The Transmigrated Author

Chapter 212: Meeting (2)

[Rel's POV]

"I'll sing first," Jae declared, flicking her hair back to showcase her confidence and alluring beauty. Being in a room with the main cast made me wonder how I compared.

Camila, passing the remote to Jae, gave her a competitive look that said, "I can definitely sing better than you."

"All the best," Camila smirked, and Jae took the remote with satisfaction.

"Will do."

With the first song underway, Jae sang 'WINE' by Suran.

"I still can't forget~, I'm sweetly spinning around~, I didn't know it was a dream~"

She held the microphone close to her mouth with one hand, the other resting on her chest. Jae's body swayed to the beat, and when she finished the final verse, she took a bow.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Jae's performance was expectedly good. Her falsetto was amazing, and her vocal technique was better than average.

"Your turn, Camila," Jae said, handing over the remote with a wink.

Smiling, Camila took the remote without hesitation. Not only was her performance on the line, but her love interest, Jan, would be watching.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Camila chose her song.

'Song: Precious Love by TWICE'

Camila took a deep breath, and her song began.

"You're still the same~, You still can't forgive me~, Is the wound I inflicted on you unable to heal?"

Camila sang with her eyes closed, pouring her heart out. Each verse and chorus shifted the room's atmosphere, creating a mesmerizing experience with a soundtrack that perfectly complemented her voice and range.

I couldn't tell if she had chosen this song intentionally, but it was perfect for her.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Everyone in the room, including Jae Yoona, applauded Camila.

As she put the microphone down, I could see how impressed and mesmerized Jan was by her singing. It was likely his first experience with something like this, enough to make him ask her for tips.

The friendly competition between Camila and Jae Yoona ended in a tie, and they even sang a duet to top it all off.

The song they chose was 'ONLY' by LeeHi.

"Not bad," Jae finished the last verse, and Camila smiled back in agreement.

"You aren't bad either."

An hour had passed, and the karaoke room was filled with a mix of laughter, applause, and the occasional off-key note.

Everyone had taken their turn at the microphone, belting out their favourite tunes with varying degrees of success.

Even Alice's initial shyness melted away under the influence of the upbeat atmosphere.

"...!"

The first verse he sung was smooth, warm, and surprisingly resonant, carrying the melody with effortless grace.

"Was it this meaningless? ♪"

Heads turned and eyes widened in surprise.

"Are you afraid of the beginning? ♪"

Jan's jaw dropped, and Bazz nearly choked on his drink.

Valencia's eyes were frozen in shock...

"I don't get it ♪"

"His voice..." Camila whispered, leaning towards Lyra.

"It's completely different when he sings."

"I know," Lyra replied, her eyes fixed on Rel's face as he sang.

"It's like he transformed into a different person."

Rel continued to sing, his voice weaving through the room, painting a picture of heartache and longing.

He closed his eyes, losing himself in the music, the lyrics flowing from his lips with a raw emotion that captivated his peers.

Jan, initially stunned, was now nodding his head in time with the music, a genuine smile spreading across his face.

"Damn, Rel," he muttered, "never knew you had it in you."

Bazz, equally impressed, raised his glass in a silent toast.

Even Alice, who rarely showed any emotion, seemed captivated by Rel's performance.

As the song ended, a wave of applause washed over the room.

"Rel, that was amazing!" Camila exclaimed, her voice filled with admiration.

"Seriously, dude," Bazz added, "you could be a professional singer!"

Jan grinned, clapping Rel on the back. "You keep surprising us, man. What are you gonna do next? Defeat a dragon?"

Rel ignored Jan's question and returned to his seat.

Valencia said nothing, but her eyes remained fixed on Rel, a warmth radiating from her gaze that he had never seen before.

Rel, still slightly breathless from his performance, simply shrugged.

"It was nothing," he murmured, though a warmth spread through his chest at the unexpected praise.

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Authors notes:

- All the songs shown are really good songs, give them a listen.