[Content Warnings and Notes]
This is based on my personal preferences. The protagonist is an ordinary person with no special background or talents, just a decent singer.
Inspired by the musical, the original novel, and Susan Kay's Phantom. The timeline and specific plot points have been changed; they're my own interpretation.
Both leads are sexually inexperienced. Original character x Phantom. Christine still ends up with the Viscount.
Also, Raoul's name is rendered as “Raoul” in this story.
“...Now you see. This... is what the ‘Phantom’ really looks like. A devil, a... demon's face.”
Isabelle gave his hand a firm squeeze and said gently but resolutely, “No, Erik. What I see is you.”
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From wariness to testing the waters, from distance to closeness, two lonely souls find warmth in each other in the dark.
While the world above ground follows its destined script of love and hate, deep in the underground labyrinth, an unrecorded story quietly unfolds... This time, will redemption have a different ending?
Theme: Wherever you are and whenever it is, keep striving to live
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This is exactly the kind of story I wanted to see: Wanwan's steadfast and warm soul not only healed Meiying but also healed Xiao C, who was struggling with self-doubt. I especially loved the subtle bittersweet feeling between the male and female leads in the first few chapters. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Yes, Christine, you are yourself. I was also quite worried about whether her married life in the original story would involve losing her freedom to sing. The author also considered this aspect. Works with feminist consciousness are truly excellent.
Finally 😭... I really love the female lead the author created. She's not a camera; her actions of falling in love with Eric and running away twice are all logically sound.
I've finished reading it, the author wrote it so well! 💪
[Orange Sugar] I'm hooked! [Purple Sugar] kswl Congratulations on the ending!
Great read, love it, I'll save it for a second read! 😍
The writing is quite good! I really like this version of Eric being well loved. I hope the author will write more side stories!
It's good, why isn't anyone watching? Let's encourage the author! 😳😳😳