stage. When the camera pans towards her, she even flashes a toothy grin and gives a thumbs-up.
...The more you care about something, the less you want others to see it.
Beneath her gentle and compliant smile lies a heart that seems to be gripped tightly, struggling to breathe.
In the morning, it was because she saw Sana Minato and Kei Won rehearsing that she finally decided to reconcile with herself and couldn't help but take the initiative to break down the barrier between herself and Kei Won.
The very basic rehearsal was already unbearable, but now that we finally saw the stage performance and saw Sana Minatozaki becoming the focus of countless people under the fireworks and lights.
Watching her sing her own song, her own part, standing next to her boyfriend who was originally hers, receiving cheers, amazement, and praise from everyone.
Mina felt as if something was completely blocking her heart, a feeling that was urgent, oppressive, and suffocating, making it hard to breathe.
My favorite boyfriend is gone.
Are they even going to take away my exclusive songs and memories now?
Out of sight of others, her hands were clenched tightly on her lap, her slightly long manicured nails digging into the flesh of her index fingers without her noticing.
Although I didn't want to blame Minatozaki Sana.
But Mina couldn't get over it.
And... looking at the stage, with her charming smile, softly singing, and stunningly beautiful, Minatozaki Sana.
Really, you don't want to blame anyone?
…………
On stage, the final chorus began.
"With a snap, the light burst forth."
Fireworks come into view!
The clear and steady voices intertwined and resonated, penetrating to every corner of the venue. The flames that had just erupted on both sides of the stage surged out again in unison, orange-red tongues of fire rising into the air, enveloping the entire stage like fireworks, and gilding the figures of the two with a layer of scorching gold.
The LED screen exploded with virtual fireworks, the cold fireworks and real flames complementing each other, and the heat wave, along with the singing, rushed towards us.
Amidst the shower of petals, Chi Jingyuan and Minatozaki Sana turned to look at each other's faces and into each other's eyes.
In Chi Jingyuan's eyes, Minatozaki Sana's forehead was slightly damp with sweat, her eyelashes shimmered with tiny sparkles, and her face beneath the powder was flushed with excitement and heat.
The pink and white gauze dress glowed softly in the firelight, the hem of the white shirt swayed gently in the heat, and the microphone in her hand seemed to be getting warm as well.
"La~~la la la~~la~la la la~"
"La~~la la la~~la~la la la~"
The final chorus sang, as the two gazed into each other's eyes, amidst the crackling of the flames and the roar of the audience, stretching out and echoing.
"Ah ah ah ah ah!!"
The explosive stage effects and the song's inherent popularity had already stirred up the entire audience, and the final, innocent yet alluring eye contact made many people cheer.
The entire venue erupted, with cheers and shouts lifting the roof off. Pink and silver light sticks formed a sea of light, waving wildly to the rhythm, and the shouts almost drowned out the singing.
Amidst the cheers and dazzling lights, the song ended, and Chi Jingyuan and Minatozaki Sana looked towards the audience and bowed slightly in thanks.
Even after stepping off the stage and into the aisle where the noise was reduced, the cheers behind him were still deafening. Chi Jingyuan felt his steps were a little unsteady, as if he was still immersed in the atmosphere just now.
"Perfect, absolutely perfect!"
"Thanks for your hard work!"
"Jingyuan, would you like some water?"
As soon as he entered the passage, his agents and assistants, who had been waiting there, swarmed around him, some offering praise, others handing him water, and still others wiping his sweat...
It wasn't until his assistant touched his forehead with a tissue and began wiping that Chi Jingyuan realized he had also sweated a lot.
He sweated so much on a stage that lasted just over three minutes and didn't even have any dancing?
Feeling the pounding blood and Maibo beneath his chest, Chi Jingyuan was somewhat surprised.
Is it excitement? Or something else?
Letting his assistant wipe his sweat, Ji Kyung-won took a sip of water from the bottle, and then his gaze naturally drifted to Sana Minatozaki next to him... She was also surrounded by Twice's manager and assistants, and was talking excitedly to her female assistant.
Was it a near-off-key note or a mistake? Or was it the unexpected and overwhelming support from the audience? From his perspective, Sana Minatozaki had a pink blush on her cheeks, neck, and even collarbone, with beads of sweat on her nose. She seemed to be in a state of extreme happiness and excitement.
Sana Minatozaki seemed to be very perceptive, or perhaps it was some kind of tacit understanding, but as soon as Ji Jingyuan looked over, she seemed to sense something and looked over as well.
Their eyes met in mid-air, a simple exchange of glances, but lacking the allure and deep emotion of the final chorus.
There was a need for performances on stage, but not anymore.
They stared at each other for a second, both slightly startled, before simultaneously looking to the other side.
"Thank you for your hard work~"
"Thank you for your hard work~"
Ji Kyung-won's team and Twice's team were exchanging warm greetings. Although they hadn't worked together for long, it had been a pleasant experience, and the two sides already had a good relationship. The best outcome was that the performance ended smoothly without any mishaps.
Their enthusiastic voices also signaled the official and successful conclusion of this brief collaboration.
Is it satisfactory?
Watching her manager, Oppa, smiling and exchanging "thank you for your hard work" with her, Sana Minatozaki, though maintaining a warm smile, couldn't help but momentarily lose herself in a daze.
