episode_0065

After the sports competition ended with archery, we returned to the set.

This was to select songs for the remaining 6 teams, excluding our 1st and 2nd teams, who had completed their song selection through archery.

“Now then, participant Park Yoo-jung~ Please return the cyber wheel!”

For reference, Park Yoo-jung was in team 3 and Lee Hye-jung was in team 5.

Both teams 3 and 5, which the two belonged to, were selected with acceptable songs.

Park Yoo-jung and Lee Hye-jung are both talented people, so they will take care of it.

… As expected, the problem was our team.

“Ha… .”

A magical girl… .

I’m already dizzy as to how to solve such childish subject matter.

But the bigger problem was that there was no one with whom to share and resolve this overwhelming feeling.

“Hannah… , what do you think of our song? … . How should I sing this song?”

“Hmm… , well. I’m not sure.”

“… It’s our second team contest song. You too, think about it carefully.”

“What… , it will work out somehow.”

As Nahanna said that, she yawned as if she was sleepy.

At that moment, I prayed that a fly would enter Nahanna’s yawning mouth.

‘I’m really going crazy… .’

What can I say about Nahanna’s attitude… . He’s cooperative, but he’s very thoughtless.

And it wasn’t just Nahanna.

Sigh-.

“… … !”

“Yes, sister! We’ll just follow what you say!”

… The rest of the lower-level team members are also cooperative… , without any initiative, just waiting for me to spoon feed it like a baby bird.

I couldn’t help but feel frustrated seeing my teammates like that.

‘I practiced the least here. Fools… .’

Although I took first place in the first ranking announcement ceremony thanks to my good looks from birth and the help of the status window, my training period had only lasted over a month.

When I’m in a difficult situation like this, I need advice from experienced trainees, but I can’t help but feel upset because I keep my mouth shut.

However, time passed quickly, ignoring my outburst, and before I knew it, all the other teams had finished selecting songs.

“With this, all teams have finished selecting songs. How do you like your team’s song?”

In response to Han Si-woo’s question, the participants who liked the song cheered.

Of course it wasn’t me.

“In one week! You will perform again in front of an audience evaluation panel. and… , Based on this contest, the second ranking announcement ceremony will be held.”

“… … .”

Naaah was now out of the early stages and entering the middle stages.

In the future, the importance of rankings will increase even more.

The looks in the eyes of all the participants were unusual, as if they were all aware of this.

Han Si-woo continued the proceedings while looking at the participants with a smile.

“Okay, then shall we all shout slogans together and disperse? One, two, three!”

“Show me your dream-!!!”

With such energetic shouts, the second team competition got off to an uneasy start.

**

As soon as Team 1 was assigned a practice room, we first checked the music video, stage, and choreography video of .

and… .

“Ah… , what is this… .”

Another difficulty was encountered.

… The difficulty level of the song was insanely difficult.

Of course, since our team had an advantage in the dance department, it seemed like we could win the choreography without difficulty… .

“How high does the sound go, on earth… ?”

“… 3 octaves.”

The problem was with singing ability.

A note that goes up to the second half of the third octave in the pre-chorus.

what… , if our stage was just a karaoke room, the girls could have had fun singing together… .

‘It’s absolutely impossible in this situation where you’re out of breath from dancing… .’

There was no one on our team who could raise the note up to 3 octaves while dancing on stage while being busy.

To be able to upload this without any problems, you would have to be at least as good as Yoo Seol or Lee Hye-jeong.

However, our team members’ singing ability stats were too miserable to compare to those two.

‘This… , arrangement is inevitable… .’

While watching Strawberry Filter’s stage on my tablet PC, I was able to feel how talented a legendary group they were.

‘Strawberry Filter covered a song with a concept that could have been overlooked with their stage power… .’

It seemed like major construction would be necessary for our team to even keep up with the Strawberry Filter.

So, I held my pounding head and spoke to my teammates.

“I… How about we decide on a leader and a center first?”

More precisely, the role of a leader was needed.

In this situation where future difficulties are expected, it would be better if we select a leader and serve as a focal point.

And of course the leader of our team… .

“… … .”

“… … .”

“… Yes, I will run for leader. Is there anyone else?”

“No-!!”

… I was chosen right away.

‘… shit.’

If you did it, is it still true?

I had no choice but to accept the rank of leader and swallow the bitter aftertaste.

What I felt during the first team competition was that being a leader did more harm than good.

‘There is a lot to oversee, progress, and take care of… , I’m tired.’

Moreover, since the leader is in a position of responsibility for the team, it will be even more difficult for the leader in this uncertain situation.

But what can I do?

No matter how I look at it, it looks like there is no one who can be the leader except me.

still… .

‘Is it fortunate that there is one reliable center?’

I looked at Nahanna’s sleepy eyes and sighed.

Na Hanna’s dancing stats are 3rd after mine and Yu Seol.

Although she is slightly behind Seo Yu-jin in terms of overall stats, Na Hanna also has Seo Yu-jin’s level of skill.

Even in the first team competition last time, Na Hanna played center for her team, so she should be able to do well this time as well.

“Okay, then shall we pick a center? Anyone who wants to run for center, please raise your hand.”

With that in mind, I naturally moved on to selecting the center rank.

however… .

“… … .”

“… … .”

Even though it was time to select the center rank, Nahanna did not raise her hand.

“… … ?”

I couldn’t help but be taken aback by this.

