Luca thanked the host and finally stepped onto the stage of the Calisota regional finals.
There was a confident gleam in his eyes, bringing Zoe a sense of relief. Perhaps things weren't as bad as she had initially feared.
That said, she didn't expect Luca to deliver anything groundbreaking tonight. Getting through to the next round would be more than enough.
Feena and Seth also noticed the confidence in Luca's eyes.
Seth sneered inwardly, cursing Luca for pretending to be composed, certain that he would reveal his true incompetence soon enough.
Feena, on the other hand, felt a sense of anticipation. She realized that Luca now seemed completely different from the dejected figure he had been earlier—like a phoenix rising from the ashes.
Samuel, Isaac, and Joshua all breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Luca showed up, that was all that mattered.
Jack quietly stood in the back aisle, silently observing Luca's upcoming performance.
Bella, standing beside him, exuded equal confidence in Luca. She had just heard Jack sing the song and knew the level of artistry it represented.
Although Luca might not perform it as flawlessly as Jack did, she firmly believed that his musical talent was enough to carry him through this moment—and perhaps even amaze the audience.
"Do your best, Luca!"
Luca gently strummed the strings of his guitar, and a beautiful melody began to fill the venue.
A moving campus ballad unfolded, evoking feelings of comfort, excitement, and warmth.
The students in the audience seemed to relive their own youthful days through the song, while the judges found reflections of their past selves within its melody.
It was a song that stopped time and made people remember their past. This piece was undeniably captivating, pulling people into their own cherished memories.
The judges listened intently, nodding along in approval. Some even discreetly wiped away tears.
The students in the audience were lost in the nostalgic world the song created. As the song reached its climactic high, the vibe in the venue peaked.
When the final note faded, the room fell into a brief silence.
Then, the judges began discussing in low voices, exchanging excited opinions. From the expressions in the auditorium, it was evident that Luca's high score was all but guaranteed.
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