"I've never seen a singer so pitiful. Are we even providing accompaniment anymore?" A musician on the stage looked at the empty audience seats and couldn't help but ask his buddy.
"Yeah, I've been accompanying singers for over a decade and today is truly an eye-opener." The drummer, sitting in his seat, ran his fingers through his glossy hair, "I actually feel a bit sorry for Liam."
"What good is your sympathy? It's the audience's sympathy that counts! Seriously, what's the big deal?"
"I really admire Liam's courage though. He was incredibly popular this past year. Just last time at a concert in another city, not one seat was empty in a venue of 10,000... A shame, really."
...
In truth, Jasper Baldwin knew what the situation outside was like, but he still sat down in front of the dressing table preparing meticulously, just like usual.
In this business, if you can enjoy the glory of having countless lovers, you need to be prepared for the desolation of being despised.
