Chapter 335
There was still a lot of time left before our turn.
Since it was the last day of the festival, there were many other singers who visited Yeonje University besides us.
In addition, the wonderful cheering squad stage and band live prepared by the current students gave excitement to us who were warming up in the waiting tent.
"Oh, is the Yeonje University cheering song playing now?"
The sound of the numerous students filling the open-air theater singing along could be heard.
Yoo Min-ha perked up his ears while fiddling with the blue bandana on his head.
"Yeah. That's the song we practiced."
"Ha... We have to have a good voice when we sing that."
Heo Yu-bin caressed his neck and looked nervous.
Yeonje University, famous for its unaccompanied cheering song.
The unique loud and passionate atmosphere is so addictive that even people from other schools follow along.
Heo Yu-bin, the main vocalist that Seleste is proud of, practiced a lot to lead the way in singing Yeonje University's cheering song during this festival.
"I'm even more nervous because the students' voices are so loud. Hyung, what should I do?"
"It's okay, it's okay. You were like that before. When you go up on stage, you won't be nervous and will enjoy it, so don't worry."
"Huu.........."
The university festival scene, which felt as exciting as the large-scale concerts we've experienced so far, was enough to make Heo Yu-bin nervous.
Song Hyung-bin patted Heo Yu-bin on the back and cheered him up.
Meanwhile, a noisy fashion show was underway in another area of the waiting tent.
"Mr. Karis! Your hair looks a little different today, is that right?"
"Ah."
I smiled slightly as I looked at the camera that Kang Si-yoon was holding.
"Yes. During this activity, I had a style that covered my forehead a lot, but today, I slightly turned it over in a comma shape."
"As expected, you look good in anything. When I see you like this, it really seems like your face is the completion of everything. How do you feel?"
"Um.......... Thank you for the compliment?"
"Hey, in times like this, it's okay to be a little more proud. It's okay to be narcissistic! Okay, hurry up!"
It seems like Kang Si-yoon wanted to somehow draw out my gag using the excuse of the behind-the-scenes filming.
I mustered up my courage and agreed to his request.
"The completion of the style is.... Just this face."
"Ah, what bad luck. Yes, I'll go to the next guest!"
"No, didn't you ask me to say that?"
"Oh my, Mr. Min-ha! You wore a bandana today? It suits you so well!"
"This is ungrateful!"
I was hit.
I clenched my fist at Kang Si-yoon, who was pretending not to hear me and was zooming in on Yoo Min-ha's bandana.
I will definitely repay this humiliation soon.
The famous band's stage was currently in full swing.
This meant that we would soon be on the stage that was all heated up.
Chae Eun-gyu, who returned after checking the atmosphere outside the tent, laughed and touched both of his arms.
"Guys, the atmosphere outside is no joke. WRY seniors sang so excitedly."
"Ugh, ugh!"
"Hey, hey, it's okay. It's okay!"
Kang Si-yoon slapped Heo Yu-bin on the back.
"Don't you remember what Hyungbin hyung said earlier? Just go and enjoy it. We prepared a lot. Just show what we've prepared and come down."
"Just think of it as being Yeonje students for today. This is our home ground. Then it'll be much more comfortable."
"...Because I'm wearing a varsity jacket."
Ji Yoon-chul looked at the varsity jacket that was one size larger with satisfaction.
Coordinating the colors of the school we're visiting with the varsity jacket is one of the fun parts of a university festival.
We prepared for the festival in various ways by looking up response materials in advance and wore blue clothes that symbolize Yeonje University.
「You'll never remember like the number of breads you've eaten so far」
The last song of the WRY seniors resonated through the open-air theater.
We came out of the tent and watched the seniors' powerful performance from afar.
'We'll be on that stage soon.'
I felt it since I arrived at Yeonje University, but the atmosphere of the university festival is definitely different from the concerts I've experienced so far.
The hot heat that comes from the unity that makes everyone feel like they're one.
Unlike the fans who only sing along at certain parts, the passion that keeps singing along when the song starts.
Even before we even went on stage, the atmosphere on the stage alone made my heart race.
"Thank you! Fighting Yeonje University!"
The WRY seniors finished their performance and greeted us.
With the students' enthusiastic cheers for them as the background, we moved to the backstage.
I heard Song Hyung-bin quietly muttering something as he walked next to me.
"This will be fun."
His eyes were sparkling like stars.
It seemed as if he was truly looking forward to the moment when we would go on stage.
I instinctively checked Song Hyung-bin's status window again.
The 'Blooming in progress' message was still on.
If I think about the 'characteristic blooming' that is triggered by a series of events..........
Could it be that this stage right now is the condition for blooming?
"Seleste, go up!"
"Let's go, guys!"
We all cheered together and confidently headed up the stage.
The moment we slowly climbed the stairs one by one.
The tiered structure of the tall open-air theater began to come into view, and the thousands of college students who filled the space cheered us on.
"Wow!"
We loved the large scale of the concert halls we had been to, but the seats other than the standing area were so far away that the grandeur of the cheers could not be fully conveyed.
But the open-air theater stage was different.
'......... My whole body is on fire.'
Even though I hadn't done anything yet, I already felt like adrenaline was running wild through my veins.
