That Year, I, Chen Kexin, Became Light—!!!

Tiancheng Entertainment KTV.

Diamond Private Room.

Under the watchful eyes of Lin Xuan and Li Jie.

He Yicheng finished his song, drawing thunderous applause from Kong Lian and the others, which lasted for a long time.

"Awesome! Cheng Bro, you're amazing! Your singing is even better than Brother Ji himself."

"In my heart, aside from the entertainment industry savior [L], who has recently gone viral, my Cheng Bro is number one."

"Cheng Bro is on fire! Who else? I ask you, who else~~~"

"......"

(￣ω￣(￣ω￣〃 (￣ω￣〃)ゝ

With their enthusiastic praise,

He Yicheng, full of pride, strode back to the sofa with his head held high.

"Xuan Bro, what do you think?"

"Ahem... not bad! Good, very good."

After all, he had been called "bro" so many times.

Lin Xuan couldn't bear to discourage his little brother's enthusiasm, so he endured his conscience's reproach and silently gave a thumbs-up.

"Xuan Bro, you're too kind, too kind."

"I wasn't in my best form today, I only used half of my strength. I'm afraid I'm not even one-tenth as good as you, Xuan Bro."

He Yicheng's face lit up with joy.

Then, he humbly waved his hand, but subtly flattered Lin Xuan in return.

"Hehe..."

For the next while, everyone took turns showcasing their singing skills.

Under Lin Xuan's utterly confused gaze, he finally experienced what "a gathering of chaotic demons" and "the gods returning to their thrones" truly meant.

The most unforgettable performance for him was by two unconventional young men.

One of them was a scrawny young man with dyed yellow hair who passionately performed a wordless song called Cancer.

He sat down on the stage, holding the microphone, and screamed into it with his head down: "Ahhhhhh~~~ Ahhhhhh~~~~"

He wailed until the song ended, leaving Lin Xuan and his relatives completely stunned.

"Times have changed! I didn't expect this kind of abstract music to be popular now."

Su Fan's pupils were filled with confusion, feeling as if he had been away from modern society for too long.

Meanwhile, Lin Xuan was feeling a headache coming on.

Others might hear a simple "Ahhh" song, but he heard it as a dark ritual chant—a rain-summoning spell.

The wordless lyrics were deafening!!!

"Please rain! I beg you, rain now~~"

After the yellow-haired guy finished, his replacement was a stylish young man wearing earrings and a red leather jacket.

He grabbed the microphone and started jumping around the stage.

"It's all my fault for being too outstanding, too outstanding~~~"

"Too outstanding~~~"

Three minutes later, as the song neared its end: "It's all my fault for being too outstanding, too outstanding~~~"

"I am the one who stands out~~~"

From start to finish, the only lyrics were "too outstanding~~" repeated in an endless loop.

At this moment, Lin Xuan finally understood why he was called the last savior of the entertainment industry.

He suddenly felt that the code name [L] carried a heavy burden—it represented the last hope of this world.

Sigh~~

It seemed like he needed to find time to save this world's entertainment industry...

Just as Lin Xuan was lost in thought,

He Yicheng and the others were already clapping, welcoming the next performer.

Chen Kexin!

A twin-tailed little girl, dressed in a Victory Team uniform, carrying a small red backpack, walked onto the stage with a solemn expression.

She raised the microphone and asked:

"Do you believe in light?"

Everyone: "???"

Alright, alright, so you're going to be cringe now, huh?!

With just one sentence, Lin Xuan was already curling his toes in embarrassment.

He knew that this terminal-stage chuunibyou patient was about to have an episode.

And sure enough—

Before even singing, Chen Kexin started spouting a bunch of chuunibyou nonsense…

"Actually, everyone can become light through their own power."

"No matter how strong the darkness is, the light in people's hearts will never be extinguished."

"Of course! Although everyone can become light, one person alone cannot shine."

"So, let's all become light together! Let's smile every day, smile~~~"

"....."

Watching the little girl on stage, pointing at her own dimples and repeatedly shouting, "smile, smile~~~"

At this moment, the collective silence of the audience was deafening!!!

This was way too embarrassing!!!

Even though they weren't the ones standing on stage, everyone still felt goosebumps all over their bodies, as if their skulls were about to be lifted off from secondhand embarrassment—!!!!

However, despite the cringe, the moment that familiar, passionate BGM started playing…

Lin Xuan and the others instantly froze, as something deep within their memories… awakened!!!

"Like the sunlight piercing through the night~~"

"Dawn quietly cuts across the sky~~"

"Whose figure is crossing through the cycles of time~~"

"The future path lies beneath our feet~~"

"Don't be sad~~ Don't be afraid~~"

"Fill your heart with hope~~ Look forward to tomorrow~~"

The little girl's voice was young and tender, but it couldn't hide the nostalgic scent of youth embedded in the song.

Listening to those familiar lyrics, Lin Xuan stood in a daze, suddenly feeling an urge to tear up.

( ? ^ ? )

It was as if he had been transported back to his carefree childhood…

The days when he would carry a small stool every evening at 6 PM, sitting in front of Xingkong Satellite TV, eagerly waiting for anime to start.

Sigh, time waits for no one.

Back then…

That year, that month, that day, he too, was a young boy chasing the light!

"A new storm is approaching~~"

"How can we just stand still~~"

"Crossing through time, giving my all~~"

"I will come to your side~~"

"Face danger with a smile~~"

"Dreams will come true, it's not far away~~"

"Gather your courage and move forward~~"

"Miracles will definitely happen~~"

As the song reached its climax, Chen Kexin was already flushed red from excitement, singing with all her strength.

At the final note!

Chen Kexin pulled out a golden… Light Stick from her red backpack!!!

She clenched her right fist and placed it on her chest, lifted the Light Stick high in her left hand, and struck the Daigo transformation pose.

Then, she pressed the button— and the small light bulb at the tip lit up brightly…

At the same time, she shouted:

"That year, I became light!!!"

"Tiga——!!! Ha!!!"

Lin Xuan: "...."

Su Fan: "...."

Everyone: "...."

In the private room, there was nothing but dead silence.

Just moments ago, Lin Xuan had been immersed in nostalgia.

But after witnessing the little girl's final chuunibyou act, he felt nothing but bone-deep secondhand embarrassment.