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Chapter 8

The girls spent an almost sleepless night discussing a plan about how to make Middle Point stop putting them down or, in turn, shading them.

A new day has since come and they're having breakfast in peace, but they're interrupted by a frantic Braulia reaching their table.

Braulia: Girls, we have a problem!

Sana: You have a problem, Bradley.

Braulia: It's Braulia. What have I done wrong to you to see my name distorted? Oh, never mind. You have ten minutes to get ready! Quick!

Dahyun: (yawns) What?

Jihyo: Can you at least explain what the hell is going on?

Braulia: There's no time for explanation now. Go back upstairs, change and come back here within ten minutes. Now!

The girls rush upstairs to change into something presentable. As they try to do their make-up, however, nine minutes have already passed.

Nayeon: We're going to be late! Quick! Let's go back to the main hall!

They finally reach it, only to find an impatient Braulia and two cameramen by her side.

Braulia: Come on, it's late! Let's go!

The girls are ushered out of the hotel and told to get on a mini van, followed by Braulia and the cameramen.

Nayeon: More cameras? Again?

Braulia: It's for a good reason.

Mina: But why?

Braulia: Let's say it's a surprise...

Dahyun: I like surprises!

Chaeyoung: I think it's a trap, instead. (To Braulia) Why should we trust you, anyway?

Braulia: Because, I promise, you'll like it.

The mini van heads to a large area where grey buildings and a tall iron gate clash with the sights of the beach.

At last, the van passes the gate and parks by one of the buildings.

Braulia: Here we are. Now, follow us.

The group follows Braulia and one of the cameramen towards the building signed as "4". The other cameraman trails behind them, filming them.

Tzuyu: Are you filming me, you creep?

Cameraman #1: That's my job, lady.

Tzuyu: Stop pointing the camera at me, then!

Braulia: Okay, girls, we're finally here.

Jihyo: What's this place?

Braulia: Just come in. You'll find it out in a moment.

Again, the girls follow Braulia, this time heading into the building. They look surprised that there are security agents, neither of whom, however, looks threatening.

However, as they pass the agents and another door, they're met by a group of producers who keep barking orders at them and push them towards what seems to be a TV studio. It's decorated with a large wooden desk and three orange couches.

The host, Polly Burks, is smiling nervously while still going through her lines. She hopes that her guest aren't going to wreck havoc once again, since she fears her ratings might drop drastically.

Instead of joining the rest in the so-called studio, Braulia stays at the sidelines. She won't be an active part of today's show, unless specifically asked. The only thing she wants is to have TWICE protect their own reputation from Middle Point's attacks and, in particular, from nasty rumors.

Director: Okay, Polly, we're going live in three, two, one-

Polly: Wait! Not now. Check the lights, please. And where the fuck are the other guests?

One of the regular guests, Kaitlyn Genovese, has just arrived, followed by her "friend", Janine Winans, and two other women, both in their thirties.

Kaitlyn: Hi, Polly. Sorry if I'm late, the make-up artist was giving us a hard time.

Jihyo: (to Nayeon) Duh. Please. She's used to being in the spotlight, make-up should be the last of her problems.

Nayeon: (to Jihyo) She can do her make-up by herself if she doesn't like how she got it done.

Polly: Perfect. Take seats, please. Oh, Janine, I hope you didn't drink.

Janine: Oh, don't worry, Polly, I'm sober. Oh, I brought a couple of friends with me. (Points at a redhead with dimples) You remember Daisy Daggett, right?

Polly: Of course! Hi, Daisy! How are you?

Daisy: I'm fine, Polly, but you could use a break.

Polly: Oh, really? I'd like to, but I can't fall behind on schedule anymore or I'll be fired.

Kaitlyn: You'll find a new job, don't worry.

Janine: (points at a blonde-haired woman wearing a grey suit) Oh, and this is Viola Behrens.

Polly: I remember her. She wrote that article with Braulia Statkiewicz. They-

Viola: Oh, that's not a big deal...

Jihyo: (under her breath) Oh, yeah, it is if it involves Brallia!

Director: We're going to start now, Polly. There's no more time to waste. Going live in three, two, one. Action!

Polly: Welcome everyone to a new episode of Very Interesting Person! This is Polly Burks talking. Today, we're going to talk about one of the biggest scandals that came out recently! But, before, let's introduce today's special guests.

Janine: Who, these cute little girls? (Points at TWICE) I thought they were part of the audience in studio.

Polly: Call them cuties and they'll show you bark and bite in a matter of seconds. (Points at TWICE) Directly from South Korea, here come the nine girls who make your dreams come true, who please your sight and your hearing! TWICE!

A round of applause echoes in the studio.

Mina: So, is there real audience here? There are only a few people here.

Momo: It's so different from variety shows.

Jeongyeon: Yes, because this is where toxic trash lies.

Polly: Haha! Toxic trash? I don't know if "toxic" is the right word to describe it, but there's definitely trash talk! But let's try and not create scenes. First question: why are you here? I mean, you're not in trouble, you're not struggling, your latest comeback is selling really well-

Jihyo: Everyone needs a holiday.

Nayeon: That includes you, Mrs Burks.

Polly: Hahaha. Please, call me Polly. You make me feel old otherwise. But, yes, you're right. Everyone needs to unwind every once in a while. (To herself) Perhaps I should call Cameron and ask him if I can go on a break...

Kaitlyn: Hehe, Polly looks more tired than usual.

Daisy: She hasn't got much sleep lately.

Polly: Okay, folks, I'm fine. (Reads a small note she extracted from her pockets) Oh, a fan from Nashville has a question. Here it is: what would you do if the world ended right now?

Momo: Now as if in... now? I don't know.

Tzuyu: I'd go and say hello to my mom and Gucci.

Janine: Gucci? The stylist? The girl has some nerve...

Tzuyu: He's my dog!

Janine: Hahaha! A dog named Gucci! That's ridiculous!

Kaitlyn: Hold your tongue, Janine. Please. (To Tzuyu) Janine doesn't like dogs, sorry.

Dahyun: I don't like them either...

Janine: Ha!

Dahyun: But at least I don't bash my friends because of that.

Janine: Please, girls, tell me that no-one else has dogs!

Momo: I have three.

Janine: I think I'm going to puke.

Daisy: You drank the night away as usual, right?

Janine: No way! Hold on. You said "drink the night away?" I'd rather say "dance the night away." Like the only words that poor little thing got to sing last summer. (Turns to Chaeyoung) Right, darling?

Polly: Janine, you're exaggerating.

Chaeyoung: That's embarrassing. Can we move on?

Polly: Another question from a fan, this time from Arlington, Virginia. She asks, "What would you do if you were the richest person in the world?"

Sana: I'd go shopping with my friends.

Jeongyeon: I'd take the girls on a long cruise overseas.

Jihyo: Well, I'd donate it all to the less fortunate.

???: Such as Leiann Pelishek?

Nayeon: Who is talking?

???: Do you think I'm stupid?

The voice coming from the audience startles the girls but not as much as seeing a blonde girl wearing a purple dress taking the center of stage and fixing a camera.

Chaeyoung: That's one of the bitches from Middle Point. Amanda, right?

Amanda: Yes. And you, TWICE, are going to pay for what you did!

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