Chapter 7 Summer Carnival
On a summer evening, the sky was draped in a pink veil, and a gentle breeze swept away the lingering heat from the ground.
The flow of people gradually increases over time, and you can see a constant stream of vehicles on the road as soon as you come out of the subway station.
The streets of Hongdae are bustling and crowded with people.
People finished their day's activities with relaxed expressions on their faces. There were many young people in Hongdae, and their laughter mingled with the music carried on the breeze, creating a lively and festive atmosphere in the height of summer.
There were about twenty or thirty people standing under the lush trees.
Occasionally, passersby would glance at the scene out of curiosity, but their view was obstructed, and they could only catch a glimpse of the general area, unable to clearly see the center of the encircled area.
"Vibrant colors and a sixth sense, tonight is the night..."
The clear and bright voice penetrated the microphone and entered the ears of passersby, attracting many people to stop and listen.
It's the summer anthem that Flash just made his comeback!
In the center of the crowd were two girls, holding pure white handheld microphones, dancing to the music with clean and crisp movements, each movement perfectly timed to the beat.
The vocals were very stable, and the singing didn't become ethereal despite the large, sweeping dance moves. The bright, clear voice and the magnetic, husky tone complemented each other perfectly, propelling the song to a very memorable chorus.
Han Yunxing and Yun Qi swayed their bodies to the rhythm of the chorus, and the atmosphere in the crowd began to rise.
Qiaoqiao screamed along with the people around her, holding a DSLR camera to record the performance in the middle of the open space.
Han Yunxing and Yun Qi are favored by the camera; they have small heads and long bodies, making them very photogenic.
It was as if a clearing had been carved out of the crowd, and more and more people gathered around.
The people in the front row were also very enthusiastic, with many cheering and singing along with those in front of them.
As soon as the first song ended, before the cheers could even begin, a song called "Four Walls" pushed the atmosphere to an even higher level.
The clean and powerful hand gestures were a delight to watch.
Although there were only two of them, Han Yunxing and Yun Qi performed the song very well.
The atmosphere quickly heated up the place.
As if infected, glistening sweat slid down the girl's cheeks, and her collarbone and neck shimmered with a soft glow, creating a stunning beauty under the camera lens.
Han Yunxing and Yun Qi stepped forward, keeping time with the final beat.
They touched foreheads together in an ending pose, panted slightly, and after catching their breath, turned to look at the crowd and smiled brightly.
The onlookers gasped for breath, then erupted in cheers.
Qiaoqiao would glance at the images on the DSLR camera for a while, then her gaze would uncontrollably drift to the girls.
Wow, I've struck gold!
Han Yunxing took a step forward, put her hand to her ear, leaned slightly towards the audience, and nodded contentedly when she heard the call for "one more song".
She suddenly stood up, grabbed Yun Qi's outstretched hand from behind, and the two voice-sounding hooligans began to show off their voices.
As dusk settles, the warm glow of the nearby shops spills out, and the aroma of bread and coffee wafts on the breeze—a truly beautiful summer evening.
Summer Vibe's gentle melody flows softly, its warm and bright sound devoid of excessive technical embellishment, yet it instills an indescribable sense of joy in all the listeners, as if they were sitting on a beach, enjoying the cool sea breeze, waiting for the sunset with their loved ones.
There's a sunset, waves, and... at the beach.
A heartfelt confession carried on the sea breeze.
As the song "Jump!" began, Han Yunxing jumped around in the center, opening her arms to the people around her and interacting enthusiastically.
Look at me... because I like you!
Upon receiving the girl's direct gaze from the center of the stage, gasps rippled through the crowd, followed by incredibly enthusiastic shouts.
Everyone fell in love along with Han Yunxing and Yun Qi's half-complaining, half-expectant singing voices, their hearts pounding.
As the music ended, Han Yunxing and Yun Qi tossed their hair behind their shoulders, exchanged a glance, and their expressions shifted.
Qiaoqiao's camera zoomed in, capturing this precious three-second face change.
Just a moment ago, she was a bright-smiling, vibrant, and energetic little sweetheart.
The girls now have hooked eyes, a wicked smile on their lips, and they tilt their heads at the audience before taking confident and firm steps, exuding charm.
"From head to shoulders, knees to toes, it's all swag."
The clear enunciation and catchy rap brought the atmosphere to a climax.
More and more people gathered around, their eyes fixed on Han Yunxing and Yun Qi, who were dancing to the rhythm at the very back.
The excitement reached its peak, and the next second after the question "why so serious?" was uttered, the audience excitedly jumped around along with the person in the center.
For a moment, singing, cheers, and laughter filled the air above the small open space.
After the performance, Han Yunxing and Yun Qi, disturbed by the repeated calls for an encore, couldn't help but break into their supposedly cool and unrestrained ending expressions and burst into laughter.
They returned to the stage and sang a few more songs they had practiced before, when they heard that Han Yunxing and the others were leaving.
The crowd reluctantly dispersed, and some people even ran over to ask them when they would come back again.
Han Yunxing felt a swelling in his chest, as if a seed planted in his heart sometime ago had finally sprouted.
Yunqi pulled Han Yunxing along, laughing as they ran towards Qiaoqiao's camera to interact.
The camera captured two small, glistening faces, wet with sweat. Yun Qi poked Han Yunxing's smiling dimples.
