"Chairman, those two songs from Solflare Entertainment have entered the top fifty on the download chart," the staff member reported.
"Go on, get out of here. Top fifty is a world away from the top three. Our songs are number one; it's natural for there to be others behind us."
"But—"
"No buts. Leave."
What kind of name was Solflare anyway? It sounded like some second-rate company. Did Mercer Vision Entertainment really need to worry about a puny little company like that? The employee had no sense, couldn't he see they were busy?
The victory party was a roaring success. They drank their fill, ate heartily, and indulged their sense of superiority. That night, they all slept more soundly and comfortably than they had in a long time.
But Solflare Entertainment's two songs weren't resting.
A pair of songs created by an unknown singer, a new composer, and two other artists who weren't exactly A-listers had completely upended the online world.
Despite the lack of a major promotional push and their inconspicuous placement on the Nightglow Music platform, the lyrics and melodies struck a deep chord with listeners.
A soul as gifted as mine
Was meant for a life of light.
So why, after twenty-odd years,
Am I still just a face in the crowd?
...
The song's opening immediately drew people in. Just a few short lines were enough to captivate the heart and soul.
It was as if all their long-suppressed frustrations had vanished in an instant.
...
"Someone as cowardly as me,"
"Who always holds back in everything."
"How could I have once, for someone else,"
"Thought of throwing all caution to the wind?"


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