There was a sound of running water, and the cold water sprayed from the shower head flowed freely through the gorgeous blond hair, and through the bright red eyes, falling from the eye sockets, like tears that could never be shed, and like blood that could never be washed away.
The pain is excruciating, and sometimes there is deep numbness.
Kurapika stared at the void for a while, how long has it been? How long will he have such a dream?
In the dream, the tribesmen looked at him with empty black and red eyes, looking at him silently and silently, as if they were accusing themselves of their suffering, and also like silent accusations, why haven't they avenged them, why haven't they taken it back? their eyes!
Kurapika closed his eyes, clenched his fists, and hit the wall with a bang. The cold water made his body even colder, but it could not extinguish the burning flame of revenge in his heart. He was already in Abi Hell, and only Washing away the rotten blood with new blood can bury it all and end it all.
Opening his eyes again, his eyes, which were as red as blood and like a resentful ghost, had returned to a clear and calm blue. Kurapika turned off the shower without expression, wiped it with a towel and turned around to leave the bathroom.
Outside the window, there were stars, and the city was extremely silent late at night. Kurapika glanced at the bed, but he was not sleepy. The nightmare made him inevitably feel a sense of urgency and impatience. There were still three months left before the registration time for the hunter test. Half a year later, it would be the hunter's test, but Kurapika felt that no matter how well prepared he was, he still wasn't completely sure. Precisely because he had a reason to pass, he was even more worried about gains and losses.
Kurapika sat down in front of the computer, preparing to read more information. If he read one more book now, he might encounter it during the exam. The more he knew, the more prepared he would be.
A new email came in from the mailbox. It was a letter from Celluloid. Kurapika opened it without hesitation. Although after the clan was destroyed, he actually no longer had the desire to be deeply friends with others. He wanted revenge, and he had no time, I don’t have the energy or leisure to maintain a friendship.
But the contact and exchange between him and Cellululu can be regarded as the old saying - the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, which makes Kurapika feel no burden or pressure, because it is not close to the depths of the soul, nor is it You don't interfere in each other's lives, just like the most familiar stranger; but when you occasionally need it, you can convey considerate greetings and share some insignificant recent situations with each other, making him feel that there is still someone in this world who knows him. Familiar with him, he is not alone in the wilderness shouting, but no one answers.
Kurapika was reading the email, and was a little surprised that Celluloid actually debuted as a singer. Thinking of her serious lack of common sense and seemingly reserved and silent personality, Kurapika was really worried that she wouldn't be able to adapt in the big dye vat of the entertainment industry. And protect himself, even though he knows that Cellululu is already a licensed hunter, and may actually be much more powerful than him, but the original impression cannot be eliminated from his mind.
Although Kurapika was extremely surprised when he learned that Cellulu had passed the hunter exam, and asked in detail about the causes and consequences, as well as the details of the exam, etc. Cellululu explained very carefully, but it was also because of his carefulness that Kurapika I realized that this friend was still secretive.
Of course, her explanation also allowed Kurapika to prepare for the exam in a more targeted manner, which he was always grateful for. After all, there was too little inside information about the hunter exam. Cellululu was not only first-hand information, but also The most timely.
After clicking on the album and poster, Kurapika discovered that Celluloid did not go into battle in person, but used an anime image. He breathed a sigh of relief, as this would have a much smaller impact on her life.
Looking at the packaged electronic album, Kurapika ordered the playback sequence and continued reading.
With Celluloid's character, he was not afraid that her song would disturb him. Sure enough, the song was sad and gentle, with a hint of sadness. It was very suitable as background music. Kurapika smiled slightly, followed the music, and devoted himself to studying hard.
Lines of text were turned over, and abstract understandings were injected into his mind, and eventually became a fixed and permanent memory. But at some point, a line of lyrics replaced the words he read, and was engraved on his heart like a brand, lingering around him. It entered his soul, making him stunned unconsciously. The tip of the pen stopped, but his thoughts seemed to stop there. Only the chants continued to persevere into his eardrums and drummed in his mind. .
