I

Viola was born into a musical family in Cyril. Growing up in a rich musical environment, she displayed astonishing musical talent from a young age and was hailed as a prodigious musician, becoming a renowned viola player in Cyril at a young age.
Cyril's music is mostly grand, majestic, and ensemble-based, but Viola is somewhat of an outlier. From the time of her official debut, she has always insisted on solo performances with few instances of accompaniment.
"Performance is for self-expression", Viola once said when asked why she always performs solo.
While people were mesmerized by her answer, they couldn't understand that her "expression" went far deeper than they could imagine. Her performance skills are extraordinary, and it is rumored that she can convey everything she sees, thinks, and hears through her performance, completely to every listener.
However, rumors are just rumors. When this genius first emerged, she quickly retreated. People can only harbor infinite fantasies about the legend of the genius musician.

II

From the moment Viola's special performance begins, it does not stop midway. She never pauses between pieces, does not stop to bow during intermission, nor does she stop to look at the score.
She simply closes her eyes and plays until the performance ends. There have been frequent ominous rumors about Viola's solo concerts—whether it was the audience present or her accompanying partners, they all experienced varying degrees of mental disorder—hallucinations, sensory disruptions, and abnormal behaviors. A series of bizarre medical reports caused the outside world to become increasingly doubtful.
Some defended Viola, saying that genius musicians are often subjected to unjust criticism, but no matter how many negative reports surfaced about her solo concerts—none of which have yet been proven to have a causal relationship—when Viola held another solo concert, the audience seats were always full.
Viola stood alone on the stage, and the deep and melodious sound of the viola soon echoed in the darkness.
She only opened her eyes when the performance ended. The audience, once dressed in suits and elegant gowns, had long disappeared, leaving only a few people in black and gold uniforms who gave her warm applause.

III

A businessman once wanted to record Viola's performance and release it as a record, but Viola politely declined.
Not giving up, the businessman hid behind the stage during Viola's performance to make a secret recording. Although the recording was successful, due to some uncontrollable factors, the businessman eventually did not manage to take the record with him. After the concert ended, a staff member, considering it an ownerless item, took it to the second-hand market for random disposal.
The record passed through many hands, each owner leaving some marks on it. It was said that these marks were the result of unspeakable horrors they encountered after listening to the record. These eerie rumors shrouded the increasingly "weathered" record in a layer of mystery, and its value soared in the underground market—leading many to believe that the rumors about the record might just be a marketing tactic.
Regardless of the truth, this record with terrifying rumors eventually landed in the hands of the Florentine Family at an auction.
The Duke of Florentine, after listening to the record, immediately sent it to the Delphi Society for research. The society only identified the material of the record but found nothing else, so they sent it to Eme-an for further investigation.
The stylus moved in silence for 4 minutes and 33 seconds before the first sound—undoubtedly from a viola—was heard. Viola, who was present at the scene, recognized the recorded content and immediately scratched out the rest of the grooves beyond recognition.
This record became Viola's strong evidence that "the viola is dangerous and must be sealed"—at least she firmly believed this.
Understanding the situation afterward, the Duke of Florentine generously gave the record to Viola, stating it needed not to be returned.

IV

A unique viola solo performance emerged in the Cyril music scene, which is typically known for its ensemble performances. Initially a niche concert, it coincidentally attracted many influential figures from the contemporary art world. The violist on stage was initially unknown, but the moment she drew her bow across the strings, everyone remembered her name—Viola. This was Viola's debut performance. Her exquisite skills were evident during the first half of the set pieces, showcasing her effortless mastery. However, for a genius, this was merely the beginning. It wasn't until the latter half of the performance that an unfamiliar but enchanting melody flowed from her hands, captivating the ears and hearts of all present. In an interview after the performance, when asked why she chose to perform solo, Viola mentioned that she initially joined an orchestra, but an accident during rehearsal led to its early dissolution. This brief and dismal experience did not dampen her passion for music but helped her realize that she was not suited for orchestral playing. She decided to make her mark in the music world as a soloist, and it proved to be the right decision. And now we are fortunate to witness the birth of a genius. Apart from helping her recognize her path, the former orchestra left Viola with a group photo as a memento. The figures in the photo are blurry, but you can just make out the young Viola's innocent face in the center of the front row. Reflecting on this period, Viola gave a novel and humorous response: "The wind instrument players mostly thought about what to have for dinner. The percussionists were always tense, counting the beats. The string players had varied thoughts; some complained about being busy, some wanted to be in the spotlight, and some were very focused on me. Although it was a bit noisy, when it was my turn to play, they all cooperated very well."In the end, Viola's expression shifted from confusion to a smile. After the interview, we attempted to contact the former orchestra members, but unfortunately, we found that after the orchestra disbanded, none of the members, except for Viola, had any activity in the current Cyril music scene.