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▎LEE HYEON [ #12 / 5DAYS / MISCHEVIOUS ] ;; i thought taewoo hated trainees?

▎XIA QINGYU [ #11 / PNATION / SINCERE ] ;; but doesn't he work with them...

▎KORAIN SEONG [ #10 / STARSHIP / SUNNY ] ;; yeah he's a vocal trainer. how would he hate them?

▎LEE HYEON [ #12 / 5DAYS / MISCHEVIOUS ] ; idk??? my mom is allergic to cats, but she still has a cat *shrugs*

▎KORAIN SEONG [ #10 / STARSHIP / SUNNY ] ;; i don't see the correlation, but okay?

▎KWAN BYULYI [ #02 / JaCKs / CHARMING ] ;; who would you kiss?

▎JEON RYUHWAN [ #07 / INCLUDE / CALM ] ;; yeah, that's not appropriate for this show.

▎YOON JINU [ #01 / CUBE / GENUINE ] ;; you obviously *winks*

▎KWAN BYULYI [ #02 / JaCKs / CHARMING ] ;; *straight faced* i am disgusted. absolutely appalled.

▎LEGAL REASONS - UNKNOWN ;; all of them.

▎NAKAMURA TAKUMI [ #14 / BNM / EASYGOING ] ;; yu heeyun kinda scares me...

▎JEONG HYUNJIN [ #13 / SOURCE / VERSATILE ] ;; what are you worried about? you're a vocalist

▎NAKAMURA TAKUMI [ #14 / BNM / EASYGOING ] ;; *confused* no i'm not...

▎JEONG HYUNJIN [ #13 / SOURCE / VERSATILE ] ;; oh, sorry! you just look like you are!

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; now that you know your mentors, shall i tell you the show?

▎MOST TRAINEES ;; yes!

▎SONG NARUU [ #06 / JYP / CUTIE ] ;; 'tell you the show'? what does that mean... isn't this just a survival show?

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; no this isn't a survival show.

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a male voice suddenly speaks over the intercom

▎UNKNOWN ;; that's a complete lie.

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; this bit-

haein cuts herself off and nervously laughs

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; ah yes, the voice is partially right. this is still a survival show, but not what you might've signed up for.

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; some of you are trainees and some of you are 'failed idols,' correct?

▎TRAINEES ;; yes!

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; this show may be giving you a second chance.

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; but you're all starting at the same place because this 'survival show' is actually a trainee camp.

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; there will be missions, like a survival show, but there will be no eliminations.

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; EXCEPT for the finale when the final group of 7 will be chosen.

┌── TRAINEE INTERVIEW ──┐

▎DANIEL CHOI [ #09 / BNM / PRANKSTER ] ;; *laughs* you guys are really kidding yourselves

▎DANIEL CHOI [ #09 / BNM / PRANKSTER ] ;; taking away eliminations doesn't mean it's not a survival show.

▎DANIEL CHOI [ #09 / BNM / PRANKSTER ] ;; i mean you still have to survive in the end, right?

▎DANIEL CHOI [ #09 / BNM / PRANKSTER ] ;; it's a good idea to make us keep that mentality, but like stop trying to hide that factor

▎DANIEL CHOI [ #09 / BNM / PRANKSTER ] ;; don't be a coward and just say why you're really sorting us.

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sorting?

what exactly are they being sorted into?

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; to my knowledge, you guys have prepared a performance.

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; this performance isn't only to introduce yourself, but also to allow us to separate you into two groups

a swiping transition occurs on the screen
as two words are now displayed.

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; the first group is 'neon'

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; this group will contain of 7 trainees; you will be regarded as prepared or skilled

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; and will receive faster paced training

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; meanwhile... the second group, 'lights,' will be 'in progress', receiving slower training

┌── TRAINEE INTERVIEW ──┐

▎MIKAEL KWON [ #15 / STONE / UNIQUE ] ;; i want to get into 'neon'

▎MIKAEL KWON [ #15 / STONE / UNIQUE ] ;; *weak laughter* i mean who doesn't? it's basically the debut group.

