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EPISODE ONE ; PART ONE

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HOSTS; chloe kwon @chloekwon , kim choa @svtquartz

JUDGES; valerie jang, im chaeyoung @evolgirls , yongsu @lcstboys , lee seulmi @scultheflcwr

CONTESTANTS ; juliet kang @pandoraswrld , kang narin @meipomene , hana nakamura @yourmymelody , yashiro mizuki @skzfairies , kang kyulha @thevez , claire eun @flairiegarden , yang feihong @m1mor1 , nadia garcia @ch3rryb3rry , bang minhee @girlsinthefcrest , saint lovina @aphrcd1te , ahn kaeun @emctionalbruises , ahn minji @overanout , apinya thongkham @cloudentertainment , baek suyeon @baeksuyeon , lee yongsun @leeyongsun , yurina ikari @mikavk , seo yein @svpphism , ishii yuki @smileyent , weng xiening @lvdic , yoon riah @rcsvric , oh iseul @ohiseul

The camera pans around the empty room, clearly looking for someone.

[ where are they ? ]

Finally it stops on the two people standing centre stage, who wave with big smiles. They both bow before looking back at the camera.

"Hello, we're your hosts! Chloe Kwon,"

"And Kim Choa, or Saebeom!" They clap their hands in excitement.

[ ahh, the excitement is contagious !! ]

"But before we can meet the contestants, we have to meet the judges," Chloe states, matter-of-factly, with a finger in the air. Saebeom beams and leads the camera away from the stage, towards the judges panel where they'll be sitting.

The first to make an appearance is the CEO herself, Valerie Jang. She gives the camera a curt nod before taking her seat.

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : valerie ]

"I'm expecting everyone to try their best. I'm not expecting perfection. Just effort," she musters a stiff smile. "I can't stand people who don't put in their all."

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After she takes her seat, another figure comes in behind her, giving the camera a shy smile. She takes her spot next to Valerie.

"Hello, I'm Lee Seulmi, but you may know me as Soul Lee!" She bows her head and the next two judges walk side by side to the judges panel.

Valerie has a bit of a sour look, but it quickly switches to a smile as the final two take their respective seats. She and Seulmi both bow their heads.

One of them gives the camera a small nod and smiles. "I'm Chaeyoung, EV♡L's lead vocalist and former member of IOI.

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : chaeyoung ]

"I'm not strict, exactly," she says, looking directly into the camera. "Not like the others anyway. But I'm honest, and I know some people can't take honesty."

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The final judge gives the camera a small wave.

[ ah, the final judge is the only man !! ]

"I'm Yang Yongsu, and I'm excited to be judging the participants." As the camera shows all the judges, they smile and wave.

[ they were all so scary a second ago 😖 ]

The camera returns to the stage, which is now empty. The spotlight shines as three people slowly make their way onto the stage.

[ ??? ] : Wow! This place is so.. big !!

The camera zooms in on the shortest of the three, and she gives it a big smile and wave. "Hi!" She giggles and covers her face shyly before running to meet the others centre stage.

One of them looks at her and grimaces, but she doesn't take notice and gives the two of them a big grin. All three of them bow at the judges.

"Hello," they say simultaneously. Seulmi giggles, bowing her head.

"What are your names?" she says, clasping her hands together.

The shortest one laughs and cups her face. "Hello, I'm Mimori's love Yanfei! I'm the second youngest and main rapper!" She points finger guns at the judges before hiding her face behind her hands again.

"Ahh, so cute!"

[ yanfei is adorable ^^ ]

The contestant from before clears her throat and tosses some hair over her shoulder. "I'm Kang Narin, also known as Wisteria. I'm a member of Melpomene." Yanfei smiles and gives her a thumbs up.

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : yanfei ]

"I may be coming off as totally cringe, but I'm just a little awkward," she says, rubbing the back of her neck. "I just- I want everyone to like me. I'm sure we'll all be great friends. I hope, at least."

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : wisteria ]

She looks up at the camera with disgust. "I'm not saying Yanfei's a try-hard, but, she's a try-hard." She laughs. "Like, way too hard."

