Miss Witch Doesn't Want to Become a Songstress-Chapter 231

"Perfect, just like that! You two, cross your swords with one hand and use the other to wave your short capes to distract the enemy. Then perform a dazzling sword technique and end with a pose, slowly sheathing your swords."

Inside the Celestial Training Hall of the Hat and Dagger club, the PV shoot was in full swing. Some club members continued practicing their swordsmanship in the background, while the two boys in front of the camera began their choreographed duel. Their movements were both elegant and forceful, especially during the pauses, where the straight blade of the sword dominated the frame, smoke rising from the edge, creating a powerful visual impact.

In the final sequence, one member used his short cape to obscure his opponent’s vision, then thrust his sword through the cape, splitting it in two. The blade stopped just short of his opponent’s neck, signaling victory. The victorious boy elegantly spun the sword and slid it back into its sheath.

"Good! Excellent! I can already imagine the girls screaming and cheering when they see this scene~"

Li Xun clapped and congratulated them.

Afterward, the rest of the club members gathered around to watch the footage, buzzing with excitement.

"It really turned out well. Xiao Yicheng is lucky—he’s probably going to become famous outside the school now."

"Ugh, if only my skin were a bit fairer, I’d definitely look better than him!"

"Why didn’t I know about this opportunity earlier? They should’ve asked me!"

"Jealous. Next time we spar, I’m definitely hitting him in the face with the flat of my sword."

...

Amid the lively chatter, the first short film for Indigo Cape was completed. Next, Li Xun and the team headed to the Tikos Botanical Research Club to shoot the promotional video for Purple Breeze. The star of this video was the club president, Mavis, who, along with her members, wore the Purple Breeze outfits. The video showcased snippets of their research lives, with the camera briefly focusing on the tricolor golden flower emblem on Mavis’s collar, indicating that she was already a certified senior botanist despite still being a student.

Compared to the Indigo Cape video, this one was more subdued, but it highlighted the academic and research capabilities of Edess Academy. The advanced instruments and scholarly atmosphere were the main focus, appealing to those in the know.

"Next up is ’Twilight Sonata.’ Finally, it’s our adorable little Thilan’s turn," Li Xun said, clasping her hands and looking expectantly at the girl in front of her.

"Alright, alright, I get it. You don’t have to say it every time," Thilan turned her face away, slightly embarrassed. Today, she was wearing the Twilight Sonata outfit, a custom-made dress that perfectly accentuated her youthful figure, exuding a slightly shy charm. Her wide sleeves revealed her fair wrists, and beneath the plaid skirt, she wore dark gray tights.

"Alright, let’s start filming."

With a click, the camera began rolling, capturing the sunlit floor of the room.

The dark wooden floor was streaked with light and shadow from the vertical blinds, and dust motes floated in the air. A soft sound of a door opening was heard, followed by a pair of perfectly proportioned feet stepping into the frame.

The feet paused, and then the camera panned upward to reveal the girl placing a violin on her shoulder. As she drew the bow across the strings, clear, resonant music filled the tower.

The music continued, and the girl’s long hair and dress swayed gently with her movements. Her closed eyes and serene face were bathed in light, her hair shimmering with golden highlights, creating a dreamlike beauty.

The camera gradually pulled back, moving outside the tower window. Sunlight streamed through the vertical blinds, dividing the interior into a world of alternating light and shadow. As the camera moved, the shifting light and shadow played across the girl’s figure. The music built to a crescendo, and her golden hair danced in the light and dust until the final note.

The camera returned to the interior, capturing the girl’s tall silhouette against the sunset light. She lowered the violin and looked up. On the reverse side of the blinds, engraved with the names and dates of different eras, golden gilded characters slowly appeared, highlighting significant historical events.

"Twilight Song, Evening Sonata."

The elegant, ancient text slowly appeared on the screen, and the image froze.

"That’s a wrap," Li Xun announced, stroking her chin as she reviewed the footage and then glanced at Thilan, who was sitting on a chair nearby.