Warm tears, for whom are they shed?
In this world where no light can penetrate.
Who should I say these gentle words to?
In this heart, nothing can be reflected except sadness.
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The voice of singing indifferently, but telling the numbness and loneliness that can no longer feel the pain.
At this moment, Kurapika seemed to be standing on the wasteland again. He shouted with all his strength, but no one answered. It was as if he was the only one in the world. No one could see him, and he could not see anyone. He had no one to love. People have no place to go back, only loneliness will always be with them.
Yes, the people I cherish have gone far away, and my scarred heart is no longer willing to accept it. I just want to live alone in this dark and lonely but warm and safe lonely world - accompanied by this song.
Kurapika burst into tears. He was not panicked or confused. He just went back and listened to it again, and then again, and again, as if he wanted to dry up the memory of the day when the clan was exterminated and couldn't even shed tears. Free yourself completely.
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Xiaojie's family, who is far away on Whale Island, were surprised and happy when they received the celluloid album. Recently, the background music in Mitte's tavern has changed to celluloid songs during the day, afternoon and night. , every time I listen to it, I have a different feeling. What’s even more surprising is that Mitte rarely encounters drunkards going crazy recently, and he avoids being forced to show off his feminine side from time to time. Possibility of Tyrannosaurus features.
Looking at the old men who were drinking in silence, either quietly immersed in the music, or full of tears, or lying on the table crying, Mitte was very satisfied. Aren't these all very literary and artistic, and together with her The pubs all over the country have become more literary and artistic, and celluloid songs are truly amazingly powerful.
Borus is a frequent visitor to the tavern and a typical seaside man. His bold personality makes him always speak loudly and act rudely. Occasionally, after drinking too much, he is prone to talking nonsense and becomes drunkenly. Te was tidy up, but these days he was like a cat nestling in the stove every day. He felt that he couldn't bring himself to have any energy, and he had the urge to cry at every turn. At this time, he wiped away his tears again and said to Mitte sadly.
"Mitt, what kind of songs have you been playing recently? Why do I feel like someone is pouring basins of cold water on my face every day? My whole body seems moldy and damp. .”
"What kind of weird description are you talking about? Can't you be quiet?" Mitte scolded with a smile, but he pressed it casually, cut off the light of loneliness, and played the next song.
The song "Light of Loneliness" is not only a killer for these guests, but when she occasionally sits on her terrace late at night and listens to it, she always feels extremely desolate, as if she is the only one left in the world, lonely, desolate, and sad. It surges up like a sea wave, and it doesn't matter if you are immersed in it once in a while, but it is always the case. Mitt also feels that he is too sensitive and fragile, so he can only reduce the frequency of listening to this song.
Xiaojie is still at a relatively carefree age, and he doesn’t have anything to do to listen to music all day long, so he doesn’t feel much about it. However, grandma listened to it once, and after she burst into tears, she tried to avoid listening to the music. For For her, if she wants to live a long life, she should try her best to ensure that she is in a happy mood and think less about things she has and doesn't have.
As a member of the Fulis family, Jin Fulis, who has always relied on wandering to do everything in his life, after receiving the album, he naturally had a stupid mentality of loving the house and the black. He plugged in his headphones almost every day, and he was so intoxicated and joyful that he completely forgot himself. Such stupidity makes all the colleagues who work together really intolerable. He used to ignore people, but now he is really blind. The radio waves are not as if they are on the same channel or in the same world. No matter what he says, it will be ignored. It was a very long delay. As for showing off his pride every day, I wanted to beat him to death and make him give out dog food every day! Let him stimulate their little hearts every day!
Jin is not a particularly delicate and sensitive person. When it comes to love, not only does he think this song is so good, but his sensitivity is also greatly reduced because he feels like he is soaked in sugar water every day. Moreover, everyone has loneliness. But some people can't get out of loneliness, and some people enjoy loneliness. This guy Jin is a model of going his own way. He is a heartless type who can live happily as long as there are other creatures in the world. Of course, celluloid Jin could hear the tendency in Lu's songs to become narrower and sink into a lonely world. Although he felt that something was wrong for a moment, he was so nervous that he would not do anything. Groundless speculation.
