episode_0067

Obviously, given Seo Yu-jin’s personality, she would have said that she would be the leader and center first.

Because she did the same in the first team competition.

‘But other team members accepted it? ‘Is there a theory?’

I couldn’t easily picture the picture, so I asked two people.

“… Team 2 includes not only Eugene but also Seol. Did she allow it too?”

“Hmm… , I guess so? It seems like it has been officially decided that Eugene will be the leader and center at the same time.”

“We don’t know the exact circumstances either.”

However, perhaps because the two were from different teams, they did not seem to know the exact reason why Seo Yu-jin took over as leader and center.

‘Fine… , are you going to… .’

Just as Team 1 had a difficult time with , a song that did not fit their color, Team 2 will definitely not have an easy time with the difficulty of the difficult song.

If so, it was clear that the burden on Seo Yu-jin, who was in charge of both leader and center, would become even greater.

So, I was worried about Seo Yu-jin for a while… .

‘Me too… , what are you thinking? My nose is three-year-old, but I’m on a different team… , Why even worry about the team we have to face?’

I shook my head, realizing that this was a useless worry.

We had all the choreography done by yesterday, and we started practicing hard from today.

As the leader and center of our team, I will definitely have a lot of work to do in the future.

I finished breakfast thinking I would stop worrying about other teams and just come forward and worry about my team.

**

Once the route is decided and practice begins, time passes quickly.

This time too, time passed quickly and it was now three days since the second team competition began… .

“Well, today is mid-term inspection day. Each team must wait in the pre-announced practice room!”

… The mid-term inspection day has finally arrived.

What has changed since the first team competition is that the mid-term inspection, which was originally scheduled for the fourth day, is now conducted a day earlier.

The difference in practice time per day is much larger than you might think.

It has only been three days since the second team competition began. There was a high possibility that many teams could not achieve the quality shown in the mid-term inspection.

‘I guess the production crew was aiming for such a provocative scene and missed the day.’

The good news, though, was that our first team was able to quickly come up with a concept and choreography, bringing the stage to a level where they wouldn’t be criticized.

but… .

‘It’s literally at a level where I can’t be criticized… , I didn’t do a good job… .’

I was convinced that our first team’s performance right now was not that great.

The more I look at our stage, the more I can’t erase the feeling of uneasiness that comes out of my heart.

The more I practiced, the more I felt like I was wearing clothes that didn’t fit my body.

Other team members probably think the same way.

‘today… , I’m sure I’ll be scolded during the mid-term inspection.’

So, my team, including me, was nervous and waited for the trainer to come for a mid-term inspection.

‘Please don’t just come to Han Si-woo.’

Because Han Si-woo is a born sharp-tongued speaker. I just prayed that he wouldn’t come.

Squeak-.

And just like that, the practice room door opened with my prayer… .

“… Hmm?”

“… Huh?”

Team 1 couldn’t help but be embarrassed when we saw the face of the person who opened the door.

The person who opened the door and entered the practice room was none other than… , because there were two opposing teams, including Seo Yu-jin and Yu Seol.

“… … Why is Team 1 here?”

But it seems we weren’t the only ones who were confused.

When Seo Yu-jin, the leader of Team 2, asked with a puzzled expression, I, the leader of Team 1, answered.

“That’s… , that’s what we want to say… ? Is this our first team practice room? Why is Team 2 here…? .”

“We… , the production crew told me to come here?”

“… What?”

There was no way the production crew would suddenly make such a minor mistake.

It was a time when our teams 1 and 2 had an awkward standoff for a while.

“Oops, why are you all standing here? Let’s go inside quickly.”

“… Siwoo Han.”

Contrary to my wish that only Han Si-woo should not come, as expected, the trainer in charge of our mid-term inspection was Han Si-woo.

He entered the practice room, pushing the 2nd team members standing at the entrance inside.

And after that… .

“Hey guys!”

“Wow, it’s so crowded!”

… In addition to Han Si-woo, two more trainers appeared.

“… uh? Why are the teachers… .”

As Teams 1 and 2 tilted their heads, Han Si-woo explained.

