▌ EPISODE NINE: Graduation Day. 
❪ PART THREE. ❫

⚠️ PLEASE DON'T TAG THE APPLIERS INLINE TO THEIR OC'S RANKING. It hasn't ever happened in any of my applyfics, but better be safe than sorry. It's plain disrespectful towards both me as the author and the applier in question, so don't do that. Please. ⚠️

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― Well, then! The voting is over! We can now proceed with the final lineup announcement~

The lights go down as the hosts are done speaking.

Who will debut in the final group?

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― Here we are on the Seiyuu Academy 2 set for the final live broadcast. At last, we'll announce the members of the final group that will debut in a few months from now, personally selected by millions of viewers at home.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― 18 students are now waiting for the announcement that will change their lives from this moment onwards. Who will earn the chance to get into the final group?

The camera pans over the audience, also showing some of the students that have been eliminated a while ago already.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― The results have been unstable until the very last moment, especially for the last few ranks. You'll probably end up questioning the few certainties you had up until this moment.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHU MINJEONG ꜜ she/her（POP CITY） ― Oh? That's interesting...

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHA YUBIN ꜜ she/her（POP CITY） ― Ah, I'm so nervous... And now the hosts have to say this, too...

✹ ﹒ ﹒ AMARI HARUHIRO ꜜ he/him（POP CITY） ― There, there... This could mean anything, why do you automatically assume it's negative?

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHA YUBIN ꜜ she/her（POP CITY） ― You were in the Top 9 last round, so it's easy for you to say... [sighs]

✹ ﹒ ﹒ AMARI HARUHIRO ꜜ he/him（POP CITY） ― [furrowing his eyebrows] Well, no...? I might as well have fallen down, who knows?

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHA YUBIN ꜜ she/her（POP CITY） ― Mhm... I find it hard to believe... The public loves you, Hiro!

✹ ﹒ ﹒ AMARI HARUHIRO ꜜ he/him（POP CITY） ― ... HUH?

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― We will now announce the name of the group, personally chosen by our viewers at home out of a list of options sent by them through Mnet Plus.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― Let's see it together!

CINEORAMA

❛ An early film experiment shown at the 1900 Paris Exposition, though its veracity is still disputed nowadays. With this inspiration in mind, the final group aims to make the experience as immersive as possible for their fans, similarly to what the multi-screen view would've offered in the case of the first cinéorama. ❜

♪

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― Among the other options, the ones that stood out the most were Cyanema, ArtHouse and Evershine... But ultimately, Cineorama won with the majority of votes in the final poll.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― But without further ado, let's start announcing the Top 9 already! We will start with Rank 8, up to Rank 1, while we'll announce Rank 9 last. I wonder who it will be?

The camera pans over a few students, notably the ones from Pop City. Many of them seek comfort from their fellow contestants, either holding hands or talking to ease the tension as Moka takes a long pause between a statement and another.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― This student received a total of 1,170,125 Star Points from voters all over the world, showing an impressive growth in the ranks compared to her position in the last ranking.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SHIN SEOYOON ꜜ she/xe（DIVA HOUSE） ― Holy cow! That's a lot...

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― Holy cow, you say... That's funny... Hehe...

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SHIN SEOYOON ꜜ she/xe（DIVA HOUSE） ― ...?

... Do we have to be scared?

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― [ignoring SEOYOON's concerned stare] During the latest mission, this student showcased amazing leadership skills even in the most desperate times; right where most were about to give up, she believed in her band until the very last moment.

The camera pans over a smaller group in Pop City, as if looking for the person who reached Rank 8.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― Who will be the first student to debut in cineorama?

HAN SOYUL !
❪ POP CITY ❫
N/A → N/A → 13 → 8
1,170,125 Points

·  ·  ·

▊▍ SEIYUU ACADEMY 2 ROLES:

ACTING EVALUATION ﹕ Scam Victim #2.
THE SCHOOL FESTIVAL ﹕ Hagihara Miki.
SHUFFLE BANDS ﹕ Leader, Keyboards ❪ aquascape ❫.

