Standing at her side, Mathews extended his hand. Claudia pressed her lips together and placed her hand in his.

Under the spotlight, Claudia matched Mathews' steps and proceeded from the backstage.

The entire stage spanned fifty meters in Length and over twenty meters in width.

Her piano occupied the left flank, basking in the radiance of the Light.

From the center of the stage, Mathews greeted, "It's been a while, everyone!"

In the wake of Mathews’ statement, a chorus of fans shouted, “It's been a while." Their voices resounded successively, intermittently punctuated by declarations of "I Love you.”

For Claudia, this marked her inaugural attendance at a concert, irrespective of whether she was a guest or an attendee.

This also stood as her first encounter with such an electrifying ambiance, distinct from her previous stage performances

Naturally, this didn't imply that this ambiance was superior in nature.

It was simply that she found herself inexplicably exhilarated within this atmosphere.

“As all of you are aware, we have a special guest today. I'm privileged to introduce an outstanding pianist to my concert audience. This elegant woman beside me, Claudia, holds the role of my special guest for today!"

Thunderous applause ensued. Claudia‘s palms exhibited a faint sheen of sweat as she gracefully and composedly articulated, “Greetings, everyone. I am Claudia. The honor is mine to provide the piano performance for Mathews’ concert today."

At this juncture, a voice rang out, "Claudia! I'm your fan too! Claudia, I adore you!"

Even within the expanse of this vast venue, Claudia could discern the shout.

“I overheard someone proclaim their allegiance as Claudia's fan. I'm curious to know how many such admirers exist. Not solely those devoted to me but also those devoted to Claudia!" Mathews asked his fans with a soft smile.

"Me! Me..."

“Oh, me!"

“I adore you, Mathews! Claudia, I Love you!" reverberated the chorus of adoration.

“It appears that many of my supporters also count themselves as Claudia's enthusiasts. Today is a fortuitous day for all present! Our next offering will be a duet by Claudia and me, titled Light Years.“

Claudia had advanced to the piano and taken her seat. The moment Mathews concluded his statement, the stage Lights dimmed.

Claudia stood poised. Upon receiving the cue, her fingers glided delicately across the piano keys. Amid the profound hush enveloping the entire hall, the introductory strains of Light Years gradually graced their ears.

The lighting technician focused the illumination on both her and Mathews. As the prelude resonated, Mathews' captivating voice emerged, proclaiming, "On that day, you inquired about the concept of light years. I said it's akin to the expanse between us..."

With Mathews uttering the concluding word of his line, Claudia involuntarily shifted her gaze to the left.

A distance of over ten meters Lay between her and the audience. The stage lights cast a vivid glow. Her survey revealed a sea of faces, their exact count lost to her amidst the VIP seating.