It was truly a “cultural shock.”
In the case of the game, it was the emergence of a completely new culture that had never existed before.
However, the performance told a different story.
There was already the concept of grand performances with stunning orchestra music and the beautiful singing of a Kahi, or local folk songs sung by bards in pubs and streets, and to those who had enjoyed it, modern K-Pop performances were suddenly thrown at them.
“Did you really leave me?♫ Did you really abandon me?♫”
With shocking performances and outrageous rhythms, combined with Riana’s stunning songs, people felt this way.
They were excited.
And on that stage, their roles were also significant.
“Wow! Mom!! Those guys dance so well!”
“Right? They really dance well.”
As they stepped on the diagonal arrows coming down from the sky, four dancers showcased a fantastic dance to Riana’s song.
Their identities, performing a glorious hip-hop dance that couldn’t be seen in another world, were Yuren, Jiren, Noirin, and Barren.
“(Ahhh!! Master! Isn’t this too high of a level!?)”
“(If it’s not this level, dancing wouldn’t be fun!!)”
“(I can’t feel my lower body. Yuren!)”
“(My right arm is…)”
The reason why these four became like this had a backstory.
Yuren wanted to show off a dazzling dance using the automatic dance system of “Jump,” but there was a critical problem.
Only wizards with a certain level of mana could perform the expert-level dance that Yuren set up.
Additionally, for the unity of the group dance, their body types had to be similar, resulting in Yuren, Jiren, Noirin, and Barren being selected.
Although the automatic dance system of “Jump” was in control, the burden on their bodies was still felt, and the four desperately focused on dancing.
And then, with the climax, the dance was executed.
“Wow!!! What’s that!!!?”
“It’s spinning on its head!!”
The four performed headspins on the central platform of “Jump,” decorating the climax of the song.
In the blurry vision from the centrifugal force of the headspin, Yuren thought he might have made a mistake, but it was already too late.
The four, including Yuren, lost consciousness from the headspin, but the automatic dance system continued to operate.
It was the moment when four dancing wizard marionettes were complete.
“Now don’t nag me, come to me, come to me!!♫♫”
With dazzling dance and music, Riana’s first song ended.
After a brief silence, cheers erupted throughout the plains.
[“Wowwwwwww!!!!”]
[“Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!”]
People, seeing a performance like nothing they had ever witnessed before, cheered until their hands hurt.
Many people were gathered at this place.
There were fans of Riana, fans of the Riana Orchestra, and fans of the Irene School game.
They all wanted the same thing.
They wanted to be surprised by witnessing something they could never have imagined.
Amidst the applause that rang out without pause, the lights went out again.
-Thunk!-
“Uh-oh!?”
“Did the lights go out again!?”
Suddenly, people panicked at the unexpected blackout.
Once could be a plan, but twice could be an accident, and as anxiety spread among the crowd, the lights turned back on.
And…
-Snap!-
“…Huh!?”
“Riana’s outfit!?”
On the stage, many things had changed without anyone noticing, from the dazzling hip-hop outfit of the dancers to Riana, who held fluttering wings and a fan.
First, Riana’s outfit transformed.
Wearing a dress with a torn red skirt draping seductively, she exuded sexiness and allure, while on her sides were two female dancers dressed in the same outfit on arrow panels.
As the audience, particularly the men, couldn’t shake off the breathtaking vision of a man’s chest displayed on a giant screen in the air, the second song began with an ear-tickling melody.
“Oh, darling♫ What are you hesitating about?♫ You want me, don’t you?♫”
The alluring song that started with Riana’s sexy tone instantly captured the audience’s attention, especially the men.
The shock of this song wasn’t just the song itself.
“I’m not a girl you think of until when?♫ No way! I was born a woman now!♫”
As she sang, the sight of her dancing sexily with thigh-exposing moves alongside two female dancers was, to people from another world, nothing short of a seductive dream of succubi.
The men couldn’t help but gasp in admiration.
“Wow…”
“Wow… this is amazing…”
The two people dancing with her, captivating the men’s souls, were none other than Julia and Sora.