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The popularity of Lonely Light continues to grow, and the MV that Serracla worked hard to produce was finally released a week after the radio broadcast. With the strong recommendation and support of one of the shareholders, Seracla, tpg took a cruel gamble. He spent a lot of money to buy central large-screen advertisements in major business circles in major cities in major continents and countries, and launched the MV for "Lonely Light" on the same day and at the same time.
This kind of support at all costs is simply unimaginable for a newcomer. The artists of tpg company, except for the giant Dana, whose status in the world is already rock solid, were just a little surprised and thought that if Hatsune Miku could Keep walking, maybe they should make friends with each other after they meet in the future, and then let go.
Others, ranging from trainees who have not yet debuted, to newcomers who have just debuted, to rising stars, or to established celebrities who have become responsible for traffic, are all surprised and a little envious, jealous, and hateful.
In a lounge at tpg company headquarters, a charming-looking woman's face was twisted with jealousy.
"Damn it! Who is this woman? She actually let the company praise her so much! My album results this time are much better than hers. I have been applying for more resources, but the company keeps asking for them. But why should she! She can't do anything? He’s a newcomer who just debuted!”
The agent next to him made a fearful gesture to lower his volume, and even opened the door uneasily and looked outside.
"Louisa, speak softly, it won't be good if others hear you."
"What am I afraid of!" Louisa instead raised her voice higher and pointed the finger at her agent. "If you weren't useless and couldn't get resources, would I still be in this half-red state now?"
"Damn it, why does Miss Seracla look down on me? Why am I inferior to others?"
Louisa bit her nails reluctantly and stared at the Lonely Light music video she had obtained through internal channels. No matter how she looked at it, she didn't think there was anything extraordinary about this song.
"Are those people who praise this song deaf? You can't tell the difference between good and bad! The ranking has actually risen again this week, and the monthly song inventory of Yolubian Continent is actually ranked 10th? I am still After three albums, not even one song has been featured!”
Not to mention 10, Louisa has not even entered the top 100. This is not an inventory of new songs, but a comprehensive ranking of monthly clicks and popularity of all songs. Although new songs will have advantages, they must also be compared with those that have been circulated. Compared with long-standing classics, unless it is a superstar with its own traffic, new songs can at most enter the list, but it is difficult to reach the top ten.
"Louisa, let's do our own thing. Stop comparing yourself to others. Your album sales are getting better every time, and you have more and more fans. It's completely rising steadily."
The agent began to console him in a good-natured manner. He opened the official Facebook page and showed it to Luisa.
"Look, your number of fans has now exceeded 10 million, and your fans now call you the Angel Diva. Your voice is sweet and ethereal. As long as you accumulate it well, you will definitely become the queen of the music industry in the future. Hatsune Miku is right You’re nothing.”
"Just because I am not bad at all, I am not willing to give in. Why should I be suppressed by someone who is not much stronger than me! This woman even dares not to show her face! This world is so unfair!"
Louisa, however, remained indignant and accused.
"You are too conservative. What this world wants is to stand out, to attract attention, and to hype! This is not a steady accumulation!"
Luisa has been debuting for three years. She has blond hair and blue eyes. She looks as beautiful as an angel. Her style is girly and sweet. Most of her songs are fresh and soft. Her voice is similar to Hatsune Miku. Everyone has the same style. and type of singer, so Louisa paid special attention to Hatsune Miku. Her rapid rise to fame made Louisa feel threatened. Now that the company is promoting Hatsune Miku, Louisa feels like a thorn in her back.
"No, I can't sit still and wait for death. If this continues, what status will I have in the company?" Louisa turned to look at her agent.
"Andrew, find a group of sailors. You know what to do, right..."
"Louisa..." Seeing Louisa's determined expression, Andrew could only sigh and did as he was told.
