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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Mod7
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Two weeks ago, in the club room.
Tesha, Tia, and Sepia were gathered. Sepia confidently shared the information she had gathered.
“Professor Sylvia likes Ethan.”
It was information obtained from Dania, Sylvia’s maid, through Vivian. It was a reliable source.
Sepia explained how she had obtained the information.
Now, the Ethan Alliance had a legitimate reason to be wary of Sylvia. Tia chuckled.
Sepia didn’t like Tia’s knowing smirk. The Ethan Alliance was supposed to share information about Ethan.
She had worked hard to obtain this information, and Tia’s reaction was annoying.
“What’s so funny?”
“Sorry if I offended you. Where did you get this information?”
“From Vivian, who got it from Dania, Sylvia’s maid. It’s a reliable source.”
Tesha, as the mediator, watched their exchange nervously.
“I see. Thank you for sharing. I also have some information…”
It was information she had received directly from Sylvia. And Ethan hadn’t denied it, so it was practically confirmed.
Tia shared what she had learned.
The marriage proposal between Ethan and Sylvia in Linchester, the conditions, and the loophole.
Sepia was annoyed. Tia had outmaneuvered her in the information war.
“And I’ve chosen a song for our performance.”
“A song?”
After Sylvia had left Ethan’s apartment, Tia had asked him about his favorite songs. Tia was a talented songwriter, and she often asked people about their musical preferences when she was stuck.
So, Ethan hadn’t found her question strange. He had told her about a few songs he liked from 21st-century South Korea.
“Sepia, Tesha, remember when we talked about participating in the festival performance?”
Sepia hesitated. She was interested in Tia’s suggestion to use the performance to appeal to Ethan.
But she was also embarrassed. Dancing in front of a crowd? And singing too?
“I remember, but…”
Sepia had learned how to dance as part of her noble upbringing. But this was different.
“It’s okay if you don’t want to participate. According to a survey conducted by the Erze Trading Company, the most effective way to make your partner feel loved is through surprise events.”
“Not by waking up next to them after a night of passion?”
Sepia asked, remembering the morning after she and Ethan had been drugged.
Her heart still fluttered at the memory.
“If you don’t want to do it, then don’t. Tesha and I will use this opportunity to impress Ethan. Don’t come crying to us later, complaining that you weren’t included.”
Sepia didn’t want to be left out. And Tesha’s opinion mattered.
“Tesha, are you going to participate?”
“Yes! Heehee, it sounds fun!”
Tesha readily agreed.
She had always been a proper, well-behaved princess. Participating in a performance with her friends seemed like a fun, rebellious act.
“So, Sepia, are you in or out?”
“I’m in!”
Ethan would be impressed. She couldn’t miss this opportunity.
“Then let’s choose a team name. How about ‘TTS’?”
“TTS? Tesha, Tia, Sepia?”
“I like it.”
Tesha nodded. She liked that her name was first.
“Then let’s call it ‘STT’! Why does my name have to be last?”
“Sepia… TTS sounds better than STT.”
Even Tesha agreed. Sepia was annoyed, but she decided to let it go.
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Tesha and Sepia stood on stage, their eyes filled with determination. Tia was in the center, with Tesha on her left and Sepia on her right.
Hessia giggled.
The melody of “Into the New World” was slightly different from the one I remembered. I had only given Tia the basic melody and lyrics, so it was understandable.
I was worried as the first verse began.
‘This is going to be a disaster.’
I thought it would be a cringe-worthy performance. But I was wrong. Tia’s voice was amazing. It was even better than the original.
And the arrangement was surprisingly good. The Erze Trading Company must have spent a lot of money on it.
The fast tempo, the powerful vocals, and the synchronized choreography transformed “Into the New World” into a completely new song.
I was impressed.
The novel had mentioned that Sepia wasn’t a good dancer. But they were all dancing in perfect sync.
I couldn’t imagine how much they had practiced.
“Who are they?”
“Tesha, Tia, and Sepia from Class 1.”
“Wow… Tesha is the second-ranked student, isn’t she?”
“She’s good at dancing and studying.”
I could hear the whispers from the audience.
They were more visually appealing than most idol groups from my world.
Sepia, Tesha, and Tia could all be scouted as idols.
