Immediately after Demi's turn ended, she turned to George and asked, "Truth or dare?"
"Anything goes." George smiled.
"Demi, ask him if he's a wealthy scion!" Maria suggested.
Demi relayed the question. "Are you a wealthy scion?"
Upon hearing this, everyone else looked curiously at George. Fans weren't the only ones interested—people in the entertainment industry were also curious about his background.
George thought for a moment before answering, "Hmm… I guess so."
"Whoa!" Upon hearing George's response, the audience applauded.
"Wow! I didn't expect George's true identity to be revealed in a game of Truth or Dare on a variety show!"
"'I guess so'—that's definitely a yes!"
"This game is great! We get to listen to music and also find out everyone's secrets."
George rubbed his hands together eagerly, saying, "It's my turn now, right? I want to hear Demi sing again, so I'll make sure to pick her."
"Let's go! We want to hear Demi sing too!" The crowd cheered with great anticipation.
Thus, George pointed the spoon at Demi, did a few practice motions in the air, and then flicked it with precision.
George's motor skills were quite well-coordinated—the spoon spun once in the air and then landed back in his hands, facing Demi.
A round of enthusiastic applause broke out.
"George, you're amazing!"
"Well done, George!"
As the crowd praised him, Demi remained speechless.
"Demi, please sing another song," George said, beaming at her expectantly.
Herne gave George a side-eye and asked, "Aren't you supposed to ask her Truth or Dare first?"
"Oh, shut up." George shot Herne a glare.
Demi chuckled and nodded. "Alright."
…
If Demi's first song was ethereal and dreamlike, the second was more melodic and airy—like mist swirling in the wind and as if fairies were singing and dancing.
When she was done, the crowd burst into applause again.
…
What Demi didn't expect after that was that everyone would start deliberately aiming for her, just to hear her sing again.
Each time the spoon faced toward her, cheers erupted.
No one even bothered asking "Truth or Dare" anymore. They just said, "Demi, sing another song!"
Demi didn't refuse them either. Every time she was chosen, she confidently sang another song.
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