“Gulp—”
Silence Suzuka swallowed, her throat bobbing.
She was angry.
But her anger was directed at Lu Jue, who was oblivious to everything. If no one else were here, Silence Suzuka would definitely make Lu Jue give her a massage right now.
“Trainer, do you…sing?”
Seiun Sky felt a warm flush on both cheeks, so she put her water cup aside and changed the subject.
“Just a little,” Lu Jue rubbed his fingers.
He just didn't know if this world had any of the singers he knew, like Jay Chou or others.
“You sing a little too?” Silence Suzuka interjected.
Lu Jue chuckled, “Knowing a little bit of everything makes life better.”
“Since that’s the case, there’s no time like the present. Trainer, why don’t you come up and sing a song later?”
Seiun Sky was especially looking forward to Lu Jue’s singing.
She didn't know when it started, but she had become very interested in Lu Jue’s affairs.
“With you pop stars here, I won’t embarrass myself.” Uma Musume seemed to have a natural talent for singing and dancing, and Lu Jue felt he couldn’t compare.
“We’re at karaoke, why wouldn’t we sing? Trainer, don’t forget you still have to pay~ It’d be a waste not to sing.”
“It’s a small amount, I’ll pay.”
Seiun Sky’s intention was so obvious, and Lu Jue also felt playful, so he wasn’t going to grant her wish so quickly.
“Trainer, how can you be like this…” Seiun Sky pouted, looking like an aggrieved child, “Hmph, if you don’t sing, I won’t perform either later.”
“I didn’t ask you to perform just now, I called Silence Suzuka.”
“Lu Jue-jun, if you don’t sing, I won’t sing either.”
Lu Jue had a knack for teasing Seiun Sky, but Silence Suzuka wasn’t on his side.
“Alright, alright~ I’ll see if there are any songs I know how to sing later. If there are, I’ll sing one for you.”
People still needed some talent, even if they only mastered one song.
...
Before long, Tokai Teio’s lesson finally ended.
Although Special Week was usually a bit clumsy, her comprehension in this area was very high, and she just needed to practice more later.
“I’m exhausted!” Tokai Teio bounced onto the sofa, but the sofa didn’t sink much.
“You worked hard, Emperor-chan.” As a thank you, Special Week pulled out a carrot from who knows where, “This is a small token of my appreciation, please accept it!”
“Alright, then I’ll take it.”
“Eh, Xiao Te, can I borrow a carrot from you? I also want to thank Tokai Teio.” Haru Urara sat beside Tokai Teio.
These two charming girls sat on the sofa, their legs couldn't even reach the floor, but only they understood the joy of swinging them back and forth.
“Uralala, you can wait until next time to prepare a gift for Emperor, that way it seems more sincere, right?”
“That makes sense! Xiao Te, you’re so smart!”
“Of course!”
Tokai Teio watched Special Week and Haru Urara exchanging compliments, smiled knowingly, then turned her gaze to Lu Jue and the others, “Lu Jue-sensei, are you planning to leave now?”
“Not at all, it’s still early. Wouldn’t it be a waste if we didn’t sing enough?”
“Oh~ Then hurry up and pick songs. We’ll rest for a bit first.” Tokai Teio jumped off the sofa and walked to the control panel.
She turned off the bright lights and set up a light mode that resembled swirling light spots.
The entire environment became slightly dim, with only the small stage in front illuminated. This was very similar to the Winning Live atmosphere.
“Little Seiun, hurry up and go.” Seeing that the atmosphere was adjusted, Lu Jue urged Seiun Sky.
“Got it, got it…But Trainer, you have to sing later too, you can’t lie.”
“Don’t worry, if I lie to you, then Silence Suzuka’s name will be read backward.”
“What does that have to do with me…?”
Silence Suzuka protested softly.
She was sitting a bit unnaturally.
The moment the lights dimmed, the music hadn't started yet, but Silence Suzuka already heard a rapid drumbeat.
Listening closely, it turned out to be her own heartbeat.
Actually, the environmental factors weren't the main reason; the main reason was that in this environment, she happened to be sitting next to Lu Jue.
Stimulated by Seiun Sky, chaotic thoughts fluttered like cotton, yet intertwined like tangled threads, making her unsure how to “regain her composure.”
What to do…what could she do?
In the dimness, Silence Suzuka’s beautiful eyes didn't need to hide, boldly looking at the water cup in front of Lu Jue again.
...
Compared to the other Uma Musume, Seiun Sky’s voice was slightly deeper and richer.
She didn't choose to sing passionate and lively songs, but rather slow-paced, tranquil melodies, occasionally adding some playful vocal embellishments.
Seiun Sky finished her performance, and now it was Silence Suzuka’s turn.
Unbeknownst to them, this had become another competition.
Silence Suzuka’s voice was very ethereal and clear, and full of singing technique; one listen revealed her skill.
But it couldn't be said that Seiun Sky had lost just like that, because singing wasn't entirely about technique; more importantly, it should be about emotion.
However, at the very end, Silence Suzuka suddenly made a mistake, coming in late on the beat—her mind had been affected by some external factors.
When she saw Seiun Sky and Lu Jue talking, their cheeks almost touching, Silence Suzuka no longer had the heart to sing.
Her eyes felt as if they were pricked by invisible needles of air; it didn't hurt, but it was uncomfortable.
Move apart a little…
Why sit so close?
In a distracted state, Silence Suzuka also completed her performance and sat back down next to Lu Jue.
“Trainer, Silence Suzuka has finished singing too, isn’t it your turn now?” As soon as Silence Suzuka sat down, Seiun Sky urged him.
“Eh, Trainer-san is going to sing too?” Special Week was surprised by the news, but after the surprise, anticipation also grew in her heart.
“Yay! I want to listen!” Uralala found a cheering stick from somewhere and waved it in her hand.
Tokai Teio’s curious gaze also turned towards them.
Through their time together this afternoon, the “Dream” team felt very comfortable and relaxed to her.
She just didn't know if the training mode suited her.
“I’ll go see if there are any songs I know how to sing. If not, then we’ll just drop it.”
Lu Jue stood up and walked to the song selection machine, beginning to search.
Unfortunately, singers from his previous life in the Dragon Kingdom couldn't be found here, so he couldn't sing songs from his homeland.
As for Japanese songs…he had listened to many before and knew how to sing some.
“Oh, there are Japanese ones.”
Lu Jue finished selecting the song, picked up the microphone, and stood in the center of the small stage.
Being watched by the five people below, he felt a little nervous.
...