43 Ghost Composer (1/2)

”MusicFest Tonight” was broadcast live on television and on video streaming websites online. Netizens also live commented as each of the performances were going on.

This Friday's episode was proving to be one of the most popular and most discussed. It was also on its way into obtaining the highest TV rating against other programs broadcast in the same time slot.

Part of the reason why this episode garnered this much attention was because of Iris Long's comeback performance. Both JJ's record label and Bright Summit did an excellent job in heavily promoting her upcoming comeback album.

The biggest reason, however, was Jin Chonglin. An A-list artist like him was akin to a god descending upon the mortal realm to display his might and magnificence, while at the same time showering everyone with blessings. His massive army of fans alone would already guarantee an excellent viewership rating for any show he guested in.

Factor in the rumours about the two of them circulating energetically online, even people who were not their fans felt interested and watched this Friday's episode hoping to witness some sort of confirmation about their relationship.

In short, ”MusicFest Tonight” had these bored rumourmongers to thank for in obtaining such an impressive viewership rating.

Finally, the long awaited moment had come. Iris Long was about to perform. People glued their eyes to their screens, be it on TV or computer.

Live comments popped every second all throughout her entire performance and also during her short interview. The discussions blew up online.

”Holy sh*t! Wow! This is f*cking amazing!”

”Iris looks so beautiful tonight.”

”Her dress is gorgeous! Are those real crystals on the fabric? I wonder where I can buy the dress….”

”I finally found my new goddess. Ah, goddess Iris! Please marry this NEET! I offer my life to you…and share my precious instant cup noodles with you forever and ever.”

”Damn! She can really play the piano. I thought that she was only faking it on her music video previews, but she's actually playing the piano for real and even singing at the same time on live TV.”

”I'm a pianist myself. I can confidently say that she's at expert level. Maybe even higher. I have to see her perform other more difficult pieces to be certain. Great technique. No hesitation at all. And she rarely looks at her hands during her performance. The symphony orchestra isn't drowning her at all which is great. Iris Long has my respect as a fellow pianist.”

”I now have a new favourite song: 'Black Star'!”

”Me too! I cried listening to the song.”