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[Sad News] The Introvert’s Dilemma: Training Like a Beast for Karaoke Only to Never Get the Chance to Perform lol
Calling all introverts—are you hanging in there?
If you’re out there at solo karaoke (hitokara) until your throat is raw, preparing for that "one day" party or an "unexpected invitation," be honest: raise your hand.
Today’s thread is a gathering place for those tragic souls whose heroic efforts are never rewarded. Let's laugh and cry together.
1: Anonymous
I’ve spent the last three years perfecting Kenshi Yonezu and Higedan, just in case someone ever says, "Hey, you should sing something too." But that moment has yet to arrive once.
When I'm belting it out at home, I feel like a superstar; in reality, I’m just a silent prop.
3: Anonymous
<span style='color:red;'>I feel that. I have three go-to songs fully mastered, but my turn never comes around when the group actually goes to karaoke.</span>
7: Anonymous
>>3
Lol. Are you just participating as a spectator? ｗｗｗ
12: Anonymous
<span style='color:blue;'>You need to realize that you’re being filtered out at the "getting invited" stage in the first place.</span>
15: Anonymous
>>12
Stop with the brutal honesty.
22: Anonymous
I used to be like that too.
But then, <span style='color:red;'>I finally thought my chance had come and gathered the courage to say, "I can sing this," only for everyone to have no idea what song it was, causing the atmosphere to freeze instantly.</span>
Since then, I’ve stopped practicing.
28: Anonymous
>>22
Choosing the wrong song is a fatal mistake.
Introverts somehow tend to gravitate toward songs that are "high difficulty but low name recognition."
35: Anonymous
I’ve even downloaded karaoke booking apps and curated my own setlists.
<span style='color:red;'>At this point, for me, karaoke has become a "solo fighting game."</span>
41: Anonymous
>>35
That is honestly tragic. ｗｗｗ
But if you channeled that passion into something else, wouldn't your life change?
50: Anonymous
In the end, for an introvert, practicing isn't about "performing" it in front of others; <span style='color:red;'>it’s a safety net to ensure they don't look like a fool if the moment ever arises.</span>
They aren't expecting a chance to perform from the start. They’re just singing for their own peace of mind.
Summary
Ultimately, for an introvert, practicing karaoke is like "hitting the gym."
It’s not for anyone else to see; it’s a ritual required to maintain something within yourself...
Well, I hope the day comes when someone finally hears your go-to track!
By the way, my go-to song is "A Cruel Angel's Thesis." It's such a classic that no one can complain about it, making it the ultimate choice. You guys should practice this one too!