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Chapter 27: Second Elimination
Everyone became somewhat uncontrollable after the last class was over, a gloomy atmosphere encompassing the dorm area. Many trainees were depressed and afraid of being eliminated in the second round of the announcement this time around.
Even Ava's own dormitory room was also a lot of daydreaming about their fate after this. But all the trainees couldn't do much because the next day they had to go to the filming area for the second rank announcement.
As with the previous ranking announcement, they wore the official uniforms of Unlimited Youth Girls and equipped themselves with makeup as well as hairstyling.
Then they took the stage with their respective agency friends. Ava herself this time went up alone as the two people who did not have an agency seemed to have already been eliminated in the previous round.
Ava this time did not take the final stage, but in the middle. He waited in line while thinking. Previously there were two people who helped him to improve the atmosphere while going on stage. But this time he was alone, what should he do now.
The queue in front of him was getting shorter and his time to rise was getting closer. Ava finally chose a simple one. As he climbed onto the stage he smiled gently then used his two fingers to pose modestly then immediately stepped off the stage.
Ava's seat was at the end like before, she shouldn't have not been going to get much of the spotlight this time around. But it was Ava's wish and felt nothing wrong at all.
The trainees who are already sitting will react from time to time when other trainees come and give their typical funny greetings or greetings for the last time.
Ava of course could not just stay still, she occasionally smiled and laughed softly without a sound. Until all the trainees finally get together again.
Keegan comes up the stage to the applause of all the trainees who are always happy whenever they see Keegan's handsome face which is sometimes a bit cold.
“Back again with the Unlimited Youth Girls program. Hello everyone, I'm Keegan Nielson, National Producer.” Everyone clapped in response to Keegan's greeting in the beginning. “This time we will have a second rank announcement. Previously, the number of votes had been reset and now all the results of the votes that exist are the result of voting for two weeks. The number of votes this time has reached 3 million votes in total. Before we start, thanks to the viewers who have supported and voted.”
A standing ovation accompanied the event that was soon to begin. Keegan went back to reading the paper and started announcing the ranking announcement this time. In total there will be 30 trainees who will survive and the rest are eliminated.
“Let's start from trainees who are ranked 29th.” Keegan started calling the trainees one by one. Some of the top ranked trainees suddenly dropped down the rankings drastically and made the trainees boil over seeing the uncertainty that occurred.
Yoal who became a vocalist on the Ava team managed to survive and ranked 25th. He experienced a ranking increase this time and managed to survive. Crystal who was previously ranked last finally managed to get ranked 24th this time and managed to survive. Clarence's rap partner Ava ranked 23rd.
Then everything is faster because quite a lot of Ava acquaintances who managed to get away this time, whether they are former teammates or acquaintances through other friends.
When it came to the top ten the results were rather erratic. The result was clearly different from before and no one could guess it. In the end the 10th place fell on Denise Vivian's girlfriend.
Denise gave a brief speech to her fans before climbing onto her number 10 seat.
Obviously the ranking announcement this time was a bit different than before, Ava obviously reacted a lot because some of her teammates managed to hold on. Nancy has ranked ninth.
Ilona who managed to become the winner in the dance position ranked sixth. Samone who managed to win the vocal position beat Sydney and Sophie managed to survive in fifth place.
All trainees are increasingly aware that winning first place is very valuable. Because it would definitely help them raise their rankings now.
“Now let's take a look at four candidates who will be ranked first.” Keegan allowed staff to display the top four ranking candidates who were first-ranked candidates.
This time was not as surprising as before. Because the three people who were candidates this time were already in the high ranks as well before. It's just that Sophie who has not been mentioned since has managed to enter four candidates.
Ava also involuntarily became surprised and was also happy to see Sophie getting a high rating. He did not react much to the result himself. Sophie herself was already very excited to see herself becoming a first-ranked candidate along with Ava.
Keegan as usual took a pause so that she could take a breath first and let the trainees become tense first. Then, he began to question the trainee candidates about their feelings.
“Trainee Sophie, how do you feel now being a first rank candidate ?” ask Keegan.
“Of course very unexpected. Because before I didn't even get into the top five. It is an honor for me to have been trusted and chosen by fans.” Sophie said with a smile.
“Indeed very unexpected.” said Keegan replied, then started calling another name. “Ava trainee participants, How do you feel now to be a first rank candidate ?”
Ava accepts the mic and starts thinking about what she has to say. “Of course happy. But I'm really honored to be chosen by fans to be the first-ranked candidate. Thank you.” Ava's words were very formal and there was nothing wrong.
“Trainee Vivian, previously you were also a candidate for first rank, how do you feel to be re-elected this time ?” ask Keegan to switch to the other trainees.
“Just like other trainees, I am honored to be chosen to be the first candidate. Especially because fans give me confidence to continue to be here.” Vivian said with a gentle smile.
“Then what do Sydney trainees who were previously selected to rank one before. Do you think you can maintain your rank ?”