When all seven members went up on stage, Song Hyung-bin made eye contact with us one by one and gave us silent cheers, and we immediately stood in formation for the first stage,
「I See The Light
I see a bright light
focus your eyes one by one.」
When I raised my head and sang the first verse, the open-air theater erupted in cheers that seemed to blow away.
I saw several lights flickering below, so I fixed my gaze.
The identity of the lights was none other than Seleste's cheering stick.
It felt like the heart of Seleves who is with us anytime, anywhere was being conveyed as it was.
「Dum Dum Dum Dum Dum
Dum Dum Dum Dum Dum
Dum Dum Dum Dum Dum
See The Light」
Even the last verse of the chorus could be heard from all the audience gathered in the open-air theater.
It was a chorus that sent shivers down my spine.
My eyes met briefly with Ji Yoon-chul's as he crossed paths with me and changed formation.
I thought I knew what he was saying to me just by looking at his eyes.
There was no other spectacular sight.
When we finished the stage perfectly singing the last verse of
I turned my gaze slightly to the side to look at the other members' faces.
They were all smiling without resistance.
"Let's say hello, two, three!"
"Hello! This is Seleste!"
"Nice to meet you, Yeonje University!"
The members greeted with louder voices than ever before.
Then, as if they didn't want to fall behind us, the open-air theater greeted us with even louder cheers.
"This is our first time performing at a university festival! I was so nervous and tense because I was looking at the seniors' stage from behind, but when I heard the powerful voices of the Yeonje University students, I felt like all the tension was gone."
"Thank you!"
"Yeonje University, shout out!"
Yeonje University continued to send out passionate cheers without sparing their voices in response to Yoo Min-ha's encouragement.
Chae Eun-gyu, who took the mic after Song Hyeong-bin, spoke in a calm voice.
"Yeonje University is a place that has a special meaning to me. My older brother graduated from the Yeonje University College of Engineering!"
When it was revealed that Chae Eun-gyu's older brother had attended Yeonje University, the open-air theater, which had been quiet for a while, was filled with the roar of students burning with affection.
"My older brother is now a bit older and working, so he probably won't be able to attend the festival, but it's a place that means a lot to me, so I wanted to come to Yeonje University for Seleste's first university festival."
"The bond between brothers is deep as expected!"
"Eun-gyu hyung's hyung! Please come see our stage later~!"
After a short talk, we immediately performed our second song,
This time, thousands of people sang along to
Kang Si-yoon and I wanted to enjoy the atmosphere even more, so we took out our earphones in the middle.
"Yeonje University, did you enjoy our second stage-!"
"Yes!"
"Everyone, don't you have a sore throat from screaming so much from the beginning?"
"It's okay-!"
The students of Yeonje University answered Kang Si-yoon's questions with great energy without fail.
Listening to their voices, Kang Si-yoon continued his speech as planned in advance.
"That's why when you think of Yeonje University, you think of the voice. When you think of Yeonje University, you think of the cheering song!"
"Oh, by the way, I heard that Yeonje University has a really famous cheering song."
As soon as Yoo Min-ha finished speaking, the cheering song of Yeonje University, 'Yeonje in the Sky', started from the audience.
Originally, it was supposed to be a natural way to mention 'Yeonje in the Sky' and for us, led by Heo Yoo-bin, to sing the cheering song together with the students of Yeonje University.
Suddenly, the cheering song started without us, so Heo Yoo-bin was very flustered.
"Okay, okay, wait a minute! Everyone! Please join us!"
"We want to sing it too!"
Heo Yu-bin spoke urgently, then his voice slightly went out of tune, and the people stopped cheering while laughing quietly.
Heo Yu-bin took a sip of water and relaxed his voice.
"Hmm, hmm! Let's all go together!"
Heo Yu-bin made eye contact with Song Hyung-bin, Chae Eun-gyu, and me, who were standing next to him.
It was a signal to start.
Immediately after, Heo Yu-bin brought the microphone close to his mouth and sang with a solid chest voice.
"Oh, beyond the sky. Come on, win Yeonje."
"With hot passion, come on, let's fly!"
"Oh, beyond the sky. Come on, win Yeonje."
"With hot passion, come on! Let's fly!"
I also looked out at the view of the open-air theater while singing the cheering song that I had practiced in advance.
The sight of so many people wearing blue clothes, arm in arm, singing 'Yeonje in the Sky' was truly admirable.
It felt like my affection for the university I had never attended was blossoming naturally.
Heo Yu-bin, who sang the cheering song in a solemn and serious voice until the end, repeatedly bowed his head as he received warm applause from Yeonje University.
"Yeonje University is the best!"
"The cheering song is really cool."
".........I feel my heart being touched."
"Everyone, everyone! Did you hear what Yoon-chul just said?"
"When our youngest says something like that, it means it's really touching. As expected! Patriotic Yeonje!"
"Patriotic Yeonje!"
As we chanted the slogan of Yeonje University, the open-air theater reached a climax.
Now, we're wrapping up the interlude and it's time to introduce our next song,
"What about our next song? This summer was really hot, right? We released a cool song that blew away the heat. What kind of song is it? ........."
Song Hyungbin continued his speech smoothly as he had practiced.
The rest of the members, including me, were nodding while listening to him.
But just then, all of a sudden, the accompaniment to
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