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Mary walked on the road with her head lowered, and everyone who passed by her looked at her with strange eyes and whispered to her. She lowered her head even further and hugged the school bag on her chest tightly.
She knew why others looked at her like this. She was soaked all over, and there were countless leftovers on her school uniform, exuding a sour and disgusting smell. This was after her classmates locked her in the toilet cubicle. , caused by pouring a bucket of residue from the cafeteria from above. She was trembling, enduring the nausea and stench, and was locked up for an hour before she was released.
When the teacher saw it, she just lightly criticized those classmates for playing pranks, and told her to go home and change clothes. She approved her request for leave in the afternoon. Mary wanted to laugh sarcastically but also cried in despair. She wanted to scold him angrily, but when faced with the malicious, disdainful and indifferent eyes, she only felt cold. She took away her schoolbag, lowered her head and rushed out of the classroom.
She was like this, even buses and taxis refused to take her. She begged them plaintively, but all she got was cold and unsympathetic eyes, and a cold and formulaic rejection. Mary could only walk home in embarrassment, with every step she took, the eyes of passersby They were all like invisible bayonets, cutting her extremely damaged self-esteem even more crumbling. Mary simply buried her face in her schoolbag.
Mary didn't cry, and she shouldn't cry, because crying would only make her enemies bully her more boldly and trample her poor self-esteem into the mud. As long as there are people, it would be like a strange and terrifying world to her. Everyone was like a terrifying monster, and Mary just wanted to quickly return to her small bedroom, her only safe haven.
The girl's singing voice came from nowhere, and it became clearer with every step she took. She sang softly, conveying loneliness into her heart. The singer was also lonely, just like her. Mary thought, the world has nothing to do with it. For her, it was pitch black, and this song also conveyed the same mood. For the first time, Mary met someone who had the same mood as her. She was moved, she was curious, and she couldn't help but want to cry. Finally, this There is someone in the world who can understand her. In this lonely world, she still has a companion. Who is that person?
Mary finally couldn't help but raise her face, which had been filled with tears for some time. On the big screen, the anime girl in the music video was pressed half-body against a mirror. Her long blue twin-tail hair was spread softly on her snow-white shoulders. The blue eyes under the bangs are like the boundless sky or the clear ocean, crystal clear. The girl outside the mirror has a calm expression, as majestic and dignified as a high mountain flower. She looks like a reflection across the mirror. In this world, a transparent teardrop slipped from the corner of the girl's eye, but she was smiling, a soft and lonely smile that made people's hearts tremble slightly unconsciously.
····Fly, don’t hide your broken wings,
That sadness will one day shine brighter than the sun.
Until you know that the one you want to hug and love is you.
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The sad but warm song was still lingering in Mary's heart until it ended. She ignored everyone's weird looks and ran wildly on the street, looking for a video store until she saw one nearby. , her eyes suddenly brightened, she rushed in, and said loudly with the urgency she had never experienced in her life.
"That song, that song that was sung on the big screen just now, I want to buy the album of this song!"
The shop owner was first confused by Mary's confused inquiry, and then he was frightened by Mary's image. However, looking at the embarrassed and pitiful posture, and the hot and fanatical hope shining in his eyes, he felt inexplicably This scene looked familiar. There seemed to be a lot of similar things happening recently. Although this was the most embarrassing one he had ever seen so far, he took out a CD with familiarity and asked firmly.
"Is it Hatsune Miku's album "Labyrinth"?"
"It's her! So her name is Hatsune Miku?"
When Mary saw the blue-haired girl on the cover, she smiled in surprise. After paying the money, she held the CD and still felt her heart beating like a drum. She wanted to cry and laugh at the same time, in this dark and lonely world of one person. Here, only Hatsune Miku is her only light.
She happily returned home with the CD in her arms. When she opened the door, she heard her mother speaking with a smile on her face.
"Yes, I understand, and thank you teacher for the notice. I will definitely communicate with my daughter."