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The final contestant steps forward, giving the judges a charming grin.

[ hm, who's this ?? ]

"I'm Claire. Claire Eun. I'm a member of Flairie Garden and this is my second survival show." She crosses her arms and gives the others a smug smirk.

"You were on Produce 48, right?" Yongsu asks, and Claire nods.

"Mhm. I came sixteenth, overall." Wisteria rolls her eyes but Yanfei is grinning from ear to ear. "I know my way around a survival show."

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : claire ]

"I came to win. Nana or whatever her name is may think she's top dog. But I was the one on Produce 48," she kisses her teeth whilst looking at her nails. "Not her."

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"Girls," Valerie starts, rising from her seat and giving the girls a smile, "behind us, there are 24 seats, all numbered. You may choose where you sit, the higher your number, the better your skills."

Claire and Narin give each other a look.

[ there's a bit of tension ]

"So, find your spot. It won't be set in stone." The three girls walk towards the cluster of seats. Yanfei sits comfortably on number 12; not too high, not too low. Right in the middle.

Claire and Narin ascend, the latter sitting at number 6. The final of the three ascends until she reaches the seat at the top; number one.

Yanfei gasps. "That's like, really high," she says. "You're saying you're like, the best. The other girls aren't even here yet. What if Sunmi walks through the door?"

"Sunmi is not walking through that door," Claire retorts, leaning back comfortably in the chair. Their conversation is interrupted as the lights dim and another three contestants walk in.

They just look at each other for a moment, before smiling at each other. "Hello," one says to the other two.

"Hi." They turn around and bow to the judges. The blonde looks expectantly at the brunettes, silently willing one of them to introduce herself first.

"Um, hello. I'm Nadia. Nadia Garcia." She gives the judges a small smile, fumbling over her words. "I'm a member of Cherryberry under Angelico, but, um, I was a recent addition."

Yanfei smiles brightly. "Another foreigner! I was scared I'd be the only one. I hope she sits next to me." She covers her face and giggles. "She's like, really pretty."

The other gives the judges a bright smile. "Hello, I'm Bang Minhee, member and leader of The Path." She looks at all the girls. "Let's do well."

The blonde bows shallowly before clearing their throat. "I'm Kang Kyulha, but most people know me as Byul. I debuted as part of New Eden." She gives the judges a shy wave.

"Cute," Seulmi mutters with a smile. "Take A seat!" she says, standing up and gesturing behind her. Yanfei has her fingers crossed, watching as the two make their way to the chairs.

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : yanfei ]

"I was super scared I'd be the only foreigner. And Nadia's super pretty too." She giggles. "I really hope she sits next to me."

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : nadia ]

"I'm a little nervous. Not scared, just nervous." She laughs awkwardly. "Which is normal. The other girls seem a little, eh.." she shrugs. "I don't know. I really hope we all get along."

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Kyulha sits on the 24 seat, and Claire laughs. "Sorry, sorry. It's just- that's the bottom, right?" She swirls a strand of hair around her finger. "You must have major confidence issues."

Narin scoffs. "At least she doesn't have an inflated ego."

[ there's a lot of tension 😰 ]

Yanfei laughs awkwardly. "Come on guys, we're making her feel bad." She gives Kyulha an apologetic smile. "I hope we can be friends, Kyulha." The girl in question gives her a court nod and a small smile.

Nadia sits on the 10 seat, Minhee sitting at number 9 and giving her a court nod before turning back to the front, and Yanfei gives her a smile and wave. "Hello," she says. "I'm Yanfei. Let's do well." Nadia nods from her seat.

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : wisteria ]

"Try hard~" she says in a singing voice.

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The lights dim for a third time, and two more contestants emerge. They both bow. "Hello."

"I'm Hana Nakamura, a part of Melody!" she says, bowing once more with a big grin. "I'm really excited to be here."

Narin gives a strained smile. "We can tell."

Claire gives her a pointed look. "Who pissed in your cereal this morning? Or are you always like this?"

Narin sticks her tongue out. "Wouldn't you like to know."

