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As the excitement inside the stadium continued building, the lights suddenly began to dim.
The conversations throughout the venue gradually died down.
Millions of audience members instinctively turned toward the massive central stage.
Even the people who had been busy taking pictures stopped.
Something was happening.
The giant floating screen above the stadium lit up.
Soft music began playing.
Not dramatic.
Not military.
Not intimidating.
Simply warm.
Inviting.
The kind of music that made people lean forward with anticipation.
Across UniNet, millions more viewers who couldn't enter the stadium were watching through streams.
The viewer count was climbing so fast that many creators had completely abandoned their planned content for the day.
Even some major news channels had dedicated live coverage to the event.
Inside the stadium, a spotlight appeared on the center stage.
Then a cheerful holographic figure materialized.
The host AI.
Designed specifically for the event.
Its appearance resembled a friendly master of ceremonies wearing a colorful suit decorated with tiny stars and mushrooms.
The moment it appeared, applause erupted throughout the stadium.
The AI raised its hand.
The noise gradually settled.
"Welcome everyone!"
Its voice echoed throughout the massive venue.
"Welcome to the official launch celebration of Super Mario!"
The response was immediate.
Cheers erupted from every section of the stadium.
Whistles.
Clapping.
Excited shouting.
The atmosphere became electric.
Each reaction was guided by the fun meter which will be displayed before the audience.
Which will suggest them what to do to make the atmosphere more excited.
Which Krishna thought off.
The AI smiled.
"Tonight is not only about a game."
"It is a celebration of everyone who helped create the stories, music, animation, and memories that brought us all together."
That earned another round of applause.
Then the introductions began.
One by one.
The first group to appear consisted of crew members from the animation department.
The people responsible for years of work on the Tom and Jerry series.
As they walked onto the stage, large images from the show appeared behind them.
The audience immediately recognized them.
Thousands cheered.
Many stood up.
Some even chanted the lines.
"Tom and Jerry!"
"Tom and Jerry!"
The animators looked embarrassed by the attention.
One of them waved awkwardly while another hid behind his colleague, causing laughter throughout the audience.
Next came editors.
Sound engineers.
Production staff.
People who usually worked behind the scenes.
The kind of people audiences rarely saw.
Yet tonight they received the same respect as celebrities.
The crowd cheered for all of them.
And many of the crew members looked genuinely touched.
Then the actors began arriving.
Members of the 3 Idiots cast.
Actors from The Hangover.
Each introduction earned louder reactions than the last.
One actor from The Hangover jokingly bowed so deeply he nearly lost his balance.
The audience burst into laughter.
Another pointed toward the crowd and shouted:
"I still haven't forgiven you all for turning my failed driving scene into a meme!"
The response was immediate.
The giant screen behind him displayed the meme.
The entire stadium exploded with laughter.
Meanwhile, UniNet was going crazy.
Posts were appearing faster than moderators could track.
đź’¬ [@ChaosEnjoyer999: The whole family is here.]
đź’¬ [@CinemaGoblin: This feels less like a launch and more like a reunion.]
đź’¬ [@RingDingWarrior: THEY BROUGHT EVERYONE.]
đź’¬ [@ViewerPrime: This is honestly wholesome.]
The introductions continued.
Then the AI host's voice grew slightly more dramatic.
"And now..."
"Please welcome..."
"A collaborator whose music accompanied countless moments."
"A creator whose work became part of every major project."
"The one and only... Kael Virex!"
The stadium erupted.
Kael stepped onto the stage wearing an exaggeratedly expensive jacket.
Immediately spreading his arms as though he had just conquered the galaxy.
"Thank you."
"Thank you."
"I know."
"I am magnificent."
The crowd laughed.
Even before sitting down, Kael was already making a spectacle of himself.
The AI host chuckled.
-Chuckle!
"Please sit down before your ego requires its own stadium."
That line alone generated laughter throughout the audience.
Then came the second-last introduction.
The lights softened.
The giant screen displayed scenes from 3 Idiots.
The audience immediately understood.
The AI host smiled.
"An actress beloved across multiple sectors."
"A performer whose portrayal captured the hearts of millions."
"Please welcome... Princess Azazel Ameri!"
The stadium exploded.
