Collapse? No, this is just everyday life.

Kiana finally found an opportunity to interject, then quietly snuggled up to Nangong Yu, carefully pinching his fingers. Her warm little hand curiously squeezed and kneaded his fingers. Nangong Yu found it amusing and curled his finger to tickle her palm.

The thrill of the connection made Kiana almost jump up. Her face flushed, she glared at her lover, but said nothing, instead moving even closer.

This little gesture was obviously impossible to hide from anyone present. Apart from Xilin, who looked on with envy, the others glanced at it and then looked away indifferently.

One glance at the thimble and I'd conclude it's utterly harmless. It's been almost half a year and it's still this shy—what a useless little thing.

After quickly finishing breakfast, Nangong Yu and Aili changed into casual clothes and hurriedly left. It was almost nine o'clock in half an hour. As the two hosts, the rehearsal couldn't start without them. Including the time for changing clothes, it should be just enough. They didn't want to act like divas and make everyone wait for them.

"The opening ceremony starts at 7 p.m., right?"

Bronya asked, slowly sipping her porridge.

"Yes, we enter at six o'clock and it starts at seven."

Mei wiped her mouth with a tissue and said with a smile.

"Go at 5:30?"

The suggestion was approved by most people, except for Seele who raised her hand: "If it's Seele, let's go earlier at noon."

After saying that, Seele added, "At noon, Seele will deliver lunch to Brother and Sister Ellie, and then I'll stay there. I want to help Brother with his makeup this afternoon~"

A pleasant voice rang out, and Kiana's eyes lit up immediately: "Help Ayu with her makeup! I want some too!!"

That's enough for you.

Bronya tapped her on the head, and she glared at her angrily, only to receive a pair of disdainful looks in return.

"What, you know how to do makeup?"

"I......"

"Do you really think everyone doesn't know that Mei does most of your makeup and hair? Then don't go and make things worse."

"I... Waaaaah, Mei~"

Bronya couldn't refute her words at all, and could only whine and cling to Mei's arms, being gently comforted by her.

Touching Kiana's hair, Mei glanced helplessly at Bronya, who shrugged, looking quite cheerful.

After bullying Kiana, I felt refreshed and my anger towards Alice subsided considerably.

Thank you, Kiana!

Time ticked by, and Nangong Yu and Aili successfully stood on the stage of the rehearsal venue one second before nine o'clock. The preview of the opening ceremony officially began.

Chapter 215 Opening Ceremony

As the sun began to set, the early winter sky darkened early on.

Bronya wrapped herself in her clothes and walked out of the dormitory. Looking at the brightly lit and crowded campus, Bronya's eyes widened, even though she had expected it.

Even with her already in such a state, Kiana, who was following behind her, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"Is this...is this still St. Freya?"

It was only a day, but the whole world seemed to have changed.

Colorful lights transformed the roads into a cartoon style, with some areas even replicating scenes from anime on a one-to-one basis. The influx of tourists made the spacious roads somewhat congested, but no one seemed impatient.

People's faces were filled with smiles, and they were adorned with all sorts of Pokémon decorations, some with Pokémon backpacks, some with Pokémon clothes, and some even dressed up in Pokémon coats and started cosplaying, surrounded by a large group of people taking photos together.

Some playful individuals even arranged to meet in an open space, took out their Pokémon, and started battling. Curious onlookers cheered from time to time, making the atmosphere even more lively.

The influx of 100,000 people into the campus was no joke. Not only was the entire gymnasium surrounded by layers of people eagerly waiting to enter, but every corner of the school was filled with curious tourists.

If you wear AR glasses at this time, you can see Pokémon playing and frolicking everywhere. Occasionally, a rare shiny Pokémon will appear, which can cause a whole crowd of people to gasp in amazement.

Unfortunately, Pokémon cannot be caught here. Players who are lucky enough to get a ticket can only watch enviously as those rare Pokémon walk past them, pet them for a bit, and then mischievously run away.

After walking and stopping frequently, Bronya and her companions finally arrived at the side of the stadium.

They didn't ask for any special privileges like early entry; they simply intended to experience this rare event as ordinary players.

"It's really changed a lot compared to a year ago!"

Looking up at the magnificent outer wall, Kiana sighed.

"After all, the venue has been expanded from a 10,000-seat venue to a 100,000-seat venue, so of course there is a big difference."

Bronya chimed in, looking up at the building she hadn't visited in a long time.

The entire exterior wall is also a large naked-eye 3D screen, with a golden Pikachu running around on it. Suddenly, it notices the crowd outside and, as if curious about why there are so many people, cutely puts its hands in its pockets.

"Pikachu~"

Then, it let out a happy shout and waved to the audience from afar.

Even before they had entered the venue, the audience members couldn't help but start cheering.

As the most popular mascot in the Pokémon series, Pikachu naturally receives a lot of respect.

At this moment, the staff slowly opened the gate, tensed up, and prepared to start checking tickets one by one.

The small groups quickly disappeared, and everyone rushed towards the various entrances. Within two minutes, dozens of queues, each over a hundred meters long, had formed, and the queues continued to grow as time went on.

Bronya and her group arrived at just the right time, so they were at the front of the line and were able to get their tickets checked and enter smoothly within a few minutes.

After passing through security, you'll see a large sign as soon as you enter the gate.

Please take off your glasses.

"Take off your glasses? Won't you be unable to see if you take off your glasses?"

The girls were puzzled, but since the organizers had said so, they naturally complied and took off their glasses.

But then, to their surprise, they discovered that the Pokémon, which should have disappeared from their sight, were still running around happily right in front of them.

