Finished Recording
Miaoyi's mind was a hive of activity as a burst of creativity surged through her. The idea was pure genius – she had concocted the notion of blending popping into the dance routine of "Paradise."
To be perfectly honest, that segment of the dance seemed like it was practically designed for a popping element. Miaoyi's idea wasn't just a fleeting thought. The section from the 2-minute and 14-second mark in "Paradise" up to the lyrical part had a rhythm that practically begged for a touch of popping flair.
Miaoyi's plan was clear and cunning: find a popping dancer with skills and nail that part. It was a smart move.
Lin Ruofang became the chosen one, making a grand entrance at Miaoyi's house. Miaoyi was left pleasantly stunned when Lin Ruofang jumped on board without hesitation. Lin Ruofang's dance moves shone brilliantly in the "Street Dance of China" competition, leaving quite an impression.
With Lin Ruofang joining the ranks, the dance ensemble had never been more impressive, and the choreography was about to kick it up a notch in the awesomeness department.
"Let's kick things off. You're good with improvisation, right? No need for rehearsals?" Miaoyi inquired.
"Absolutely. Rehearsals wouldn't fit the improvisational spirit. Let me hear the music once and give me the positioning," Lin Ruofang confidently responded.
That made sense. Given the time crunch, rehearsing wasn't really an option.
The pressure was on. This video needed to be uploaded to Bilibili by tomorrow. Time was tight, and every second counted.
"Alright, I'll play the music for you first. I'm heading to my room... to change clothes. Nobody follow me!" Miaoyi exclaimed with a soft chuckle.
Lin Ruofang was slightly puzzled. Why the change of clothes? Miaoyi seemed to be gearing up for a heroic battle, all anticipation and determination. Was it really necessary?
The mystery unravelled after Miaoyi spent a good twenty minutes behind closed doors. Finally, she emerged from her room, revealing her purpose.
Miaoyi was now sporting a lively and innocent cat girl outfit, playful yet sexy, accentuating her youthful curves. A single glance was enough to spark the imagination.
"..."
Being straightforward had its moments, but maybe it had been taken a tad too far.
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In the realm of Miaoyi's residence, the night buzzed with life. Song Ziyin made an appearance, and Lin Ruofang, the classmate extraordinaire, hopped on the scene. The rooftop was chosen as the sacred ground for recording "Paradise," and their recently hired videographer took up the filming role for the shoot.
The night swiftly passed, and dawn broke before they knew it.
December 21th, 10:20 AM.
After bidding farewell to Lin Ruofang and Song Ziyin, Miaoyi eagerly transferred the video files to her computer. She hastily watched tutorial videos on Bilibili, like "How to Become an Uploader" and "Video Editing," before purchasing an easy-to-use editing software.
To be quite frank, these tasks were a piece of cake. Some software practically held your hand throughout the entire video editing dance, and with a small fee, you could waltz into the realm of crafting single MVs or even blockbuster-grade trailers.
Miaoyi glided through the process effortlessly. After a dash of editing magic, she swapped out the original soundtrack, spiced it up with new beats, and sprinkled subtitled lyrics for good measure. The polished product found its home on her Bilibili account.
As the video entered the review zone, a sigh of relief danced out of Miaoyi's lips. She reached out to her messaging app, sending a gentle nudge to a particular account: "Video's in the house."
This account belonged to the commander-in-chief of Bilibili's review squad, a high-ranking officer who had fast-tracked Miaoyi's video for special treatment.
Being a big shot had its perks, no doubt. Creators like Miaoyi received such specialized treatment due to the steady stream of revenue their videos generated.
"Now, can I finally rest for a couple of days?"
Miaoyi stretched and yawned, her alluring figure on full display. She sighed softly to herself.
Could she really escape her self-inflicted "Paradise" curse in the end?
Despite her best efforts, everything related to the video had gone off without a hitch.
However, after days of intense practice and a flurry of events, Miaoyi's petite frame felt overwhelmed. A few days of rest were imperative, or she might just fall apart.
Qiuying probably felt the same way. Besides, school awaited her the next day.
So, despite the early hour and the sun just rising, Miaoyi, with droopy eyes, headed to her room for some well-deserved rest.
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When the chief editor of the Dance Section locked eyes on this leaderboard for the first time, their eyeballs threatened to leap out of their sockets!
In the face of this phenomenon, the editor had only one word on their mind: intense.
Intense to the power of ten!
Could you even call it anything other than insanely intense? Bilibili's higher-ups had mentally braced themselves, expecting TMY's push to be strong, but who could have foreseen that it would become this monumental?
You see, the Dance Section isn't exactly the bustling hub of Bilibili – compared to the bustling lanes of the "Bizarre Zone," the "Life Section," and the "Anime Section," it's a solitary star in a cloudy sky. Only a few major content creators keep this category afloat, facing the harsh reality of its relative obscurity.
It's been a year and a half since a dance video last took the throne in the site's overall ranking. And even then, it was a famous Western dancer brought in by Bilibili for an event. Their rule lasted barely two hours before being overthrown by a video that was more whimsical than substantial...
TMY, on the other hand, was a game-changer. In a matter of days, she skyrocketed to the top, creating a canyon-like gap between herself and the competition. Looking at the data now, there's no room for "Demon Book Record Season 3" to squeeze back in. "Paradise" was standing tall.
And that's where it gets even scarier.
"Paradise" was now strutting around with an outrageous 3.5 million views!
Coins dropped: 630,000!
Likes: 1.1 million!
Favourites: 750,000!
As time continues its relentless march, these numbers are destined to become even more colossal. The gap between these "Paradise" and "Demon Book Record Season 3" is just going to stretch wider and wider. It's a done deal... It's nothing short of jaw-dropping.
The Dance Section's been on a downhill slide for a while now, and nobody's pretending otherwise. Everyone's in on the secret. It might be a tad better off than the Music Section, but it's not exactly having a party. However, today's the game-changer. A dedicated content creator, a mystery in her own right, has sailed solo through the ranks, ruling the throne for two solid days without budging. This twist of fate has startled not just the Dance Section's editor but editors from every nook and cranny, the big shots, the decision-makers – heck, even Bilibili's entire user base!
The comment on this video could be felt on the Richter scale...
As intrigued users flock to these two videos, it doesn't matter if they're into electronic music or which fandom they belong to. It doesn't matter if they're fans of cuddly characters or whether they're male or female. The only thing that matters is that, wherever they're from, whatever their background, they're captivated, they're electrified, they're left speechless.
But among them, nobody's more ecstatic and gleeful than TMY's die-hard fans. They're the ones hoisting TMY's videos to such dizzying heights, the bedrock contributors of this monumental data.
After all, TMY's fanbase skews young, mostly composed of youngsters – and Bilibili's no stranger to their fervour.
Besides, from entering LPL to taking the World Championships by storm, up till today, after all the anticipation, it's not just TMY's fans who are eagerly awaiting this moment. Many who weren't fans are just as eager for the climax.
So, the explosion of this video isn't exactly a stray bolt from the blue.
However, what they didn't anticipate was that when they clicked on "Paradise," TMY would deliver a knockout. She's rocking a heart-melting cat girl outfit! Overflowing with sincerity, it's as if it's on the verge of leaping out of the screen!
Is this... TMY, a creature as rare as a unicorn in the electronic music realm? Utterly adorable, stunningly beautiful, captivatingly charming, and her dancing skills were no joke either...
I think that famous blue hedgehog said it best:
Uhh... Meow?