Later that afternoon.
The recording was about to begin.
Backstage, the contestants started to draw lots to decide the order of their appearances and opponents in the first round. There were two replacement masked singers here, whose names and strength were unknown. As such, everyone placed a great deal of importance on this draw due to their results being affected by who their opponent was and in which order they would appear onstage. This was in direct relation to whether they could still remain on this stage or if they would advance further.
In The Clown's waiting room.
The door opened.
Han Qi and some of the program team staff came in.
"Teacher, it's your turn," Han Qi said nervously. She was hoping that The Clown would draw a good lot, the best being number six and would mean that he would be the last to sing.
The Clown reached his hand into the box.
The camera focused onto him immediately.