The first meeting for collaboration, the division of parts in the music room, learning to dance in the practice room, cooperating and exchanging ideas, and the focused practice in private after returning home... many scenes of the collaboration process flashed before her eyes.
And her perseverance on that day with a severe cold, the desolation in her heart, his sudden concern, and his anger.
Even without realizing it, the memories of that night at the gym, the pent-up conflicts, the final intimacy...
When Sana Minato came to her senses and her pupils cleared, she saw that Ji Jingyuan was already saying goodbye to his manager and preparing to leave.
"That's settled then..."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Ji Kyung-won said goodbye to the JYP manager... Although there had been some minor conflict last time, he actually had a pretty good impression of the manager.
Chi Jingyuan glanced at Minatozaki Sana, who seemed lost in thought, and nodded before turning to leave.
For some reason, I paused for a moment and let out a soft breath.
"Go back and change your clothes first..."
"Oppa~"
Just as Chi Jingyuan turned around and was talking to his assistant about what time it was, he suddenly heard Minatozaki Sana's voice from behind.
Chi Jingyuan stopped and turned to look at her.
The assistant had wiped away most of the sweat, but there were still slightly shiny sweat stains on the tip of her nose, and the blush on her face remained.
She was wearing a pink and white dress, and even though the light in the corridor was a little dim, her straight nose and beautiful face still looked very striking and pretty.
Especially those eyes, so bright and striking.
Look at him.
"Oppa~"
Seeing Chi Jingyuan turn around, Minatozaki Sana called out again, then paused slightly, pursed her lips as if preparing something, and then said very seriously and in a clear voice, "Thank you."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Chi Jingyuan met her gaze but did not speak. He simply nodded slightly, revealing a 'no problem' expression.
Sana Minatozaki seemed to want to say something more, her eyes looking at Ji Jingyuan, her tender red lips slightly parted.
But as if restrained by the staff next to him, or perhaps thinking of the thick barrier that had always stood between the two, his bright pupils dimmed noticeably, and his gaze shifted unnaturally to the side.
Then her slightly parted red lips closed again. She bit her lower lip, and when she looked up again, she had a beautiful smile on her face. She bowed to Chi Jingyuan and then turned to leave with her manager and assistant.
Chi Jingyuan watched the departing figures of Minatozaki Sana and her group, unconsciously pursing his lips as he watched them walk around the corner and disappear from sight.
…………
Sana Minato did not return to the artists' seats. She soon waited for her other teammates backstage... They were changing clothes to prepare for the upcoming stage performance.
Ji Kyung-won changed his clothes and sat in the artist section as Reaciton's mascot for a while before returning backstage to change clothes again. His stage performance was scheduled for last.
Compared to the earlier performance of "Uchiage Hanabi," which had the entire audience cheering and made all the Japanese viewers boil, the subsequent performances seemed to lack something... at least in terms of popularity, the difference was huge.
Only on Twice's stage and during Ji Kyung-won's solo performances did that kind of cheering and support reappear, allowing the other K-pop artists and guests to witness the real popularity of the two hottest groups in Japan this year.
Even at the very end of the awards ceremony, when Ji Kyung-won, who had already finished his performance, returned to the artists' section, everyone, including Ji Kyung-won and the Twice members sitting three ranks away from him, became nervous.
Especially Twice, the members all seemed a bit tense under the camera... because the Song of the Year award is about to be presented at today's awards ceremony.
The award presenter, BoA, a senior artist from the same company as Ji Kyung-won and one of K-pop legends who made it to Japan, walked to the center of the stage in a gown. After delivering her acceptance speech, she began playing a video message.
"2017 MAMA, Song of the Year, Nominee: "
"Yuan, "love senario""
"Ah ah ah ah ah!!"
The first song was Ji Kyung-won's solo title track. As soon as the music and his image appeared in the video, the entire audience screamed and cheered, the energy and sound almost piercing through the ceiling.
His popularity and number of fans were nowhere near the level of anyone else present.
"Twice, Signal"
When it was Twice's turn, the volume dropped significantly... Even though Twice is very popular in Japan this year, their fighting power is not on the same level as Ji Kyung-won's female fans.
Moreover, even fans aren't really enthusiastic about this song.
"red velvet,"Red Flavor""
"IU, "Through the Night""
"Heize, 'It's Only Because It's Raining'"
The subsequent candidates were noticeably less competitive, with Red Velvet and IU not even showing up at the event.
Chi Jingyuan watched the entire VCR and blinked gently.
Of these competitors, if he had to lose, he'd rather lose to Heize, because he really likes the song "It's Still Raining."
Unfortunately, although this song achieved good results, it was still significantly inferior to "Love Senario".
As for Twice...
Ji Kyung-won glanced sideways and caught a glimpse of Lim Na-yeon, whose hands were clenched in front of her chest, as if she were praying and hoping for something.
He wished them good luck and told them to keep launching signals!
After watching the video, BOA said a few polite words, then opened the photocard in her hand. After glancing at the name, a smile suddenly appeared on her face, and she glanced almost imperceptibly at the left side of the artists' section.
With a glance, Chi Jingyuan knew immediately.
It's settled~