LuckyLHio
Chapter 4: Go to the show

The day Ava needs to go to the program finally arrives. The day before, Ava packed her things and carried a suitcase that was not large. In addition, Ava only carries items that are really needed. The day before, Ava had stayed up late working and getting her work done, so now she was a bit tired. The filming of the show starting in the morning made him rather limp today and look very lazy.

Plus, there was a rather unexpected incident yesterday. He slipped while choreographing his left leg. Although not severe and Ava can walk somewhat normally, but still takes time to heal. Ava can still dance with her legs like this, but she can't jump and move to the extreme.

Therefore, the filming location this time was in the same city as her but was a bit far away from where she lived, Ava decided to take a taxi instead of having trouble in the middle of the road later if you ride the subway. According to the schedule the staff gave him yesterday, he only needed to arrive around 7:30.

And by then, he had already prepared from the morning so he still had enough time to buy breakfast in advance which was easy to eat and could withstand being hungry for quite a while. So he chose something like boiled potatoes, boiled eggs, and greek yogurt. He also brought some small chocolate and biscuits that he could keep in his pocket.

On the way to the set, Ava ate her breakfast and finished it before arriving at her destination. The journey was almost an hour, finally over. The taxi that drove Ava stopped the car at the station's front gate, then Ava, who covered half her face with a hat, dragged her suitcase into the building. He didn't know where the building he had to go to, so he stopped by to ask the guards guarding the gate.

“Excuse me, I am a trainee of Unlimited Youth Girls.” Ava said on the security guard who welcomed her.

The guard was a very friendly old man. It seemed that he already knew about this, so he immediately pointed out the direction where he should go. “Oh, trainee participant! Please come in, the building to go to is in front. Building B.”

Ava looked in the direction where the security guard was pointing. Ava nodded in understanding. “Thank you.”

The old guard nodded and Ava dragged her suitcase into the building that the security guard had appointed. Ava walked not too fast or not too slow, very steady towards the building in question. On the way, Ava was a bit lazy and did not want to move too much.

But since the day was an important day, naturally he would not leave the event first. While walking, Ava did a deep mental construction so that she would not fall asleep inside later.

As soon as he reached the entrance of the building, there was a car that was also parked in front of the building and it appeared that several women descended using full stage clothes. They are very excited and make the atmosphere come alive. Ava waited first and when they all entered the building, she followed silently behind them.

There were some staff directing where they should go and they were taken to a rather large room to put down their luggage.

Ava once again waited quietly in front of the room and let the group finish their business first. 5 minutes later they came out and immediately turned in the opposite direction from Ava standing at that moment. Seeing them leave, Ava of course went straight inside so as not to be late.

“Excuse me.” Ava said softly to the staff sitting behind the desk guarding the items in the room.

“Oh, please state your name, then put your unnecessary items during filming here.” said the Staff gave instructions.

“Ava Luna.” The staff looked to find his name on the paper and nodded telling him to put the item down. Ava looked at the large number of suitcases in the room and was a bit confused to put them down, so she pushed it a bit to the end and tied her hat on top of the suitcase.

“I'm done.” said Ava reported.

“Please to the left after exiting the room, later there will be other staff who will help using mic.” he said giving follow-up instructions.

Ava walked out of the room and turned left following the instructions of the previous staff, and sure enough she met again with other staff who helped pair the mic.

A staff member came to bring the equipment and pulled Ava some distance away from the girls in front of her and put her in Ava's body. While putting up, Ava overhears the conversation of the girls nearby.

“I think there are many people inside.” he said while waiting for his friend.

“True, we come last.” reply other girls.

Ava raised her eyebrows and asked in wonder at the female staff who paired the mic for her. “Have there been many other participants in ?”

The staff who was busy putting up the mic for her raised her head and looked at Ava in surprise. “Indeed, everyone is scheduled to come, so that there is no crowd.”

Ava nodded small and patiently waited. When she was ready to enter, the girl group had already entered first and Ava was stopped by a staff in charge of organizing the trainees who would enter. She was originally given a paper with her name to paste inside.

Ava was really patient waiting for a rather long time, then she was welcome to enter. As soon as the black cloth in front of him in the sibak, he arrived at a room with beautiful lighting and decorations that looked like the stars in the galaxy. Then there was a white board full of writing on it. While reading the writing there, Ava put her name paper on her stomach.

These writings are rather touching for Ava, a lot of young people who want to realize his dream, some seem very desperate others impact very happy. Ava was a bit smiling looking at the writings on this board. As he was about to leave, he saw a marker so he picked it up and wrote down on the board.