"It feels different from what I imagined, but the effect is really good."

She had originally intended to highlight the beauty of the outfit through Thilan’s unique charm and appearance, but after filming, she realized that the cultural atmosphere of the video had drawn most of the attention, making the girl playing the violin almost fade into the background.

How does she manage to lower her own presence like that? What kind of strange talent is this? Li Xun couldn’t help but grumble inwardly.

"The filming turned out really well," the other club members chimed in as they gathered around to watch the footage.

"Thilan’s performance was perfect, and she didn’t overshadow the main theme," Ruby praised.

Not every performance needs to showcase personal charm; serving the theme is more important.

"From this angle, Thilan’s legs look amazing—no excess fat at all," someone commented, focusing on something entirely different.

"Ahem... stop staring at those parts," Thilan couldn’t help but stand up from her chair.

"Haha, Thilan’s shy," someone teased, and soon the activity room was filled with laughter and the sound of chasing.

After finishing the first three videos, it was time for Night Wanderer. Since this outfit’s video was set at night, it was scheduled after Twilight Sonata.

In the video, twelve figures dressed in black robes sat in a moonlit room, gathered around a massive stone table resembling a clock face. A crystal ball, skull decorations, a withered blue rose in the corner, and scattered tarot cards on the table were all revealed. Though there was no sound, it was clear that these members were using various rituals and methods to solve an ancient mystery, encountering a ghost in an old alley and finally unearthing a corroded ancient book from a ruin.

At the end of the video, the member placed the restored ancient book on a high shelf, then slowly removed the long black robe that had concealed their figure, revealing the frost-colored base with raven-blue accents, exuding an air of understated mystery.

"This one turned out great too. It’s definitely going to appeal to those who love the mysterious vibe and want to show off their knowledge," Li Xun nodded in satisfaction.

"Now, it’s time for our final wrap-up video," she said, turning to the stage where the peerless dancer had already changed into her outfit. Her long golden hair was adorned with crimson ribbons, and she wore a fiery gradient dress that seemed to flow like flames.

The Goldfish Princess bent slightly at the edge of the stage, allowing the makeup artist below to draw her eyebrows. Her flawless shoulders and back reflected the dazzling stage lights. Then she picked up a mirror and applied a striking red to her lips.

The camera began rolling, and the performance started. In the bustling opera house, she twirled and danced, the audience erupting in cheers, waving colorful glow sticks.

The camera gradually pulled back, the scene becoming hazy, then shifted to the end of the performance.

The Goldfish Princess bowed deeply on stage, golden flowers raining down as the curtains slowly closed, darkness filling the screen.

Then the camera returned, showing the girl rising from her bow, but now her dress had changed from the stunning gown to the pink-and-red "Blazing Scarlet." Even offstage, her beauty and charm remained undiminished.

"Peach blossoms blaze, their brilliance unmatched."

The video ended with ancient Eastern text, adding another layer of cultural depth.

Clap clap clap—

Applause erupted in the screening room as everyone stood up, celebrating the perfect wrap-up of the shoot.

"Evony’s dancing was truly mesmerizing. No wonder she’s called the ’Fiery Goldfish Princess.’" freeωebnovēl.c૦m

"It’s also because of her talent and looks. Even the Opera Fan Club doesn’t mind her representing them in performances."

"After watching this, I feel like buying a few sets to collect. They’d make great gifts for friends too," someone commented as they watched the familiar yet stunning figures on screen, feeling as though they’d overlooked a treasure that had been right beside them all along.

"Yeah, this turned out pretty well, right? I don’t usually follow fashion news, so I’m not sure where this kind of promotional video ranks."

"Pretty well? It’s going to shock the industry," Li Xun patted her classmate’s shoulder, her voice filled with certainty. Her face, as she looked at the screen, radiated a passion and joy she had never shown before.

Yes, this is the feeling—this indescribable, overwhelming feeling. This is what makes this job truly meaningful.