I am the Entertainment Tycoon

Chapter 757: Shaking the Venue with Better Now



Moonlight had just finished singing "Love Yourself," his guitar still resting against him as the final soft notes of the song lingered in the air. A wave of cheers rolled through the venue, the crowd's energy rising with excitement. The atmosphere was electric, the kind that made your heart race and your skin tingle with anticipation.

The 20,000-strong audience at Mafra Q Hall erupted in applause, a blend of awe and euphoria washing over them. Some fans stood with tears in their eyes, overwhelmed by the sincerity and beauty of Moonlight's performance. Others clapped wildly, their voices hoarse from singing along with every word. But the most notable feeling in the room was one of pure unity. It was as though, for a few minutes, every person there was connected to one another by the melody and the meaning behind the song.

Up until now, the concert had been filled with emotional ballads and reflective tunes that tugged at heartstrings. But as Moonlight put down his guitar, there was a subtle shift in his body language—a change that the crowd instantly picked up on. He stood tall, his eyes scanning the sea of faces before him. Then, he reached for the mic stand, a sly grin creeping across his face.

The crowd quieted for a moment, sensing that something different was about to happen. They watched with bated breath as Moonlight removed the guitar strap from around his neck, placing the instrument gently on its stand to the side. It was like watching an artist switch brushes, ready to paint with a new, bolder stroke.

"Alright, Catadrid," Moonlight said into the mic, his voice smooth but filled with an edge of excitement. "Let's switch things up a bit, yeah?"

"This next one," he said with a gentle voice, "is for all of you who've ever felt like you've been through the toughest times and still came out stronger on the other side. This is 'Better Now,'"

A roar of approval surged through the crowd, hands rising into the air, and feet already beginning to tap against the ground. Moonlight's grin widened as the lights on the stage shifted. The moonlit ambiance of soft blues and whites gave way to a vibrant cascade of colors, pulsing in sync with the beat that was now rumbling through the speakers.

The crowd recognized the opening chords immediately.

"Oh my god!" someone shouted from the middle rows, and the excitement in the audience was palpable. Everyone had been waiting for this moment-a song that was made for dancing, for jumping, for completely letting go.

THUMP THUMP THUMP THUMP THUMP

As the bassline kicked in, it felt as if the entire venue moved with it. Fans near the front row, pressed close to the barriers, began to jump in time with the music, their arms waving wildly above their heads. In the middle of the crowd, groups of friends huddled together, throwing their arms around each other's shoulders, already starting to sing the lyrics before Moonlight even opened his mouth. At the back of the venue, even those seated in the higher tiers stood, unable to resist the infectious energy sweeping through the hall.

Moonlight raised the mic to his lips, and with a powerful burst of vocals, he launched into the opening lines of the song. The crowd responded immediately, their voices joining his in a massive chorus that filled every corner of the venue.

"You probably think that you are better now, better now

You only say that 'cause I'm not around, not aroundNôv(el)B\\jnn

You know I never meant to let you down, let you down Would've gave you anything, would've gave you everything

You know I say that I am better now, better now

I only say that 'cause you're not around, not around

You know I never meant to let you down, let you down

Would've gave you anything, would've gave you everything Oh-whoa..."

The crowd jumped with the beat as Moonlight sang, his voice rising above the thumping beat. The crowd echoed the lyrics back to him, their collective voices creating a near-deafening wall of sound. There was something magical about the way the audience and Moonlight synced together, almost as if they had rehearsed it. The fans knew every word, every inflection, and they belted it out with raw emotion, feeding off Moonlight's energy. "I did not believe that it would end, no

Everything came second to a Benzo

You're not even speakin' to my friends, no You knew all my uncles and my aunts though 20 candles, blow 'em out and open your eyes We were lookin' forward to the rest of our lives

Used to keep my picture posted by your bedside

Now it's in your dresser with the socks you don't like

And I'm rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin'

With my brothers like it's Jonas, Jonas

Drinkin' Henny and I'm tryna forget

But I can't get this out've my head..."

