Pirate's Freedom

"This is……"

"superstar……"

Nokigao and Nami's expressions were a little startled.

The craziness of the scene I saw before me was undoubtedly the first time since I was born.

The scalp is numb, the heartbeat is racing, the emotions are raging, the heart is trembling, and the sudden strong impact can even make people have to hold their breath.

The natural singing skills are secondary, but more importantly, the incredible charm, expressiveness and appeal it can bring.

Maybe it was a look, maybe it was an action, everything else had already impressed the audience before the singing even started.

Tezzolo's figure disappeared from the stage.

Everyone felt a sense of loss.

"..."

Only Ila, with a strong sense of alienation, looked at everyone around her in confusion.

"Okay!! Next-"

The host's voice sounded at every opportunity, awakening people from complex and subtle emotions.

"Contestants in the square, please spread out! Please spread out a little and give up the space to our contestants!!"

"Nami, I'm going over there!"

Nokigao looked around at the dark crowd and found a direction where there seemed to be fewer people.

"Then I'll go here."

Waving the ticket in her hand, Nami took steps in the opposite direction.

"Please give way, everyone!"

"Then I-"

The chubby little whale waddled and turned around.

"Ira, forget it!"

Karina quickly stopped her and found a random direction to squeeze through.

"Stay where you are and don't move!"

The foursome spread out.

The square was crowded with people, and after a period of hard pushing and friction, a small open space slowly opened up around the contestants.

"All right--"

After the crowd calmed down again, the host spoke again.

"Our contestants have now chosen their positions."

"but--"

His words changed again.

"Due to the number of participants, our rules have been slightly changed."

"Everyone has seen that because of Mr. Tezzolo's visit, the square is now extremely crowded and every step is very difficult!"

"Ha ha ha ha--"

Mixed with loud whistles, cheerful laughter suddenly sounded.

At this time, the square has reached the point of being crowded with each other, and the spectators who retreated from all directions even had to cling to the outer walls of the buildings around the square.

"So, our rules are simple—"

The host's passionate voice poured out from the loudspeaker.

"If the contestants around you can satisfy you, please find a way to get out of the way and let them go to the center of the stage to participate in the final showdown!"

"So--"

The music with a strong rhythm sounded, and the contestants began to show off their skills with various dance steps.

After an unexpected but exciting opening——

This cross-dressing dance competition has officially begun.

……

The head swayed, the fins swung from side to side, and then turned in a circle. Following the music, Ila's feet took brisk little steps, just like a lively little whale swimming leisurely.

"Hey~!"

Ila jumped up hard, bent her body backward, flicked her tail quickly and gracefully, and staggered back to the ground.

"Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!"

People around her cheered and applauded her.

"Huh huh huh~!"

The next moment, Ila jumped higher. After flipping half a circle in the air, she put her hands on the ground and stood upside down. Her tail kept flicking in the air.

"Not bad~! Little girl~!"

Just for a moment, in just a short period of time, the little red apple-like face on the white belly of the whale doll suit was already covered with sweat.

Although the dance movements can hardly be called beautiful and complex, this novel idea and the lively and childlike interest in Ila still made the audience show goodwill.

"Hey! Work harder! Make a way for this little girl to come out!"

Pushing back hard, people moved slowly and hard.

"Damn it! Stop crowding! It's going to kill people!"

Dissatisfied shouts came from behind them.

"The players on our side are the best!"

"So what! There are more people on our side!"

"..."

Regardless, with concerted efforts, a narrow path gradually took shape in front of Ila, leading to the stage in front.

"Oh hoo hoo~"

The little whale's belly was on the ground, its tail was raised high, and it flapped its fins vigorously. Ila just happily slid towards the center stage.

……

"Uh……"

Around Nami and Nokigao, the audience seemed to have encountered something difficult to understand. They rubbed their chins and frowned slightly.

Sea warrior Noki Go and banknote suit Nami——

Their bodies swayed from side to side, their steps moved forward and back, their hands were like scissors, they stretched out two fingers and scratched alternately in front of their eyes, while shaking their heads to the music.

"No other changes?"

"It's too simple!"

Negative voices came one after another.

"Indeed, this is too simple, it won't work!"

However, at this time...

Neither Nami nor Nokigao paid attention to these comments.

These two guys, who have nothing to do with introversion, have become more active in this atmosphere after the initial adaptation period, and now they are somewhat enjoying themselves.

With happy and excited smiles on their faces, they swayed their bodies from side to side and moved their hands around randomly.

When they got excited, they even began to express themselves freely. The two of them bent down and quickly drew circles in front of them with their hands like wheels...

Time just went by.

"..."

The quiet atmosphere lasted for a while, and it became unbearable.

"Although...it looks simple..."

As he spoke, one of the spectators made a V-shaped gesture with his hands and began to draw them back and forth in front of his eyes.

