Invasion from Seoul (29)

Error (過誤).

The word is written with 과(過), meaning “to pass beyond,” and 오(誤), meaning “to be wrong,” and refers to ‘a mistake or fault stemming from carelessness or negligence.’ It can also mean an error caused by an incorrect judgment.

She watched Suyeon, whose expression had soon returned to its emotionless state. With her guitar slung diagonally across her body, Suyeon stood before the microphone and stared at the audience with distant eyes.

The stage was completely dark, filled only with white spotlights and smoke. The four girls stood at their respective positions, waiting for the start.

Four signals came crashing down.

The piano in the intro had deep reverb. Over the bass and drums laying down a solid foundation, the guitar first played a stroke-focused part… then leaped to the forefront and began delivering its melody.

Overall… it was a song in a color Group Sound had never shown before. Typical ‘modern Korean rock.’ A genre leading modern Korean indie rock, with jangly guitars pouring down over an atmosphere that felt shrouded in fog and clouds.

People cheered at the addictive, easy-listening melody.

Everyone knew they possessed phenomenal skill and an almost insane narrative… but until now, listening to Group Sound’s songs had required considerable effort. This time was different. The simple melody came straight into their ears.

Then the guitar melody ended, and the song began...