Became The Leader of a Girl Group Destined To Fail - Chapter 131

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Chapter 131.

Thump-thump.
Prism Homma had taken on an in-person schedule for the first time in ages.
And today was a live stage performance, no less.
Since Prism Homma hadn’t done a live broadcast stage in quite some time either, there was considerable anticipation.

‘Still, I get to ring in the new year with StillBlue today!’

What could be better for a devoted fan than this?
Special costumes for my favorites! Fireworks bursting brilliantly and my favorites’ radiant smiles!
The year-end stage itself was spectacular, but attending the year-end stage held even greater value.
The competition was fierce, but Prism Homma succeeded in securing tickets through years of accumulated experience.
The problem was.
The weather.

‘An outdoor stage in this freezing cold? Are you serious?’

Have some conscience….
Don’t you broadcasting station people know what December 31st weather is like in South Korea?
Not all singers performed on the outdoor stage.
They split it roughly in half—half the artists performed in the studio, half on the outdoor stage.
Lesser-known or rookie artists had a higher probability of being assigned outdoors.
Since StillBlue was a brand-new group, they were automatically assigned to the outdoor stage.

‘At least it’s better than last year…. Last year, we performed outdoors in a place where public transportation didn’t even run. I can’t forget how brutal that was.’

Fortunately, this year the broadcasting station had shown mercy—public transportation did service this location.
Of course, the return home would be in the early morning hours, so it would still feel bleak then.
Anyway, that wasn’t the important part.
Finally, it was StillBlue’s turn to perform.
One song was their title track, 【Azure】, and the other was supposed to be a special stage.
What song would they do?
I was excited for the 【Azure】 stage, but the special stage—something I rarely got to see—was far more thrilling.
Especially since StillBlue’s schedule had been so packed this year, they were only performing at this one year-end stage, which made it all the more precious.
One irreplaceable stage.
I was determined to capture every moment with these eyes.

‘Here they come!’

The five members of Prism appeared on stage—

‘Insane uniforms!’

I was on the verge of losing my mind over how incredible they looked.
After always wearing colorful, vibrant outfits, seeing them in dark uniforms gave them such a commanding presence.
However, all five weren’t wearing identical uniforms.
Seo Baek-young, Yun Chung, and Ryu Bora wore the same black uniforms.
Kim Geum and Yeon Ju-hong wore khaki uniforms with a slightly different aesthetic.
Though they were the same style of uniform, the atmosphere was subtly different.
Why did they do it that way? Wouldn’t it have been fine to unify everything in one color?
Questions swirled through Prism Homma’s mind.
Still, all five were wearing military uniform caps!
My heart began racing at this dark concept version I’d never seen before.
But that wasn’t the end of it.

‘Are those… guns in their hands? Insane.’

That’s right.
This concept was one of Prism’s dual concepts: ‘fighting for the one you love’!
In other words, a dark version.
And this was the first time they’d brought weapons on stage.
The prelude began.
Something felt different today.
The arrangement had a much more solemn tone than usual.
With footstep sound effects inserted, it looked like a scene from a movie.
Then, on the LED screen behind the members, a scene from a revolution flashed by.

‘Insane… Bora?!’

[Don’t be afraid.]

At first I wasn’t sure, but the actress on the LED screen was Ryu Bora.
Her crisp black uniform and composed appearance clearly embodied a government military concept.

[From now on, I’ll be by your side.]

If this isn’t a movie, then what on earth is it?
Prism Homma barely restrained the urge to scream with joy, shaking their light stick with fervent enthusiasm.
But it didn’t end there.

[…Can we be together again at the end of this?]

…Geum?
Geum is… Geum is acting…?
Kim Geum wore a faded khaki uniform, unlike Ryu Bora.

‘Geum is Bora’s enemy! She’s with the revolutionary army…!’

The concept was beginning to make sense.
From the looks of it, Seo Baek-young, Yun Chung, and Ryu Bora in black uniforms were the government forces.
Kim Geum and Yeon Ju-hong appeared to be playing the revolutionary army.
That’s why their costumes were different.
From the story, it seemed Kim Geum and Ryu Bora met as enemies but ultimately chose to walk the same path.
Prism Homma couldn’t suppress their wildly trembling pupils.
A pair acting scene between members of the same age line!

[Yes.]

Across from Kim Geum, Ryu Bora smiled sadly.

[We’ll be together until the very end.]

Then the prelude that had stopped resumed.
The members aimed their guns at Ryu Bora.
And as Ryu Bora fired her gun toward the camera alone,
Bang.
The sound of gunfire echoed.
And then came the opening.