✦ ·  ·  ·  · ─────────

As Moka happily announces the first member to join the lineup, Soyul nearly loses her balance in shock, not believing what she's just heard. Among the other students, Xiaoqiong, Dohee, Yulian and Yubin are the first ones to rush to hug her, all while she looks as lost as one can be.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHA YUBIN ꜜ she/her（POP CITY） ― [sniffles, hugging SOYUL tight] You did amazing... I'm so proud of you...!

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HAN SOYUL ꜜ she/her（POP CITY） ― Huh... Me... It's... Me?

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― Yes, indeed. You may step forward when you're done, Han Soyul.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― You've been an excellent leader throughout your experience in Seiyuu Academy 2, all the more impressive when we take into account you joined at a later time than most other people here today. Congratulations on your debut!

Moka claps her hands in celebration for Soyul, soon joined by the live audience.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― How do you feel about this?

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HAN SOYUL ꜜ she/her（POP CITY） ― I'm...

Soyul takes a deep breathe before starting with her speech.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HAN SOYUL ꜜ she/her（POP CITY） ― A lot happened during my time here, I can't believe I'm here today...! Italians wanted me out, one of my bandmates gave another a black eye and the third is Jayden...

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JAYDEN IM ꜜ he/him（POP CITY） ― HAH?

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HAN SOYUL ꜜ she/her（POP CITY） ― And yet here we are... This couldn't have been possible without everyone else's support and guidance.

Soyul looks at the teachers, who smile right back at her.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HAN SOYUL ꜜ she/her（POP CITY） ― You taught me many precious lessons, and I'll forever be grateful to you all for what I've learned here. I've improved as a performer and I have made multiple friends, but I also learnt what kind of person I should aspire to become and what I should not.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HAN SOYUL ꜜ she/her（POP CITY） ― I am truly thankful for everything you've done for me so far. Please, keep supporting me even as I re-debut. Thank you!

Soyul bows a few times and hugs the last few students she left back earlier, and eventually reaches her seat up high.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― Once again congratulations on your debut, Soyul! [clapping his hands] You worked hard, and I'm sure the team will benefit from having you there.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― But let's move on to Rank 7, shall we? This one is a rather curious case, with their rank fluctuating in interesting ways throughout the show; their rank today sits right in the middle of their highest and lowest placements.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ ADELAIDE BEAUCHÊNE ꜜ she/her（BUBBLEGUM BASE） ― Oh? That's surprising...

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― This student stood out since the beginning for their quirkiness and their impressive skills, whether in the competition or in other fields; and so, they were able to secure seventh place with an impressive total of 1,409,875 Star Points.

The camera pans over quite a few students... Apparently this description applies to more students than originally expected.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― Final Top 9, Rank 7. Chosen by the audience at home, the student placing seventh and earning a debut spot is none other than...

✹ ﹒ ﹒ WANG MUCHEN ꜜ he/they（DECONSTRUCTED CLUB） ― ...!

JEON NAKYOUNG !
❪ DECONSTRUCTED CLUB ❫
12 → 13 → 2 → 7
1,409,875 Points

·  ·  ·

▊▍ SEIYUU ACADEMY 2 ROLES:

CLASS TOURNAMENT ﹕ Main Vocalist ❪ Pretty U ❫.
ACTING EVALUATION ﹕ Dr. Iyasubo.
THE SCHOOL FESTIVAL ﹕ Maekawa Yua.
SHUFFLE BANDS ﹕ Vocals, Theremin ❪ Tears of the Sun ❫.

✦ ·  ·  ·  · ─────────

Muchen and Dohee, currently standing by Nakyoung's side, give her a few pats on the back as she lets out a huge sigh of relief. Other students are quick to join them, with Minjeong in particular running to hug her.

Among the eliminated students, sitting in the front row of the live audience seats, Ren and Yunseo are holding hands, rejoicing in contained excitement; there's also their fellow member Ruruka sitting not too far from them, despite not having taken part to the show.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― You may step forward whenever you're done, Jeon Nakyoung.

