NovelEnglish"What's with her outfit? Is she trying out a new makeup trend? Is she trying to stand out?" "She should just get off the stage to save the embarrassment!" Selah was in the midst of her performance, standing at the center of the stage, oblivious to the barrage of comments.
As the surrounding lights dimmed, she seamlessly transformed into the character she portrayed.
The tumultuous blend of emotions, entwining hatred and love, evoked memories of a person-Arturo. Such contradictory feelings, intricate and painful, rendered her unable to shed a tear.
Selah's eyes, filled with despair, sadness, and madness, turned red as she suppressed the welling tears. Her tattered attire accentuated the fragility she portrayed.
The onslaught of netizen comments gradually waned, seemingly influenced by the power of her performance. Only at the moment of Selah's character's "death" did the pain in her eyes transform into a serene peace. With closed eyes, a relieved smile graced her lips, and a tear quietly fell.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs the white light on her faded, the entire stage suddenly illuminated.
The audience, still caught immersed in the somber mood, took a moment to regain their senses.
After a brief silence, applause erupted from the judges' table.
Louis stood up, offering a round of applause for Selah.
Witnessing this, both those who wanted to applaud and those who initially hesitated joined in.
A wave of applause swept through the theater, creating an electric atmosphere of appreciation and admiration.
Kristy couldn't hide her disappointment.
She had keenly observed Louis, but his reaction to her performance was lukewarm, unlike the enthusiastic applause he now bestowed upon Selah.
She believed her performance mirrored Selah's, so it cas an unexpected blow when Louis applauded for Selah.
Why? Enraged, Kristy clenched her fists, digging her nails into her flesh.
Jayleen's expression beside her grew even more contorted with displeasure.
Selah, who hadn't engaged in acting for five years and lacked the guidance of a skilled mentor, outshined Kristy.
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Selah's performance even surpassed her own abilities from five years prior, leaving Nayleen grappling with incomprehension. How Selah emerged unscathed from the accident remained a lingering question.
Jayleen's anger twisted her face, making her look unpleasant.
Selah's impressive performance felt like a personal insult to Jayleen.
The first round of the performance concluded, and while Selah's talent was acknowledged, the viewer voting session was marred by accusations. Many criticized her for being late and accused her of dancing in the park yesterday to boost her popularity.
Professional rumor-spreaders exacerbated the situation,deliberately influencing public opinion and ultimately causing Selah to receive fewer votes than Kristy.
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