173 Undeserving

"Trainees, settle down and gather backstage. We are starting in 5 minutes!" a crew member yelled. 

Everything was set for the elimination episode filming, yet June was still not seen. 

"Is he really not coming?" C-Jay asked. 

"I'm here," June said, appearing behind their backs. 

Jangmoon and Jisung jumped in surprise. Jisung enthusiastically turned around and greeted June while the others merely gave him awkward smiles and greetings. 

June shook his head. It seemed like Xin was right to some extent. His friends were uncomfortable with his presence. 

The other trainees who noticed his arrival also started whispering among themselves. 

"Damn, he's really brave for coming here." 

"Do you think he paid for his rank this time too?" 

"Most probably." 

The trainees started going to their seats team by team. Yena and Yejin conversed among themselves while they were busy filming the opening.