If they were an actual idol group, Tia would be the main vocalist, Tesha would be the cute one, and Sepia…
I chuckled. I imagined Sepia reading hate comments and getting angry.
If Sepia were an idol, I would have to ban her from using social media.
I could already picture her engaging in online battles with anti-fans.
“Into the New World” ended, and the next song began. It was “To You” by Moo Hwan Kim.
It was my go-to karaoke song, a classic cheerleading anthem.
I remembered telling Tia that it was a popular cheerleading song.
They performed an energetic, cheerleading-inspired choreography.
Sepia and Tesha made a few mistakes, but Tia’s flawless dancing covered for them.
Her performance captivated the audience.
Tia’s long ponytail swirled around her as she danced. The song ended, and the MC applauded.
“Wow! That was amazing! Team TTS! You’re all so talented!”
“Thank you.”
Tia bowed. They were all sweating. It had been an energetic performance.
“I heard you’re all excellent students too! You’re all so perfect!”
They smiled awkwardly, unsure how to respond.
“You have one more song prepared, right?”
“Yes, it’s just a vocal performance.”
“What song is it?”
“‘Show.’ We dedicate this song to everyone in the audience.”
The music started. The audience held their breath.
The third song was “Show” by Kim Won Joon. They stood behind their microphones, their voices filling the auditorium.
Tia looked out at the audience as she sang. Our eyes met. Her voice was breathtaking.
Even Hessia had stopped eating her popcorn, captivated by the performance.
Sepia and Tesha’s voices were beautiful, but Tia’s was exceptional. Her voice was strong and steady, yet also sweet and captivating.
“I can do it. I’ll always be with you~”
The song ended. A brief silence fell over the auditorium.
Then, a thunderous applause erupted. Some people even whistled. Hessia clapped her hands excitedly.
“You were amazing! All of you!”
The three of them smiled, their eyes sparkling.
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It had been a successful performance.
And I was honestly touched. They must have worked so hard to prepare for this.
It was a wonderful gift. I had been transported back to my original world for a few minutes.
And…
‘Tia likes me…’
It was obvious. She wouldn’t have asked me about my favorite songs and prepared this surprise event if she didn’t.
I thought about all the times we had spent together.
I had given her that… interesting novel. We had that awkward encounter at the social gathering. And we had been stranded together on Arvis Island.
‘Ethan… would you marry me?’
‘What?’
‘What’s wrong with me? I’m beautiful, I have a good figure, and my family is wealthy and influential. Honestly, I’m the one who should be asking, don’t you think?’
I remembered her playful question. It didn’t seem so playful now.
But…
I was a transmigrator. I didn’t belong in this world. What if I suddenly returned to my original world?
What would happen to this world?
What would happen to the people I had met? What about Ethan? Would the original Ethan take over my body?
The thoughts were endless.
I had no choice but to pretend I didn’t know about Tia’s feelings. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to be with her.
She was beautiful and talented.
We were standing backstage. Tia, Tesha, and Sepia were all there.
“You were amazing!”
Hessia ran over to them, her eyes sparkling with admiration. She looked like an idol fan.
I couldn’t help but smile.
“Ethan! How was it? I was good at dancing, wasn’t I?”
Sepia looked at me expectantly.
“Yeah! You were all amazing. Your singing and dancing were great.”
I wasn’t lying. They had exceeded my expectations. Sepia and Tesha looked pleased.
“We practiced so hard! We woke up early every morning…”
Sepia started recounting their training regimen. Tesha nodded vigorously.
It was a large-scale performance. They must have had auditions and rehearsals.
I had only given Tia the songs two weeks ago.
It must have been a tight schedule, preparing the music, the choreography, and the vocals. And yet, they had delivered such a polished performance.
“Big sister, teach me how to sing!”
“What? Oh, sure! I’ll teach you anything, Hessia.”
Sepia smiled and patted Hessia’s head. While Hessia was being showered with affection by Sepia and Tesha, Tia approached me.
“Ethan, can I talk to you for a moment?”
“Sure.”
I also had something to ask her. We stepped outside. Tia got straight to the point.
“I want to use my wish. I’ll be waiting for you tonight at the Erze Hotel cafe.”
The wish.
I had promised to grant Tia one wish in exchange for her help with the Arianna investigation.
I’ll wait for you. Tia swallowed the words.
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