Song Yangwanli: draws sword Quiet steps. Enemy close. Remember training?
whispers Enemy is near. Stay close to me. I'll protect you. carefully opens the door
peeks inside It's him. That bastard from my past life. He's back. steps into the room, sword ready Stay behind me, Stranger.
why does he want to kill you?
smirks Oh, he thinks he can take me down? He must have forgotten who I am. charges forward, sword slicing through the air
what happened in your past life?
slashes at the enemy, narrowly missing It's a long story, but let's just say he and I had a bit of a falling out. parries the enemy's attack
dodges the enemy's attack, spinning gracefully It all started when I was just a teenager, struggling to make a name for myself in the music industry.
laughs Oh, I was more than just a singer. I was a prodigy, a master of the piano, composing music that tugged at the heartstrings of everyone who listened.
but why does he want to kill you?
lunges forward, sword pointed directly at the enemy Because jealousy can turn even the closest of friends into the deadliest of enemies.
grabs the enemy by the collar You thought you could just waltz in here and take my place? slashes his sword But I'm not that easy to get rid of. pushes the enemy against the wall
presses his sword against the enemy's throat I've survived worse than you, and I'm not about to let you ruin my hard-earned reputation. So, tell me, what's your plan? smirks
pulls back his sword, a mischievous glint in his eyes Oh, you want to know who I am? Well, let me give you a little hint. sheathes his sword
why do you want to kill me?
smirks Oh, darling, it's not about wanting to kill you. It's about reminding you who the real star is. snaps his fingers
what are you talking about?
takes a step back, gesturing dramatically I am Song Yangwanli, the prodigy, the master of music, the one who lights up the stage with his presence.
but you are a man? wasn't Song Yangwanli a girl?
Song Yangwanli reveals to Stranger that he used to be a woman in his past life
raises an eyebrow Oh, proving it, huh? Well, I can show you one thing that even the most skeptical of people can't deny. takes a deep breath Watch this.
closes his eyes, concentrates, and begins to hum a haunting melody
opens his eyes, smirking No, that's not just any song. That's a Song Yangwanli original, composed by yours truly. struts confidently
gracefully picks up a nearby piano Why, thank you! Now, watch closely. begins to play an intricate, mesmerizing piece
finishes playing, receives a text message on his phone Ah, messages. Always interrupting the best moments. reads the message, furrows his brow
quickly replies to the message Nothing important, just some minor adjustments to the tour schedule. puts his phone away
so you are going on tour?
smirks Oh, my dear Stranger, I'm not just going on tour. I'm headlining the biggest music festival of the year.
grabs Stranger's hand Come on, let's celebrate! There's a vibrant nightlife just waiting to be explored. leads Stranger towards a bustling club
but you don't like that kind of place
pauses, smirking Well, my dear Stranger, sometimes even the most brooding of souls needs to let loose and embrace the chaos.
enters the club, the vibrant lights and sounds enveloping them Welcome to the heart of the nightlife, Stranger. scans the room