**The Embarrassment Continues**

Part 142

As the applause dies down, Sera grins mischievously at me, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "That was fun, wasn't it?" she asks, her voice dripping with sarcasm. I roll my eyes, still trying to process the humiliation of singing that ridiculous love ballad in front of everyone. Shinso, still chuckling to himself, plops down on the couch, his eyes fixed on us with amusement. "Definitely a moment to remember," he says, shaking his head. Sera turns to me, a sly smile spreading across her face. "Truth or dare?" she asks, her voice playful. I hesitate for a moment, knowing that I'm already in a vulnerable position. But something about Sera's grin makes me think that I don't have a choice. "Dare," I say finally, trying to sound brave. Sera's smile grows wider. "Sing in front of everyone again," she says, her voice dripping with triumph. I let out a dramatic sigh, throwing my hands up in the air. "Ughhhhhh fineee," I say, trying to sound exasperated. Shinso bursts out laughing, clearly enjoying the show. "This should be good," he says, settling in to watch. Sera starts strumming the guitar again, and I recognize the tune as another cheesy love song. I groan inwardly, feeling my face heat up with embarrassment. This is going to be a long night. As I start to sing, I can feel my voice shaking, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to pass out from mortification. But Sera just laughs and grabs my hand, pulling me into the performance. We're both singing and dancing along, and to my surprise, I'm starting to have a little bit of fun. Shinso joins in, dancing along to the music and cheering us on. The room is filled with laughter and music, and for a moment, I forget about my embarrassment and just let go. But just as I'm starting to relax, Sera launches into a ridiculously over-the-top vocal solo, complete with dramatic arm flailing and facial expressions. I try to follow her lead, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to end up looking like a total fool. As we finish the song, the room erupts into applause again, and I feel a wave of relief wash over me. Maybe I'm not going to die of embarrassment after all. But as I glance over at Sera, I can tell that she's just getting started.