“Ah, a total of 3 trainers have decided to participate in this mid-term inspection. and… .”

There was a small smile on his lips as he continued speaking.

“As this second team contest is a team match, we decided to conduct a mid-term inspection together with both teams.”

“… … !!”

This is so… .

‘Even before the main contest, both teams were so nervous.’

At Han Si-woo’s words, teams 1 and 2 realized that the competition had already begun and their expressions hardened. It took no time for the atmosphere to become heavy.

And what anointed it… .

“Sorry for being late~ I’ll go in~”

“… … !!”

… It was the presence of Shin PD, the main PD of Naaah, who appeared very late.

Shin PD is the highest-ranking person among the Naaah production team participating in the field.

The fact that he only attended the mid-term inspection gave us a glimpse of how much the production team was paying attention to the competitive structure between Team 1 and Team 2.

“Oh my~ I interrupted the flow for no reason. Siwoo! Please don’t worry about me and continue filming!”

“Yes, then… .”

As expected, within Naaah, is PD Shin one step above Han Si-woo?

Han Si-woo nodded at PD Shin’s words… .

“Then, we will now begin the interim inspection of teams 1 and 2.”

The start of the mid-term inspection was declared.

Naaaa, the current rankings of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place are all included… , It was truly the beginning of a mid-term inspection that could be considered a preview of the final.

**

“This is an interim inspection, so don’t feel pressured… , Let’s start with team 1 first.”

I told them not to feel pressured, but there were three trainers and the production crew was much larger than usual.

Team 1, including me, had no choice but to go to the front with a more nervous attitude.

of course… .

“Haam… .”

Nahanna was excluded.

As if being sleepy and apathetic wasn’t a simple concept, she had sleepy eyes as usual even at such an important occasion.

It was truly an incredible feeling of immobility.

‘Still, looking at his face, I feel like I’m a little more relaxed… .’

Our stage level right now is not perfect. Rather, if it falls, it is only to the extent of falling.

So, I forced myself to relax, thinking that if I was going to get scolded, I would get scolded quickly.

“Then let’s begin.”

That’s how I gave the cue sign to the production crew and the intro was played.

♬♬♬♩-!

Intro to .

It has a unique, bouncy beat that is unique to techno pop, which is different from other female idol songs.

However, the difference from the original is that the vocal range is lower than the original song, so it has a slightly less cheerful feel.

-I met you one day like fate

-Like magic

-Sarr-!

The stage started with me, the center, singing the introduction.

Still, we didn’t just play and eat, so we continued the choreography without making any particular mistakes.

but… .

“… … .”

“… … .”

There was no particular reaction on the trainers’ faces as they watched our performance.

‘shit… .’

Even considering that it is still a mid-term inspection, the trainers’ eyes do not show any interest in the performance.

It feels like watching something boring.

‘I can’t help it.’

This time, I was planning to use it only for the contest, but… , it seemed clear that if things continued like this, it would only receive bad reviews.

Accordingly, I immediately prepared the 1st skill of the Heavenly Demon Divine Art, Heavenly Demon Illusion… .

‘now.’

I used it during my solo dance break.

however… .

[I am casting the 1st skill of the Heavenly Demon Divine Skill, Heavenly Demon Illusion!]

[The cast failed!]

‘… … uh?’

The moment I used Heavenly Demon Illusion, I had to face a status window notification that I had never seen before.

‘The cast failed… ?’

A question mark immediately appeared in my mind, but there was no time to remain blank.

Since the mid-term inspection performance was still in progress, I continued the performance with as little embarrassment as possible.

“or more… , is.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

After finishing the stage like that… , There was silence in the practice room for a moment.

Han Si-woo was the first to pick up the microphone.

“Hmm… , I enjoyed it. It was a short time, but the choreography was well-organized… , Overall, it was a decent performance. however… .”

“… … .”

“No problem… , the biggest drawback is that it is easy to do. It felt like this stage was designed to be successful from the beginning. is by no means a song with a normal atmosphere. A mixture of strawberry filter’s unique colors… , It’s a very unique and lively song.”

