Chapter 74 - 74: Falling in Place (pt.6)

And so, after the behind the scenes rehearsal video faded into silence, the screen cut to black.

Not a single light remained onstage.

For a split second, the theatre and live stream existed in suspended breath— millions of people holding still, as if even blinking might break whatever spell was about to descend upon them. The hum of anticipation climbed rapidly, ticking higher and higher, until it felt like the air itself was charged with static. Somewhere in the darkness, a lone fan screamed Yone's name, and it was quickly swallowed by nervous laughter and scattered cheers.

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