Why are you so Blue
You look as pale as me
Pale, Fail Blue Blue

Ryu Bora’s expression was far more solemn and melancholic than usual, her acting utterly captivating.
She was the very embodiment of a true entertainer.
The immersion could have easily shattered, but from the opening, Ryu Bora commanded complete attention.

But starting today, things will be different
Now I hold your hand
Now Blue means our sky

Next came Yun Chung’s part, the favorite of Prism Homma, but something was distinctly different.
Even the choreography had changed!
Yun Chung pointed a gun at Ryu Bora’s head, flashing a villainous smile.
Then she made a gesture as if gently strangling Ryu Bora’s neck,

I’ll make you fly with me

and swept her hat to the side with a flourish.
That’s when I finally caught what I’d missed before.

‘Insane! A black eye patch.’

That eye patch I’d only seen in the music video—they were showing it here.
A uniform and eye patch combination?
This was designed to kill every fan watching.
It seemed Yun Chung was playing the ‘villain’ in this performance.

Shoo-Shoo-Shoot me
Shoot me up to you a hundred times over
Shoo-Shoo-Shoot me
Shoot all your blues up to me

Next came the chorus part with Yeon Ju-hong at center.
Yeon Ju-hong, usually so bright and cheerful, was different this time.
Her signature pink coral hair had transformed to black, and she wore smoky makeup she rarely applied.
But what truly caught the eye was her gesture.
She turned around, then slowly slipped her uniform jacket off her shoulders.

I’m the one who loves to face off and fight

I turned my head to gaze at the camera, then brought the gun to my lips.
Naturally, the audience erupted in frenzied cheers.

Shoo-Shoo-Shoot me
Shoo-Shoo-Shoot BLUE

Honestly, Prism Homma seemed to be screaming just as wildly.
Our Coral-kin…! The mockingbird…!

You become my blue flame
I’ll show you the brilliance of that flame

Kim Geum’s rap section.
It was one of the parts Prism Homma had been secretly anticipating.
Kim Geum, embodying the revolutionary soldier concept, appeared both spirited and somehow melancholic.
Yet.

Don’t doubt
You and I will never go out

Only during the paired choreography with Ryu Bora in the “you and I” section.
A smile appeared.
This wasn’t originally a part with paired choreography!
I could already envision the SNS timeline exploding by now.

When the fire goes out
Again I ignite the flame
What’s the problem, I’m your flame
Burn it all down

The two same-age members at center.
They aimed guns at each other, then lowered them, clasped hands without the guns—and pushed away.

Why are you so Blue

Suddenly, the song’s atmosphere shifted, becoming serene.
The five members formed a circle, aiming at each other.
And once more.

Bang.
At the sound of the gunshot, everyone simultaneously fell backward.

But I will save you

Among them, only Seo Baek-young slowly rose to her feet alone.

Now I hold your hand
Now Blue means our sky

Seo Baek-young advanced slowly forward, cast aside the gun, and began her solo dance break.
The dance that began with a stagger, as if shot through the heart,
gradually shed its trembling, and concluded with Seo Baek-young standing firmly on both feet, wiping tears from her eyes.
The choreography captured her gradual triumph over her wounds, growing stronger with each movement.

‘Baek-young’s solo dance break finally achieved!’

The dance break that all the fans had so desperately wished for.
At last, the wish was granted.
Even those who weren’t her bias couldn’t tear their eyes away.

Because you saved me

Starting from that section, all the members rose simultaneously, as if kicking through the sky.
All of them casting aside their guns and hats.

Shoo-Shoo-Shoot me
Shoot all your blues straight at me
I’ll gladly face and fight them

The chorus, rearranged with a far grander and ascending feel.
And the hearts of the fans watching that stage too.

Lu-Lu-Luv me
Send all my heart straight to you
I’ll gladly face and fight them

Were rising beyond that sky.

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The StillBlue LED screen footage is all up on OTube

I was disappointed we couldn’t watch the footage properly after the Stage ended, but thank goodness
After the revolution ends, the two of them collapsed in the ruins staring at each other… my heart truly swells with grandeur…

The dialogue roughly goes like

Ryu Bora: Do you regret it?
Kim Geum: Not once. I’ve never regretted it.
Ryu Bora: …That’s a relief. Me neither.

I think that’s it.
Mom, I think I’ve fallen in love with these women

My heart truly swells with such grandeur…
Since it’s a Stage made exclusively by StillBlue, it’s twice as good
└Only twice??? I went all in
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I can’t forgive them for ending this legendary Stage without performing the full song
They absolutely have to do this arrangement version at the concert, absolutely
Keep those costumes safe, StillBlue girls^_^ Please wear them exactly like this at the concert^_^
Everyone, this isn’t the time for that

There’s still a special Stage left
Looking at the costumes now, the StillBlue girls are getting something bigger

Thump thump
Thump thump

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