‘Hope everything on this board to be true.’ he wrote rather smallly and in an inconspicuous place.

Afterwards, Ava receives other instructions to leave the place and walk down another hallway that looks like walking in the galaxy. The hallway was a bit long and after the bend, he could see the end of the hallway turned out to lead to a grand grand stage with many people already there.

There is also a large chair at the top that is very striking with 10 other seats around it. Ava suspects there will definitely be 11 people who debut this time.

Ava was busy looking for an empty spot and did not realize everyone's gaze was directed at her with a look of admiration.

“Gosh! She is so beautiful!” muttered someone on stage.

“Is he an individual trainee ?”

“Is there a human being as beautiful as him ?”

“He doesn't look real.”

“This is unfair, there is a person as beautiful as him in this show, we have to work hard!”

As the discussion continued, Ava finally found the last seat in the bottom and end area. He walked quickly there and gave a polite greeting to the side next to him before sitting down.

Ava sat quietly while watching the stage in front of her. It seems the crew was really very trying in this event. The big theme of the event is a galaxy with many lights that resemble the stars in the sky. The point was that everything in front of him looked extremely luxurious.

When it is busy, suddenly the LCD screen above changes and there is a National Producer writing on it. Ava who had already gotten the information first did not become wondering like the other girls next to her.

Not long after the tall figure walked out of the passageway that Ava had passed before. Screeches rang out around him and all the girls started to stand up while shouting in shock. Ava looked around her and came to her feet while acting surprised to see the figure of a handsome man who was now in the middle of the stage with a small smile.

“Halo everyone, I'm Keegan, National producer representative for Unlimited Youth Girls. Nice to meet you all.” Keegan said elegantly.

“Happy to meet too!” shouted all the trainees while bowing their bodies.

“Unlimited Youth Girls program is a program where the public can vote 100% in the selection of idol groups. In the future, participants will go through 5 evaluations where the ranking of participants is entirely from the viewership vote.” Keegan took a pause and looked at all the participants then continued. “Where if participants with low rankings will be eliminated.”

The atmosphere became tense once Keegan explained the basic rules of the program they were following. Indeed the cruel reality is always in every event like this. Elimination, the struggle for the best position, until the struggle for the song to be performed.

“11 surviving trainee participants will debut as a group with one trainee who became the center after winning 1st place. So I as a representative of the national producer expect all trainees to try hard and not be lazy if they want their dreams to come true.”

Keegan reminded clearly and smiled trying to calm the other participants. Although he was known as someone who was cold, but because he had to perform in this place, he had to try to be more cheerful to encourage the participants.

“Now, let's greet the National Producers together.” Keegan turned his back on the trainees. “National Producer! Please watch us!”

Then simultaneously, all the trainees including Keegan and Ava bowed showing respect to the camera.

When he finished, Keegan turned around and started the show. “Let's welcome the trainers who will help you in the process of becoming a girl group in the future.” As soon as he finished saying it, the atmosphere turned lively and some people came out of the entrance hall greeted the hysterical cries of many of the girls participants.

“Isn't that Paris ?!” shouted one of the shocked gadis. “Number one Ballad singer!”

“Zoo Miller also came?!”

“Wah! Invited coach not messing around!”

Ava recognized the six coaches who came this time. Among them are two people who are not artists but have trained many famous artists before. According to the data provided by Mr. Wild, some of the coaches this time were very strict. Especially the Rap and Dance coaches, they were very strict with very charismatic performances.

“Because you have seen the trainers, let's start the evaluation by sorting trainee participants from A to F rank. Previously please note, the reason for this ranking to be able to provide lessons according to the level of each participant.” Keegan said again explained. “Then let's start the evaluation.”

“Ya!” yelled all the participants excitedly.

Then the staff was busy raising tables and chairs for the coaches, the staff also announced the order of trainee participants to advance to perform. “Appearance recruitment will be arranged by staff. So the attendees of the agency called please prepare yourself backstage.”

Ava looked around her and found Sophie sitting a little above and seemed to be discussing with the girl next to her. Ava is happy because it seems Sophie is quite easy to blend in and get along with the other girls. So Ava had no intention of bothering her and waited for the assessment process to begin.

As soon as the judges' tables and chairs were ready, the show resumed. Ava was actually quite curious as to what skill the girls gathered here were. So he looked for a comfortable sitting position and watched the show of the girls from the side.

The first group of advanced participants came from the well-known Joylly agency. Even Ava remembers having made songs for solo singers at the agency. But other than that, Ava did not understand any further about this agency.

