Maeve Saoirse Ermino, the magnetic guitarist of the popular band Lyra, revels in the exhilaration of her music, unaware that one of her most ardent admirers is hiding in plain sight. Asael Dominguez, known as Asi, has carefully guarded his admiratio...
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Nervous energy buzzed in the air, a palpable current of excitement and anticipation as we prepared for our fansigning event. The atmosphere felt electric , each moment humming with the potential of what they lead ahead.
Lyra had just released our newest album, and the excitement was almost overwhelming. Just two weeks prior, we celebrated our fifth anniversary as a band, and now here we were, ready to meet the fans who had supported us throughout this journey.
It felt surreal, like stepping into a dream where everything we worked for was finally coming to fruition.
The path we walked wasn't always easy, but moments like this made it all worth it.
Habang nakatayo sa backstage at inaantay ang hudyat na lumabas kami, naririnig ko ang naghuhurimantadong pag-uusap ng mga fans, their voices blending into a symphony of hope and enthusiasm. The blend of excitement, whispers, and laughter created a backdrop that both thrilled and unnerved me.
This event wasn't just for us — it was for them too, a celebration of everything we've accomplished together.
Sinulyapan ko ang mga kabanda, each one caught in their own thoughts and preparations. Wave, our charismatic vocalist, was busy checking her appearance in the mirror, smoothing her hair and adjusting her outfit. While Ashi, our talented pianist, was adjusting the setlist for the event, carefully considering each song choice with her brows furrowed in concentration. Aza, the bassist, was quietly tuning her bass guitar her fingers moving deftly over the strings with a calm, practiced grace that was so her. Rue, our drummer, was tapping a beat on the table, her energy radiating from where she's seated, filling the room with her infectious rhythm.
Meanwhile, I felt a flutter of anxiety in my stomach, a familiar but unwelcome feeling. Public events always drained me. No matter how many times we did this, the nerves never completely disappeared.
In those five years in this industry, hindi pa rin ako nasanay. Despite the countless showsand interactions I had experienced. The attention could be overwhelming, like standing under a spotlight that was just a little too bright for me.
The thought of facing a sea of fans sent my heart racing. I loved performing; I adored our music, but the attention could be suffocating. The pressure to be perfect, to say the right thing, and to make lasting impression weighed heavily on me.
I tried to remind myself that this was what I'd always wanted, but that didn't make the nerves any easier to handle.
Huminga ako ng malalim, reminding myself why we were here: our music had brought us together with our fans, and I wanted to celebrate that connection. This was a moment to cherish, a time to reflect our journey.