▎MIKAEL KWON [ #15 / STONE / UNIQUE ] ;; but if i'm being realistic... i'll probably end up in 'lights'

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▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; please do not be upset with your placement as these are just to allow you improve at the right pace

yes there's no difference
between the two groups...

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; in just a few minutes, we will begin the audition! does anyone want to volunteer to go first? or should i allow the screen to choose?

surprisingly...

no one raises their hand

although, some seem to think about it

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; looks like i'll leave it to the screen!

there is an extended period of silence while
the group watches the screen expectantly

haein is seen glancing down at her cards

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; oh wait- sorry about this, but i first have to explain the voting!

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; you will get scores that will decide your group

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; but these scores will not only be based on us, the mentors, but you, the trainees

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; when you think a trainee is skilled, or deserves to be in 'neon,' please press the button on your chair!

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AUDITION VOTING

✧ trainee owners and readers are able to vote for those they think should be in 'neon'

✧ everyone who has a trainee MUST
vote for AT LEAST one trainee

✧ you can't vote for your own trainee

✧ you can vote for as many trainees as
you'd like, but please don't go overboard

✧ to vote, comment 'vote' or ✨ along with
the name of the trainee you're voting for. comment this in line

with the trainee's portrayer (example in the first performance)

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just then, the screen changes

▎KWAN BYULYI [ #02 / JaCKs / CHARMING ] ;; we're starting off with jyp ?!

▎YOON JINU [ #01 / CUBE / GENUINE ] ;; why am i here? i couldn't even get into jyp-

suddenly someone's chair lights up

▎KORAIN SEONG [ #10 / STARSHIP / SUNNY ] ;; we're not voting yet

▎BAE MINHYUK [ #08 / CUBE / SENSITIVE ] ;; he might know twice. i gotta get in good graces!

▎JEON RYUHWAN [ #07 / INCLUDE / CALM ] ;; he's a trainee, he's probably only seen them in the cafeteria or something

▎JEONG HYUNJIN [ #13 / SOURCE / VERSATILE ] ;; *leans forward to look at minhyuk* don't you think you should see who's the trainee from jyp first?

someone quietly stands up

▎SONG NARUU [ #06 / JYP / CUTIE ] ;; i'll be in your hands. *bows*

naruu exits the room through the door that haein had escaped out of a few moments before

while he gets ready, shall we
look at the mentors in person?

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the room contains of only a line of tables
and four chairs, of which each sat a mentor

▎YU HEEYUN [ RAP MENTOR ] ;; oh? jyp's first?

she shifts the stack of papers in front of her

▎YU HEEYUN [ RAP MENTOR ] ;; this is going to set the bar high. hopefully.

▎JUNG TAEWOO [ VOCAL MENTOR ] ;; considering this is probably his only chance to debut for awhile...

▎JUNG TAEWOO [ VOCAL MENTOR ] ;; you'll probably be disappointed

▎LI FANGJUN [ DANCE MENTOR ] ;; he hasn't even performed yet and you're already being harsh

▎JUNG TAEWOO [ VOCAL MENTOR ] ;; *shrugs* just stating the truth

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; no the truth is, he won't be bad, but definitely won't be the best

▎LI FANGJUN [ DANCE MENTOR ] ;; i feel bad for the trainees...