As Nakyoung steps on the main stage, seemingly calm, she is followed by the enthusiastic clapping of the audience and her friends.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― Congratulations, Nakyoung! You've been a fan favorite ever since the beginning, even if the rankings didn't always reflect that.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JEON NAKYOUNG ꜜ she/siri（DECONSTRUCTED CLUB） ― It seems just yesterday I began this journey alongside my former members, not knowing anyone else in the studio. When I first joined the competition, I was nothing but a vainglorious fool. I greatly underestimated anyone I hadn't acknowledged already beforehand, and that must've shown in the way I behaved during evaluations.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JEON NAKYOUNG ꜜ she/siri（DECONSTRUCTED CLUB） ― I believe this experience was formative in the way I learnt more about teamwork, working in synergy. I'm also thankful to have met so many beautiful people here, with whom I've learned and created so much.

The camera focuses on a few eliminated contestants who got emotional over the announcement.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JEON NAKYOUNG ꜜ she/siri（DECONSTRUCTED CLUB） ― Last, but not least, I would love to extend my thanks to my companions. To Ruruka, for believing in me even as we parted ways long ago. It meant a lot to receive your advice and encouragement from afar, and I can't wait to meet you again.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JEON NAKYOUNG ꜜ she/siri（DECONSTRUCTED CLUB） ― To Yunseo, for joining me in this journey, even if for a very short time; if I reached all the way here, it is all because of the strength you gave me.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JEON NAKYOUNG ꜜ she/siri（DECONSTRUCTED CLUB） ― To Ren, for watching over me for as long as she could. Even if I tease you often, I have to admit that had it not been for you, I would've withdrawn much earlier. Thanks for being by my side up until now. I will not disappoint you.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JEON NAKYOUNG ꜜ she/siri（DECONSTRUCTED CLUB） ― The memories I made on this show will never fade, not even as the public bestows on me this position in the group. Prithee, cherished audience, keep watching over me. I value your support.

The audience erupts in applause, and the camera zooms on her former members crying—no, bawling—their eyes out.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― Congratulations once again to our seventh place, Jeon Nakyoung! Feel free to head towards your seat now.

Nakyoung walks up to her seat, met halfway by Soyul. The latter hugs the former, welcoming her new fellow member as siri sits down not too far from her.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HAN SOYUL ꜜ she/her（POP CITY） ― Let's work well together~

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JEON NAKYOUNG ꜜ she/siri（DECONSTRUCTED CLUB） ― Mhm. Looking forward to it.

If I didn't know her prior to Seiyuu Academy 2, I would think she's not enthusiastic about it...

In the meanwhile, Moka prepares herself to announce the next rank.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― I will now announce Rank 6.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― This student started at a lower rank, to the point they once risked being eliminated, too. They have since risen quite a few spots after showcasing their impressive leadership skills, and dominating the stage despite the positions they've been assigned, too.

The camera pans over Yuji, then Den, eventually moving on to a few other students.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― In the Class Tournament, this student performed The Eve by EXO. I wonder who it could be?

The camera zooms on Ashina, only to move on to other students a few moments later.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― And with 1,624,500 Star Points, Rank 6 is...

CHEN YULIAN !
❪ POP CITY ❫
17 → 19 → 6 → 6
1,624,500 Points

·  ·  ·

▊▍ SEIYUU ACADEMY 2 ROLES:

CLASS TOURNAMENT ﹕ Sub Vocalist 2 ❪ The Eve ❫.
ACTING EVALUATION ﹕ Scam Victim #1.
THE SCHOOL FESTIVAL ﹕ Morohoshi Tooru.
SHUFFLE BANDS ﹕ Vocals ❪ METAMODERNISM ❫.

✦ ·  ·  ·  · ─────────

Yuji breaks down in tears as Moe quite literally jumps over them to hug her. The crying gets so intense it can be heard over the celebration soundtrack and, all while trying to hold back their laughter, Ashina and Yubin rush to wipe their tears and join in the hug.

