Your Ugly Choice

"Give a little pause after the word 'forever'. Give the audience a little example of how long forever really is. Feel it, so they can connect with you."

Wolf corrected what Jacob hadn't criticized when Zoe practiced with him yesterday. But that's how it usually goes: Wolf's requests are more detailed than Jacob's. Zoe had become accustomed to Wolf's requests after singing for him for so long, so she no longer felt surprised.

Zoe repeated the part she had previously sung before, taking a similar pause similar to Wolf's wish.

"There!" Wolf raised his thumb in satisfaction, then closed his eyes again to listen to the rest of the song. Carefully listening to every detail to find any mistakes.

"Nice. That's perfect. Sing like that. You'll win."

Wolf stood up and stretched out his arms for a hug, but Zoe narrowed her eyes instead.

"Are you sure? By saying this, you do not simply wish for our practice to conclude quickly, correct?"

Zoe was suspicious, as it could be that Wolf was only saying