The introduction video couldn't showcase any music video scenes because we couldn’t reveal my identity, therefore it only featured audio clips and pictures of faded flowers on an album jacket. However, I was still the singer everyone was buzzing about with such a minimal introduction. 0

After the video wrapped up, a wave of cheers replaced the hushed anticipation. The stage came alive with the haunting prelude of the rearranged "In a Bronze-Colored Teahouse." The spotlight hit me, and a few of the panelists leapt to their feet instantly. Their reactions were oversized and animated, while others couldn't help but chuckle at my appearance. 0

The audience was out of my sight since they were sitting in a darkened area, hidden by shadows. I could see panelists talking to Reina, but I couldn’t hear their murmured conversations. It turned out to be a blessing to have a mask obscuring my view because it brought me an unexpected calmness.0

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Reina bit her lip, her gaze locked on the stage. She had never felt...0