Puffer Fish

As the last line lingered through the air, white feathers fell from the stage. The camera focused on each of the singers one by one, all of them having glassy eyes. The audience was so moved to the core that they didn't even cheer when their favorite artists were shown on the screen. 

The performance just now wasn't just a showcase of talent and skill. 

It felt like a slap of reality that ended with a warm hug. 

It was a depiction of real life. 

And that was the beauty of the stage they had presented tonight. 

On New Year's Eve, when most of the people watching were with their families, they felt a surge of joy and gratitude in their homes. 

Parents who knew they didn't do their best for their children felt guilty. Meanwhile, children who felt like they were too harsh on their parents felt empathetic. At the end of the day, each and everyone has their own struggles, so it wouldn't be too bad to be kinder to each other.