The girl appeared shy, her demeanor marked by a prolonged silence before she summoned the resolve to continue.

Ariana was taken aback by this revelation, her gaze now fixed on the girl. The young girl's appearance was innocent and youthful, adorned in a school uniform dress. She gave the impression of a well-behaved student on the cusp of graduation.

Blushing and stammering, the girl admitted, "I. I'm actually a devoted fan of underground rock music."

She glanced briefly at Tom before quickly averting her gaze, clearing her throat before she continued, “I'm a fan of Tom. I happened to be at the bar for a friend's birthday party. Unexpectedly, I ended up sitting at the table next to the group involved with drugs, and the police arrested us all. They even confiscated my phone. I'll be able to check it once I'm released."

In the wake of her narrative, Ariana and Tom found a spark of hope, a glint in their eyes.

“That's splendid. Your assistance is greatly valued," Ariana expressed with elation, nudging Tom gently.

Tom hadn't anticipated such an encounter with a fan, especially under these circumstances. A hint of embarrassment tinged his cheeks, his hand grazing his head in gratitude.

"Thank you."

The girl's hands fluttered in a series of gestures, her blush deepening, as she professed, "You're welcome, you're welcome. I'm glad I could be of help, and I trust you wouldn't involve yourself in something like this."

It was evident that she struggled not to meet Tom's eyes, though her gaze seemed to betray her resolve, stealing glances in his direction.

After a while, the results of the drug test arrived. The officer handed them the report, stating, "The tests have returned negative.

You're in the clear. Please proceed with the necessary formalities.”

The outcome held no surprise for Ariana. Together, they attended to the requisite procedures, and as they departed, the young girl was there, paperwork completed, phone in hand, waiting for them.

She meticulously added Ariana's contact information to her phone and promptly dispatched the performance video and the snapshots she had captured during the show.

Ariana, overflowing with gratitude for the young girl's assistance, swiftly uploaded both the drug test report and the video online, fervently proclaiming Tom's innocence. She emphasized that he had been fervently performing at the bar, completely detached from any drug usage.

Yet, the comment section metamorphosed into a den of trolls and cynics who refused to accept the clarifications.

"He had the drugs in his possession. He might not have indulged this time, but who's to say he won't next?"

“Yeah, that underground bar seems sketchy. Why would anyone perform there regularly?"

"Even if he didn't partake, he must've been aware of the dealings, making him an accomplice."

“People like him have no business appearing in public. He should withdraw from the competition! Spare the audience the spectacle. He doesn't deserve it."