December 20th, Beijiang Grand Theater.
At 6 PM, the sky had already darkened completely.
Rows of warm yellow lights illuminated the entrance of the grand theater.
Countless fans were queuing up to enter.
Some held glow sticks, some held cheering banners, and some had even bought cosplay outfits based on Chiyoyuki’s combat image to wear to the debut show.
They were stomping their feet in the cold wind due to the chilly weather, but their faces still wore expressions of anticipation and excitement.
Lin Lu and the others were currently inside the theater’s backstage, conducting their final rehearsals and resting.
“How is it? Feeling a bit nervous?”
Qin Lan stood behind her, holding a powder puff as she applied light makeup to Lin Lu.
In truth, the innate appearance and skin of magical girls were flawless, but for a stage performance, considering factors like lighting, a very light touch of makeup was still preferable.
“Mmm… it’s okay.”
Lin Lu closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
“Don’t be too nervous. Just perform normally like you did during practice. Even if there are minor flaws or mistakes, Hoshino Hikari and the others will be there to assist you. Relax.” Qin Lan smiled, put away the cosmetics in her hand, and patted Lin Lu’s shoulder.
“There, take a look in the mirror. Are you satisfied with the makeup?”
Lin Lu opened her eyes and looked at herself in the makeup mirror.
Her silver hair was styled smooth and shiny.
Her crimson eyes appeared more three-dimensional and profound with the eyeliner.
A layer of light red lipstick adorned her lips.
She gently stirred the magic power within her body.
The silver hair cascading down her back began to float and sway without any wind, emitting tiny silver starlight as it did.
Paired with her pure white outfit, she looked like a flawless saint, yet her spirited and heroic aura made her seem more like a valkyrie.
Forget Lin Lu, even Hoshino Hikari and Lin Qingqing beside her were slightly stunned.
Lin Lu’s current image was simply irresistible to everyone!
“Wow! Sister, your outfit is absolutely stunning!” Lin Qingqing pounced over, leaning in to examine Lin Lu closely.
“Ah? Ahem, it’s alright.”
Lin Lu finally averted her gaze from the mirror, her face slightly flushed as she spoke softly.
There was no way she would ever admit she was captivated by herself.
“Knock knock knock…”
The door to the dressing room was gently knocked three times before being pushed open.
Minazuki habitually pushed up her glasses, then scanned the people in the room.
“Sister Yuki, are you all ready? The fans outside are all seated. The show starts in half an hour.”
“Rea… ready!”
Lin Lu sprang to her feet, almost bumping her head into Lin Qingqing beside her.
Everyone couldn’t help but smile.
“Alright, then come out and start the final preparations.”
Minazuki beckoned to everyone, and they prepared to head to the backstage for the opening performance.
Following the others, Lin Lu couldn’t help but glance at the bracelet on her wrist.
Before coming to the theater, Lilith had said not to worry about her, that she would watch from the audience.
After giving her a ticket, Lin Lu had come to the theater to prepare.
She wondered how things were going.
Time ticked by, and it was finally the moment to go on stage.
“Sister Yuki, good luck!”
“Hehe, after we finish the opening theme song, we’ll come out to join you. Good luck!”
“Mhm, don’t be nervous. Relax.”
Hoshino Hikari, Lin Qingqing, and Minazuki raised their hands, giving her their final encouragement.
All three were wearing their respective costumes.
Hoshino Hikari wore an orange-and-white puff-sleeved dress, Lin Qingqing a green-and-white short skirt, and Minazuki a blue-and-white long dress.
Standing together, they looked like a rainbow.
Was it any wonder they were magical girls?
“Mhm, don’t worry!” Lin Lu nodded emphatically.
Then, the lights in the entire venue went dark.
Lin Lu walked towards the center of the stage…
As Lin Lu stood at the center of the stage, microphone in hand, and took a deep breath, the curtains suddenly opened.
The stage lights instantly brightened.
Cheers from the fans below the stage washed over her like a tidal wave.
Glow sticks, cheering banners—tens of thousands of points of light converged into a sea, just like stars in the night sky.
The music began—the prelude to “Stars and Dreams.”
The piano melody gradually quieted the fans’ cheers.
Lin Lu raised the microphone and sang the first line of the lyrics.
“Between the stars and dreams, there is a path— I traversed the dark night, finally meeting you—”
Facing such a large-scale event for the first time, Lin Lu’s voice was inevitably a bit stiff and nervous.
But Lin Lu opened her eyes.
Whether by coincidence or not, the first person she saw was a familiar figure in the front row of the audience—Hong Huang was sitting in an aisle seat in the first row.
Her usual red trench coat was replaced by a jacket.
She was crossing her legs and drinking coffee.
Seeming to sense Lin Lu’s gaze, she looked up, gave Lin Lu a slight smile and a nod, and raised her coffee cup as if cheering her on.
On the symmetrical opposite side, Lin Lu also saw someone she had never met before but could recognize at a glance—Lilith.
Her hair and eyes were as black as ink, the complete opposite of Lin Lu’s image.
She wore an intricately crafted black gown.
Her features were cold and exquisite, yet the corners of her eyes held a smile as she watched her.
That witchly connection from the same lineage allowed Lin Lu to recognize Lilith instantly.
To be honest, Lilith’s current appearance didn’t match her personality at all.
She had the face of a mature beauty, but her personality was so… amusing.
As for Lin Xiaoxi—
Lin Lu soon spotted her in the exact center of the third row.
She was holding a glow sign that read, “Sister Chiyoyuki, I love you!”
Beside her sat a young girl Lin Lu hadn’t seen before, looking at her excitedly.
Lin Lu’s singing relaxed considerably.
Seeing Lin Xiaoxi so excited, she deliberately winked at Lin Xiaoxi, who was staring at her, and blew a kiss her way.
“Ahhhhhh!”
Not just Lin Xiaoxi, the entire audience erupted.
No one expected their Sister Chiyoyuki to make such a gesture.
An even louder wave of cheers burst forth.
“Chiyoyuki! Chiyoyuki!”
The glow sticks swayed even more vigorously, like a sea of stars disturbed by the wind.
Feeling the fans’ passion, Lin Lu completely let go of herself.
Her technique, emotion, and movements all reached their peak.
Backstage, Qin Lan couldn’t help but nod with relief at the sight.
Who would have thought that the person who sang like a screeching ghost a few months ago would now be an excellent young idol?
When the final note faded, applause surged like a tide.
Lin Lu stood at the center of the stage and bowed deeply to the fans.
After catching her breath a little, she raised the microphone.
“Thank you all for coming to my debut performance!” She paused, “To be honest, I didn’t expect so many fans to come see my debut show. You all have truly overwhelmed me~”
The fans laughed.
“Today is the first time in my life I’ve stood on such a big stage. I was very nervous, but…” Lin Lu looked at the sea of lights below the stage, tilted her head, and smiled, “…because of all of you! And… everyone watching on screen! I’m not nervous anymore~ Love you all!”
“Ahhhhh! Did you hear that! Sister Chiyoyuki loves me!”
“Sister, step on me!”
Cheers erupted from below the stage.
After such direct words from their idol, who could resist?
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