Chapter 657: Red and White Song Contest
Thanks to the efforts of Enterprise, Victory, and Reputation to maintain order, the noisy auditorium was finally quieted down. Even so, the rustling of footsteps and the buzz of voices continued.
Clang——
The sound of gongs and drums suddenly rang out, and the entire auditorium fell silent, except for the sound of wind whistling through the windows. After a few seconds, everyone put down their phones, stopped talking to each other, and turned to the stage to see what was happening.
The gong and drum sounds were the work of Myoko, who was the general director of the Red and White Songs Contest, and the gong and drum functioned as a gavel to attract everyone's attention.
Yubari stood in a dark corner next to the stage with her arms folded across her chest. As the auditorium became quiet and everyone's attention was drawn to the stage, she pressed the remote control.
It turned out that the bright lights in the audience seats from the gate to the stage were turned off one by one, leaving only the stage lights. The stage lights also suddenly went out, but two huge spotlights were immediately lit up, and two beams of warm yellow light shone crosswise onto the stage.
As the music started, the stage curtain slowly opened.
“It’s finally time to start.”
"The first Red and White Song Contest of the tutelary fort is worth remembering."
The blonde queen stood in the middle of the stage. She is Guanghui, and she is the overall host of this Red and White Song Festival.
The Red and White Song Contest is hosted by a group of Japanese groups, but when it comes to the competition between Aoba Aoba Aoba Red, Quincy Quincy Kun White, and Eugen Eugen Or Blue, it certainly cannot be handed over to the Japanese groups. The reason why Guanghui became the general host is very simple. She is quite capable and is from the British group. She does not belong to any of the Red and White Song Contest Eugen Orgen Or, Quincy Quincy Kun, and Aoba Aoba Aoba.
There are only a few days between Christmas and New Year, and some things cannot be done in a big way, such as the opening ceremony, which can only be skipped because there is not enough time. In any case, as long as the New Year activities are better than the Christmas activities, it's fine.
This is the healthy competition within the garrison that Su Xia advocates.
"This is the auditorium . It's being used for the first time after so many years of construction. Thanks to our admiral, we have the opportunity to use it now." Guanghui glanced at Su Xia.
Su Xia felt embarrassed sitting in the audience, he knew that was Kouki teasing him. The admiral was not in the garrison, and the ship girl had no intention of carrying out any activities. But he, as the admiral, had recently returned to the garrison, and the auditorium that had been used for meetings and performances for many years finally had the opportunity to be used.
Even if the admiral has a good temper, men should save face, so it's good enough to be just about right. Guanghui just nodded.
"Introduce myself." Guanghui said, "I am Guanghui, the general host of this Red and White Song Festival."
"Yes, it's the magical girl Guanghui. If you want to learn magic, you must come to me." Guanghui continued, "I have two younger sisters, Formidable and Indomitable. Please don't get close to their alchemy workshop and mechanical workshop, otherwise magic can't save you. I don't know where the other sister is, I hope she can come back soon..."
"Ha, huhuhu..." No. 13, wearing a well-tailored yukata, blew a few breaths into the microphone, and there was no problem with the microphone. This was of course intentional, as the microphones in their hands had been tested beforehand and there was no problem. "Our host Guanghui seems to have forgotten everything. Don't pay attention to her, because she is here to join in the fun."
Guanghui turned her head and stared at No. 13 after hearing what she said. Then she slowly raised the microphone in her hand. The handle of the microphone extended and the microphone turned into a magic wand. The head of the magic wand was still the microphone. She tilted her head and asked in a sickly manner, "I didn't hear what you said just now. Say it again."
"You've already raised your magic wand." For the sake of the show, even the mighty and unyielding No. 13 had to give in, "I won't say it."
"Don't do it, don't do it." No. 13 looked at the magic wand, "I know I was wrong."
"Since you know you're wrong, I forgive you." Guanghui put away the long stick, and the magic wand turned into a microphone again. "Everyone, don't believe in rumors or spread them. I am Guanghui, the well-deserved comprehensive host of this Red and White Song Festival. Please take care of me."
"And then--" Guanghui looked at Thirteen, deliberately ignoring her existence, and turned his gaze to another direction, only to see Wisconsin standing there in a dress, shaking big earrings.
