"Hehe, I accept then!" Morita Yui nodded. Although it cost a lot of money, being able to get Su Yu to write a song put her far ahead of her sister.
What she looked forward to most was her sister's reaction when she told her everything that happened today upon returning.
Her expression would surely be priceless, perhaps even despairing.
If that were the case, it would be perfect.
Although a bit cruel, influencing her sister's state of mind would solidify her position as chairman.
"Private Room Number One agrees to the spar. Now, let's hand the stage over to the guests from the two rooms!"
As the manager finished speaking, the venue erupted in another round of enthusiastic cheers.
"He agreed!" Miyamoto Ze's breathing suddenly quickened!
He hadn't been absolutely sure the other party would agree.
He never expected it to succeed!
According to the game's rules, one could invite an external helper for the performance, anyone they wished, as long as they were present.
Therefore, Miyamoto Ze was 100% certain that Morita Yui would invite Ting Yu to compete.
So, this fish had taken the bait!
"No one understands what Japanese people like better than I do. Sean, I'll come have a drink with you after I win against Ting Yu." With that thought, Miyamoto Ze walked out, laughing heartily.
The one who issued the invitation to spar performed first.
And as Miyamoto Ze emerged from the private room, the patrons drinking at the tavern began to applaud wildly!
They were naturally delighted to have free drinks tonight.
Showing respect to both magnates.
"It's been a while since Miyamoto sang, hasn't it?"
"I wonder which song he'll sing. I hope he sings one of his old classics, they're incredibly memorable!"
"Everyone praised Ting Yu's singing on 'King of Music of the Era,' but Miyamoto isn't bad either."
"Their styles are different. Miyamoto's tone is very melancholic, perfect for singing deeply sorrowful songs. His tone alone can evoke a sense of sadness."
Miyamoto Ze's singing ability was actually quite good. While not on par with his singer Momoka Kana, he had his own distinct style.
His voice was husky, with a slight sobbing quality to his enunciation.
This kind of voice was most suited for singing ballads.
Miyamoto Ze started his career as a singer, gaining fame for his love songs. However, due to market shifts and the rise of idol culture, love songs gradually declined. Miyamoto Ze had to retreat behind the scenes to become a producer. Fortunately, he was talented. Although his singing career didn't achieve great heights, he became Japan's most accomplished producer through his classic songs.
As the spar was about to begin, Zhang Shengchu, who had been singing on stage, stepped down with his guitar, ordered a drink, and found a seat, eagerly anticipating the performance.
"The man Yui brought with her is probably Ting Yu. Seeing an idol sing live is a rare opportunity!"
He raised his glass, a smile playing on his lips.
Earlier, when Morita Yui entered while he was singing on stage, he hadn't seen her clearly due to the lighting. However, hearing the surrounding conversations, he was sure the man was Ting Yu.
Although Zhang Shengchu was in Japan, he was a complete Chinese national and had been following the Chinese entertainment industry. He had started paying attention to Ting Yu when he first emerged, and as Ting Yu grew, he had been completely captivated and successfully became a fan.
In his eyes, seeing his idol perform live today was an extremely fortunate event.
...
Miyamoto Ze had already taken the stage.
The manager stood beside him, "Mr. Miyamoto, which song would you like to sing? We'll play the backing track for you."
Typically, the manager acted as the impromptu host for such spars.
"I don't need backing music," Miyamoto Ze stated, glancing at the guitar and piano nearby. "I'll play and sing."
With that, he walked over to the piano and sat down.
He rolled up his sleeves and tested the piano. The tone was ordinary but passable.
"Miyamoto is playing and singing, does that mean he'll sing a love song?"
"I hope it's a love song. If so, I'm really looking forward to it, as that's Miyamoto's specialty!"
"Miyamoto's love songs were incredibly popular in China years ago."
Indeed, before the era of viral trends, Japan's music scene was quite impressive, even producing many classic works across the entire Blue Star.
However, after capital intervention and the aggressive development of boy and girl group culture, the market shifted from artistic to entertainment-focused. This later evolved into entertainment for entertainment's sake, severely impacting not only China but also Japan and South Korea.
Of course, Western countries were unaffected; they possessed their own unique artistic styles.
As the audience murmured, Miyamoto Ze began playing the piano. As the prelude sounded, many people's minds were suddenly filled with a song etched into their hearts.
"Lover"
A simple title, but it was Miyamoto Ze's breakout hit.
This song had once truly become popular worldwide. Perhaps due to language barriers, many didn't know the song's title, but upon hearing the melody, they would realize they had heard it before.
"The dim streetlights shone on the road..."
Love songs rely on a gradual build-up of emotion.
As Miyamoto Ze's slightly husky voice began, it added a nostalgic flavor to the song. The feeling wasn't one of direct immersion, but rather a third-person perspective, narrating the emotional journey of the song's protagonist.
Love, romance, then breakup, and finally, inescapable longing.
This was a very standard template for love songs.
While somewhat cliché now, in the context of such classic songs, it was an unbeatable wave of nostalgia!
After all, this template was derived from these classic songs.
"Miyamoto chose a great song. I haven't heard this one in a long time, and it sounds different sung by him again."
"Isn't his crying tone top-tier among singers?"
"I must say, Miyamoto's crying tone has a lot of soul, deeply touching!"
"It feels even more sincere than before!"
"With this wave of nostalgia, Miyamoto has surely won!"
Inside the tavern, patrons watched Miyamoto Ze, seated at the piano, playing with deep emotion.
The melancholic song filled their ears, compelling them to raise their glasses and drink.
A unique atmosphere permeated the entire tavern.
Melancholy!
"Mr. Jiangnan, Miyamoto's song is very powerful. I didn't expect him to choose this one. Do you usually listen to Japanese music, Mr. Jiangnan?" Morita Yui's expression was somewhat serious.
In her opinion, Miyamoto Ze's challenge was merely to help her sister vent her anger. Miyamoto was her sister's man, which she found perfectly normal. However, choosing this song seemed like a strategic move, even a bit unfair.
Miyamoto was too eager to win.
"I rarely listen to them," Su Yu replied with a shake of his head.
"Then which song are you preparing to sing, Mr. Jiangnan? I can give you some feedback," Morita Yui offered.
Although she usually focused on the film industry, she was aware of classic songs.
"I'll sing a new song," Su Yu said with a smile.
Morita Yui was taken aback. "Miyamoto's song has the added benefit of nostalgia..."
Nostalgia can immeasurably boost a song's reception, a widely known fact in the industry.
Whether it's film or music, nostalgia significantly adds points.
"It's alright," Su Yu replied, shaking his head.
Silence fell in the private room.