The second contestant plays with her fingers. "I'm Juliet. I'm part of Pandora, and I'm under Angelico."

Nadia smiles. "She's under Angelico too! Ah, I wish we had come in together."

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : Nadia ]

"Nothing against Kyulha, it was just a bit.. awkward? She's quiet and I get that," she says, playing with her hands. "But it was so, so awkward."

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Hana turns to Juliet with a smile. "My stage name is Jules! It's basically your name but shorter."

Juliet smiles back. "Take a seat, girls." As the Hana and Juliet take their seats - 18 and 11 respectively - Chloe and Saebeom take the stage once more.

With the camera now showing the whole stage, their matching blue and pink outfits are clear. And cute!

[ give the stylist a raise ! ]

Chloe smiles. "Hello hello! With eight out of 24 contestants here, let's get started on the first batch alliances for the first round."

"But Chloe," Saebeom says, 'distressed', "what is an alliance?"

"Well, Saebeom, I'm glad you asked. An alliance is a group of three girls who will work together. It has a captain, a co-captain and an ace!"

"So, what you're saying is these girls need to figure out their teams," Saebeom says and Chloe nods her head. "Well, I have this envelope. I think their teams are in it!"

Chloe pours. "Let me read them out, since I knew what alliances were." Saebeom shakes her head with a giggle.

"No. I have the envelope."

"Why don't we take turns, I'll read the first alliance out." Before Saebeom can object, the envelopenis in Chloe's hands.

"Our lovely angels," Chloe starts, "we are gathered here today for you to find out who you will be teamed with for the first mission.

Jules laughs, covering her mouth. "Gosh, it sounds so official when she says it like that."

Yanfei laughs. "Sounds sorta like a wedding. You know, 'we are gathered here today'," she says, imitating Chloe. Juliet laughs next to her.

"Hurry up Chlo I want my turn."

"Fine fine," Chloe huffs. "Ahem, our first alliance is… drumroll!" The eight girls tap their legs with excitement. "Nadia, Claire and Kyulha!"

Claire's face drops for a moment before she puts on a smile, beaming at the other girls. "Well, aren't you guys lucky? I have a bit of survival show knowledge, so as long as you're rolling with me, you guys will be just fine.

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : claire ]

"I'm soo excited," she says with a fake smile. "I mean, Nadia seems cool. But Kyulha has some serious self esteem issues." She kisses her teeth. "Not on my watch."

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Kyulha gives Claire a nervous smile. "That's great," she says meekly.

"Yeah, I'm sure we'll do great Claire." The girl in question clicks her tongue.

"You sound so formal, it's not a business meeting. We're.." She pauses. "We're friends!"

Saebeom clears her throat, taking the envelope back from Chloe. "Our second alliance, drumroll!"

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : jules ]

"I hope I get someone nice. I don't mind who it is, as long as they're nice."

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"Yanfei, Juliet and Minhee." Yanfei smiles at the girl sitting next to her, and leans over to give a wave to Minhee.

"I'm guessing you're gonna be captain, since you're the leader of your group." Minhee smiles and giggles.

"Maybe, don't get my hopes up!"

[ a cute friendship ! ]

Narin looks at Hana, realising they're the final two left. "Hm," Narin hums.

Hana puts her hand up. "Um, I'm guessing me and Narin are in an alliance, but who's our third person?" Chloe and Saebeom look at each other before bursting out laughing.

"Well, three is an odd number and eight is an even number," Chloe states, once again with pointing her finger.

Saebeom nods. "Yes. Three does not go into eight," she says, shaking her head.

"And we did say this was only the first batch. When the other girls arrive the missing puzzle piece will be found!"

"And you'll all be reunited!" Hana giggles and Narin musters a smile.

"Now!" Saebeom says, clapping her hands together. "While we wait for our second batch of Angels, let's learn a little more about each other."

Chloe nods. "We'll start from the top and work our way to the bottom." Everyone looks expectantly at Claire, who tosses hair over her shoulder.

"Well, I'm Claire, and I'm part of Flairie Garden. We're a pretty big deal-"

"Never heard of you," Narin interrupts. Claire raises a brow, but continues anyway.