When Guanghui looked over, Wisconsin nodded. She raised the microphone and said, "I am the host of the White Team, Wisconsin. This is my first time as the host of the White Team, because this is the first Red and White Song Festival of the tutelary fort... I may not be very experienced. I will be better after a few more times."
Wisconsin turned slightly, and behind her stood many people, including Quincy, Pensacola, Alaska and Guam... Anyway, all the members of the White Team were standing there, which was why everyone had to put on makeup early. Everyone took the stage one by one, and she said, "These are our members."
"They look strong, don't they?" Wisconsin said, "Our White Team will win this Red and White Song Contest."
Wisconsin raised the hand holding the microphone, and the people behind her also raised their hands and waved.
Thirteen raised the microphone and looked at Wisconsin and said, "Wisconsin, you just said that you will win the Red and White Song Contest?"
"I'm sorry." Thirteen said, "This time the Red and White Song Contest is definitely our victory."
"Who are you?" Wisconsin asked.
"I'm Arimiya, the host of the Red Team." No. 13 opened her arms towards the members of the Red Team behind her. Aoba was the leader of the team. "This is our team. We will never stop until we win the final victory."
"Good, good, good." Guanghui applauded, "Everyone is very impressive."
"Everyone should start looking forward to the upcoming Red and White Song Contest."
"Who will win or lose, the Red Team or the White Team? Let's find out on stage." Guanghui paused, "Well, now that the Red Team and the White Team have been introduced..."
"Wait a minute." Zeppelin, who was wearing a neat little suit, interrupted, "Our blue team hasn't spoken yet."
"You should wait." Guanghui opened his arms and looked around, "Why did the Blue Team come to the Red and White Song Contest?"
"Isn't it common sense that there are five of the Four Heavenly Kings?" Zeppelin said, "It's normal that the Red and White Songs Contest has three teams, the Red Team, the White Team, and the Blue Team."
"I am ignorant." Guanghui said, "Please introduce yourself."
Zeppelin cleared his throat and said, "I am Zeppelin, the host of the Blue Team. Our Blue Team has the first heavy-tour idol of the tutelary fort, Eugen Eugen Ogen. Please stay tuned."
Prince Eugen felt a little embarrassed standing in the team behind Zeppelin.
"Okay." Guanghui looked around, "No one should suddenly jump out now."
"Then we can finally announce the start of the Red and White Song Contest."
Guanghui nodded and said, "So which group starts now?"
It turned out that the gag was scripted, but the rest was gone, after all, there were only a few days to rehearse.
Wisconsin glanced at her teammates, and after receiving a nod of approval, she stepped forward and said, "Leave it to us to fire the first shot of the Red and White Song Contest."
"Alaska," Wisconsin called. "And Guam. Come out."
Alaska tied her long hair into a ponytail today, while Guam still had straight hair. They walked from the crowd to the stage.
"Alaska and Guam?" Although there was no script, the host who could go on stage was not easy to deal with, and Guanghui could do it too. He opened his mouth and said, "I heard that you were the coach of our Quincy Quincy Quincy Quin. I heard that the winner of the Red and White Song Contest would receive generous rewards, so you resolutely abandoned him and planned to go on stage yourself. Is that true?"
"Not at all." Alaska looked at the microphone that Guanghui handed to her, "We simply want to present beautiful music to everyone. Apart from that, we don't ask for anything else."
"Really?" Guanghui asked doubtfully.
"Of course." Alaska said affirmatively.
"Well, since you don't have any other requests," Guanghui said, "if you win first place, can you give your reward to those who need it more?"
“I think it’s an insult to the Kohaku Uta Gassen to just give the winning prize to someone else,” Alaska said.
"Okay." Guanghui smiled and she took back the microphone.
"Stop talking nonsense." Guanghui swept his eyes across the audience. Most people were concentrating on the stage, and only a few were whispering to each other. For example, Nevada and Indiana were gesturing to each other. It was conceivable that they must be talking about gambling. Those guys would just pick a flower and bet on whether the number of petals was odd or even.
"Which side do you vote for Indiana?"
"I vote for the red team."
"No. How can you support the enemy?"
