Chapter 310 Pearls of Peril
- It just started, and I'm already wet.
- Girl, chill.
- June got even more handsome.
- They got filters for days. #OCTA, natural kings.
Casper rapped the next verse, an equally bright smile on his face.
"Rise like the sun. Rise with the tides.
Hold on tight for this hot, wild ride."
It was a bit unsettling seeing Casper with a cute concept, but it wasn't bad at all. It showed Casper's experience as a well-trained idol and how he could emanate various concepts.
"Underneath the moon, we share our stories.
In the blue embrace, unforgettable memories.
Experiences we've shared held by the sandy shore.
Our oasis, forever we adore."
The bubbly melody of summer filled the air, a perfect accompaniment to the vibrant scenes playing out on the beach. Scenes unfolded like cherished memories.
The flickering glow of campfires painted their smiling faces with a warm hue. Sleepovers in the cozy cabins filled with laughter transitioned from one scene to another.
"Oh, oh, oasis
Oh, oh, my life is
Where the waters intertwine...
Where love is deep, like the ocean's endless line.
With friends by my side, beneath the azure dome,
In this haven, I've found my true home."
The camera danced with the group as they busted out their moves with carefree expressions.
With the arrival of the tempo, the bright melody was accentuated by the sound of distant waves.
The members sprinted toward the inviting waters, their feet splattering refreshing water that fans were compelled to drink.
- Damn, I'm seeing their grippers for free. It's a win for me.
- I love these boys so much. I'll do anything for them.
- Look at their precious smiles :).
- This song takes me back to a time I don't even know. EVE, our fifth-generation leaders.
In the shallows, they began to dance. The chorus became a showcase of splashes, as if cooling the audience with the water from the blue beach.
However joyful as the first part of the song may be, the second verse unfolded like a regretful narrative.
It slowed down a bit, the percussive layers softening.
The faces of the boys appeared one by one, melting into each other with a smooth transition.
They had smiles on their faces, but it was somewhat bittersweet. It felt like their smiles were a reflection of the passage of time.
They stood together on the beach, gazing at the setting sun. One by one, they began to leave, shadows of the past dispersing like grains of sand carried away by the gentle breeze.
"But a home becomes a stranger at one point.
Love leaves, and friendships disappoint.
Life gets in the way; there's nothing we can do.
But accept the bitter truth that we all grew."
The music, once lively, came to a sudden halt, leaving only the whispers of the sea.
Amidst the fading music, only one figure remained.
June, with a gaze filled with longing, stared out to the horizon.
"The warm sun becomes cold.
The cool water becomes warm.
Memories turn old.
Summers turn to a storm."
The camera zoomed into June's light brown eyes, capturing the depth of emotions within. At that moment, it felt like the viewers were transported into his world, feeling the weight of time and the importance of his memories.
Even Ocho, who originally didn't want to be immersed in the song, watched intently, curious as to what was going to happen next.
Just as the music had ceased, the screen plunged into a quiet pause, allowing the sound of waves and silent yearning to envelop the scene.
Then, the light returned to June's eyes, and the music surged back to life.
"Oh, oh, oasis
Oh, oh, my life is
Where the waters intertwine...
Where love is deep, like the ocean's endless line.
With friends by my side, beneath the azure dome,
In this haven, I've found my true home."
The scene erupted into a burst of color and movement. Once again, the group appeared, each member radiating the joy of yesterday.
As the bridge unfolded, nostalgia enveloped the scene. Memories of their childhood began to resurface, each frame a recreation of their shared moments. Smiles adorned their faces as the montage continued, capturing not just the joys but also the times of despair that forged bonds even stronger.
From this point forward, everything was written and produced by June. So, one could already guess that it was going to be iconic.
"Yet water remains in the oasis we shared.
And a home is a home, even if it changed.
Laughter echoes in the oasis of our past.
A timeless reverie, forever to last."
The screen flickered with glimpses of their first drinks, as well as the other celebration of milestones and shared experiences that spoke of their journey from innocence to maturity.
Despite the challenges they faced, all of them wore smiles. The laughter and enduring friendship persisted, transcending the trials of growing up.
"Oh, oh, oasis
Oh, oh, our life is
Where the waters intertwine...
Where love so deep, like the ocean's endless line.
With friends by our side, beneath the azure dome,
In this haven, we've found our true home."
- Aww, I love this song <3.
- This is the freshest and most unique song of the year. I love it so much.
- OCTA outsold.
- I can't believe it's over!
- It's not stopping, though. There's more?
Viewers thought the last chorus would mark the end of the song. However, a gripping outro played, the mood taking an unexpected, unsettling turn.
The bright mood was completely cut off, and they found their way in a dimly lit cabin.
Initially, the members of EVE all looked away, a collective avoidance of the camera.
"Home...where we spent most of our days.
Home...where no one goes away.
Home...where we make each other stay."
Then, one by one, they turned to face the camera.
In this part, June incorporated the sound of the waves at night, more chilling than that of the morning. Along with that, he also employed a music box sound, which, although sounded cute and nostalgic, also sounded haunting.
Their gazes held an unspoken plea, a desperate call for something undefined.
The air grew heavy as the scenes from earlier replayed, each now containing only the silhouette of one person.
A solitary figure amidst the echoes of the past.
Like he was the only one there after all his friends left.
Like all of this was just part of his delusion.
"Oh, oh, oh, oasis
Oh, oh, oh, all I can say is..."
Blood-like special effects adorned the floor and the walls, handprints and puddles of red hidden in the dark. The music box sound, although bright and nostalgic, merely added to the eerieness of the scene.
"Beware the Oasis in the desert of need.
For in its seemingly quenching waters lies the peril of drowning.
In the heat, none perish, but within the embrace of a deceptive sanctuary...
The true danger unfolds."
The camera slowly moved to the front of the cabin, where only one person remained—June.
The last frame revealed June, his gaze fixed on the camera, now with black eyes that seemed to pierce through the screen.
"Oasis, the home we perceived.
Oasis, our home, where no one leaves."
Then, a small smirk emerged from his lips before the screen turned black.
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