Chapter 98 - 98

Chapter 98

It was truly a period of intense preparation.

While completing the schedule, each round of was difficult, but it seemed like everyone approached this final round with a different mindset.

The first, second, and third rounds were all important.

Because the final live broadcast competition is a completely different level of feeling.

The team continued to give each other feedback without letting their guard down, even as practice began to stabilize.

I continued to save up my sleep and tried to perfect all the choreography.

The time passed so quickly.

With the showcase schedule in front of parents and acquaintances coming to a close, there is only one day left until the final live broadcast.

The team also seemed to have thoroughly prepared in a short period of time.

In particular, I felt that Song Hyung-bin, who took the center position, and Kang Si-yoon, who took the main dancer position, led the team well.

In the last episode, Kang Si-yoon couldn't even dream of becoming the main dancer in the final round.

This time, a stage has arrived where he can fully display his skills.

"Okay, let's stop here. Everyone worked hard! "

"Thank you for your hard work! "

"Good job everyone! "

Cha Eun-gyu said that it is right to get enough rest the day before the finals.

So today we actually finished all the practices early in the evening and gave the team some time to rest.

Everyone left the practice room, turning their shoulders or waists.

"Uh?"

"Hey, how do you finish and come out at the same time? "

On the other side of the hallway, lined with practice rooms, a group of trainees came running toward us.

Kang Si-yoon, who took the lead, immediately jumped towards me and put me in a headlock.

"Hurts."

"Bro, if it hurts, you should say it like it hurts more."

"Hurts alot."

"It's not like anything will change just by adding a word, right? "

Kang Si-yoon smiled brightly and released the headlock.

"Have you guys just finished practicing? "

"Eun-gyu Hyung-nim said that we should get enough rest before the finals."

"Oh, Hyung-bin Hyung said the same thing to us too."

Everyone's attention turned to the two leaders.

Then Song Hyung-bin and Chae Eun-gyu started laughing loudly at the same time.

"Hahaha! Ah, it would have been better if we had just thought of it as a coincidence and moved on."

"Yes, hyung."

"What, both of you?"

"Is this a hidden camera?"

"It's definitely not a hidden camera; we all thought in advance that we should get enough rest before the finals. But it's not just us―"

"The production team said something."

When Song Hyung-bin mentioned the production crew, they exchanged glances and shrugged their shoulders.

"What?"

"Is there anything else ready? "

"At this point, aren't the production staff addicted to surprises? "

"Hyung-bin nim, tell me what it is quickly! "

Kang Si-yoon shouted loudly, but Song Hyung-bin made an apologetic gesture and smiled awkwardly.

"We don't know either. The production staff just told us to finish practicing today by 7 and come down to the auditorium."

"Is there really a surprise?"

"They didn't bring our parents here at all, did they? "

"What on earth is it? "

The 14 trainees walked into the auditorium, chatting and talking in high spirits.

The moment I entered the entrance to the auditorium.

Some trainees with excellent senses of smell were the first to notice the surprise prepared by the production team.

"It smells like meat."

"You smell a lot of food?"

"No way, no way, no way! "

"Karis Hyung-nim! Karis Hyung-nim! It smells like barbecue! "

Heo Yu-bin also smelled the scent of charcoal and looked up at me with sparkling eyes.

I nodded, patting his head.

"It looks like a surprise party is being prepared."

"It's meat, meat! "

The trainees' morale soared upon hearing the words "meat and party."

We opened the doors to the auditorium with great force and let out exclamations as we saw the amazing gift the production team had prepared for us.

"This looks delicious! "

"I was hungry today because I practiced without eating anything!"

"Can I eat it now? Right now? "

There were literally all kinds of food on offer.

Starting with charcoal barbecue that excites energetic boys, Western food including pasta and pizza, Korean food that is perfect for those who miss home cooking, and cold noodles and buckwheat noodles that are perfect for those who crave something refreshing.

When you go to a luxurious buffet, a variety of menus to eat are spread out in front of you.

"Trainees, you've worked really hard. It must have been physically exhausting to keep up with the tough schedule, but I hope you can relax and eat comfortably tonight to recharge your energy. This is a small gift from our production team, so please enjoy it!"

"Thank you!"

"Thank you!"

"Thank you for this food!"

Director Shin Chul-woo came up to us in person and said hello.

We applauded with great enthusiasm and then hurried to the food corner and started filling our plates with as much as we wanted.

'Meat is the best for replenishing stamina.'

It's high in fat and protein, and most of all, it tastes great.

The opinion that meat is the best was an immutable rule that did not change even within .

If you can vent your frustration, it is the best food to boost the morale of the soldiers.

As I was building a tower with beef and pork, Heo Yu-bin and Ken Hashimoto watched the process with interest.

"Karis Hyung-nim, can you eat all of that? "

"I skipped breakfast too, so I'm really hungry. I can eat everything."

"You should eat a good breakfast. Oh, it seems like there's nothing Karis Nim can't do."

"This much is basic."

When the ten pork ribs were successfully and neatly stacked in a single line, Ken Hashimoto even applauded.

After I returned to my seat with the loot, the two trainees, feeling a little queasy, started making meat towers one after another.

"Ahh, Ken, this side is too tilted! "

"Then should I put it here? "

"You have to let go gently! That's right! That's right!"

I started enjoying dinner while watching my two friends enjoy their own content.