The phone was gently put down, but Mary paused unconsciously. Sure enough, her mother's smile dropped, and she turned to see Mary. When she saw the dirt on her school uniform, her face suddenly tightened. She felt headache and disappointed. He scolded loudly.
"Your teacher called and said that you were pranked again. I really don't understand. Others are not bullied, so why are you always bullied? Even the teacher doesn't help you! He said that you don't fit in with others. Why do you It’s so useless! Can you stop giving me so much trouble all the time, I’m already very busy.”
Mary's head lowered further and further, as if she wanted to comfort herself, and she curled up slightly, but in her mother's eyes, she became increasingly dissatisfied.
"You are talking! You always lower your head and are timid. It makes people angry just looking at you. Not to mention your classmates, I don't even like it! Do you know? No one will like you like this! You just Can't you be more angry? I've lost all face in front of the other mothers in the building!"
Her mother was still roaring, and Mary felt that the dark world was getting darker. She squeezed the CD in her hand tightly. No, this time was different. She still had Hatsune Miku and her singing voice. She wanted to hear her song right away. Song.
Mary knocked away her mother, ran into her room, locked the door, then hurriedly took out the CD, pressed the play button, and quickly found the Lonely Light. When the melody sounded, she I let out a long breath, with tears on my face, but smiled happily. In a dark and uninhabited world, all I need is the warmth of one person.
Mary ignored her mother's frantic slamming of the door and hysterical abuse outside, and simply immersed herself in the world of singing.
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On the airship that defeated the Hakkas, there were thousands of lights on the ground. Cellululu held her chin up and stared at the scenery outside the window, unconsciously stroking her mobile phone with one hand. Hisoka came over with a smile and a glass of wine.
"Little Lulu, what are you doing?"
"Hisoka." Cellululu turned around, hesitated, and then murmured. "Selakla just said that my album sales exceeded 20 million copies, and she was very happy."
"Hmm, but I see you don't look happy~" Hisoka smiled amusingly.
"Hey, yes, it would be nice if the response to Lonely Light wasn't so overwhelming."
Celluloid sighed and confided distractedly.
"Although, in fact, this song should not have any special consequences, but as long as I think that the original singer said that it would only appeal to a specific group of people, I always feel a little worried..."
"Oh? What do you say?" Hisoka raised his eyebrows.
"People who like this song have a common state of mind, that is - no matter what environment I am in, I still feel that I am the only one in the world."
Cellululu frowned.
"Obviously I don't have the special ability to stimulate other people's brain waves like the original singer Aya-san. I thought it was just a cover. I can only say that Aya-san is so amazing. The lyrics and music themselves can resonate with people." Cellululu's face showed admiration.
"Hmm~, but, little Lulu, I don't think you should pass the blame to that Miss Aya who doesn't know where she is."
Hisoka suddenly smiled, raised his thin red lips, stretched out a finger, and tapped the celluloid.
"The reason why this song is so powerful is entirely because of yourself, because you yourself are also the person who 'no matter what circumstances you are in, I still feel that I am the only one in the world'." This state of mind has been integrated into you. "
Seeing that Cellulu was stunned for a moment and seemed to want to say something, Hisoka continued with a smile.
"Also, although you don't have the ability to stimulate other people's brain waves, you have a stronger power. Haven't you noticed? There is an extremely weak power of Shuiqin in this song. Shuiqin is far more powerful than anything that stimulates the brain. The power of radio waves is more domineering, and it directly affects people's souls."
"What?" Cellululu sat up straight in shock, "Hisoka, how do you know?"
Hisoka changed his posture, placed his hands on his chin, and said calmly.
"The power of the goddess of light has not completely disappeared from my body, so occasionally, I can feel something, for example, your Shuiqin~, I didn't notice it at first, until after listening to it many times , suddenly, once, while listening to the light of loneliness, I felt a state of mind that I had never experienced before. Of course, it was quite interesting, the kind of "loneliness in which I am the only one in the world", but at that time, the light The power moved, dispelling that state of mind, and also made me discover a little bit of the remaining power of Shui Qin. When it comes to the power of brainwashing, Shui Qin is truly unrivaled by anyone in the world."
