Her blonde hair, long and wavy, fell softly over her shoulders, while her amethyst-colored eyes added a touch of mystery and depth to her gaze, making her a figure as captivating as she was enigmatic.
"Greetings to everyone!"
"Here I am, the great and ingenious Lira!"
With a radiant smile that seemed to almost sparkle under the stage lights, Lira snapped her fingers.
Suddenly, an explosion of vibrant colors – electric blue, bright red, emerald green – spread through the air, like fireworks.
The crowd stirred, surprised by the sudden magic, and amidst the sparks appeared a gacha machine.
It was tall and imposing, entirely made of chrome metal, with a glossy surface reflecting the surrounding light.
The capsules inside gleamed like precious gems: small white ones, medium blue ones, and large black ones, each seeming to hide a mystery.
"I bet you're all surprised and curious to find out what's inside these capsules!"
"First of all, in front of you is a device I created myself!" she said proudly, gesturing theatrically towards the machine.
"I named it the Super Random Ball Extractor 3.0!"
The name echoed in the air, and a slight murmur spread through the crowd. Curiosity was growing, palpable.
"The rule is simple: all you have to do is pull this lever..."
Lira gracefully approached the machine. She pulled the lever with a dramatic, deliberate motion.
A mechanical sound filled the air, followed by the metallic clink of a capsule dropping from the dispenser. A small white capsule rolled down, bouncing slightly.
"What bad luck!"
Lira still wore her dazzling smile. She opened the capsule with a click, revealing small balls in various colors: blue, yellow, red....
"These balls, once thrown on the ground, create an explosion of colors! Perfect for dramatic entrances or playing pranks on your friends!"
Lira raised a blue ball, lightly tossing it to the ground.
Immediately, an explosion of colorful powder filled the air, enveloping the stage in a vibrant, bright cloud.
The children in the audience laughed excitedly, and even a few adults couldn't resist a smile of surprise.
"There are more capsules, as you can see," Lira continued, pointing to the machine. "But I don't want to spoil the surprise. Come on, try your luck!"
A little girl in the crowd, her eyes full of wonder, stared at the machine with an excited expression. Her pink dress fluttered slightly in the wind as she excitedly tugged at her father's sleeve.
"Daddy, can we try it?!" she exclaimed, pointing towards the machine with her tiny hand.
"Are you sure, sweetheart? It seems a bit... dangerous."
The father observed the scene with some concern, casting a cautious glance at Lira.
There was something unsettling about her, with that too-perfect smile and those strange, shimmering eyes under the lights.
"I want to go!"
The girl pouted, puffing her cheeks like an angry hamster. Her determined look left no room for refusal.
The father sighed, defeated by his daughter's gentle stubbornness.
"Alright..."
He said with a resigned smile. He took her hand, gently lifting her as he guided her toward the stage. The girl giggled with joy, her excitement contagious.
"How much does it cost?"
The father asked Lira, trying to mask his nervousness. His eyes quickly darted between the machine and the mysterious figure in front of him.
"Don't worry! It's all free!"
"Free?" the father repeated, surprised.
"Yes, exactly!" Lira replied with a radiant smile. "But you all get only one try."
"I repeat: just one. No more, or I'll get angry!"
Lira's last sentence was spoken in a playful tone, but something changed in her expression.
Her amethyst-colored eyes gleamed ominously under the lights, and her smile seemed to stretch unnaturally.
With a finger resting on her cheek, her expression shifted between sweetness and something darker.
For a brief moment, it was as if Lira's sweet mask had slipped, revealing her true face: a subtle threat hidden behind a facade of cheerfulness.