69novels Chapter 8 Song Selection
Chapter 8 Song Selection
"So, can you accept this?" Tomomi Matsuzaka asked when the two remained silent.
Yuzuru suppressed the strange feeling in his heart and looked at Sonoko Suzuki beside him.
Sonoko Suzuki blushed and nodded gently.
For extroverted people, this level of adventure is actually not a big deal as long as they can let loose.
The key point is... she and Yuzuru only met yesterday and today is their first meeting. They've spent less than an hour together in total, which makes Suzuki Sonoko a little embarrassed.
Yuzuru didn't care; he was just planning something else.
Singing? I'd say his skill level is just average.
If he were to lose, doing push-ups would be a minor matter, but kissing Sonoko Suzuki in front of so many people for a minute... he wouldn't really mind.
"Um...actually, I can sing a little too...though I'm not particularly good at it..." Sonoko Suzuki said softly, clearly having thought of this question as well, trying to give herself and Toru Hanyu some confidence.
"By the way, the rating is given by the karaoke machine. If we were to give the rating, it would definitely be unfair," Tomomi Matsuzaka added.
Yuzuru nodded; he had heard of the scoring system in Japanese karaoke.
It is said that its scoring system is very rigorous. You have to sing the whole song before you get a score. It will also comprehensively evaluate several aspects such as rhythm, pitch, and breath control, and finally give an average score.
This model adds challenge and entertainment to singing, but also eliminates the possibility of slacking off.
"It's okay, I'm not a very good singer either," Yuzuru turned to Sonoko Suzuki and comforted her in a relaxed tone, "If there's going to be a punishment, I'll just do it."
Sonoko Suzuki felt a warmth in her heart.
Unexpectedly, Yuzuru Tetsu was quite good at comforting people; his sense of responsibility made her feel inexplicably at ease.
"Sonoko, what are you and your boyfriend whispering about?" Tomomi Matsuzaka had already selected the first song, and seeing that the two of them had finished their whispering, she raised the microphone and asked loudly.
"Of course we're discussing tactics!" Sonoko Suzuki retorted, straightening her back defiantly.
At this moment, Ueda Tatsuya had already stepped onto the stage, and the energetic intro of a rock song began to play in the private room.
He picked up the microphone, and his entire aura changed.
Although the melody of the song was simple, his voice was surprisingly good, full of power, and instantly ignited the atmosphere at the scene.
The other people in the private room were also very supportive, picking up maracas, glow sticks, and phone flashlights from the table to cheer him on.
In an instant, the entire private room became incredibly lively and cheerful.
Seeing this, Yuzuru Hanyu wisely picked up a glow stick and casually waved it around.
He turned his head and inadvertently noticed Conan not far away holding a small glow stick, his big eyes staring straight at him.
Their eyes met, and Conan immediately put on an innocent and naive look, smiling at him.
Tetsuya Hanyu returned the smile with a gentle one.
"If only we had some alcohol, but unfortunately we can't buy any," Tomomi Matsuzaka lamented.
"You definitely can't buy them here if you're not an adult." Shimizu Chizuru didn't really mind; as long as it's fun, that's all that matters.
Before his transmigration, Yuzuru had attended similar gatherings. Although they were just as lively, they always felt like something was missing, and they were far less pure than this one.
Not long after, Ueda Tatsuya finished his song and struck a cool closing pose.
The scores on the karaoke machine screen started scrolling and eventually stopped.
"80!"
As bright red numbers appeared on the screen, Ueda Ryuya clenched his fist excitedly and jumped up on the spot.
"You're something else! You actually performed beyond expectations!" Seeing this, Sugiyama Yusuke, who was next to him, was also somewhat surprised.
In a song rating system, 70 points or above is considered good, 60 points is the passing grade, and 80 points is a very good amateur level.
"My turn." Shimizu Chizuru smiled as she took the microphone from her boyfriend, walked to the karaoke machine, and selected a popular girl group song.
The music started, and the lyrics were energetic and provocative.
While singing, Chizuru Shimizu also performed a simple dance to the rhythm. Although her movements were not professional, they were sexy and eye-catching, immediately attracting everyone's attention.
Even Ran Mouri, who had been sitting quietly to the side, was somewhat mesmerized, marveling at the other's versatility.
"Conan, do you think I'm stupid? I can't do anything..." Ran Mouri suddenly lowered her head and asked Conan beside her in a low voice, looking somewhat disappointed.
"Uh... not really..." Conan saw that Ran was a little down and quickly comforted her, "Ran-neechan, don't you know karate? I don't believe anyone can be better than you, Ran-neechan. After all, everyone has their own area of expertise."
"Is that so... I understand, Conan, thank you." Ran Mouri nodded and smiled, expressing her gratitude.
"Haha...it's nothing~" Conan scratched the back of his head and grinned foolishly.
After Shimizu Chizuru finished singing, the machine screen displayed a score higher than her boyfriend's—83 points!
The two combined scored a total of 163 points.
The moment the score was announced, the pressure immediately shifted to the other two groups who hadn't yet played, especially Tomomi Matsusaka and her boyfriend Yusuke Sugiyama.
As for Yuzuru Hanyu, he didn't feel anything.
He silently invoked the system in his mind.
Just kidding, the word "lose" doesn't exist in his dictionary, especially not in such a high-profile setting.
Isn't this the time to reap the rewards of popularity?
"System, add points!"
[Ding! Your beginner-level singing experience card (3 hours) has been used.]
A warm sensation instantly spread from the depths of his throat. Yuzuru subconsciously cleared his throat, feeling that his entire vocal cords were more relaxed and controllable than ever before.
"Your turn is coming soon, Sonoko, Hanyu-kun. Choose whatever song you want to sing." Shimizu Chizuru stepped off the stage, handing over the choice to them.
Sonoko Suzuki immediately stepped forward and whispered that she didn't know many songs and wanted to ask Tetsuyu Hanyu which ones he knew.
Yuzuru walked up to the karaoke machine and casually swiped his finger across the screen.
His gaze swept across the playlist, and soon, a song title made him stop in his tracks.
The Chinese title is "Later", and the Japanese title is "To the Future".
This incredibly popular classic love song from my past life actually exists in this world as well.
Even Toru Hanyu himself never expected that he would encounter this familiar feeling from his hometown again in the world of Conan.
Seeing that Toru Hanyu was staring intently at the song, Sonoko Suzuki leaned over for a glance, then her eyes lit up: "I can sing this one too!"
Yuzuru glanced at her with some surprise, then invited, "Would you like to come along?"
"Huh?" Sonoko Suzuki was stunned, then a blush crept onto her cheeks, making her look somewhat shy and awkward. "I... I'm afraid I won't sing well and it will affect you..."
She was worried that she would hold the team back, and if they really lost, it would be a small matter if she lost face, but she would feel bad if Yuzuru Tetsu was punished along with her.
"It's alright." Yuzuru wasn't too bothered; he was now full of confidence in himself.