Hisoka picked up the wine glass, shook it, took a sip, and then continued.
"In fact, not only this song, but also other songs have a touch of Shuiqin power seeping into it, but it's just very slight. The light of loneliness is because your own state of mind is too involved, so it amplifies the influence of Shuiqin, and it makes people feel It’s so contagious.”
He paused and said suddenly. "Illumi, do you feel it too?"
Illumi walked silently from behind the two of them, sat down next to Hisoka, nodded, and said to Cellululu.
"Well, that's right, that's why I told you back then to sing less of this type of songs and listen to less of this type of songs."
Cellululu was stunned for a moment. When did Illumi say that? After pondering over it for a long time, she finally remembered that it seemed that Illumi had said such a thing when she came to Torres to find her and listened to her demo album. But, he discovered it then? she asked in disbelief and shock.
"You knew it then?"
"Evely's power seems to be more sensitive to this, and I am a relatively slender person."
Ignoring the speechless expressions on Cellululu and Hisoka's faces after hearing these words, Illumi continued.
"At that time, I just felt that after listening to your song, I felt inexplicably depressed. I am obviously a very mentally healthy person, and my life is smooth, powerful, and rich. It is simply synonymous with perfection."
Celluloid and Hisoka were once again speechless at Illumi's confidence and shamelessness, and Illumi spoke plausibly.
"So, I can't understand at all what can make me feel depressed and unhappy. So, if there is no problem with me, then there must be something wrong with your song, but Eveli's power is always there at that time. No, I can't sense it accurately. After I came back from the ruins, I became a lot more sensitive. I listened more and discovered it."
"Oh, if you had discovered it earlier, you would have told me." Cellululu was stunned for a long time, then sighed. “At least we can avoid affecting so many people unknowingly.”
"Why? I just think you shouldn't listen to it, so as not to affect your mood, but it's none of my business. Shuiqin's power makes your singing more appealing. Isn't this a good thing? The album sales are the best proof." Yilu Mickey wondered.
Of course, it is still necessary to provide occasional guidance to his younger brothers. In this regard, Illumi has limited their time to listen to music through strict work and rest schedules. As for Miji, he is also very busy at home. You can't listen to music all the time, so Illumi is not worried.
"Yes, little Lulu, since you have become a singer, of course you have to stand at the top. This is an advantage~" Hisoka also didn't take it seriously at all.
"But, this feels like cheating, and..." Cellululu frowned and did not continue, feeling that her worries were probably unfounded.
"Hmm, that's your own power, your own strength. How can you say it's cheating? Well, don't think so much, just have a drink~"
Hisoka stood up and took a bottle of wine and two glasses. After pouring a glass of wine, he pushed it in front of Celluloid with a smile.
"You always come to me for a drink..." Cellulu didn't think about these things anymore. She stared at the wine glass and said with a headache. Hisoka would come to her for a drink from time to time, always acting like he wouldn't get down unless she drank. A willing look.
"I know you like it."
Sisuo's phoenix eyes squinted seductively. It's not easy to find a good drinking buddy. Although he is a little careful, he really likes to drink with Cellululu. He can drink happily and happily. Cellululu is like this His bartending skills are no less than his, and Hisoka always surprises him. He shook the bottle and asked sideways.
"Illumi, do you want to drink?"
"Have a drink." Illumi was not polite.
Next, it was time for adults to drink. Celluloid made a lot of cocktails. Of course, in the end, Hisoka did not let Celluloid get drunk too before cutting off the film unwillingly. As for Illumi, his drinking capacity was not as good as Hisoka fell asleep half an hour ago.
Cellululu didn't bother to send the two of them to her room, so she put them on the sofa, and they got into a good posture. One of them got on a blanket, and then wandered back to her room. Today, the two of them took turns to fuck her. , Celluloid barely held on, and almost broke into pieces before Hisoka.
