Volume 12: Cafe Heroes Chapter 20: Lament (Part 2)
Although I was filled with hostility towards that person who was far superior to me, unexpectedly, this short journey was not disgusting.
It was just a matter of walking from the inside of the building to the parking lot and the road outside to meet the fans, but the journey of more than ten minutes made Vanilla feel a certain spiritual release and joy. It was undoubtedly a kind of enjoyment to talk to him. He was a good listener and a perfect corrector.
In the short journey, I could feel his rich experience and wisdom. He talked about humans, monsters, and everything in the world. It was like a treasure trove that I was digging into. If I asked more, I would feel that there were many things I cared about stored underneath. So I would always ask more and more, the next time, and again, and then one after another, I would continue to chat with him as if I was addicted.
If she hadn't been awakened by a ray of dazzling sunlight, she seemed to be still immersed in the joy of chatting. However, it was this light that seemed to crush all illusions and dreams. The figure in the white robe smiled at her and disappeared in the light. It was just a normal guarding job, just a normal gradual disappearance, but the girl felt an abnormal sense of panic. She subconsciously reached out to the place where the white-robed figure was, but it was completely different from the impression of invisibility. Her palm only touched a ball of air and caught .
This made the girl's face suddenly become terrified.
"Hey? Where are you? Where are you?"
"Don't worry, I'm hiding by your side."
The voice came out from the void, carrying a reassuring taste.
"You don't want to have a bodyguard when you go out and about to affect your reputation, do you? The Holy Light Department is really attentive to protecting idols like you, and they gave me such a valuable thing. Conceptual invisibility, even if it is directly overlapped, there is no problem, it is really a good thing."
"Concept...invisibility? What is that?"
"There's no need to go into the details. You don't need to know. Just face your audience with peace of mind. Leave your safety to me."
"Um."
Listening to his words, Vanilla nodded and responded.
Those reassuring voices came from the empty air. Although she didn't know why, the girl developed a certain abnormal confidence in him during this short journey.
Perhaps when they first met, that inexplicable poison had already penetrated everyone's heart. Although there was inexplicable hostility at the beginning, it would be better to say that Vanilla is also very hostile to the possibility of him going on stage, or showing his true form, but for some reason, now I feel a little relieved.
Was it because she was sure that he would not pose a threat to her future? Or was it because of some inexplicable reason that could not stand up to scrutiny? The girl herself was not sure, but in short, she felt very safe, and in short, she felt an inexplicable sense of security. It was like there were two people next to her constantly saying good things about him, which made the girl instinctively feel that nothing was wrong. There was definitely no major accident during this trip.
'Just as you are to the idols, so am I to the warriors.'
"But I'm not a very good idol. I'm just a half-assed one."
"Yeah, I'm just a novice. My magic is fake and supported by my equipment, and my luck is not good. So don't be nervous, just go."
"...Okay, I'll go now."
Although the location might not be accurate, the girl still bowed in the direction where the white-robed figure disappeared, and then walked out of the Holy Light Building.
After walking a few steps, you can see the fan groups holding flags and slogans. They are not particularly large or scary, most of them are just ordinary people, wearing the same color clothes, holding the same flags, and waiting for something together.
When Vanilla came out of the Holy Light Building, people from different places and genders told each other about it and got excited. But it didn't cause any big trouble. Instead, they carried their luggage and promotional materials in an orderly manner, and even cleaned up the fruit and vegetable garbage on the ground. There was no congestion or cursing. These people discussed with each other and then lined up in an orderly long line in front of the girl.
There was no riot as expected, nor any radical action such as blocking the parking lot, but instead they formed a normal team. But it was precisely because of this that it seemed unusual.
"We are your fans. We are really sorry for coming here and doing this. But we really want to meet you."
"Me? Why?"
"I'm not a big idol, right?"
"Well, you're not a big idol, but that's why you need our support, right?"
The fan leader with a headband had an eager expression on his face. He nodded repeatedly at the flattered girl and showed a bright smile.
"Common idols , please keep going. It is because you don't give up hope that we won't give up hope either. We still remember the time when you were far behind on stage but didn't show any fear. Instead, you fought back directly against the No. 1 contestant. So please keep going and become No. 1 to show them!"
"Thank you, thank you..."
Vanilla was stunned when she saw the fan who stretched out his hand, shook it, and then turned away although reluctant to leave.
However, before she could recover, the second fan came over and shook her hand. He looked like a successful man in a suit, but he had a few cheering sticks on his waist and two flagpoles on his back, which looked funny, but he also had a serious expression.
"As for me, I think you're great when you work hard, and that focused expression of yours also infected me. I was originally just a decadent person, but I was deeply moved by your story of leaving your home and coming to the city on an impulse. So now I've come out too, and even found a job and someone I like . We've been watching you get through this past year, so don't be discouraged, this is the final decisive battle, you must win!"
"Thank you, thank you so much for your support..."
Still after shaking hands, he turned and left without hesitation. The third girl, who looked a little timid, came up.
"Although I don't have any special stories or talents, I'm just here because it's close to home, but anyway, please work hard! Don't forget that we are still here to support you!"
"Thank you, everyone. Thank you so much..."
"And I..."
"Me too……"
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This is the cultural front.
If people lose their hearts, then everything will be gone. This is the real risk.
Looking at the fans who were lined up in an orderly manner and sending their blessings one after another, and watching the girl whose original business smile gradually collapsed, and finally shook hands with her fans in tears and vowed to become number one, someone hidden in the dark let out a long sigh.