‘… It didn’t look that way, but maybe I’m more shy than I thought?’

Even though it was obviously the right time to take over the center, Nahanna did not come forward, so I decided to lay more boards.

“Hmm… , there is no one who wants to be the center. Then, shall we recommend someone who seems like a good fit? I think Hannah would do well as a center… How about it?”

“Good-!”

“I think it’s good!”

“I think Hanna can do it well!”

Fortunately, when I pointed out Hannah Na, the other team members agreed and said it was good.

It was fortunate that among the remaining team members, there was no one who insisted on being the center.

“… … .”

Nahanna, who was pointed out by everyone, blinked… , the moment when Nahanna was selected as the center.

“… … Hmm, I don’t like it?”

“… … Huh?”

… A reversal occurred.

“What did you say just now, Hannah… ?”

“… I don’t want to be the center. It’s hard… , annoying… , someone else just does it.”

Immediately Nahanna will declare that she does not want to be the center.

‘… Does he not want to debut… ?’

There are many advantages to working as a center.

You can stand out on stage and get more screen time on broadcast.

Anyone who is an idol trainee, even if they have an advantage in dancing, would dream of becoming a center, so why does this person refuse to become a center?

I was embarrassed for a moment, but quickly came to my senses and spoke to Nahanna.

“I… Okay, it’s Hannah. Why don’t you want to be the center… ? Of course it can be difficult… , there are so many advantages.”

“I feel that the disadvantages of the center are greater than the advantages.”

“Speaking of that, you were the center during the first team competition… .”

“At that time, there were no people to run the center, so I did it. But not this team.”

“… What?”

When I tilted my head, Nahanna yawned and said.

“There is someone else on this team who can be a center besides me, so there is no need for me to be a center.”

‘… What is that, no way… ?’

I realized the meaning of Nahanna’s words and glanced at the other five team members.

‘… ‘Let’s set up a center among those five people?’

… Can not be done.

The center plays a more important role than anything else on stage. The remaining five people were too lacking in skills to take on such a center position.

So, I tried to express my stubborn refusal to Nahanna… .

Sigh-.

“… ?”

I stopped when I saw Hannah pointing at me.

“You can do it, center.”

“… … Huh?”

… What does this mean again?

Are you asking me to play center?

… I’m the leader?

“… Hannah, in case you forgot, I am the leader. It was just decided… .”

“The leader can do it at the same time as the center. You can do both too.”

“… … .”

… Yes, there were definitely cases where the leader and center worked at the same time.

Even during the first team competition, Seo Yu-jin tried to play both leader and center at the same time.

but… .

‘… The role has become too important.’

Playing both leader and center at the same time was truly a high risk, high return.

If the contest goes well, you will be recognized for your contribution and receive all the praise, but in the opposite case, you will bear all the blame alone.

It was a reasonable attempt by the contestant to try to change the atmosphere and aim for a higher rank at the next ranking announcement ceremony… .

‘I’m already number one.’

I have nowhere else to go, so I’m in first place so I just have to maintain my current position.

There was no need for me to do something high risk.

“No, it’s Hannah. I don’t plan on being the leader and the center at the same time, in case I’m not the leader. … Hanna, can you take charge of the center just this once?”

So I politely declined and tried to gently seduce Nahanna again… .

“I also placed center in the last contest, so I don’t want to do it this time.”

… Nahanna was also stubborn.

The strange phenomenon of the two main members not wanting to play the center continued… .

“… Over there.”

One of the remaining members cautiously raised his hand.

I wondered if he was running for office to run the center, but that wasn’t the case.

“… Of the two, we think it would be better to play the center… , Then how about deciding by voting?”

“… … .”

“… … .”

… Vote.

Even so, I’m already the leader, so my teammates won’t pick me to be the center.

To this, I nodded willingly.

“Yes, it would be fair if it was decided by voting. Hanna, how about you?”

“… Well, I like it too.”

When Hannah also expressed her agreement, I, as the leader, immediately proceeded with the vote.

“Then, shall we vote quickly? First of all, if you would like me to be the center, please raise your hand.”

“… … .”

Swoosh-, swoosh.

Out of the 5 people excluding me and Nahanna… , Two people hesitantly raised their hands.

‘That’s it.’

I looked at that and nodded with satisfaction.

“Now, since 2 out of 5 people raised their hands, the remaining 3 want Hanna to be the center, right? Then, with a majority vote, Hanna will establish the center… .”

It was then.

“… Wait a minute.”

“… Why, Hannah? If you object to voting… .”

“That’s not true… , I have to vote for the rest first.”

… Isn’t it already a conclusion?

But what about the rest of the votes… .

Although it felt uncomfortable, I continued as she said.

“… Well, then please raise your hand if you think Hannah should be the center.”

and… .

Sze-.

‘hmm… … ?’

… A reversal occurred.

“There is only one person.”

“… … .”

There was only one person who raised their hand saying that it would be great if Nahanna became the center.

Seeing the absurd result, I looked at the other two people who did not raise their hands.

“I think either of the two can do well as center… !”

“Well, me too… .”

“… … .”

While I was dumbfounded for a moment, Nahanna yawned and started clapping.

“Haam… , Then it’s 2 to 1 and Yerin is the center. Everyone applauds the new center… . Wow… .”

“Wow-!”

“No… , what is this? for a moment… . ha… .”

So, almost by force, I became the center and leader of our team.

It was completely different from other teams fighting over who would be the leader and who would be the center.