Chapter 11: The Good Voice of a Learning Slacker

  "What an exciting moment, I am the host of this [Dong Gao] exchange company team competition, next is the original text, now let's announce the overall ranking of [Dong Gao] exchange company team scores."

  A man wearing a host uniform stands on stage, holding his script card and cue sheet, quickly scanning the content on it.

  The comprehensive score of the club is composed of the club's own contributions, functions, and number of people, plus the performance score this time. This also represents that for clubs like this, there is basically no possibility of winning.

  To say why, it's not just that the number of people can't reach the number of other large clubs and Wang Dao clubs. The existence of clubs and hobby groups themselves is also being excluded by the school, so it's impossible to achieve any outstanding results.

  The stage was abuzz with discussion, and standing at the far left of the contestant group were President Sosuke and employee Lin Xuan.

  Lin Xuan's face was slightly flushed from playing the piano earlier, but she was excited because of it.

  "Zhuoyou, was that English song you sang really composed by yourself? It's amazing! Both the lyrics and melody are perfect. The only drawback is that there isn't a second loop of the melody."

  "Is that so? I just wanted to win and keep the club going, after all it's something we three built together."

  Sō wants to protect that community, and at the same time, Sō wants to use that community to invade Japan's anime industry and stir up a storm.

  If you are easily defeated here, then you will not be able to move forward either.

  This time's participation using this famous song is just a means, and I don't plan to make it my main career, because afterwards there are still figure production and new storylines of "Fate/stay night" plus new sequels, can't waste time here.

  Although noisy, the host's voice was still loud and clear, Sosuke felt that many of his female and male classmates were staring at him.

  Women are nothing to worry about, but the scorching gaze from men always makes one aware of a crisis.

  "The results of the evaluation have been announced, and I believe that all of you students in the audience also roughly know who will win and who will lose."

  The host took another look at the script card in his hand, and the ranking list had already been recorded in his mind.

  First, the host picked up the microphone with his right hand and stretched out his left hand towards the team next to Sosuke, which was the second-to-last performance group before they went on stage, the "Tōkō Dance Club".

  These girls are wearing mini skirts and adorned with colored ribbons, the developing bodies of the girls are clearly outlined.

  "Coming in third place overall is the 【Dong Gao Dance Department】! Their exquisite stage performance conquered many audience members and judges, their elegant movements were even perfect enough to score full marks, they can be called the future stars of the stage."

  Applause erupted, and all members of the dance department stood up in unison to bow.

  "Then let Principal Uemura of Tōkō give them their diplomas!"

  As symbols of club honor, these things are indispensable.

  Walking up from under the stage, putting the certificate in the hands of the dance department minister, waving to other classmates with a smile on his face.

  "Then comes the second place in overall ranking - the Classical Music Department! Their music is full of aftertaste and their melodies are deeply moving, their strength is unquestionable."

  The "Classical Music Department" led by the president of the student union from Donggao also received a certificate of award.

  Shu remembered that they performed Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, also known as the "Hero" symphony.

  The overall band's sense of cohesion is very strong, whether it's the trumpet or violin accompaniment, all are very smooth, and in the midst of stability, there is a hint of joy.

  So who is the first place?

  The second and third places have been announced, but who will be the champion?

  Sōsuke isn't arrogant, he just thinks of it as his own club, "Game Lovers Club".

  The host paused for a moment before speaking up

  "And this time, the first place in the overall score of the Donggao exchange company team is a team that doesn't even have a club, but just an interest group - it's the 'Game Music Club' that decides victory or defeat with music!"

  Applause and whistles rose, and the students below all became enthusiastic.

  Thunderous applause swept away all previous cheers like a flood, turning this stage into the exclusive stage of [Game Lovers' Club].

  Shao Yu and Lin Xuan were pulled forward, and the two stood at the very front.

  Receiving the certificate from the principal, Sosuke clearly saw the other's slightly ferocious smile.

  "You won, Sosuke classmate."

  "Thank you, Principal."

  The two clasped hands and gazed at each other, bursting into loud laughter.

  "Alright, alright, you two can let go now, say something as this time's champion."

  The host intervened between the two and ended the "civil war", handing the microphone over to Sosuke.

  Looking at Lin Xuan, she turned her face away, revealing a 'nothing to do with me' expression. This girl didn't like being flattered either.

  "It's just luck that we won this time, our [Game Lovers Club] will continue to work hard afterwards..."

  Sing it again!

  Yes! Let's do it again! Let's listen to that song!

  "You Are Not Alone" is the divine song in my heart! I'll be guarding behind Satoru-kun from now on!

  Encore! Encore! Encore!

  I just heard something about a crisis of integrity.

  Shouyou turned up the volume, but just as he was about to speak, the principal snatched it away from him.

  "You think this is a concert?! Everyone, please don't disturb the audience who are still watching the competition and performances. This evaluation has come to an end. The performance of [Game Lovers' Club] was indeed very wonderful!"

  And so, under the principal's mandatory arrangement, the farce came to an end.

  But the impact of that song did not end there. Many classmates, even if they only listened to it once, slowly hummed it out.

  He Linxuan walked towards the club with her certificate in hand, but was stopped by several young men wearing suits along the way.

  Lin Xuan looked at them with a puzzled expression, slightly moving her body to the left and right behind her back.

  "Don't worry, I'm a dispatched manager from Sony Music Entertainment. Nice to meet you, Cri. Hope we can have a talk."

  "Talk about it?"

  Zuo Yu had already guessed this person's purpose.

  He took out his business card and handed it to those around him, revealing a flattering smile on his face.

  "Regarding the song 'You Are Not Alone' that you sang beforehand, our company wants to proceed with a signing acquisition. The offer is 20 million yen, what do you think?"

  "Two million?"

  Lin Xuan was shocked and let out a cry, and was patted on the head by Zuo You.

  He walked up and took the other person's business card after which Sosuke smiled slightly.

  This is an opportunity and also a trouble.

  "Let me think about it, but the possibility is low."

  Then, Shou Yu pulled Lin Xuan's hand and quickly left after pushing away the people from other music companies.