Because of the first show, the judges anticipated it in earnest. Ava watched on really as they started to show their appearance.

The first group to appear showed a decent performance, but Ava could feel that there were less of them. Not because they performed other people's songs but because their basic abilities were still somewhat less stable.

When she heard the judges comment, Ava could guess in her heart that they should not get an A or B. Their abilities are still too lacking.

“Good appearance” compliment Keegan with flat face. “But your dance is still very messy, the sound is also very unstable and we can't really hear your rap.”

But the faces of the judges were a bit not good at all. In accordance with Ava's guess, after the judges discussed, the result was that 4 people from this group got D and F scores. Ava gave a small nod while analyzing how the judges gave her grades so she could match the standards.

Ava who concentrated began to feel bored when the appearance of the participants began to deteriorate. The judges always make almost the same comment.

“Your singing is still very unstable.”

“Your dance is very bad.”

“We can't hear the lyrics you guys are singing.”

“If it's in value, you won't even be able to get into the existing alphabet now.”

“Two years of trainees and this is the result of your training so far ? Really disappointing.”

This comment makes the trainees who are still waiting become more nervous, they know that the judges who judge them are indeed experts in their respective fields.

But their comments were very honest and instantly told them the error. Some of the weaker-hearted girls would start crying desperately over this honest comment.

Ava is not the same as these girls because she has had a very memorable experience of despair that comments like this become commonplace.

Nearly 10 agencies are advancing and almost all of them have the same comments. Ava leaned back in the chair with a sense of fatigue. When he turned his head, he was a bit surprised to see the camera pointing at him. Ava suddenly remembered that she was filming and that all her movements would be monitored by the camera. So he took a breath and then went back to watching the show calmly while remembering not to be rude.

The show lasted a bit long as the number of participants this time reached 101 girls and it took time to evaluate everything. When Ava begins to feel tired from sitting for too long, Sophie's agency is finally on the move. Sophie came forward in brightly pictured clothes with her two friends. Sophie's agency is the MNO Ent agency that Ava personally advises because it is quite good and has the potential to grow.

Sophie and her two friends bowed to the judges and began to introduce themselves.

“Mentor, hello from MNO Ent.!” they shouted together to introduce themselves.

“I'm Jennie Po, a trainee from MNO Ent with 2 years experience!”

“I'm Pixy Rall, a trainee from MNO Ent with 1 year 5 months experience!”

“I'm Sophie Berger, Trainee from MNO Ent with 6 months experience!”

These three trainees from MNO look very cheerful and energetic. They received a fairly good response from the judges and were asked to immediately show their performances. Ava is certainly looking forward to Sophie's performance this time. He hadn't seen her since the last time he checked her progress. He wondered how it was going now.

Sophie and her friends performed a cheerful song in accordance with the image of their clothes and displayed enough movement and vocals. One minute of the song was short, but they performed very well.

Ava nodded and clapped as soon as they finished displaying their appearance. Sophie's ability improved since last time and it should be with her ability now that B grade should be decent.

“What a refreshing appearance.” said Lilith a vocal coach with full appreciation. “Although your vocals are still there unstable but still better than others, especially trainee Sophie Berger. Your vocals are refreshing.”

Sophie lowered. “Thank you teacher.”

“True, your dance is better than others but still less. Looks like you still have to keep practicing more to achieve movements that are suitable for you.” Keegan said in a comment, At least from other trainees, this comment is better than the previous comment.

At the end, Keegan reads that the three will go to class B. Of course the three were very happy and thanked him before getting off the stage. Ava who happened to be sitting at the end of the gaze with Sophie who was immediately excited to see him and gave a sign to talk later.

Ava could only nod with a smile on her face. This smile has rarely been shown since then and only comes out now. His small interaction of course captured the camera and made the on-duty cameraman somewhat fascinated with Ava's sparse smile. The show's director also directly recorded the part to be put into the editing process.

After sitting for a long time, the staff finally gave a break. Ava was finally able to stand up and stretch out her body and go to the bathroom. Sophie who saw him standing followed him to the bathroom to talk.

Ava who walked down the hallway in the follow-up by Sophie who ran with excitement. “Ava!”

Of course hearing a familiar voice, Ava stopped and turned around with a smile.

“Did you see my appearance earlier?” sophie asked in a carefree tone and full of anticipation.

Ava nodded with a smile. “Lumayan, you've grown a lot lately.”

Sophie looks very proud of Ava's praise to her. “Of course, I've been training for the last few weeks very hard!” he said with a sense of emphasis.

