Chapter 58

Hearing the host's words, it was still Park Kwi-ri who spoke first: "I don't know if anyone has come here, and I don't know if this is our last chance to speak for KARA! So, I will treat this as our last stage! I will speak from my heart, some things that have been weighing on my mind. KARA, from our debut in March, has been almost half a year now. After our debut, KARA's performance has never been ideal, and we have not been recognized by the public. Even worse, the only impression we left on the public is that our seniors are FINK.L. This has hurt us deeply, really deeply."

"To be honest, you might think I am being too arrogant, but I still believe that KARA is not inferior to anyone. In terms of experience and ability, I can say we are not inferior to anyone. However, we have nothing to say now, and we don't want to blame anyone. We are still working hard, doing our best. Our wish is not big; we just want to stay on that stage we love. For this wish, we have been working harder than trainees for the past six months, striving to improve ourselves, and trying to secure more opportunities, even small commercial performances. As long as it helps people recognize us, we feel very satisfied. For KARA, Kim Sung-hee has fainted several times during practice. For KARA, Nicole, who doesn't even fully understand Korean, has participated in Korean traditional programs she knows nothing about." As she spoke, Park Kwi-ri felt the emotions she had been suppressing gradually overflow.

"Also, for KARA, as the member with the most schedules, Seung-yeon spends 20 hours a day running errands and promotions, or resting in the car. She hasn't had a proper rest or a day off in three months." At this point, the tears Park Kwi-ri had been holding back finally fell. Thinking about the past six months, she couldn't help but feel heartache.

"Since our debut, everyone has thought of us as FINK.L's successors. However, after our debut song, the public's comments have hurt us deeply. Yes, we are indeed the juniors of FINK.L because we are from the same company, but we are not the seniors! We are just KARA, a new group! The expectations for us are too high, too many. Our debut song, although not as grand as WONDER GIRLS or as fresh as Girls' Generation, is still a good work for a new group." Perhaps because they were blindfolded, or perhaps because they were at the critical moment of the group's survival, Kim Sung-hee, who usually has a gentle image, also burst out, releasing the suppression and frustration in her heart.

"We never wanted to be anyone else; we just wanted to be KARA, to sing our own songs, and to be liked by more people," Nicole continued.

"Standing here today, no matter how many people have come, whether out of sympathy, pity, or genuine love, we sincerely thank you for being here. Your presence is the reason we stand here, and your support is the true motivation for us to keep going. Thank you for listening to our most sincere voices." Han Seung-yeon was also moved by these heartfelt words, her eyes feeling a bit sore, and she began to speak about today's theme.

"Perhaps this is our last stage. In a moment, regardless of success or failure, we will let everyone truly recognize us, as a gift to thank everyone for coming. 1, 2, 3." Park Kwi-ri finally announced KARA's decision.

"Annyeonghaseyo! We are KARA." The girls finally shouted their names in the empty venue, a name that might disappear tomorrow.

As the girls spoke, the empty venue gradually came to life, with a hint of human presence. This discovery brought comfort to the hearts of the KARA members. Although they didn't know the exact situation, at least someone had come, and the girls, who had experienced so much indifference, felt very satisfied. The girls' wishes were always so simple.

"Alright, wow, wait a moment, um," the host's voice was a bit hoarse, showing that he was moved by KARA's words.

"Alright, that was KARA's heartfelt words, although a bit heavy, they were so sincere. Time doesn't allow me to waste any more, so let's count down. 3, 2, 1, and then, KARA, please remove your blindfolds." The host adjusted his emotions and continued.

"Three"

The KARA members let go of each other's hands.

"Two"

Han Seung-yeon gently placed her hands on her ears, holding the blindfold, waiting for the final moment.

"One."

The blindfolds were finally removed, and the closed eyes gradually opened to a world replaced by countless glow sticks.

"Wow! KARA~ FIGHTING!!!"

"KARA, we support you!"

"Don't give up."

The originally quiet venue was instantly replaced by a sea of people. At this moment, regardless of the reason for coming, the purpose was the same: to send their blessings, to help the girls on stage continue.

Park Kwi-ri, Nicole, Han Seung-yeon, and Kim Sung-hee were stunned and moved by the sea of lights, and finally, they couldn't help but shed tears of joy.

"Unnie, did we succeed? Sob!!" Nicole hugged Han Seung-yeon, unable to hold back her tears.

"Although we don't know the exact numbers, the result doesn't matter now. At least we have expressed our own voices!" Han Seung-yeon said, also moved.

"Thank you, Seung-yeon!" Park Kwi-ri hugged Han Seung-yeon from behind.

"Unnie, we succeeded." Kim Sung-hee hugged the three of them, tears streaming down her face.

"Yes, that's right!" Han Seung-yeon said, her voice trembling with emotion. At this moment, he couldn't tell if he was Soo Yoo-ho or KARA's Han Seung-yeon, but it didn't matter because he was enjoying the fruits of his efforts.

"Wow! So many people came today! So, KARA, let's greet everyone again!" The host, looking at the girls hugging each other, smiled and continued.

"One, two, three, hello, we are KARA." Hearing the host's words, the girls wiped away their tears, stood in a line, and greeted the audience together.

"Wow! Ah~..." The venue erupted in cheers, for the girls' friendship and their dreams.

"At this moment, let KARA express their feelings again!" The host said again, then approached Park Kwi-ri, wanting her to speak first.

However, at this moment, Park Kwi-ri smiled and took a step back.

"..." The host was taken aback by Park Kwi-ri's action, then turned to the others and saw that Nicole and Kim Sung-hee also smiled and took a half-step back, clearly leaving the opportunity to speak to Han Seung-yeon.

Seeing the girls' actions, Han Seung-yeon couldn't help but pout, reluctantly took the microphone, and said, "I am very grateful for everyone's presence, and I know why you are here: sympathy, curiosity, and support from your favorite stars. But it doesn't matter. We still thank you for coming. As we said, your presence is the reason we can continue, so we still thank you, thank you."

Han Seung-yeon didn't continue to be emotional but simply expressed her gratitude and then returned the microphone to the host.

"Alright, I know that the KARA members are very eager to know the final result of the ten-thousand-person gathering, so let's not waste time. Let's reveal the result now. Please look at the big screen." The host clearly understood the KARA members' thoughts.

The venue fell silent again, and everyone's attention was focused on the numbers rolling on the big screen.

PS: Here is the fourth update, I hope you like it!

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