The reaction was unlike anything before.
People stood up.
Cheered.
Clapped.
Waved.
Many viewers had become fans after 3 Idiots.
Others admired her royal status.
Many simply loved her performance.
Ameri walked gracefully onto the stage.
Even she looked surprised by the sheer volume of the cheering.
She smiled warmly and waved toward the crowd.
The noise only became louder.
Across UniNet—
Clips of her arrival immediately began trending.
đź’¬ [@AmeriFanClub:!SHE LOOKS AMAZING.]
đź’¬ [@AllIsWellForever: PIA IS HERE.]
đź’¬ [@GalaxyViewer88: THAT CHEER WAS INSANE.]
Then—The lights dimmed again.
The entire stadium slowly became quiet.
People knew who was left.
The audience didn't need to guess.
The tension itself revealed the answer.
The AI host stood at the center of the stage.
For the first time all evening—Even it paused.
Allowing the anticipation to build.
"...."
"...."
"...."
Millions watched. Millions waited.
Then the AI spoke.
"The person behind Star Entertainment."
"The creator of Tom and Jerry."
"The creator of 3 Idiots."
"The creator of The Hangover."
"The creator of Crazy Frog."
"And now..."
"The creator of Super Mario."
The screen behind the stage lit up.
"Please welcome... KRISHNA."
The reaction was immediate. And overwhelming.
The entire stadium erupted.
Not cheered. Not applauded.
Erupted.
The noise became a wall of sound.
People jumped from their seats.
Thousands stood.
Then millions.
The giant screen shook with the force of audience reactions.
Across UniNet, viewers watching from home felt goosebumps.
Because they could hear it.
The excitement.
The energy.
The genuine affection people had developed over the years.
Krishna stepped onto the stage.
Simple clothes. Simple smile.
No dramatic entrance. No grand speech.
Just a teenager walking onto a stage.
Yet somehow—The loudest reaction of the entire night belonged to him.
And as the cheering continued washing across the stadium like waves, many people suddenly realized something.
Without anyone planning it.
Without any marketing team designing it.
Without any studio forcing it.
A creator from a school campus on Astraea Prime had become one of the most recognizable names in entertainment.
And judging by the deafening noise filling the stadium—
The audience couldn't wait to see what he would create next.
After nearly ten minutes of cheering, laughter, and introductions, the excitement inside the stadium still hadn't settled.
If anything—
It was getting worse.
Every time someone on stage waved at the audience, another wave of cheering erupted from somewhere in the crowd.
The atmosphere felt less like a product launch and more like a massive celebration.
Eventually, the AI host raised its hands.
"Everyone."
"I know you're excited."
The crowd laughed.
"Unfortunately, we do need to start the event before next year."
That earned another round of laughter.
The massive central stage slowly began transforming.
The floor shifted.
Platforms moved.
Several sections opened apart, revealing a futuristic gaming area hidden beneath.
Rows of advanced VR gaming pods emerged from below the stage.
Each one was decorated with the familiar red and green colors of Mario and Luigi.
The audience immediately started cheering again.
The giant screen overhead zoomed in.
Showing the gaming stations.
Showing the cast members.
Showing Krishna.
Showing everyone preparing themselves.
Kael Virex pointed at one of the pods.
"I demand to be Luigi."
One of the Hangover actors immediately protested.
"You demanded that three minutes ago."
"And ten minutes ago."
"And before the event."
Ameri laughed.
"At this point just let him have Luigi."
The audience enjoyed every second of the interaction.
Because none of it felt scripted.
It felt like watching friends prepare for game night.
Finally everyone settled into position.
The pairs were decided.
Each station would have two players.
One controlling Mario.
The other controlling Luigi.
The AI host floated toward the center.
"For the first time..."
"Super Mario."
The lights dimmed.
The entire stadium became quiet.
Millions of audience members leaned forward.
Krishna gave a short speech.
Nothing dramatic.
Nothing overly polished.
Just honest.
"I hope everyone enjoys it."
The audience cheered.
"We worked hard on it."
More cheering.
"And if you get lost..."
He paused.
Then smiled.
"That's probably intended."
The crowd immediately laughed.
Then—
The players entered their VR pods.
One by one.
Their avatars dissolved into particles of light.
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