"I know, Mom! Professionalism!" Mei shouted back, though her tail was wagging so hard it nearly knocked over a velvet rope.
The concert was a whirlwind of glitter and nostalgia. But halfway through "U Know What's Up," a sudden power surge rattled the stadium. The stage lights flickered and died. A heavy, mystical mist began to roll off the stage—not the theatrical kind, but the thick, red-tinted fog of an unsettled spirit. Turning RedHD
"You saved the show, Red," Jesse whispered, handing Mei a signed drumstick. "I know, Mom
Mei’s mother, Ming, stood beside her, looking regal in her own shimmering emerald panda form. "Meimei, remember," Ming grumbled, her voice a low rumble that vibrated the pavement. "We are here to maintain order, not to 'bust a move' in the front row." But halfway through "U Know What's Up," a
Mei poofed back into her human form, sweaty and glowing. Ming patted her shoulder, a rare, genuine smile on her face. "You handled that with... flair, Meimei."
As the sun began to rise over the city, the spirit faded with a peaceful sigh. The 4*Town boys—now men with slightly more sensible haircuts—bowed to the two giant pandas.
She didn't hesitate. Mei leaped into the air, her giant, fluffy red form soaring over the mosh pit. Instead of fighting with force, she realized the spirit just wanted what she once did: to be seen. Mei landed on stage, grabbed a discarded tambourine, and started a rhythmic beat.