Han Si-woo slowly brought out the disappointing aspects of our performance. We just listened to him in silence.

“I thought that Team 1 would be able to fill this song with their own individuality… , you couldn’t do that. It’s as if a painting with bright colors has been redrawn with only achromatic colors… , it felt like that. More than anything… .”

Sigh-.

Han Si-woo looked at me and said.

“… If the people who perform on stage cannot enjoy the stage themselves, how can the audience enjoy it? From the sight of everyone performing on this stage… , I was disappointed that I couldn’t feel any affection for the stage.”

“… … .”

As soon as I heard those words, I could understand why the casting of Heavenly Demon Illusion failed.

surely… , Because I wasn’t happy at all while preparing for this stage.

And the first skill of Heavenly Demon Magic, Heavenly Demon Hwan, is cast through my emotions.

‘The cast failed because there wasn’t enough emotion to maximize it in the first place… .’

After learning the reason why the Heavenly Demon Hwanhok failed, I felt even more bitter.

This might be… , I also had a premonition that I might not be able to use the Heavenly Demon Illusion in this contest.

“The vocal range is definitely lower than the original, so it doesn’t have the lively feel of the original.”

“It was okay overall, but… , It felt a bit like bibimbap without red pepper paste.”

Following Han Si-woo, the other two judges also commented that they were a little disappointed, and our team’s mid-term inspection came to an end.

Originally, they took into account that it was difficult to receive praise during the mid-term inspection… , I couldn’t help but feel somewhat disappointed.

After the mid-term inspection, Team 1 returned to their seats… .

“Now, team 2, please come out.”

Team 2’s turn for midterm inspection has come.

“Team 2’s song was from the 22nd night, right? I’m really looking forward to this.”

There was a hint of anticipation on Han Si-woo’s face as he said that.

‘Han Si-woo is very special with the members of the 22nd night. I guess that’s why it’s more like that.’

Han Si-woo used to freely say on air that he was close to the 22nd Night members, who were former co-workers.

is also a popular hit song of the 22nd night… .

Since he was also a member of Team 2, I guess he had some expectations.

‘It’s not an easy song to digest, so what should I have done? .’

I also watched the second team with interest.

There are two teams where Seo Yu-jin, not Yu Seol, is the leader and center… . I was curious as to what the contents would be like.

♪♪♩-!

As the intro flows, the 2nd team’s stage begins… .

‘… … uh?’

… I could immediately find something strange.

“… … ?”

“… … Hmm?”

As if I wasn’t the only one who felt strange, the other members of our first team also started to wonder.

Even the production crew watched the stage with their eyes wide open, so they said it all.

To that extent… .

‘… ‘What is this?’

… Team 2’s stage was a mess.

Perhaps because the parts were not distributed well, the audio overlapped as if doubling, and the movement lines were irregular.

It seems that most of the team members are not familiar with the choreography… .

‘… ‘What on earth are you trying to show me?’

The song continued with an ambiguous stance that neither followed the mood of the original song nor reinterpreted it.

“… … .”

“… … .”

Han Si-woo looked at the stage with colder eyes than ever before, and the rest of the trainers seemed to be unable to hold back their reactions, so they covered their mouths or looked angry.

The thing that hit the nail on the head here is… .

“I… .”

“… … .”

“Well, this is the stage we prepared… .”

“… … !”

It was Seo Yu-jin who announced the end of the stage before the first verse had even finished.

She always had a confident expression, but… .

“… … .”

Seo Yu-jin had tears streaming down her face as she lowered her head as if she were embarrassed.

While the 2 teams were hesitating, unable to do this or that, the music cut out… .

♪♪♩-!

Pop.

“Ha… .”

Han Si-woo picked up the microphone with a deep sigh.

Han Si-woo was usually a sharp-tongued person, but at the same time, he was a rational person.

Until now, he has never shown any emotion while speaking harshly.

However, after holding the microphone and being unable to speak for a long time, when he finally speaks, his face… .

“… What is this now?”

… It was so distorted that anyone could tell that he was angry.