He caught the basketball.
Su Yu spun it in his hand, then caught it with his index finger.
The basketball rotated steadily on his fingertip.
When the music began!
Su Yu gently tossed it forward. The ball spun outwards but then, eerily, rolled back along his finger. With a slight bend, the basketball rolled from his shoulder to the other side.
This wasn't all. Su Yu turned, catching the falling basketball!
Then, a perfect street basketball performance, synchronized with the live background music, erupted a wave of thunderous cheers from the audience.
"He can play basketball too?"
"Holy shit, I'm speechless!"
"Hiss... is there truly nothing he can't do?"
"His skills are so good, they're comparable to professional freestyle basketball players!"
"Singing, dancing, rap, basketball, master of all trades, is this Ting Yu?"
"Terrifyingly so!!"
On the large screens above the stage, the song information appeared.
"Kimi ga Suki da to Sakebitai" (I Want to Shout I Like You)
Performed by: Ting Yu
Lyrics by: Ting Yu
Music by: Ting Yu
As the prelude concluded,
The basketball Su Yu was juggling in his hands suddenly stopped. He caught it with one hand, then grabbed the mic stand with the other, leaning into the microphone.
"Sashikonda taiyou to issho ni, nagareteru machi no naka..." (Along with the dazzling sunlight, in the flowing city...)
His singing carried the unique style of anime, filled with youthful passion.
It ignited the audience's enthusiasm!
This song, as the theme song for the anime "Slam Dunk" on Earth, had become a classic in many people's childhoods. Coupled with the homophone pun of "Ma Bu Xi," it had consistently ranked among the top in anime music popularity.
After showcasing his basketball skills, it was only natural to sing this song.
Moreover, at a concert, such an energetic song was perfect for stirring the audience's emotions.
"Damn, I'm fired up!"
"Why does listening to this song make me want to play basketball?"
"Japan is apparently releasing a new basketball anime soon, I think this song would be a perfect fit!"
"Even though the lyrics aren't about basketball, they capture the courage to take that first step!"
"So passionate, Ting Yu is indeed Ting Yu. Just like that song 'Aoi Shiro' before, it's absolutely perfect for an anime theme song!"
Many audience members stood up, swaying their light sticks in rhythm!
Especially the fans from Japan, their screams had already turned their voices hoarse!
"Uketometai,
I wannacryforyou..."
After the entire song finished,
Su Yu performed several high-difficulty freestyle basketball moves.
The atmosphere at the venue didn't subside with the song's end; instead, it reached another climax due to Su Yu's incredibly difficult basketball maneuvers!
"It would be the greatest waste of his talent if Ting Yu didn't play basketball!!"
This guy was simply too strong!
So ridiculously strong!
In the audience seats,
Morita Yui, having cheered too enthusiastically, was soaked. She sat down to take a sip of water and felt Miyamo To's gaze.
His eyes held three parts shock, two parts hesitation, and five parts trepidation.
Morita Yui seemed to understand his look.
Her eyes curved into crescents as she looked at Miyamo To and said, "Hehe, Mr. Miyamoto, do you think Ting Yu's song, or your song, is more suitable as the theme song for our movie?"
Miyamo To gritted his teeth and said with difficulty, "Ting Yu."
Though he didn't want to admit it, he had to concede that Ting Yu's song at the concert was indeed more fitting for a movie theme song.
Morita Yui snapped her fingers and said, "Since you think so too, I'll go talk to him about the copyright."
With that, she rested for a bit, then stood up again, cheering Ting Yu's name.
Miyamo To's expression was blank, as if his faith had been lost. He slumped back in his chair.
Who am I?
Where am I?
What am I here to do?
Oh, right, I'm here to watch Ting Yu's concert.
But why did I come all the way from Japan to watch Ting Yu's concert?
Why!!!
...
While the audience was still marveling at Ting Yu's basketball skills,
The concert had entered its white-hot phase.
Su Yu took the mineral water handed to him by his assistant and drank more than half of it in one gulp.
In truth, his stamina hadn't been overly depleted, but sweat had soaked his clothes, and his bangs were also damp. This state only made the audience more frenzied!
This was the charm of live performance!
This was the charm of a concert!
After finishing the bottle of water, Su Yu brushed back his hair, then walked to the center of the stage, gazing at the cheering audience below.
Perhaps it was the blinding stage lights that caused his mind to briefly falter.
He shook his head, gripped the microphone, and raised his hands high!
He shouted with the most passionate voice!
"Next, fans from America, are you ready!!!"
Boom!!
The venue erupted again with a tidal wave of screams and applause!
The audience was equally getting into the groove!
Regardless of nationality, the fans responded wildly to Su Yu!
The stage lights dimmed once more.
*Pa!*
*Pa!*
Two spotlights shone down!
The band members.
Su Yu in the center of the stage.
A deep, low hum began.
A cry as if from the abyss.
"Natural"
Performed by: Ting Yu
Lyrics by: Ting Yu
Music by: Ting Yu
Let's get absolutely wild with this signature rock song by Imagine Dragons!!
"Willyouholdtheline,
Wheneveryoneoftheivingin,tellme..."
His low, hoarse voice,
coupled with the layered humming, gradually gave the venue an almost oppressive atmosphere.
Shawn gazed at Su Yu on stage, his eyes filled with deep anticipation.
He was different from other producers; he had his pride, but also his persistence. After losing to Su Yu on "Times Music King," he had let go of it more than others.
His attendance at the concert wasn't to support Su Yu, but because he felt he should, out of a deep-seated respect for an opponent who was exceptionally talented.
"That'sthepriceyoupay,
Leavebehindyourheartache,castaway..."
As the instruments joined in,
That oppressive feeling gradually disappeared.
Like a rift appearing in the sky after heavy clouds had covered it, sunlight streamed through, casting a faint glow.
"Justanotherproductoftoday,
Ratherbethehunterthantheprey..."
At this very moment,
All emotions reached their peak.
"Andyou'restandingontheedge,
Faceup'causeyou'rea,
Natural!!"
Su Yu grabbed the hem of his shirt and tore it off, revealing a well-proportioned upper body glistening with sweat.
When he wore his clothes, his figure seemed slender, but the moment he took them off, his well-defined muscles protruded perfectly. Although not as muscular as Western strongmen, he far surpassed those effeminate singers.
Drops of sweat slowly trickled down his muscular lines. He spread his arms wide, standing before the mic stand, veins bulging in his neck!
Boom!
Flames erupted from the edges of the stage!
The stage lights suddenly blazed!
The drums! Bass! Guitar joined in!
Like a heavy hammer striking every audience member's heart!
Fiery!
Explosive!
Roaring!
Wild!!
This was rock and roll!!!