"But... I don't know why, but I also want to give it a try."

After paddling for a while, the person opposite him couldn't hold it any longer.

"Uh... Then I'll give it a try..."

"Stop squeezing! Stop squeezing! Hey! Why is it getting more and more crowded!"

Face to face, cheek to cheek, shaking their heads——

You advance and I retreat, you retreat and I advance, pushing and shoving——

At some point, in front of Nokigao and Nami, there were already people swiping their hands back and forth everywhere. Between them, a winding road flickered and appeared...

……

Arms swing, body swaying.

Cross your legs and rotate under your feet.

Lift high and fall lightly.

"Oh oh oh oh!! So awesome!!"

Although she was wearing loose clothes that covered her figure, her soft and powerful rhythm was still revealed from the controlled trembling of her limbs.

The girl turned around suddenly, swaying from her forearm to her fingers, and the afterimage danced like flying flowers, then stopped abruptly and was frozen in the moment.

Without saying another word, the crowd in front of Karina, from near to far, had spontaneously separated to the left and right sides.

"..."

After flicking her peaked cap, Karina raised her chin slightly, shrugged her shoulders in an unrestrained manner, and stepped forward to the central stage as if no one else was watching.

……

As time passed and the sun began to set toward the west, passages appeared among the swamped crowd, and the situation soon became clear.

“Congratulations to the final seventeen contestants!!”

Exuding the aura of extremely confident experts, these recognized contestants have gathered near the central stage.

"Nami...and Nokigao, you guys..."

Seeing the two people gearing up and showing high spirits, Karina's voice was extremely complex.

The four-person team met up victoriously. This result was a surprise to Karina. After all, she had also witnessed the entire process of the three people sharpening their guns in battle.

"I really... underestimate this world..."

The competition is about to enter the next stage naturally.

"Then, next... wait! Wait a minute!"

The sound coming from the loudspeaker suddenly paused.

"..."

After a confusing moment of silence.

"What an honor! Mr. Tezzolo!"

An uncontrollably excited voice came from the loudspeaker.

"After the passionate game, please let us quietly enjoy..."

"...!!!"

Realizing something, people couldn't help but hold their breath.

"I've seen the world~"

【Read all the prosperity~】

Just like the afternoon sun gradually setting towards the west, the lazy and vicissitudes of song sounded again, echoing melodiously in the square.

“Doneitallhadmycakenow~”

【Going through all the vicissitudes of life~ Feeling tired~】

As if sliding on the ice, Tezzolo lowered his head slightly and walked to the center of the stage in one step.

"DiamondsbrilliantandBel-Airnow~"

[Golden Fan Zhizui~Changing cups of wine~Charming fragrance~]

A dull drum beat sounded in my heart, and the noisy crowd suddenly fell silent.

"HotsummernightsmidJuly~"

【Midsummer Night~July is still young~】

Between the big drums, the snare drum sounded, and occasionally, the cold sound of the piano was struck down and down.

"WhenyouandIwereforeverwild~"

[We are young and frivolous ~ not afraid of the passage of time ~]

A long sigh, soft but dull, like the sound of a suitable but unique musical instrument.

"Thecrazydaysthecitylights~"

【Indulgent time~The lanterns come on~】

The ethereal hum is subtle and subtle, gently continuing the music.

"Thewayyou'dplaywithmelikeachild~"

[We are playful and chasing~It’s hard to hide the childish heart~]

During the singing, memories kept coming back, and people seemed to have returned to their green years and experienced the beautiful childhood again.

A figure that was lost in the past appeared before the eyes of a large number of people.

"Willyoustillloveme~"

[The beauty of the past is no longer ~ the appearance is getting old ~]

As the song changed, the meaning of vicissitudes of life became stronger and filled my heart.

"WhenI'mnolongeryoungandbeautiful~"

【Do you love me as before~until eternity? 】

The heartfelt singing is accompanied by sighs, as if it is torturing the souls of all viewers.

"Willyoustillloveme~"

【When I have nothing~covered with bruises~】

"WhenIgotnothingbutmyachingsoul~"

【Do you love me as always~until eternity? 】

Ask yourself and answer your own questions, the low singing voice quietly disappears, and the lingering sound lingers for a long time.

"IknowyouwillIknowyouwill~"

【I know you will~I know you will~】

"..."

The older the person, the more sentimental they are.

People are immersed in their own emotions and find it difficult to extricate themselves.

until...

"Thank you Mr. Tezzolo for the gift—"

"The beautiful singing brought back unforgettable memories for us, but the most exciting game is just about to begin now. In return for us——"

After the mood returned to calm, the host jumped out again, pointing his right hand high to the sky.

"Everyone, let's dance! Let's express ourselves through dance!! Just like in the past-"

"Let us decide the outcome with cheers!!!"