Poke, poke, poke, and suddenly a little heart emerges from her dimples.
Qiaoqiao covered her mouth behind the camera, screaming silently.
Han Yunxing's shallow dimples and Yun Qi's fancy heart gestures made the whole scene incredibly vivid.
Offstage, their unspoken aura transformed into youthful energy.
Seeing Jeon So-yeon and Kim Ji-woo waiting for the two of them, Qiao Qiao quickly sent them a portion of the recorded video and also gave them her YouTube channel.
Qiaoqiao will upload today's video online later.
Upon learning that someone was willing to help them edit the video, Han Yunxing and Yun Qi were overjoyed. They watched Qiao Qiao leave with reluctance before skipping and hopping towards Quan Shaoyan and the others.
Before he could even speak.
Jeon So-yeon and Kim Ji-woo shoved their thumbs right in front of the two of them.
All four of them burst out laughing.
"Wow! Today's performance was fantastic!"
Jeon So-yeon and Kim Ji-woo were very excited; they were completely absorbed in the moment from the front row.
Hearing the various compliments from the side, Han Yunxing and Yun Qi blushed and covered their faces, but their ears perked up.
I want so many compliments from my sisters.
*
After having a nice meal together outside, Han Yunxing and the other three returned to their dormitory.
We've been so busy lately, but today we finally finished an important task. Right now, all the four of us just want to lie in bed and rest for a while.
Han Yoon-sung opened her phone and found that she had received a reply to the message she sent to Kwon Ji-yong before the performance.
Looking forward to Yunxing's first stage performance.
Han Yunxing felt a little embarrassed. Kwon Ji-yong was also on tour abroad today, and compared to his stage, her performance was simply insignificant.
But I really want to share my street performances with people I'm close to.
Today's performance, standing in the center of the crowd, ignited a long-dormant passion in Han Yunxing, and the rhythm of the music allowed her to break free from all constraints and embrace the world.
The music is real, the cheers are real, and I am a real being in this world.
Han Yunxing examined the video she had received and selected Crayon's fancam to send to Kwon Ji-yong.
[I'd have to pay you royalties, hehe~]
Feeling a mix of trepidation and anticipation, Han Yunxing turned off her phone after sending the message, placed it beside her pillow, pulled the blanket up to her eyes, stared at the ceiling, blinked, and began to daydream.
Kwon Ji-yong was probably busy with rehearsals, and it wasn't until Han Yoon-sung picked up her phone again and scrolled through videos for two or three hours that she received a reply.
Why so serious?
The attached image shows Han Yunxing's ending.
Han Yunxing's face flushed red instantly.
At the time, I thought my expression was spot-on and very cool, but now that Kwon Ji-yong has taken a screenshot and sent it to me, I feel a little embarrassed no matter how I look at it.
[kkk, our Yunxing is so swag!]
Han Yunxing was overjoyed. In her eyes, Kwon Ji-yong was a pillar of the K-pop music industry and a guiding star for her progress.
I really like what you said! Oppa, when are you coming back? I'll treat you to dinner~
One can imagine the girl's tail sticking up higher than the sky, and her dimples deepening when she's happy. Kwon Ji-yong covered his mouth, leaned back on the sofa, and chuckled, making his teammates want to stick their heads into their leader's phone to take a look.
【Of course, it depends on when our princess will grace us with her presence~】
Han Yunxing chatted with him for a while and, knowing that Kwon Ji-yong had a performance the next day, quickly told him to go back and rest.
*
At 11 p.m., the number of views for a certain YouTube video was steadily increasing.
Among them, "This summer is going to be crazy" even climbed to the top of Korean trending topics.
"This summer is going to be crazy."
Just as he was about to excitedly accept the girls' expectant confessions, the next second, his effortless rap pulled the viewer into the free world that the girls were sketching with crayons.
—Are you crazy?! Girls really can't be defined by just one or two words.
—You sang so well! Why didn't you go to Hongdae today? TT
—I want to listen to Crayon again this summer!
—Is KKK a child of S/M or YG?
—The kid who was confessing his love to me just a second ago, how come he's so handsome the next second?
—Completely captivated by her beauty, I'm going to play the song again just to hear it again.
—The Easter eggs were so sweet, I'm really looking forward to your debut!
...
While Han Yunxing was still half asleep, she felt a hole appear in the sky and a pair of large hands lifted her up.
Opening his eyes, Han Yunxing stared blankly at Yun Qi, who was frantically shaking her hand.
"Yunxing! I can't believe it, we've become quite popular!"
"Oh my god!" This was said in Mandarin.
Unable to contain her excitement, Yunqi's speech was now somewhat confused.
But she was facing Han Yunxing, who quickly understood Yun Qi's meaning, struggled to sit up, leaned on Yun Qi's shoulder, and looked at the phone in her hand.
"Great fortune!"
Han Yunxing stared at the trending topics on Korean websites in disbelief.
The post was trending late at night and has now dropped, but it's still on the trending topics list.
When Quan Shaoyan and the others woke up, the number of people who were shocked had increased to four.
Not only that, the company's senior management was also overjoyed. As soon as Han Yunxing and Yun Qi arrived at the practice room, they were notified to go to the office.
A note from the author:
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Playlist:
btob - remember that
shinee-view
f(x) - 4 walls
walk off the earth- summer vibe
btob-jump!
gd-crayon
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