▎YU HEEYUN [ RAP MENTOR ] ;; you probably should as you'll be the first one to make them cry

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; really? i thought taewoo would be the first one

the two male mentors blink at the two

▎JUNG TAEWOO [ VOCAL MENTOR ] ;; should we call him in?

at the same time that naruu walks into the room, the screen begins to show the live footage for the trainees

▎NAKAMURA TAKUMI [ #14 / BNM / EASYGOING ] ;; oh he changed clothes

naruu was wearing a yellow sweater before, but is now wearing a leather jacket

▎KWAN BYULYI [ #02 / JaCKs / CHARMING ] ;; I thought he'd be performing something bright

▎ROMAN HWANG [ #03 / 5DAYS / COOL ] ;; you're right, i didn't expect this concept

naruu moves to stand in the middle of the room, greeting the mentors in the process

▎JUNG TAEWOO [ VOCAL MENTOR ] ;; please introduce yourself

naruu takes a breath and the energy level suddenly changes

▎SONG NARUU [ #06 / JYP / CUTIE ] ;; hi lovelies! i am song naruu, i hope to make you all proud~!

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; oh he's cute

▎SONG NARUU [ #06 / JYP / CUTIE ] ;; thank you *smiles*

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; *quirks eyebrow* but he's performing love shot?

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; well, good luck naruu

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LOVE SHOT - EXO

[There should be a GIF or video here. Update the app now to see it.]

SONG NARUU as CHOI BYUNGHOON

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{ for content purposes, things written may not properly portray your trainee's skills in full effect. however, it is obviously still taken into account! }

▎YU HEEYUN [ RAP MENTOR ] ;; who knew taewoo would be right

naruu returned to his original place after getting a drink of water

▎JUNG TAEWOO [ VOCAL MENTOR ] ;; naruu you're a vocalist.

he paused after the statement while naruu stood there expectantly

▎JUNG TAEWOO [ VOCAL MENTOR ] ;; so you were able to meet the right notes and your volume was adequate, but you need to loosen up.

▎JUNG TAEWOO [ VOCAL MENTOR ] ;; your vocals are stiff and if it wasn't for the fact that they were tolerable than i wouldn't have enjoyed the performance.

▎LI FANGJUN [ DANCE MENTOR ] ;; it was a similar experience with your dancing, as i wouldn't say it's bad- you got all the moves - but they were stiff

▎LI FANGJUN [ DANCE MENTOR ] ;; i'll give you a c.

▎SONG NARUU [ #06 / JYP / CUTIE ] ;; *slightly confused* thank you

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; now why are you giving out letters?

▎LI FANGJUN [ DANCE MENTOR ] ;; isn't that the grading system?

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; no, weren't you listening?

▎LI FANGJUN [ DANCE MENTOR ] ;; not really *shrug*

▎JEON HAEIN [ MC ] ;; *sighs* anyway, naruu you were stable, but, as they said, you were stiff. although you did a good job overall.

▎YU HEEYUN [ RAP MENTOR ] ;; if i were to take this from the audience side, there wasn't much entertainment. you are lacking a flare, maybe not in personality, but definitely in your performance

┌── TRAINEE INTERVIEW ──┐

▎YOON JINU [ #01 / CUBE / GENUINE ] ;; in that situation, i think i would've cried

are you sure about that?

▎YOON JINU [ #01 / CUBE / GENUINE ] ;; yet naruu just stood there at took it

▎YOON JINU [ #01 / CUBE / GENUINE ] ;; like he was smiling still when their words were almost like needles

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after his audition, naruu returned
to the room with the trainees

▎JACKIE CHOI [ #05 / INCLUDE / OVERTHINKER ] ;; you did well

▎SONG NARUU [ #06 / JYP / CUTIE ] ;; thanks *smiles* but i can do better

fire is edited into his eyes

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the next company appears on screen

▎BAE MINHYUK [ #08 / CUBE / SENSITIVE ] ;; who?

▎KWON MYUNGJOON [ #04 / PLEDIS / VACANT ] ;; they know each other?!

who is up next to perform?

find out in the next part!

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A/N - i finally finishing this part :) i got sick and have a bit of a genshin addiction so um it took a minute lmao. this chapter is mainly explanation but the rest will be the auditions ! also, if you haven't already, remember to vote in last chapter's google form.

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