"Whatever, as I was saying, we're a pretty big deal. Three out of four of us were on Produce 48. I ranked highest." She leans in as though she's telling a secret. "I was rigged out of the lineup."

Nadia and Jules gasp, but Narin just scoffs. "Really? That's so wrong!"

Nadia nods. "Totally wrong."

Claire crosses her arms and leans back. "I know. Seriously. But I'm like, whatever. Moved on. We're pretty big money makers."

"Yeah, sure." Claire gives Narin a pointed look.

"Whatever princess. It's your turn. What makes you so special?"

"I'm part of Melpomene," she says with a shrug. "And unlike your nugu group, we're something. Like, a big thing. It's like, whatever, not that important. My favourite colour is pastel blue and I really like dramas. And I like reading."

Minhee looks at her. "I think I've heard of you guys. You were added to the lineup a little later though, weren't you?"

Narin shrugs, looking at her nails. "Like I said it's whatever. My group isn't the only thing I mentioned."

Nadia smiles. "Me too, I was added to my group a little later too. They're like my sisters."

Narin sits up and groans. "I said it's whatever. Just drop it, Jesus." Everyone goes silent for a couple of beats before Minhee speaks up.

"Um, well, I'm a member of The Path, I'm a main vocal and owner of an amazing and strong voice," she says laughing. "I have two twin siblings and I love singing and meeting new people. Hmm, my favorite color is red and my favorite hobby is reading."

Everyone nods, still stunned. "Well, I'm Nadia. I love the color blue and mint chocolate chip flavored anything. I love to dance and do makeup! Mine or anyone else's. I love makeovers, they're so fun."

Yanfei gives her smile. "Me too! Well, I like wearing makeup. I model for a makeup brand, you should totes give me a makeover sometime!"

Claire cringes. "Totes? Who even says totes? What is this, Mean Girls?" Everyone laughs except Claire.

Juliet stops laughing and clasps her hands together. "I'm Juliet, I'm from London, um-"

"London?" Claire gives her smile. "Wow. I'm French."

"You had your turn Marie Antoinette." Narin says giggling.

"Don't call me that."

"Um, okay. There’s not a lot I can say about myself, I think, haha. My favourite colour is orange and in my spare time I like to play video games, oh and I like to write songs whenever I can!" The girls all nod.

"I could never like orange, it's so, bleh!" Yanfei exclaims with a laugh. "But good on you. I'm Yanfei, and I'm part of Mimori! We're under Celestial and we have a really fun concept!"

Minhee gives her a smile and thumbs up. "I like pale yellows and greens. And I love painting! So, um, yeah. That's me. I'm not that interesting either. But I like making friends!"

"Ah, the two boring ones are in a team," they laugh and high five each other.

[ minhee's team seems to be close ]

Jules laughs. "I'm Hana Nakamura, I'm pretty boring too. My favorite color is red, it’s a nice color. Hobbies? Uhm, I used to be in a music club during highschool but that’s it really."

Yanfei pouts. "I'm torn between being happy Minhee is on our team and wishing all the boring people were one team."

[ poor yanfei's inner dilemma ]

Kyulha looks around awkwardly, before licking her lips and looking at the other girls with a wobbly smile. "I'm uh- I'm Kang Kyulha. I'm part of New Eden and I'm the second eldest. I'm not really that popular though. I guess you guys can see why."

"Aww, Kyulha, don't think so lowly of yourself!" Jules exclaimed. "It's not good to think like that." Kyulha shrugged.

"I don't think lowly of myself, I'm just a little bit awkward. I never really grew used to the attention. It's overwhelming."

Narin looks at her, confused. "If you're so anxious then why'd you become an idol?"

Kyulha shrugs again. "I wasn't- I wasn't always anxious. I was just shy. Then the shows started and and promotions became a thing and my anxiety just kickstarted."

Minhee pouts. "I think you're pretty brave Kyulha. If I was you I would have quit the second anxiety started kicking in."

Yanfei nods. "I agree. I'm your number one fan Kyulha!"