"Because I voted for the red team, I made money if the red team won. Even if the red team lost, as long as it wasn't the red team that won, I would be happy. In other words, as long as I voted for the red team, I wouldn't lose no matter what happened."
"Look at it from another angle. If the Red Team loses, you lose money. If the Red Team wins, you're unhappy. Isn't that a sure-win outcome?"
"Stop talking, you pessimist."
"Forget it, I don't care about you, as long as you are willing to bet."
That's right, Nevada and Indiana are discussing gambling. They don't care who wins or loses, as long as there is a chance to gamble, that's it - when the news of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor came, the anger of American reporters was beyond words.
Guanghui didn't want to think about those messy things. She withdrew her gaze from the audience, looked towards Alaska and Guam, and said, "Let's wait and see. Wonderful rock music... It's rock music."
The hosts of each group stood in front of their teams. Guanghui stood next to the white team that was currently performing. Only Alaska and Guam were left on the stage. One of them picked up an electric guitar and the other picked up an electronic keyboard.
When the stage lights went out and then the colorful neon lights and swaying spotlights came on, Alaska plucked the electric guitar and the rock began.
The rock performances in Alaska and Guam ended very quickly. After all, they were just warming up, and they had more than one show. After all, the Red and White Song Contest is not just about who wins, but also about which group wins, the red group, the white group or the blue group, and whether it is the victory of the Japanese, American or German groups.
After Alaska and Guam left the stage with their instruments and returned to their teams, several hosts walked from the teams to the stage.
"Let's thank Alaska and Guam for their performance. Their rock music was great." Guanghui said, "And now that the White Team has finished their performance, who will challenge the White Team next, the Red Team or the Blue Team?"
"Let's do it." No. 13 raised his hand and shouted, "Blizzard."
Even though it was winter and the wind was howling outside, the auditorium was heated and it was still very warm inside. Fubuki was wearing a short skirt that just covered her thighs, white stockings and black leather shoes underneath, and she jumped onto the stage.
"Is this the young general Fubuki?" Guanghui asked, "Are you alone?"
"Yes." Fubuki said, "I'm the only one."
"Where are your sisters?" Guanghui said, "Alaska was on stage with her sister Guam."
"Just me is enough." Fubuki puffed out her chest confidently, even though she didn't have much breasts.
"You're so confident." Guanghui said, "Can I ask Fubuki what song she's going to sing in advance?"
"A secret." Fubuki raised her index finger to her lips, serious.
"Since it's a secret, I won't ask." Guanghui said, "I look forward to Fubuki's performance."
Fubuki made a Popeye-like pose showing off his muscles.
After several hosts left, Guanghui stood next to the Japanese red team. Haguro was in charge of the background music of this Red and White Song Festival. Haguro switched the music, and Fubuki pushed the microphone hanging beside her mouth and took a deep breath.
"Shu-no--"
Fubuki took light steps.
"でもそんなんじゃだーめ
もうそんなんじゃほーら
Heart's evolution is the heart's evolution"
The background music continues.
"Words that are good for you
言叶を杀せばいいやって
思ってた? Afraid?
..."
Su Xia sat in the audience, leaning back in her chair subconsciously as she listened to the familiar music on the stage.
Lexington, the eldest wife, sat next to Su Xia. She knew English and Chinese, but had no interest in learning anything else. She didn't know Japanese at all. The music was great, but she didn't know the lyrics at all. Seeing the excitement on Su Xia's face, she asked, "Admiral, do you know what song that is?"
"Yeah." Su Xia responded.
"What song?" Lexington asked.
"Blizzard is performing." Su Xia just wanted to listen to the music now, "I'll tell you what song it is later."
"I know what song that is." Sister-in-law Saratoga would certainly not be absent. She was not a homebody, but she often hung out with Bei Zhai, so she was quite familiar with many things in the second dimension.
In order not to disturb Su Xia who was listening intently, Lexington spoke in a low voice: "What song?"
"Love Cycle," Saratoga said. "I'm sure Fubuki sang it to her brother-in-law."
"That lolita complex." Saratoga said sourly, "He doesn't even let Fubuki go."
Su Xia just had a perverted smile on his face.
