Chapter 261: Stealing the Spotlight (Third Update! Free of charge: monthly tickets)
“I guess you’re here for an interview?”
Lin Tian was momentarily stunned.
“Yeah,” came the reply.
Imai Yui looked surprised at Lin Tian’s accent, realizing that this attractive young man was actually from Tianchao (China). And the way he smoothly understood her English?
No wonder Tianchao teenagers are no joke.
“Are you working here or visiting with family?” she asked, referring to Tokyo.
“No, just with family.”
He thought, _Man, this reporter really goes all in. Asking about who a musician hangs out with._
“That’s great.”
Imai Yui’s face lit up. It made sense; in such a strict venue, a teenager like him couldn’t be staff unless he was the relative of a pianist.
And interviewing relatives adds drama to the live broadcast.
She had been dreading talking about the problematic piano prodigy named “Lin Tian.” Now she could finally change the subject!
“Can I ask a few questions?”
“Sure, go ahead.”
After all, his goal was to get more exposure.
“Who are you this year? New to this kind of event?”
“18 and yes, first time.”
“How does it feel meeting so many musicians? Must be super exciting, right?”
“Not much of a feeling. It’s okay though.”
Lin Tian didn’t know how to respond. He was just there, and “excited” sounded silly.
But as these words were said…
”Wow, so young yet not even flustered! That’s impressive!”
”If I went to such a party, I’d be jumping up and down!”
”I think he’s gonna make it big one day.”
”He’s handsome AND cool? Unbelievable.”
Imai Yui nearly dropped her mic when the second teenage girl walked in, calling out:
“Linzhang—”
“Oh, you’re back?”
“I was wondering where you went, thought you came back first.”
Lin Tian explained, “I waited for you for too long, saw no sign of you, figured maybe you were already back.”
“You…”
Don’t just start chatting!
Imai Yui’s hand shook holding the microphone. She dropped it and stared at Lin Tian.
“You’re… Lin Tian?”
“Yeah.”
He thought she knew him.
Then he introduced Ganyan Yu:
“My family.”
Oh no!
Imai Yui’s world fell apart!
How did she get stuck interviewing three people where two mentioned Lin Tian, and the third one turned out to be Lin Tian himself!
What did she do wrong? Was she cursed by Lin Tian?
Wait! She might still save it.
Imai Yui recalled that although their conversation was ongoing, it didn’t directly out her.
She could still spin it!
“Teacher Lin Tian, what do you think about being a recognized musician about to win Best Newcomer? How do you feel?”
“.
That’s news to me.”
When did he become someone “all eyes on”?
He felt out of sync with this woman.
Was she even following along?
Before Lin Tian could answer…
Imai Yui suddenly checked the chat box and froze.
“Don’t tell me… are you Teacher Moonlight?”
“Usually, I don’t go by that.”
As he spoke, he pulled Ganyan Yu closer.
“Better, we’re collectively known as: Moonlight and the Cat.”
“Teacher Moonlight!”
With Imai Yui’s scream,
Everyone in the hall instinctively turned their heads.
“Teacher Moonlight? Who?”
“He’s the music genius who just topped the Tianchao HX charts!”
“Is he for real?”
“He’s that famous Moonlight?!”
Eyes roamed over Lin Tian.
Suddenly, beyond the hall, online viewers were speculating madly.
From hearing about Lin Tian from Yao Han to meeting a seemingly regular teenager,
To hearing about another name, “Moonlight”—
In just 20 minutes, everyone wanted to know.
Now, the online audience wouldn’t forget this pianist!
Every guess and question focused on this boy.
—
When Lin Tian finished his interview and returned to the party,
A man with a glass of wine approached,
“Might I have a word?”
Another Asian musician stepped up,
“May I introduce myself?”
Lin Tian stood dumbfounded as he found himself surrounded by pianists!
(Fin)
