Two Wise Trainees

The girls once again burst into squeals as June walked to the front of the stage. He looked ridiculously dashing with his casual clothes and unstyled hair, making them feel like they were closer to the idol.

Mei clicked her tongue. Then, she whispered something to the girl next to her—Ara, a trainee from Harmony who fell from three stars to zero stars after her nerves got the best of her.

"We just saw him earlier," she said.

Ara clicked her tongue and also whispered into her ear, "It's different! The lights are making him look ethereal!"

Mei shook her head since she still didn't understand what the hype around June was. For her, he just looked...average—like someone she would see on a daily basis.

June cleared his throat into the microphone, causing the girls to turn silent. He smiled to himself as he looked at their anticipating eyes.