He talks with Veronica a bit more

Veronica tried to justify her bold proposal to the Dirigent. "My intention isn't to draw attention to myself, but to make the performance feel more authentic."

The Dirigent narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Veronica's earnest expression. He paused for a few moments before speaking again. "Very well, Miss Veronica. I will consider your request. However, there's something I am afraid of. Being naked in front of audience of hundreds, that's pretty scary. And being naked in front of your friends, your classmates, me... it will make you nervous. I am not willing to ruin my concert for your authenticity."

Veronica sighed deeply, her voice trembling slightly. "I understand your concerns, but I assure you that I am not nervous about being naked. In fact, I find it rather liberating."

She recalled a summer afternoon less than a year ago when she had taken a trip to a secluded lake with three of her friends, Mark, Anna and Tim. They had spent hours swimming in the cool water, basking in the sun, and enjoying the freedom that the seclusion provided. At one point, Veronica had decided to strip naked and swim without the constraints of clothing. The feeling of the water caressing her skin and the sensation of the sun warming her body had been utterly exhilarating.

Veronica had felt completely at ease in her naked state. It was as if the barriers she had erected around herself had crumbled away, leaving her exposed in the most intimate sense yet liberated in a way she had never experienced before. As she stepped out of the water, the sun dried her skin, and she reveled in the sensation of the warm breeze against her naked flesh. Unlike what the Dirigent was worried about, Veronica didn't have any feeling of vulnerability while spending naked time with her friends . She was being her usual cheerful self with no restrains whatsoever.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue over the water, Veronica's friends finally decided to put on their clothes. They hesitated, glancing at her with curiosity, but she remained resolute, picking up her shoes and a sunglasses. She stayed fully nude until they reached their car. Only then she put on her sundress.

As Veronica recounted this experience to the Dirigent, she hoped he could see there was no way she would mess up because of her nudity.

"I promise that I will be responsible and professional during the performance," Veronica assured the Dirigent.