All the girls murmur in agreement and Kyulha smiles. "Thanks guys."

[ the start of the kyulha fan club ]

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : kyulha ]

"Everyone's so nice," she says with a small smile. "I feel like I don't belong here. But I'm glad I'm here. They're nice. It's nice."

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"Aww, Kyulha don't cry!" Jules rushes from her seat to sit next to the crying girl and cradle her in her arms. "We're all your friends, we don't wanna see you cry."

"Yeah," Nadia says, standing up to get a better view of her teammate. "We're all in this together!"

The girls all nod and hum in agreement, although some rather begrudgingly. "We're gonna be alright."

Just as the other girls are about to speak, someone runs onto the, now empty, stage. They stand there for a moment, confused. "Sorry- I just, um, ran a little late. Is this the right place?"

"Who's this chick?" Narin questions. Chloe, from somewhere off camera, proudly exclaims "She's your final teammate!"

[ now the team is complete ! ]

Jules smiles, waving at her while Kyulha slowly sits up, wiping her face. "Hello, hello, I'm Hana Nakamura! But everyone calls me Jules."

The new girl nods and waves. "Um, hi. I'm Yashiro Mizuki. Nice to meet you."

"Ah, you're from Japan too!" Mizuki nods, smiling and getting excited. "Come sit next to me, number 17 or 19!" Mizuki sits at 17, giving Jules a wide smile and waving to a still sniffling Kyulha.

[ ah, the japan line has too much energy 😴 ]

"Ah, Mizuki you're so cute!" Mizuki bows her head and gives Yanfei a big smile. "We're gonna get along well!"

Narin laughs. "Are you calling yourself cute?"

"Not like that," Yanfei counters with a giggle. "I meant- Ugh, you know what I meant."

Nadia smiles. "Their personalities are similar." Yanfei nods.

"Yes! Thank you!"

The lights dim again and the girls all hold their breath, excited. "Ooh, who's gonna come this time?" Mizuki asks, grabbing Jules' arm.

Three trainees, presumably the next alliance all walk in. One gives the other two a once over before pressing her lips into a thin line. "Hello," she says curtly.

The blonde gives her a small smile, standing next omg I her centre stage. "Hi," she says, tense. The final one walks out and everyone can't help but look at her.

"Wasn't she on Squid Game?" Minhee says to no one in particular. Nadia nods next to her.

She gives the other two a lazy smirk and salutes. "Yo." She stands next to them, hands in her pockets. The other girls give her a look before looking at each other.

[ let's hope these girls aren't in an alliance ]

"Hello, judges. I'm Ahn Minji, member of Over and Out. We're in this weird phase where we're under a company but not really, so um, yeah. Don't ask what company we're cause I don't have a solid answer."

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : mizuki ]

"There's a bit of tension," she says honestly. "Minji seems a little scary. She's tall and gives 'I will literally crush you' vibes. It's nerve racking."

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The blonde smiles. "I'm Ahn Kaeun. I'm not as famous as any of you guys. I'm like, nugu. I go by Indie and I'm under JYP. So, yeah."

The final one smiles. "I'm Saint Lovina. I debuted in 2014 as part of Aphrodite."

Claire giggles. "That's a basic name."

"It's better whatever the hell Flairie Garden." Narin counters.

Saint gives Claire a pointed look. "Sorry, but that's my seat."

"No. No it's not. I got here first so deal with it."

Saint raises a brow. "Listen to your elders. That's my seat."

Claire rolls her eyes. "Sit at number two. I got here first. Your problem, not mine." Saint doesn't argue anymore, ascending and sitting in the second seat.

Indie sits next to Kyulha, at 23. Minji climbs up and sits at 5, ignoring the girls' lingering gazes. "You're acting like you've never seen a pretty girl before," Minji comments.

The girls stop staring. It's silent for a bit longer, until Chloe and Saebeom make their way into the stage.

"These three are veterans," Saebeom whispers to Chloe.

"Like us?" she jokes. "Anyways, we're excited to announce the three veterans will be in an alliance together!" The three in question all look at each other.

