The Anon–Tomori shippers were overjoyed, while the Tomori–Taki shippers suffered a crushing defeat.
Good, good, this is how you're going to play it, huh?
They had thought things were basically over—but it turned out this was only just the beginning!
In fact, it wasn't just the fans below the stage—even Taki, who was singing on stage, felt something was off.
After all, they were performing at a music festival, and Taki had originally been the drummer, so there was no way she hadn't practiced this song.
But Kamijou Mutsuki had never told her that this song came with a matching MV!
Back when she had only read the lyrics, Taki had thought it was just a somewhat subtle, bittersweet love song. But combined with the anime clips on the big screen, the impact was on a completely different level.
You told me to write a song—and this is how you're playing it?!
[Thank you for the special invitation~]
Even though the "drummer" had already sensed something was wrong, there was no way she could let her personal feelings ruin the performance. She could only continue singing with full emotion.
[To witness your love~]
At this moment, the screen was playing scenes from episode 5 of MyGO!!!!!.
Tomori and Anon walked forward hand in hand, fingers interlocked, toward Taki and Soyo, their gazes unwaveringly firm.
[I keep reminding myself~]
[Don't run away~]
At this point, the anime gave Taki, sitting on the steps, a close-up. That expression—she might as well have had the words "losing heroine" written on her face.
Combined with Taki's lyrics, the effect was absolutely explosive.
"Alright, alright, this is how you edit the anime, huh?"
"Official fan edit—the deadliest kind!"
"You can play the fan-edit game like this too?!"
"Is it just you editing it like this, or is everyone doing it this way?!"
Watching Taki singing on stage, the fans below were losing their minds with laughter.
After all, this was an official fan edit—and it was being performed by the very person featured in it!
What kind of fan edit could possibly top this level of presentation?
Can you even imagine the scene of the original performers singing "Guest" together?
And this went even further—it was the actual person performing it live!
"When I watched the anime, I already felt something was off—this live show felt like a wedding."
"I get it now—the 'Guest' is the real canon!"
"You really understand the original work!"
"Are band people always this intense?"
"I'll clarify—we band people are exactly like this!"
On stage, as Taki watched the scenes playing, she was starting to lose control of her expression.
Given her position standing face-to-face with Sakiko, as long as she adjusted her gaze slightly, she could see even more clearly than the fans below.
Holy crap, there's NTR here!
She's not singing anymore!
However, although Taki was mentally resisting, her body was very honest.
[Holding the wedding invitation, step by step I walk in~]
The scene cut to two penguins swimming intertwined—heavy with implication.
[The venue she carefully arranged~]
This time, it showed Anon and Taki sitting together. The smile on the girl's face now carried an inexplicable hint of mockery.
[But unfortunately, this is your scenery~]
Still from episode 5 of MyGO!!!!!—Anon was overwhelmed by Taki's verbal attack and ran off, while Tomori immediately chased after her.
Meanwhile, Taki remained seated in place, her face filled with confusion and helplessness.
[And I am just a guest~]
"What even is this song? This is way too twisted!"
"This is exactly my kind of thing—sing more!"
"My Taki, Chihaya Anon, your crimes are unforgivable!"
[I let go of all our memories~]
[To fulfill your love~]
In the anime, it first showed Taki lying alone at home in a depressed slump, then cut to Tomori and Anon appearing together in the same frame.
[Yet I still refuse to believe that this is you~]
"This hurts too much, this hurts too much~"
"Ms. Taki, aaahhh—!"
"This is basically the original story!"
[It's been so long since I last saw you, you feel a bit distant~]
[Even our handshake and greetings are so polite~]
Watching the edited anime clips on the big screen and chewing over her own lyrics, Taki's eyes had already grown moist with tears.
The first time you hear the song, you don't understand it. The second time, you become the person in the song.
At this moment, Taki had completely been infected by the emotions within the song.
It hurt—this hurt far too much!
And with her current position, she could clearly see Anon standing there playing the guitar, as well as Tomori beside her.
In that instant, the song seemed to overlap with reality itself.
She knew it—there was no way that pink-haired girl was a good person!
Tomori… in what way was she inferior to that Chihaya Anon?
Was it that she still wasn't devoted enough?
Facing Taki's death glare, Anon was starting to break into a cold sweat.
The girls' positions on stage at this moment had been carefully arranged.
Although it wasn't as clear as the two lead singers, everyone could still clearly see the anime playing on the big screen.
So Anon felt very wronged.
She was just standing there playing the guitar, yet somehow a massive blame was suddenly dumped onto her.
If she had actually done it, that would be one thing—but the key was, she hadn't even succeeded!
So this is how you're editing the anime?!
Who was trying to sabotage her?
It had to be that guy Kamijou Mutsuki messing with her!
But the "character song" Kamijou Mutsuki mentioned… this was what he meant?
Anon suddenly didn't envy Taki anymore.
[Why bother deliberately putting on an act in front of her~]
Taki kept staring at Anon, her eyes moist, as she sang the final line.
[Hiding that my world once had you in it~]
There wasn't a trace of technique—only pure emotion.
Watching Taki on stage, the fans below couldn't help but feel a bit heartbroken.
Once again—Chihaya Anon, your crimes are unforgivable!
As Taki finished her part, the singing on stage paused briefly, yet no one showed any impatience.
Standing opposite her, Sakiko couldn't help but grip the microphone in her hand a little tighter.
Because she knew—now that Taki was done, it was her turn.
But then again, she was Sakiko Togawa—what kind of storms hadn't she faced before?
Could she really lose composure over just a single song like Taki?
Thinking this, the girl relaxed a little.
[Before I knew it, the bells began to ring~]
As Sakiko's voice rang out, the fans below trembled slightly.
They knew—the second phase was coming!
[You remain waiting where you are~]
[Waiting for her to approach~]
At this moment, the anime cut to Haneoka, showing Sakiko and Anon facing each other on the steps.
[The gentle her kneels on one knee~]
On the big screen, Anon picked up the lyric notebook and handed it to Tomori.
[Slowly placing the ring~]
[Onto your ring finger~]
Sakiko was starting to lose it a bit.
You really know how to edit!
"Got it—for band people, a lyric notebook equals a wedding ring!"
[When everyone else is happy for you~]
[I'm the only one who foolishly wakes up~]
[It turns out that between us~]
[There is no longer any connection at all~]
Wearing a red flower on her chest, Sakiko met Tomori's gaze in the school hallway—but after a moment of surprise, she simply turned her head and walked into the classroom.
Just like the lyrics said—there was no longer any connection between them.
Unlike Taki's twisted intensity, Sakiko's singing carried a faint, lingering sorrow.
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