Among the eliminated contestants, Yiyuan and Ha Seoyoon seem to be just as emotional, though the former tries to hide it by continuously wiping his own tears and turning his head away.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHA YUBIN ꜜ she/her（POP CITY） ― Yuji! Yuji! You did it! You did it...

Yubin starts crying with Yuji.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― [chuckles] Congratulations, Chen Yulian! You may come forward whenever you're ready... Take your time, though.

The students eventually let go of a very emotional Yuji, who now walks towards the main stage as instructed.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― The audience and the other contestants, as well as the teachers, have taken note of your impressive leadership skills, first by Ashina's side as a Class Four representative, then as the primary representative of Pop City.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― How do you feel about your placement? I'd really love to hear from you.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHEN YULIAN ꜜ she/they（POP CITY） ― Ah, I'm...

Yuji sniffles and tries to regain their composure.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHEN YULIAN ꜜ she/they（POP CITY） ― Honestly I can't believe it... I'm well out of the preferred age range for debuting idols nowadays, and I've come here with little to no hope... But you guys have welcomed me with open arms, and I found out I have some fans who still look up to me for something other than my stupid TikToks.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHEN YULIAN ꜜ she/they（POP CITY） ― See, Xiao Yu! I did it! Xiansheng is mine. Stay away.

Moe, Ashina and Yubin burst into laughter in the background as Yuji brings up the bet once again.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHEN YULIAN ꜜ she/they（POP CITY） ― But yeah, I survived SIGMA Corp., and now here I am! I wouldn't have been able to reach this point had other people not believed in me, so thank you all for the support! As much as we play around a lot, my siblings are my strength, and their energy is what pushes me forward every time.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHEN YULIAN ꜜ she/they（POP CITY） ― I'm thankful to all the wonderful people I got to know here as well. Performing by your side, learning and teaching... Even if it was hard, I would do this again. I couldn't have wished for better teammates.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHEN YULIAN ꜜ she/they（POP CITY） ― I promise I won't let you down from this point onwards so please, keep watching over me!

The audience erupts in applause, while the camera focuses on Yuting, only to pan over the other niveau seuil members by her side a few moments later. Everyone is equally moved.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― Wonderful, Yuji! [chuckles] You can go sit down now.

Yuji turns around and waves towards the audience once more before preparing to walk up to their seat.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ MIZUTANI MOE ꜜ she/xe（BUBBLEGUM BASE） ― [hugging YUJI tight] I'm so happy, really. I will support you in any way I can.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHEN YULIAN ꜜ she/they（POP CITY） ― Yah, don't speak as if you're not going to debut at all! I better see you up there later, alright?

✹ ﹒ ﹒ MIZUTANI MOE ꜜ she/xe（BUBBLEGUM BASE） ― No promises. [chuckles] But whatever happens, this doesn't change things between us. I'm already inspired enough seeing you continue your dream as you deserve.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ CHEN YULIAN ꜜ she/they（POP CITY） ― Aw, Moe...

Yuji sniffles in an attempt to hold back their tears, hugging Moe tight as they bury their head in the crook of xyr neck. After hugging for a long while, the two eventually part ways with hopeful smiles on their lips.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― Congratulations once again to our sixth place, Chen Yulian! But let's move on to Rank 5, shall we? The public must be tired, and I would be too if I were them...

AND HE'S RIGHT. LET'S GO ON...

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― This student has always been popular for various reasons. Whether you love or hate their fierce personality, there's no doubt this student has left a strong impression on everyone at home and in the studio.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― And here they are now, reaching Rank 5 with an impressive total of 1,738,125 Star Points.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ PARK SUWON ꜜ he/him（POP CITY） ― Oh, we're getting closer to 2,000,000 now...!

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― They might be known for their iconic moments, but their cockiness is surely backed up by their skills. I wonder who that might be?

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― A member of aquascape in the Shuffle Band Evaluation, Rank 5 is...