In the center of the crowd, Sol, Jade, and Lily jumped up and down, screaming the lyrics at the top of their lungs. Sol's blonde hair whipped around as she danced, her arms flailing wildly to the rhythm. Beside her, Jade clutched her phone in one hand, capturing every second of the moment while still managing to sing along. Lily had her arms in the air, eyes closed, fully immersed in the music as if the song was being sung directly to her.

"YOU ARE BETTER NOW, BETTER NOW, YOU ONLY SAY THAT 'CAUSE YOU'RE NOT AROUND, NOT AROUND," the crowd sang in unison, their voices blending with Moonlight's. It was impossible to tell where his voice ended and theirs began. The connection between the artist and the audience was undeniable.

Moonlight, sensing the crowd's energy, began to move more freely across the stage. His feet carried him from one side to the other, engaging with fans who reached out their hands in hopes of even the briefest touch. His black and white mask reflected the stage lights, giving him an ethereal, almost otherworldly look. It was as if he was a figure born from the moonlight itself, leading the crowd through a cathartic release of energy.

The song built and built, the tempo driving faster, and the lights pulsing brighter. The film team's cameras captured every angle of the performance, projecting Moonlight's face onto the giant screens that flanked the stage, ensuring that even those at the back could see the raw emotion in his expression. His hand movements, the way he gestured toward the crowd, the intensity in his eyes-it all felt larger than life.

THUMP THUMP THUMP THUMP THUMP

The bassline was powerful as it resonated with every person's heartbeat.

At the height of the song, the entire venue seemed to erupt in a synchronized dance. People jumped in place, their feet barely touching the ground as the music pulsed through them. It was as if the rhythm itself had taken hold of their bodies, controlling every movement. Sweat glistened on faces, but nobody cared. This was what they had been waiting for a moment of pure, unbridled joy.

When Moonlight reached the final chorus, he pulled the mic away from his mouth and let the crowd take over completely.

"YOU PROBABLY THINK THAT YOU ARE BETTER NOW!" the audience sang, louder than ever before. Moonlight stepped back, a wide smile behind his face mask as he let the fans have their moment. He raised his arms, clapping along with the beat as the crowd continued to belt out the lyrics. It was a beautiful exchange-the fans giving back the energy he had poured

into the song.

"I promise, I swear to you

I'll be okay, you're only the love of my life (the love of my life)..."

"I WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICES!" Moonlight shouted.

"You probably think that you are better now, better now

You only say that 'cause I'm not around, not around You know I never meant to let you down, let you down Would've gave you anything, would've gave you everything

You know I say that I am better now, better now

I only say that 'cause you're not around, not around

You know I never meant to let you down, let you down

Would've gave you anything, would've gave you everything..."

Finally, as the last chords rang out, Moonlight brought the mic back to his lips and sang the final line with the crowd: "You know I never meant to let you down, let you down..." The song ended in a crescendo of cheers and applause. Moonlight stood at the center of the stage, chest rising and falling with the exhilaration of the performance. The crowd, still buzzing with adrenaline, continued to cheer long after the music had stopped.

At that moment, it was clear that Moonlight had achieved what every artist dreams of-a complete and total connection with his audience. The walls of Mafra Q Hall trembled with the sound of 20,000 fans cheering, clapping, and shouting his name.

Moonlight gave the crowd a knowing smile, his eyes scanning the venue once again as the

excitement slowly began to settle. He stepped back toward the mic stand, running a hand through his hair as he caught his breath.

The crowd began to chant his name, their voices blending together into one loud, rhythmic call: "Moon-light! Moon-light! Moon-light!"

With a nod of acknowledgment, he reached for his guitar once again, strapping it across his shoulder as the crowd's chants slowly faded into anticipation for the next song. Moonlight

looked out at the crowd one last time before stepping up to the mic. "You guys are amazing!" he said, his voice smooth but filled with emotion.

The crowd exploded in cheers again, ready for whatever Moonlight had in store next.