I am the Entertainment Tycoon

Chapter 653: Mini Music Festival: Harmony Union Acapella Group



Music Stage, Central Campus, Yukihime High School.

1:50 PM, Saturday, March 13.

The air was electric with anticipation as the minutes ticked down to the start of the Mini Musical Festival at Yukihime High School scheduled to start at 2 PM. This mini music festival, a much-anticipated event, had already drawn a large crowd. Rows upon rows of seats were filled with eager spectators, their faces glowing with excitement under the evening sky. It was the first edition of the club festival, and the competition among the various clubs was fierce, each vying to be among the top ten that would receive special rewards from the student council.

The thousands of spectators seated in front of the stage would also decide if they would support the bands and performers they liked in the top 10 rankings.

During each club performance, the crowd would be able to donate money to the performers if they liked their performance. Plus, the public would even be able to buy t-shirts, mugs, and other things personalized by the bands.

Theo, Ayia, Shizuka, Samantha, June, Sayuri, Lauren, Max, Shoko, Kumiko, Kin, Gwen, and Ryoko were all seated together in the middle of the crowd. Their voices mingled with the surrounding chatter as they recounted the day's adventures.

"This is incredible," Theo said, looking around at the vibrant scene. "I can't believe how many people showed up."

Ayia nodded, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Yeah, the place is stacked with people, and it seems everyone is excited about the upcoming performances, even though they don't know anything about them."

"Yeah, but it says here that there will be 10 performances," Shizuka pointed out, consulting the program booklet. "First up is the Harmony Union Club. They're doing an acapella performance."

Samantha leaned in, her voice filled with curiosity. "I wonder what songs they'll be singing. Acapella can be so impressive if done right."

June chimed in, "I hope they sing a song from my goddess." She said with a hopeful expression.

"We just went to Cara's concert a few months ago, and I feel like you'd watch the concert again if possible." Sam laughed.

"Of course, I would" June exclaimed.

Everyone laughed when they heard that, they knew how obsessed June was with Cara Izuhara.

"As if you guys wouldn't." June retorted, "You guys are just jealous that I partied with Cara and you guys didn't."

"'Cara'. You speak her name as if you are her best friend." Ayia teased her with a mischievous smile.

"Well, she is my friend." June said with an expression as if this fact was obvious to all.

As they continued their animated conversation, the backstage area was abuzz with a different kind of excitement. The members of the Harmony Union Club were huddled together, their expressions a mix of nerves and anticipation. This would be their first performance in front of such a large crowd, and they were determined to make a lasting impression.

"Okay, everyone, deep breaths," said their leader, a confident girl named Haruka. "We've practiced for this moment. Just remember to listen to each other and stay in sync. We've got this."

Her words were met with nods and murmurs of agreement. The group took a moment to form a tight circle, their hands clasped together in a show of unity and support. "For Harmony Union!" they cheered quietly, their voices blending harmoniously even in a simple cheer. The stage crew finished the final preparations, adjusting microphones and ensuring everything was in place for the performance. The lights dimmed slightly, signaling that the show was about to begin. The crowd hushed, the excited buzz giving way to an anticipatory silence.

Back in their seats, Theo and his friends were on the edge of their seats. "Here we go," said Max, squeezing Lauren's hand. "The first act is about to start."

Lauren smiled, leaning into Max. "I hope they're good. This whole festival has been amazing so far."

Kin, sitting next to Gwen, glanced over at the stage. "I've never seen an acapella group perform live before. Should be interesting."

Gwen nodded. "I think it'll be great. There's something really pure about voices blending together without any instruments."

As the final seconds ticked down, Vivian Darktower, the student council president and Megan's younger sister, took to the stage. She was met with a round of applause and cheers from the audience. With a warm smile, she stepped up to the microphone.

"Good evening, everyone! Thank you all for coming to the first Yukihime High School Club Festival. We have an amazing lineup of performances for you tonight, starting with the talented Harmony Union Club. Please give them a big round of applause!"

The audience erupted in applause as Vivian stepped aside, and the spotlight focused on the Harmony Union Club as they took their places on stage. The group arranged themselves in a line, each member poised and ready.

Theo could feel his heart race in anticipation. He exchanged a glance with Ayia, who was equally excited. "This is it," he whispered.

The Harmony Union Club's leader, Haruka, raised her hand to signal the start of their performance. There was a brief moment of silence, and then their voices filled the air, pure and resonant.

The opening notes of Coldplay's "The Scientist" began, but instead of instruments, it was the voices of the Harmony Union Club that filled the air. Haruka's clear, pure soprano initiated the haunting melody, her voice effortlessly capturing the song's melancholic beauty. The other members joined in, their harmonies blending seamlessly, creating a rich, layered sound that resonated throughout the auditorium.

The first verse unfolded with a delicate grace, each voice contributing to the intricate tapestry of sound. Haruka's voice was soon complemented by a deep, resonant bass, anchoring the performance with a steady rhythm. As they sang the lines, "Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry, you don't know how lovely you are," the emotion in their voices was palpable, drawing the audience into the poignant narrative of the song.

Ayia, Shizuka, Samantha, June, Sayuri, Lauren, Max, Shoko, Kumiko, Kin, Gwen, and Ryoko sat spellbound in the audience.

But it was Theo felt a lump form in his throat, the raw emotion of the song resonating deeply within him. This was the song that he brought from his past life!

He used his secret identity, Moonlight, to bless this world with this masterpiece, and now he was taken by surprise as people that he had never seen before performing this song. Although he just copied this song from his past life, this song still meant so many things to him.

Theo couldn't help but feel emotional as he watched their pure and beautiful voices performing this song so beautifully.

Ayia, sitting next to him, also had tears in her eyes, her hand clutching Theo's as the harmony enveloped them. She knew that Theo was Moonlight, so she understood why this song was so special for him, she also felt the same way.

As the Harmony Union Club moved into the chorus, their voices swelled with intensity. The lines "Nobody said it was easy, it's such a shame for us to part" echoed powerfully, the layered harmonies creating a sense of both sorrow and beauty. Each note was perfectly pitched, each harmony meticulously crafted, creating a sound that was both powerful and

ethereal.

The second verse introduced a new layer of complexity, with the altos and tenors weaving in counter-melodies that added depth to the performance. The audience was completely enraptured, their attention unwavering as the group's voices rose and fell with the song's emotional peaks and valleys. The performance was a masterclass in a cappella singing, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of the Harmony Union Club.

Haruka's voice took on a more introspective tone as she sang, "I was just guessing at numbers and figures, pulling the puzzles apart." The clarity and purity of her soprano voice conveyed the vulnerability and regret embedded in the lyrics. The harmonies behind her swelled and receded like waves, supporting and enhancing her performance without ever overshadowing

it.

As they approached the final chorus, the intensity of the performance reached its zenith. The combined voices of the Harmony Union Club created a wall of sound that was both overwhelming and awe-inspiring. The emotional weight of the song was almost tangible, a testament to the group's ability to convey deep feelings through their voices alone.

Several people in the crowd had tears streaming down their faces as the song lyrics resonated with their life stories.

The last lines of the song, "I'm going back to the start," were delivered with a poignant sense of finality. The harmonies softened, the dynamics were carefully controlled to create a sense of resolution. Haruka's voice lingered on the final note, the other voices fading away to leave her soprano standing alone, clear and haunting.

The silence that followed was almost as powerful as the performance itself. The audience sat in stunned silence, the spell woven by the Harmony Union Club's voices hanging in the air. Then, as if a switch had been flipped, the auditorium erupted into applause. The sound was thunderous, a cacophony of clapping and cheering that seemed to shake the very walls.