On the Eve of Chapter 63

On the day of the finals.

Lulu wore an official support jacket with the group name "Zoothys" printed on the back, which was particularly eye-catching.

She squeezed into the subway with the crowd, and as soon as she grabbed the handrail and stood still, she felt a curious gaze cast at her from the side.

A middle-aged man with a little girl hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking, "Hey, are you going to see that... Idol Open Competition?"

Lulu turned her head, met the other person's friendly gaze, and nodded: "Mm."

"Wow!" The man looked envious and patted his daughter's head. "I know about that too. I also tried to book tickets on the app, but I didn't get a ticket."

"I heard the odds of winning are only four percent? You managed to get one, that's amazing!"

Lulu smiled and explained, "Ah, the official organization gave some tickets to each group's fan club for use in creating a lively atmosphere at the event. They were given to me by our group leader."

"I see." The man suddenly realized, then looked at his daughter beside him, his tone tinged with regret, "Alas, it's a pity we were just there for the fun of it."

He then changed the subject, "However, we also have companies that want to invest."

As soon as he finished speaking, the little girl next to him, who looked about seven or eight years old, immediately let go of the railing and excitedly waved her arms and legs: "Daddy! I want to vote for 'Star Resonance'!"

As she shouted, she imitated the energetic dance moves, wiggling cutely a few times.

The man was amused by his daughter and chuckled as he ruffled her hair: "Okay, okay, we'll watch TV when we get home, and we'll definitely vote for our little darling's idol!"

He turned his face back, about to say something more, when his gaze swept over Lulu's clothes again. As if he suddenly realized that she was a fan of another group, he said somewhat embarrassedly, "Oh dear, look at my kid, she loves that cartoon group that's so cute when they jump around, and she's been clamoring for our whole family to vote for her."

Lulu remembered the group leader's repeated instructions in the fan group and gave a bright smile: "Yeah, keep it up."

Lulu sighed silently when the father and daughter said goodbye and got off at the next stop.

From this perspective, "Star Resonance" has quite a large following among casual fans.

Oh no, Zoothys is in danger.

"Olympic Sports Center Station, we've arrived—"

As soon as the subway announcement sounded, Lulu immediately composed herself and followed the surging crowd out of the carriage.

As soon as I stepped onto the platform, my vision was filled with a flowing sea of ​​supportive colors.

Stepping out of the subway station, the road leading to the entrance of the Olympic Sports Center is crowded with all kinds of temporary stalls, and the sounds of hawking and conversation blend into a noisy scene.

"Starlight Resonance! The latest fluorescent light sticks and limited-edition colorful light boards—don't miss out! A must-have for cheering on your favorite idol!"

"Aurora Boy, you won't regret investing! Glacier Lights on limited-time special offer!"

"Phantom Sister, fatal attraction! Exclusive custom-made rose hand lamp, let her see your passion tonight!"

The Zoothys area is dominated by a technological and futuristic theme.

The booth shimmered with cool shades of azure and silver, and its main offerings included functional wristbands printed with the team logo, support bracelets with rhythmic light effects, small but surprisingly bright characters such as "薇" and "蓁", and light boards featuring the team's symbols.

"Zoothys! Powerful girl group, queens of the stage! The ultimate support gear is here! Full batteries, super bright lights, let's fight alongside them to the very end!"

Lulu instinctively clutched the bag containing her support items tightly as she walked through the market. At the end of the market, there was a human wall formed by a row of tall and upright police officers.

Like steadfast reefs, they effectively separated the surrounding noise, revealing their tickets as they slipped between two long-legged uniformed men.

The moment you step across that invisible boundary, the surrounding noise seems to be instantly filtered out.

Her view suddenly opened up, and the magnificent domed building of the Qinghe Provincial Olympic Sports Center stood quietly before her like a lurking beast in the deepening twilight.

The venue was not yet fully lit, but several huge beams of light were already emerging from different directions, like sharp swords slicing through the newly fallen night.

Faintly, muffled, rhythmic music could be heard; the venue was not yet open and was likely undergoing testing.

Night is the paper, and the lights are the pen; a grand dream is about to unfold within the venue.

Lulu couldn't help but quicken her pace. Members of the fan club usually arrive earlier than ordinary audience members because the president usually makes advance arrangements.

Many eye-catching large light boards have been raised high, flashing slogans and logos of various companies in the twilight.

Lulu's gaze swept around and instantly locked onto the azure blue of Zoothys, where the stylish team logo and the large light-up sign with the words "Following the stars across the sea, this ambition is unparalleled" stood out in the crowd.

Under the light board, the figure taking inventory of items—who else could it be but their beloved president!

"Ahhhh, President!" Lulu rushed over quickly.

Li Jinyue was checking a batch of customized light sticks and banners that could change color uniformly with the signal when she heard the voice. She looked up and smiled, "Lulu's here? Perfect timing. Here," she handed over a stack of beautifully printed banners, "Help me distribute these to the core members who have arrived, and make sure the color and position they receive are correct. Also, keep an eye on our customized light board array over there, so no one accidentally knocks it over."

As Lulu accepted this glorious task, she couldn't help but lean closer to Li Jinyue: "Waaah, President, Stellar Resonance is so popular! Even kids love it, and parents are voting for it too. It's getting so many casual fans... waaaah..."

Seeing her worried expression, Li Jinyue reached out and ruffled her hair: "It's okay, we'll support them until the very end. Remember, winning the championship isn't the end, and not winning it doesn't mean they're disbanding."

The road ahead is long, and we'll continue to accompany you.

"Okay, okay!" Lulu nodded emphatically, then asked for praise: "I remembered what you said about maintaining dignity, and I even told them 'good luck' back then."

"Yeah, it has to be respectable." Li Jinyue looked up at the sky helplessly. "We can't end up like that guy, can we?"

That guy?

who?

Lulu was puzzled when a roar provided the answer:

"Zoothys is the best!!!"

Immediately following was an even more unified response from the other side: "Stellar Resonance First!!!"

Lulu looked in the direction of the sound and saw a rather handsome boy not far away, his neck stiff and the veins on his forehead bulging slightly from the effort, glaring angrily at the person opposite him.

The target of his shouting was a group of fans wearing matching "Star Resonance" support T-shirts and hats.

The opponents were scattered otaku, but when they gathered, they formed a legion. The leader, a boy wearing black-rimmed glasses, waved a glow stick, and a dozen or so people behind him immediately followed the rhythm, dancing the signature "Star Resonance" cheering dance in perfect unison.

Their hands moved incredibly fast, the glow sticks tracing dazzling paths in the air, accompanied by energetic slogans, creating a powerful spectacle that attracted many passersby to stop and watch, marveling at their skill.

Some people even secretly raised their phones and started a live broadcast.