The reason they found themselves dancing like this was quite similar to Yuren’s.
There were only these two with a similar body shape and ample mana as Riana.
“(Whew, I feel the gazes of the crowd. This is embarrassing.)”
“(Just enjoy it. Julia, woohoo!!)”
The men of the other world, witnessing the sexy dance performance of three beautiful women for the first time, were entranced by the sight.
And as what seemed like a never-ending performance concluded…
“Now♫ Close your eyes♫…”
…
………
………..
[“Wowwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”]
The deafening cheers of men resonated throughout the plains.
It was the moment when the idol fan club of this world was born.
*
“I don’t know!♫ I can’t know!!♫ You loved me that much!♫”
“You’re my cute black cat♫ The red ribbon looks so good on you♫”
“I hope you trust me♫ Let’s be together♫”
“Look, just take a glance at me♫ Tell me I’m pretty right now♫”
After that, the K-Pop parade of this world continued.
Based on Yuren’s memories, the Riana Orchestra adapted the lyrics and performances to fit this world, birthing new songs that captivated people’s souls.
It was as if the people were experiencing a performance by Korean singers for the first time in North Korea, and that became the order for today’s final song.
The order of the songs performed today was decided through discussions between Yuren and the Riana Orchestra.
However, Riana insisted that the last song had to be this one, and it was placed at the end.
-Snap!-
“She’s here! She’s here!!”
“I’ve been waiting!!! Riana!!!”
[“Riana!” “Riana!” “Riana!” “Riana!”]
As the lights turned on, she appeared on stage.
Wearing the same dress she started with, she didn’t look like someone who had sung and danced through dozens of songs up until now.
As time passed, the stage gradually quieted, and all eyes focused on her.
She thought.
Is this what destiny feels like?
Riana pondered the moment she saw the lyrics written by Yuren.
It must be that singing this song here was perhaps a matter of “fate.”
“………”
Nodding her head,
Riana acknowledged Sophie, who was looking at her.
Then the beautiful piano melody began.
With the heartwarming piano performance, the last song began.
“I knew from the moment I left ♩ that I would return again♫ To this familiar place where I can rest comfortably𝅘𝅥𝅯”
Riana looked out over the audience for the first time, gazing over the plains.
On the land of her hometown that had burned away, so many people had gathered to listen to her song.
After a long and winding time, she had finally returned to this place.
“I’ve traveled far and wide𝅘𝅥𝅯 Searching for many things♫ I’ve stood where I’ve been♫”
She had been happy here.
And the happiness was accompanied by deep sorrow.
So, she had left.
She had departed in search of a place where she could forget painful memories.
“Soaring high in the sky𝅘𝅥𝅯 I want to embrace the stars𝅘𝅥𝅯 I didn’t forget all that’s precious♫”
Chosen by the Great Riana, she had become a star of the Riana Orchestra.
And she could no longer remember anything.
Not the face of her parents, nor the sight of her childhood home.
Why had she tried to forget?
It must have been a precious memory…
“I wish you could smile now♫ Let your weary heart heal in your shade♩”
I’m sorry, Mom, Dad, I’m sorry for trying to forget.
It hurt so much. Riana’s embrace was so warm.
That’s why I wanted to forget everything.
I’m sorry.
I won’t forget anymore.
“What’s precious stands by your side♩”
I’ve lived diligently.
I’ve sung hard and made friends.
Everyone in the orchestra is kind and treats me well.
And there’s also a man who pledged to protect me.
So you don’t need to worry.
So now, I’ll sing with a smile.
I’ll sing happily without forgetting you both.
“To those setting off on a long journey, let me tell you!!♫”
My heart was warm. And it felt refreshing.
It felt like I had sung for the first time in my life.
Only now did she understand.
What Yuren meant by the world being filled with joy, and
What the Great Riana had meant, she now understood.
Thus, her final breath marked the end of the performance.
*
That day, many things were born from that performance.
A new music genre called “South’s Song,” originating from the South.
The rhythm game “Jump” was born.
And the eighth Great Riana, who would remain an eternal legend of the Riana Orchestra, was born.