Soon, Kang Si-yoon came and sat down next to me, carrying a plate with a good mix of vegetables and meat.

"They're having fun too."

"Hmm. If you stack them so unevenly, they'll end up collapsing."

"Are you analyzing that while you're eating it?"

Kang Si-yoon laughed in disbelief and tapped my arm.

"Was there any particular problem in your group? From what I saw during the showcase, it seemed like you practiced a lot."

"At first, we didn't get along well, so our pace was a bit slow. That's why we got a lot of criticism during the midterm evaluation, but everyone held on well. Now, as you can see, we're cruising."

"We were the same. We were so broken during the midterms. We almost lost our minds······. Haha, I think we somehow managed to resolve everything."

I nodded, chewing the meat.

The group's situation must have been similar to ours.

"I'm glad it's been resolved now. We've definitely improved since the midterm evaluation and have succeeded in fixing many of the problems."

"Maybe because it was the final stage, our choreography was really hard. Hyung-bin Hyung worked hard as the leader."

"You must have had a hard time because of the choreography. It was the same for us, too. Eun-gyu hyung nim had a hard time."

"But in the end, both teams did well."

Kang Si-yoon put down his fork for a moment and raised his head toward the ceiling of the auditorium.

"Ah, ah. It really will be over tomorrow."

"... I've become quite attached to this place, you know."

"That's right. Haha, I still remember. When we first met here, I spoke to you while looking at your back. Do you remember? "

"Of course."

"Hahaha! At that time, I really thought you were a Korean with dyed hair. But then I found out you were from Estonia, so I was really questioning."

This is a story from the time of the level test.

Although it was a little over two and a half months ago, it felt like an incredibly long time ago.

It felt like time passed quickly while I was playing .

"You know, Karis."

"Hmm?"

"Are you confident that you won't regret whatever the outcome is tomorrow? "

I looked straight into Kang Si-yoon's eyes.

He looked at me with unwavering eyes, but I could clearly see it in my sharp vision.

There is a faint tension in the eyes.

"... To be honest, I think I did the best I could."

"Yeah."

"This would be the same for everyone. It's the same for Yubin, Minha, Hyung-bin Hyung-nim, and Eung-yu Hyung-nim. And Siyoon, it's the same for you too."

Kang Si-yoon closed his eyes slightly and exhaled softly.

Then he nodded.

"Yeah, that's right. I know that inside. I did my best every moment."

"You just have to feel that way yourself. And if you did your best, the results will definitely follow."

I patted his shoulder gently.

"So, for now, let's just think about the stage. We can face the results later."

"Haha, you always pick out exactly what's needed and talk about it. It's amazing. Please give me that ability too."

"Unfortunately, it's an industry secret."

"This CEO is too much."

All trainees were able to take advantage of this opportunity to replenish their calories before the final round.

Since the cameras are rolling every day, we always have to be mindful of our weight, so we control our diet.

Everyone looked satisfied as they were finally able to binge eat without restrictions for the first time in a while.

"I ate well! "

"I'm so full! "

"IPS welfare is the best! "

I thought filming would end like that.

"I have a great idea; can I just give my opinion? "

Song Hyung-bin raised his hand with a meaningful smile.

All eyes in the auditorium, including the trainees and production staff, were focused on him.

"Today is our last night at the dormitory. How about we all sleep together in the auditorium? Kind of like a sleepover."

"Sleep over? "

"We're playing all night long? I think it's like that."

"Doesn't it feel like a pajama party? "

"Good!"

"It is like the last night of the retreat."

"This will be fun! "

"I've never been on a school field trip or retreat."

Song Hyung-bin's idea was well-received among the trainees.

As we stared at the production team, General Producer Shin Chul-woo chatted briefly with other staff members.

After a while, he answered that it was okay.

"It's fine for us. Since it's the last day, I'm sure the trainees are also feeling a bit restless. I hope you can talk a lot and greet tomorrow morning. However, since it's the stage tomorrow, don't sleep so late that you're tired. Can we arrange the venue here in the auditorium? "

"Then I would appreciate it! "

"First, we'll clean up here and set up the place for you all to gather and sleep, so I think you can come back around 10 o'clock."

"Yes!"

The staff immediately began clearing the buffet table.

We hurried out of the auditorium so as not to be a nuisance.

"Hyung-bin hyung nim, you're constantly getting new ideas today? "

"It may be a bit of an idea, but I've actually wanted to sleep together on the last day for a long time."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

Song Hyung-bin scratched his head awkwardly at Yoo Min-ha's words.

"I've heard a lot about it from everyone, and I thought it would be a shame to just practice until the last day and then leave. I wanted to gather in one place on the last day and talk about this and that before leaving."

"Our Hyungbin is secretly very sensitive."

"I feel like if I hadn't said anything, Hyung would have."

Chae Eun-gyu made an expression as if he had been hit with a nail in the head.

I nodded my head slightly, recalling the characteristics written on Song Hyung-bin's status window.

'Song Hyung-bin's special trait was 'the leader'. His ability to gather many people in one place was implicitly revealed.'

This development was very refreshing to me.

Because when I participated as Han Ji-hyeok, this kind of sleepover didn't happen.

It was definitely interesting because it was a chance to hear what the trainees felt and gained during those times.

Song Hyung-bin smiled brightly as he walked toward the dormitory.

"Everyone, come down and pack your pillows well."

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