Chapter 589: Shes Too Much of a Cheat (2/2)

Also, Alice…… It’s you again huh. She’s made too many names for herself, scattered in different fields, and I’m pretty sure he did it to make money too. If there are patents here in this world, it wouldn’t be strange if there would be copyrights too……

Even so, the almost omnipotent Shiro-san and the famous singer Kuro…… They really may be contenders for the championship.

Quietly preparing with majestic movements, Shiro-san and Kuro began to sing———- Whoa!?

Eh? No, they’re too skillful. I don’t know if it’s the music or not, nor should I describe it as being highly artistic or not, but it was really amazing. Especially Shiro-san. Her voice was so overwhelming that it seemed as if it was coming directly from her heart. She wasn’t singing a ballad, but I feel tears dripping down my eyes.

I can’t find the words to describe it. Shiro-san was just singing, but her presence was so strong that I couldn’t take my eyes off her even for a moment.

Before I knew it, the song was over in a flash, and silence fell over the venue. After a short pause, the audience broke into cheers and applause.

“This is…… outrageous. This is indeed the voice of God, making me feel like I’m being shown the difference in quality of voice.”

“As expected of Shallow Vernal-sama. I think we could just declare this event as Shallow Vernal-sama’s win, isn’t it?”

Even Alice couldn’t seem to hide her surprise at Shiro’s singing voice. Her voice really is just like she’s on a different level…… This must be a lot of pressure for the opposing duo……

“……Wait, I’m sorry about that. This may sound a bit pitiful, but let;s have the Blue-team sing as well. The neighborhood’s kind doctor, the nun experienced in singing sacred hymns! Vier-san!  As for her partner, ummm, can you sing with that armor on? It’s a magic armor, so wouldn’t it interfere with her voice…… Anyway, this is her partner, Neun-san!”

[……Neun, this is impossible. We can’t win here.]

[……The criteria for winning isn’t just singing ability, so our chance of victory isn’t zero.]

Confronting Shiro-san and Kuro’s team is Dr. Vier and Neun-san’s team…… But as expected, after hearing that song, I feel like their song would be lacking.

The judging criteria is the one I like the best, so it’s certainly not just about singing ability. However, I don’t think a half-hearted song can surpass the previous song’s impact.

As I was thinking about this, I noticed that the instruments that Alice’s band was holding changed. Koto and shamisens? Could it be that they’re singing a Japanese song?

(T/N: Koto, the Japanese equivalent of a zither.)

(T/N: Shamisen, a three-stringed guitar)

This might be interesting then. If it’s something like a Japanese folk song, the tune would be unique and would be something I’m familiar with.

Then, as if it’s the most normal thing in the world, Alice’s idiot group played their instruments and the song began…… but for some reason, Dr. Vier seemed to be panicking.

[Eh? What is this? What the heck is this song!? Hey, Neun! I told you to choose a famous song! Why the heck is a song I’ve never heard before being played from an instrument I’ve never seen before being played here!?]

[……T- This is a famous song though……]

[Isn’t this a song famous in Neun’s world!? Ahh, geez, I shouldn’t have let you choose the song!!!]

……Nope, this is no good. Putting aside if they’re great singers, Neun-san was the only one who could sing this song. Indeed, this song…… I don’t remember where it was, but I remember hearing this at a summer festival or some other festival I went to.

I guess it really was famous in its own right, but it’s only in Japan. It’s a song that Dr. Vier, who was born and raised in this world, wouldn’t understand at all.

In the end, the song ended with only Neun-san singing. I just quietly raised the red flag.

“……It would have been a great song selection, but you should make sure that your partner also knows about this song.”

“Was it a song from Kai-chan’s world? In that sense, I guess they really did make a good song choice…… Incidentally, can Shall-tan sing that?”

“Easy peasy lemon squeezy.”

“……Shall-tan’s really amazing~~”

When Alice told her that she could also sing Japanese folk songs, Fate-san looked a little dumbfounded, but she didn’t seem to bother thinking about it too much and ended that conversation quickly.

“……Now then, let’s get back on track and move on to the next round! From the red corner…… I’ve never heard her sing before, so I don’t know how skillful she is. Her image color is more like blue, but this time, she’s on the red team! The Death King, Isis-san! And she who is famous for how she considers singing as conversing with nature! When one thinks of singing, there is no way that she, the Head of the Spirits is not good at it! The World King, Lillywood-san!”

“Hmmm, I don’t know about Death King…… but World King is really great at singing, isn’t she?”

“Yes, the Spirits has been performing beautiful songs every year at the Festival of Heroes. And of course, their leader has the ability deserving of being their top. This would definitely be a song we could look forward to!”

Next up was the best friends duo, Isis-san and Lillywood-san. As she walked up to the stage, Isis-san glanced at me and gave me a small bashful smile. She’s so cute.

Dear Mom, Dad————— The Karaoke Battle proceeded with various ups and downs. Chronois-san and Life-san’s singing was indeed shocking, but the most surprising one would have to be Shiro-san. That person, seriously———— she’s too much of a cheat.

T/N: No important afterword here. I’ll post this early to make it the usual 2 chapters a day.

Also, for those following the official releases, Volume 11 of YuuShou’s light novel is coming out on May 19.

And Volume 4 of the manga is coming out on April 26.