The crowd was talking, whispering, and enjoying their time. There were many people standing on the sides of the stage. In front row seats however, where the most important people of this whole ordeal.
On both sides of the stage their was a mix between men and woman and each held a clip board and pen in their lap. There looked to be about twelve with six on each side of the stage. Every single one was wearing a black suit and looked very professional.
Soon, the main big lights turned off and the smaller ones lined up on the stage turned on. Since, there was only two models, they had to walk slow on the runway so that the other had enough time to change into their next clothes.
The lights illuminated the stage and Tatsuya became nervous. The two where already in their first outfit and waiting for the MC to give the introduction.
Tatsuya peaked in between the streamers and looked at all the people. His eyes where drawn to the twelve judges in chairs, then he looked at all the people in the crowd. The stage was about three feet tall, so everyone would see him.
He covered his face with his hands and paced backstage. Butterflies filled his stomach and all the pent up nervousness and anxiety was flooding to him all at once.
Soon, Minyul came around the corner. He looked at his love worriedly. He quickly rushed over and placed his hand on Tatsuya's small back. He said, "Hey are you okay? You look like your about to cry."
Tatsuya looked up to see Minyul's face. He sighed and put down his arms. The truth was he was really about to cry. He had always been more antisocial and the quiet kid, so doing this was way out of his element. Even though it was held at the school, he was still nervous but not for himself. He didn't want to screw it up and mess up the fashion and design team's chance to get recognized. This show was really important and if the judges liked their outfits and designs, then they could get their own brand and sponsors.
Tatsuya buried his face into Minyul's chest and said weakly, "I-I'm scared."
Minyul hugged him and pet and played with his hair, "Why are you scared?"
"I'm scared b-because if I mess this up t-then I could mess up their chance of getting recognition. I-I don't want to disappoint them."
Minyul placed his hand underneath Tatsuya's chin and pulled his face up to look at him. Tatsuya's eyes were watery with tears and his breath was quick.
Minyul gently kissed him to calm him down. When, Tatusya felt Minyul's soft lips touch his, he felt as if they where the only two people there. He closed his eyes savoring the moment.
When they broke away, Tatsuya was a bit calmer and his eyes didn't look as scared or wet.
Minyul smiled, "You don't have to worry. Just do your best and you'll be fine."
These words reassured Tatsuya and made him feel happy and calm.
He smiled back and said, "Thank you."
Not soon after, the announcer began the introduction. He said enthusiastically, "Hello everybody! Today we are going to be showing sets of outfits made by out very own fashion and design team from our school! There will be two individual outfits, where the models will be modeling by themselves, and two group outfits where the models shall model the clothing together," he gestured to the judges, "Here we have multiple judges from different fashion brands and sponsors. They will be judging the outfits and leaving nothing out. I hope you're all ready."
There was a pause and the introduction music began. The announcer exclaimed, "Our first set of outfits will be business."
This was Tatsuya's cue to go on stage. He walked up the steps and emerged from the streamers. As he walked he kept what Naomi had said earlier in his mind, "As you're walking go slower and have a look of confidence. Even if you feel like total shit and that you want to cry and die in a hole from embarrassment, keep up a confident front. As long as you make it look believable, you'll be fine."
"What about all the people? What if I freeze and get stage fright?"
"If you get scared, then just keep walking. Think about something or someone you care about to make you feel calm. If worst comes to worst, think of everyone in their underwear."
As Tatsuya walked, he made himself look confident and it worked. He wore a black tux with a black vest, tight pants, and a white button up shirt. As he strutted down the runway, he kept up a sly and brave smirk and made sure to not make eye contact. He looked straight ahead and it worked. When he got to the end of the runway, he posed and walked back confidently.
When he made it back, there was no time to waste. He was ushered by the many member to get on his next set of clothes.
Once Tatsuya got off stage, it was Minyul's turn. Tatsuya's outfit was well put together and made him look like a young business man. Minyul's however, made him look like a handsome and casual young master. He wore the same thing as Tatsuya though he didn't have a vest and his tie was loosely tied around his neck.
He strutted down the runway with a player look on his face. He walked casually flashing his devilish smile and too posed when he got to the end of the runway. Minyul wasn't particularly shy like Tatsuya. In fact, he kind of liked it. In hell, he was seen as any other servant, but there, he was at the top of the world.
Minyul walked off and thought to himself, "One down, three to go."
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