"****." Yanfei shoots up, immediately looking at the idol nestled in the number two seat.

"Can we swear? We shouldn't swear, right?"

[ no yanfei. you can't swear. ]

Minhee gives Saint a sour look. "No. We shouldn't. Especially on tv."

Saint scoffs. "Whatever. Sorry, I guess."

"Half of us are here," Nadia says. "I wonder who the other half are."

Yanfei nods. "Me too. It's exciting but scary at the same time."

[ we're excited to see the final twelve too! ]

Jules looks at Mizuki. "You're the only trainee so far right? Everyone else has debuted already."

Mizuki shrugs. "Yeah, I guess."

Chloe and Saebeom cheer as the lights dim, clapping their hands as the next alliance walks onstage with their hands intertwined. They stop in the middle of the stage, but they're caught up in their own conversation.

"And I was like, duh!" The other two laugh, but the one in the middle pouts. "I'm serious. It was so obvious!"

The one on her left smiles. "Sorry that happened Aya." Everyone gives them a strange look, and the three of them all bow.

"Hello!" the one in the middle says beaming. "I'm Apinya Thongkham, but most people call me Aya. Or Khami. Either one," she concludes with a shrug.

The one on her left beams and clasps her hands, bowing once again dramatically. "And I am Lee Yongsun. Most people call me Sunny!"

"I'm Baek Suyeon!" The three all look at each other and burst out laughing.

[ aww, friendship goals !! ]

"We're all trainees!" they say at the same time.

"I'm a trainee under YG." Suyeon.

"I'm under SM." Yongsun.

"And I'm from Belladonna Records. We're pretty underground." Aya.

Mizuki beams. "I'm a trainee too! Hana I'm not the only trainee anymore!"

Her friend laughs and nods. "Right!"

The three of them sit together at 16, 15 and 14; Yongsun, Suyeon and Aya.

The room is buzzing with chatter, fifteen of them all sitting and talking.

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[ INDIVIDUAL CAM : aya ]

"I didn't think I'd make friends this quickly, but here I am!" She smiles.

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"Nine more, right?" Minhee asks, Nadia nods next to her.

"We're almost there," she jokes. The lights dim once more, but instead of three, six girls appear.

One of them looks, the tallest one, looks around before giving an awkward smile. "Hello," she says quietly. "My name's Weng Xiening. But most people know me as Della."

Yanfei smiles and waves. "Are you Chinese too? So am I! Half, anyway." Della gives the energetic girl a small bow, and she points at the 13 seat next to her. Della makes her way up slowly.

The other five look at each other. "I'm Yurina Ikari. Most people call me Yuki."

The shortest one puts a hand over her mouth in disbelief. "No way, my name's Yuki."

"Oh." Silence.

"That's so cool!" They give each other a hug. "Where should we sit?" Yurina asks.

Yuki points at 20 and 19. They sit together, smiling.

Saint scoffs. "What is this? Preschool? Walking hand-in-hand and being buddy buddy with each other."

The final three look at each other. "I'm, uh, Yeseul. From Sapphism. We're under Edenism," she turns and gives Valerie a small wave. One the elder does not return.

"Yeah." The other two nod awkwardly.

"Yoon Riah, but most people know me Rosario. I'm under Cloud Entertainment."

"I'm Iseul. Oh Iseul." The girls stand there silently for a moment, before splitting up and finding their seats.

[ that was awkward 😓 ]

Chloe and Saebeom make their way centre stage. "Chloe, there's only three more!"

Chloe nods, clapping her hands. "I know! I'm so excited!" The lights turn off, and there's nothing but a spotlight shining on the entrances.

The three final contestants walk onto the stage, nervous. All eyes are on them.

[ who are our final three? ]

#ㅤ 𖤐 ⠀[ ⠀pandora. ⠀ ] ⠀ : ⠀ juliet ⠀ —— ⠀ let the stars burn out.#ㅤ 𖤐 ⠀[ ⠀pandora. ⠀ ] ⠀ : ⠀ interactions ⠀ —— ⠀ let the stars burn out.#the drama. the girlies are fighting and i love it

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