Rebirth vs. Rebirth: Tragedy to Triumph

Chapter 253 Demands

“Ms. White, your interpretation of this piece is truly exceptional. I award you a perfect score of ten.”

“Ms. Ridge, your performance was also remarkable. You receive a nine.”

With one receiving a ten and the other a nine, Hattie found herself trailing Violeta by a single point once more. The gap was closing once again

Frustrated, Hattie stood up and addressed the boss, “This isn’t fair. With so many people here, why should you be the only judge? Music is subjective; everyone has different tastes. I think everyone here should vote and score.”

The boss hesitated. “Well … “

Hattie signalled to Zelena and the others. Zelena spoke up, “Yes, since both are competing, why not let everyone here participate in the voting? That would be fair.”

Gillian added, “I agree. Music can’t be judged by one person alone. If you’re biased towards Violeta, wouldn’t her scores always be higher?”

The store owner waved his hand dismissively. “I don’t know either of these students personally. How could I be biased?”

Candy chimed in, “Since that’s the case, let everyone here vote and score. That would be the fairest way. Right, everyone?”

“Yes!”

“That sounds good. I support it.”

“Agreed.”

the owner had no choice but to

everyone will

this, Hattie sat down, satisfied. She was currently leading in votes, with Violeta behind. Hattie believed the owner must have been biased towards

turned to Violeta, who had remained silent. “Ms. White, do you have any

replied, “No, I

start the third

up the sheet

‘Eight Views of

a talent for choosing the most challenging pieces. Mastering this one required not just technical

and painting more than 100 years ago, this composition depicted the Eight Views of Centrefield. Even today, the region’s

knew of the piece’s difficulty, and her enthusiasm waned. She

I played first last time. You should go first this

I’ll take

doubting Violeta could truly bring out the piece’s essence. ‘Eight Views of Longpeace’ illustrated scenes like snowy peaks, windy bridges, a misty cottage,

such imagery was no easy

skill, who here would recognize it?

chosen the piece.

then placed her hands on

had never closely observed Violeta’s playing,

or strumming-was precise. The notes emerged from

of ancient music, seamlessly intertwined each segment with a poem and each poem

herself drawn into the

vivid pictures