JAYDEN IM !
❪ POP CITY ❫
9 → 2 → 9 → 5
1,738,125 Points

·  ·  ·

▊▍ SEIYUU ACADEMY 2 ROLES:

CLASS TOURNAMENT ﹕ Sub Vocalist 1 ❪ TWIT ❫.
ACTING EVALUATION ﹕ Shady Estate Agent.
POSPA SODA PROMOTION ﹕ Kazama Hirokuni.
THE SCHOOL FESTIVAL ﹕ Shibasaki Takeru.
SHUFFLE BANDS ﹕ Violin ❪ aquascape ❫.

✦ ·  ·  ·  · ─────────

Jayden sighs in relief as he hears his name, and a few students get closer to congratulate themselves with him: Xiaoqiong pats him hard on the back a few times and, although startled, Jayden chuckles in reply; similarly, Den elbows him. Most others keep their distance, but they clap enthusiastically to make up for it.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― Congratulations, Jayden Im! You can come forward once you're ready.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JAYDEN IM ꜜ he/him（POP CITY） ― Wow... This is...

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― Surprising, right?

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JAYDEN IM ꜜ he/him（POP CITY） ― I would say that, yeah...

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― And yet here we are. Then again, you've always been in the Top 9.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JAYDEN IM ꜜ he/him（POP CITY） ― You never know... And at the beginning, it was supposed to be a 7-member group, not 9; anyone would be concerned, placing 9th twice.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― You're not wrong. [chuckles] Do you have anything to say?

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JAYDEN IM ꜜ he/him（POP CITY） ― Well... Huh... Where does one even start... I didn't expect this after last time, so I didn't prepare anything. I also think these speeches are corny and often sound insincere.

Classic Jayden for you.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JAYDEN IM ꜜ he/him（POP CITY） ― ... Still, I'm not lying when I say this couldn't have been possible without everyone's support. Thank you for acknowledging my hard work and voting me up until this point. I will work even harder from now on. Please look forward to it.

The audience... Claps? Even I as the "objective" commentary I can't tell. They're very confused, that's for sure.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ SEO JUNYEOL ꜜ he/him（HOST） ― That was very short, but thank you for sharing with us. You may now head towards your seat.

Jayden walks up to his seat, but not before being greeted by Yunzhi.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JAYDEN IM ꜜ he/him（POP CITY） ― Oh, I was waiting for you. [chuckles] Nothing to say?

✹ ﹒ ﹒ QIU YUNZHI ꜜ he/they（POP CITY） ― I'm sorry. [chuckles] I just thought you were surrounded by too many people, but I'm proud of you! I knew you'd make it in the end.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ JAYDEN IM ꜜ he/him（POP CITY） ― Thanks man.

The two awkwardly hug...? Or try to, at least...?

They eventually part ways, and Jayden reaches the fifth place seat, welcomed by the other three members who got called so far.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― Congratulations once again, Jayden!

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― It is now time to announce our Rank 4. This student is notorious for many of their personal ventures both as a contestant in Seiyuu Academy 2, but also outside this studio. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they're truly one of the icons of the show.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― Although they've always been in consideration for the final lineup, their placement in the ranking has often worried their fans at home... And yet, they're here.

✹ ﹒ ﹒ HANAZAWA MOKA ꜜ she/her（HOST） ― With a total of 1,765,625 Star Points, Rank 4 is none other than...

Find out in the next part!

FEVEN'S CORNER !!

Hello everyone! How was this chapter? At some point I started losing ideas for the livetweeting part, and I wasn't too sure I was in character with some of these users since they were made by appliers and external people, but hopefully I got the vibes...! Let me know otherwise.

This being said, congratulations to Nana, Merin, May and Jia so far! As soon as the lineup is fully announced, you will receive the debut form in your Discord DMs, so please wait until then! I wonder what you think of your OCs placements...! Some of these are surprising to me as well I will admit, but we'll get into this once all results are announced.

As for everyone else, if you're in any of my servers (whether the one for Seiyuu Academy 2 in itself or the On the Road one), please, please use the forum if you want to open discussions about it. Do NOT send in the general chats, and use the "Spoiler" tag.

Well, then! See you in a few days with the rest of the lineup~