"What...what???"

Kiana and the others stared at the scene in confusion, but Bronya seemed to realize something and quickly looked up at her surroundings.

Soon, she discovered several objects that looked like projectors in a hidden location.

"AR projection, it seems that Principal Theresa has really gone all out this time."

The development of AR technology is naturally not limited to AR glasses alone; augmented reality virtual projection technology is also quite mature.

A few projections may not cost much, but if it's a projection that covers the entire stadium...

The cost was enough to make Theresa feel the pinch.

"Huh? You can actually touch it!"

At that moment, Bronya saw Kiana crouch down, wearing AR glasses and matching gloves, petting a little cat monster. The little cat monster, whose chin was being scratched, happily rubbed against her hands.

"Really?"

Mei squatted down beside her and reached out to pet the cat with her.

Good heavens, it's actually a virtual projection device that connects to AR glasses! This thing costs twice as much as the basic kind. Theresa isn't just spending a lot of money, she's going all in!

"Augmented reality, also known as virtual projection technology, is something you've probably seen before."

"Then why can I touch it...?"

Kiana retorted, but stopped speaking before she could finish. Everyone, including Kiana, seemed to understand. After the little cat shook its head and left, they rejoined the crowd and entered the stadium together.

The exterior is already amazing enough, but the interior of the stadium gives visitors a dreamlike feeling.

The originally orderly audience seating area has been divided into eighteen different categories under the designer's careful design. Each category has a different seating posture, which is quite suitable for its respective category.

Groups of Pikachu ran around the Electric-type seats, while a bunch of Squirtle stood head to head next to the Water-type seats, calling out "Squirtle, Squirtle!" Countless adorable Pokémon were within reach of the visitors, including many rare species, giving Pokémon enthusiasts a real treat.

Besides the seating area, the large open space surrounded by the seating area has been transformed into a Pokémon paradise, a natural landscape that is hard to look away from once you start looking at it.

The trees are lush and green, swaying gently in the breeze. Among the leaves, green caterpillars slowly pupate, while Sweet Bamboo stands beside them, looking around with a憨憨 (simple and honest) smile.

On the grass, Newleaf Cat and Bulbasaur cuddled and rolled around, a babbling brook flowing beside them. Many Pokémon lingered by the stream, drinking and playing. Lapras carried its Blissey and others leisurely across the surface. Occasionally, a Magikarp would leap out of the water, eager to join the fun.

Besides the central grassland, there are various connected landforms around it, where many Pokémon live, creating a harmonious and joyful scene.

Gazing intently at this scenery, at this moment, virtual and reality seem to merge, allowing people to linger in this peaceful and serene world, escaping the anxieties and fatigue of reality, and wholeheartedly enjoying this beauty.

The situation on site was naturally broadcast live by the relevant media, and the barrage of comments was so intense that it could almost be seen through the screen.

[Congratulations to those 100,000 people who managed to get tickets! I'm not jealous, really, not at all. (Sunglasses emoji)]

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Honestly, I really want to go! Seeing them playing with Pokémon so freely makes me incredibly jealous!

Why can't I get a ticket? Are all unlucky people just supposed to suffer here? Is there no law? Is there no justice?!

【...】

Besides the official live stream, some invited celebrities and internet influencers naturally wouldn't miss out on this huge influx of viewers. One by one, they sat down and started their own live streams, playing Pokémon while watching the envious comments from their fans in the chat room. It was quite enjoyable, actually.

The publicity department of Anti-Entropy was extremely busy preparing for this grand event, and the results of their efforts were obvious. Before the opening ceremony even started, the number of viewers worldwide had already exceeded 100 million. This wasn't just hype; it was the actual number of people watching in real time!

Under such heavy load, the live streaming company's servers emitted a mournful cry, like a female knight falling into a goblin's lair, within just a few minutes. The person in charge was so frightened that he quickly activated all the backup servers, which finally stabilized the situation.

Seeing that there were no problems with the live stream, the person in charge breathed a heavy sigh of relief. He knew that if the live stream had been interrupted for even a second, he would probably have been removed from his position.

Bronya and the others had their tickets in the fairy-attribute area. Stepping inside felt like entering a pink and adorable fantasy world. Although they didn't ask for any special privileges, Nangong Yu naturally reserved the best front-row seats for them.

After finding their seats, they took them one by one. No matter how many people were present, the girls' radiance was undeniable, and their outstanding figures naturally attracted a lot of attention.

Mei was approached by many people along the way, but she dealt with them all with a smile. It wasn't until they sat in the front row seats and were chatting and laughing with each other that those who had been itching to approach her quickly put away their intentions.

To be able to get in through connections with the granddaughter of the Archbishop of Destiny is something we can't afford to offend.

Without the annoying advances, the girls immediately felt more at ease.

Just as Kiana was enthusiastically telling Gretchen a story with her eyes wide open, she suddenly felt her hand being nudged.

She looked down in confusion, and a small white beast sat on her lap, looking up at Kiana with curiosity.

Four tiny pink feet, and ribbon-like antennae that twitched gently on her body—it was she who had just nudged Kiana's hand with her head.

"Sylveon, Sylveon!!!"

In an instant, Kiana's eyes revealed a heart shape.

As we all know, Eevee has many evolutions, among which Sylveon, which evolved as a Fairy-type Pokémon, was only discovered for the first time half a year ago. However, as soon as she appeared, she jumped into the top five of the Pokémon popularity rankings. Her cute appearance has captured the hearts of countless boys and girls.