Just as discussions appeared amid the barrage of comments, as the host exited the stage, it suddenly plunged into darkness.
The audience in the auditorium quieted down, once again showing their courtesy with a round of applause.
As the applause gradually tapered off, suddenly, a beam of light descended from the ceiling, casting slantingly on the stage.
In the center of the halo, a piano appeared, along with... a tall silhouette quietly standing beside it.
Her smooth long hair draped over one white shoulder, as she slightly lowered her head, revealing a face so beautiful it could take one's breath away.
A gentle jawline, a high nose bridge, rare heavy makeup clinging to those cold features, intertwined with light and shadow like a world-renowned painting frozen in time.
The half-body evening dress should carry a sensual allure, yet, when worn by her, it complements that unrealistically fair skin, carrying an inexplicable sense of sacredness that brooks no profanation.