“Of course it all depends on the fans. I just feel like I can get into the top four is very grateful.” said Sydney, he was not arrogant and accepted whatever results were revealed to them.
Keegan nodded upon hearing Sydney's extremely humble reply. “Then let's announce the fourth rank.”
“Previously, this trainee had a real talent in dance.” Keegan said giving a hint.
Everyone began to discuss among them who would roughly be chosen in the fourth rank. Two people who have dance talent are Vivian and Ava. The other two were surprised. Especially Sophie who was supposed to get a lower position than the others.
“She is Vivian Evans from Big Galaxy Ent.” Keegan said mentioning one of the trainee names that ranked fourth.
Vivian could only smile and rise to her feet towards the stage, she clearly could not show her dissatisfaction now. He could only smile gently and express his gratitude to the fans and climb onto the bench of fourth position.
“Next, ranked third is a trainee who performed a song with the charm of school children.” said Keegan again gave a hint.
This time was definitely not Ava, as she almost never performed a charming schoolboy song. Obviously this clue is for Sophie and Sydney.
Sophie became excited to hear she became the third candidate this time around. He couldn't even sit still now, he held hands with his agency's fellows and waited with a nervous smile.
“Congratulations to Trainee Sophie Berge!” When Keegan announces, Sophie gets excited and immediately stands hugging her friends who congratulate and thank her fellow members.
Sophie ran cheerfully and got on stage with a mic. Like Vivian, she was also back in the interview by Keegan.
“Trainee Sophie, you are one of the trainees who managed to climb the ranks higher in a short time. Can we hear your opinion ?”
Sophie looked for Ava and looked at her while saying. “First I have to say thank you to the fans who have chosen and also gave me the chance to get this high. I am also very grateful to my good friend Ava who has supported and taught me a lot of knowledge so that you can see me now. And all the other friends who also support and encourage each other.”
Keegan inevitably glanced at Ava who was sitting on the sidelines while smiling proudly at Sophie. Unexpectedly, Ava turned out to help her friends a lot while practicing.
“Good thanks for the response. Please you can go up to your seat” said Keegan let Sophie occupy the third position.
Things got tense again after Sophie sat in her chair. This time it was a first and second position fight. So Ava and Sydney were asked to go on stage for the final announcement.
“Who will be the first rank ? Voice owner Sydney trainee angel or cold Goddess, trainee Ava ?” Keegan could only smile a little at the nickname of the two on the paper. But she refrained herself from laughing and showed a serious face with a light grin on her lips.
After giving the suspense for a while, Keegan finally announced. “Happy to Trainee Ava Luna!”
Ava frowned confusedly hearing her name mentioned. Sydney reacted first and approached Ava to give her a safe hug. Ava is still with her confused face while in Sydney's embrace.
“You're first rank Ava!” sydney said excitedly.
“Why am I the first ranker?” Ava asked instead.
Sydney could only laugh and pinch Ava with anxiety. “Of course because fans picked you!”
Ava could only force herself to smile because the camera was highlighting her.
“It looks like trainee participant Ava was a little surprised to know she ranked first.” Keegan commented when she saw Ava did not look so happy.
“Should Sydney be ranked first.” Ava said firmly.
Sydney turned to look at Ava in surprise. “No, you yourself are also very suitable to be first rank! Don't involve me” Sydney doesn't want Ava to throw that position at her.
Ava could only fall silent and not reply to Sydney again.
“Hm...” Ava seems to be trying to think of the right word to describe her point. “Other times, just choose Sydney she has an angelic voice and is very pretty. He's more suited to center than me. But since this has already happened, thank you for choosing me.” Ava's unexpected words made everyone become shocked.
Sydney protested again, she took her mic and started saying again. “Don't listen to him, Ava herself is also the owner of the angel voice. Very lovely. So wait for the appearance. Uh. And thanks to the fans for choosing me, I'm honored.”
Eventually the two joined hands up the stairs leading to their respective seats. Ava who first saw seat number one clearly stopped for a while before turning around and occupied the chair with a calm face. He could see the entire stage from his high seat. It feels like the saying goes, the higher you are, the more scary it gets when you fall.
“Now, will be announced the 30th rank.” Keegan said. The atmosphere was again tense and some of the fans who had ranked close to 30th place wished they could get a miracle and occupy the last seat.
“This trainee has been in class F before.” Keegan said giving another clue.
There are some trainees who used to be in class F. Those who ranked close to 30 and were in F class earlier became nervous.
Keegan didn't buy any more time and announced. “Congratulations to Trainee Melody Anderson!”
Although Melody had already prepared herself to go home, but when her name was called she could not help but feel very relieved and happy. He cried because of his weakness. It took him a few seconds to calm down and go on stage.
Melody cried and thanked fans sincerely and promised to do her best in the next mission.
At the end of the show, everyone thanked their fans and then parted ways with their friends who had to go home for being eliminated. Ava once again did not join in and stared from afar with somewhat sad eyes. This feeling was somewhat different from what he had ever felt. Perhaps unexpectedly, he was quite in contact with them without him noticing.