Ava laughed a little while entering the bathroom. “You still have to keep working hard after this.” Ava said.

Sophie nodded with excitement. “Not to worry, With you here, What can't I do ?” he said with confidence.

Ava paused for a moment then looked at Sophie seductively. “Then what happens if I am different class with you ?” ask him casually.

Of course Sophie's smile instantly disappeared, she had never thought of such a situation before. She directly held Ava's hand like begging.”I really wish you could have a class with me.”

“I'll work. But I don't promise.” said Ava casually then went into the cabinet to finish her affairs and went out washing her hands. Sophie was still waiting for Ava in the bathroom while stroking her stomach rather sadly. “What's wrong with you ?” asked Ava as soon as she finished washing her hands.

“I'm hungry.” he said sadly.

Ava reached into the chocolate biscuit from her shirt pocket and gave it to Sophie. “I only have small biscuits,”

Sophie once again looked at Ava with gratitude. “You are my savior!” He immediately picked up the biscuits and ate them happily.

Ava herself took out another chocolate candy and put it in her mouth. Then he looked at Sophie who was still eating happily. “We must return immediately, quickly finish and clean your mouth from the rest of the biscuit crumbs.”

Sophie nodded then put the biscuits in her mouth and made sure there were no crumbs in her mouth. After that she followed Ava out of the bathroom and back on stage.

Of course, the two of them immediately separated and returned to their respective places. The reassessment continued shortly after Ava returned to her seat.

Ava watched for a while before being asked by staff to prepare backstage. Ava stood up and went backstage. Behind the stage were four other girls waiting as well while practicing a little.

An area also has a screen that observes the state of affairs on stage. Ava waited at the side quietly as these four chic-looking girls trained excitedly, they also cheered each other on before finally getting on stage.

Ava did not move from her position and watched the screen quietly and flatly. Occasionally he moves his legs to check the condition of his injury so that he can estimate the condition of his legs to dance later.

In addition, there were no signs of nervousness or worry that was very rare on the face of the trainee girl like her. The staff sitting on guard nearby could not help but stare at Ava who was very calm and seemed unperturbed by anything around her. In addition, the staff also admired Ava's rare beauty up close.

The four girls who had just boarded were trainees from the big agency Big Galaxy Ent who had many artists to talented actors. One of them is boy group PACK5, which is very famous with millions of fans across the country. The fame of this boy group is quite evenly distributed but indeed more female fans are more inclined to their center, Jacky.

Due to the large agency they were in, everyone on the spot was highly anticipating the appearance of these four trainee girls. Although all these female trainees look very beautiful but there is one person who is very striking with a beautiful face that looks very charming and rather memorable girl crush. A somewhat different kind of beauty from Ava that somewhat looks a bit unrealistic.

“Halo we trainee Big Galaxy Ent.” said they introduced themselves together.

“I Denise Field, trainee with 3 years experience.”

“I Agatha Owens, trainee with 1 year experience.”

“I Vivian Evans, trainee with 2 years experience.”

“I'm Melisa Robert, trainee with 2 years experience.”

The four of them introduced themselves in high spirits and were greeted with high anticipation from the audience. They are immediately welcome to immediately display their appearance.

The four of them performed songs from a famous girl group song, ‘In Spring Time’ owned by their company which happened to be made by LuckONe a few years ago. This song is actually about the young spirit of the students that Ava saw when she first entered High School. The familiarity of the disciples and the anticipation of the students back then that left an impression on Ava back then.

But now when brought by these four people a bit so different, the nuance that should be created is a sense of innocence and passion but now it becomes a bit sexier. Even the original lyrics and song were somewhat rearranged, but even so the original essence of the song changed. Even the effect did not become as good as the initial song.

Although the performance of the trainees is quite good, but this song that became a bit of a problem. When one minute of the show was over, the faces of the judges somewhat changed.

The jury table became silent at the time, Paris as a singer raised her mic and looked around her before starting to comment. “Very good, your vocals are pretty stable. But the problem is not in your ability.” he said rather regretfully.

The four trainees on stage were a bit confused but they waited patiently for comments from the jury. Paris was a bit difficult to continue what she wanted to say, she repeatedly took a breath before explaining what she meant.

“I understand you guys must want to show your arrangement ability in this song, but you must know the core of this song before changing it.” said Paris with a sigh.

Keegan who did not comment finally raised her mic and said directly. “The bottom line is that you guys destroyed this song.” he said very honestly expressing his frustration since then. “The feeling that should be in this song is lost because you changed it, it even really does not match your arrangement.”