When everyone became sad, Vivian who drove her friend who had to go home met her manager who was also the person her father told her to take care of him.
Vivian pulled the Manager over and whispered softly. “Search some scandals courtesy of trainees named Sydney Spring and Ava Luna. If nothing, bring some navy comments to lower their popularity.” he said with serious eyes that look very cruel.
Vivian had previously thought, these two people who have the potential to defeat her, while Sophie herself is not really considered a rival because according to her the aura belongs to Sophie is not suitable as a center at all.
The manager that Vivian asked for could only nod and bring home one of the eliminated trainees from their agency.
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The quiet dormitory made things even more grim. It felt like such a big place now had few people making it a bit scary. But they could not worry about it for a while because the next day they were again gathered in one of the rather large training rooms with Orion waiting for them.
They immediately greeted and sat in line as per their song. Orion sat before them holding a notice paper.
“Halo all, you guys are fine right ?” greet Orion with a light smile.
“Good!”
“Good then, because maybe after this it will not be fine.” Orion said with a heavy-hearted face. “This time we will adjust the amount for each song.”
All the trainees instantly showed a surprised face and started looking around to see which teams were lacking members and which were the advantages.
“Truely, for songs that have more than 6 members will hold a vote between them to send to the other team.” Orion said. “Tim song Party has a total of seven members and the song Butterflies has a total of eight members. Both of these songs will reduce their members and allow the other three songs to choose.”
The shock and disbelief made the trainees panic a little. Previously they had a week to learn the song, if it gets sent to another song they must definitely relearn everything.
“And the team that has the highest ranking member will vote first.” Orin said again.
Because the Ava team has two high ranks, automatically they can first choose one to join their team later.
After the brief announcement, they were allowed to return to their practice room to wait for the two teams to vote and send members to the other team.
Ava did not expect much and waited quietly while sitting on the floor. The other four friends were also waiting on the floor of the training room. They clearly sensed the silence of the room after yesterday's elimination.
“It feels so quiet.” Sydney said as she looked around and found only the staff on duty with their cameras.
“Usually I feel too noisy and too many people. Now I miss them instead.” said Chandie with a sad expression.
They became silent to hear the true words.
“But I'm just grateful that we can survive.” Crystal said, she can't imagine repeating all the processes yesterday if they lack too many people.
“According to you who will come ?” ask Yoal.
“The clear rapper.” says Sydney.
Iris' previous position was Rapper, so it was certain they would look for people with this position. But then Sydney looked at Ava who had been acting as a shadow leader even though she was the original leader.
“what do you think Ava ?” ask Sydney.
“Let's see who matches when they come.” Ava said. “Begging them to sing Iris's part. We should have known.”
“Very useful ways.” Joal did not think of that way. They will not choose wrongly that way.
They waited a little longer until the door of the room opened and three people entered the room with causative eyes. Sydney, Crystal, Yoal, and Chandie were both surprised to see the third.
Two of those who leave the team are very potential people. But he was removed from the song. Ava herself did not react much and began giving them lyric papers and pointing to one of Iris' most crucial parts.
“Sing her rap.” Ava said then backed off and watched with her friends. He became very sensitive in dividing everyone's parts. This is a song he made himself. Clearly he knew best what kind of sound was suitable.
The three are confused at first, but begin to rap the part of Iris. This part is not too long but has its own charm and will definitely get its own camera later.
After the three of them sang it, they gathered together and began to discuss in a low voice.
“I feel Agatha is quite suitable.” says Yoal.
“I think so too.” said Chandie, Agatha is a rapper indeed, so she does fit in.
Sydney made no comment and looked at Ava instead. “How ?”
Ava considered it clearly. But his opinion may be somewhat different from the others. “I chose Melody.” Ava said briefly.
“why ?” Sydney was surprised Ava chose a Melody that was clearly lacking.
“Aura the other is too strong for this song.” Ava explained. “They fit better in the other two songs than this song.”
“Created ?” Crystal couldn't choose.
Ava nodded then looked at Chandie. “Lirik milih Iris before requires cuteness when sung. Cannot use full power. There he even beat the charm of our center.”
Hearing the center problem, Chandie who is the center becomes aware. He thought over while glancing at the three people waiting for them.
“I think it makes sense. But Melody is a bit lacking.” said Yoal. This is a very serious problem. Their time was not much and Melody needed a lot of practice.
“Let me take care of it later.” said Ava was determined to teach her.
Everyone immediately looked at Ava doubtfully but recalled Ava's practice method. It is not impossible to make people less professional. In the end they agreed and announced.
“Trainee we want is” Sydney as the real chairman come forward to announce. “Melody Anderson.”
Melody looked shocked but also relieved. He could not imagine himself performing such powerful songs as Wild and Perfectly. Even so, he himself was also hesitant to perform the song Fly, knowing this song is clearly difficult. So he lost his initial hope. But he was given a chance, of course he would not waste it.
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