bookpub Chapter 273 Level-Up
Chapter 273 Level-Up
Chapter 273 Level-Up
However, just like the movies, we cannot escape the bitter moments of life. While other people rejoiced, there were trainees who held their tears. And maybe that was why June couldn't bear himself to smile. One, because he debuted as the unfortunate center. And two, because he knew he wouldn't see the people he had called his friends as often as he would like from now on. The tension-filled background music now changed to a melancholic one, silencing the happy crowd. They all turned to the circular stage, where twelve young trainees stood heartbroken. "C-Jay," Minho started off, capturing his full attention. He had a wide smile on his face, but there was a lingering sadness in his eyes. "Would you like to say something to the debut team?" Jangmoon, who watched from the side, couldn't hold back his tears. His eyes met C-Jay's for a second, the ugly trainee he now considered his best friend, and he felt...sad. Maybe the two of them weren't meant to live out their dreams. "Hello, everyone," C-Jay said, still trying to sound as jolly as ever. "First of all, I want to congratulate the debut team. I knew you would make it. You're a very good team, and I'll be sure to support you every step of the way. I'll probably mute your team name on Navel because I'm still bitter about it, but hey, I'll probably get over it in a week," he joked, causing the audience to laugh. "I'm guessing you all know me by my happy-go-lucky personality, and honestly, it's been quite a joy to be the resident meme of the show with Jangmoon over there," he pointed at the crying trainee. "It's an honor to crack jokes and bring smiles to your faces," he sincerely said. "But what most of you don't know is that I've often put up this front because, deep down, I wanted to give people what I couldn't give myself—genuine happiness." June pursed his lips. He couldn't cry. "But something incredibly happened during my time on this show. I found that happiness right here, with all of you. The support, friendship, and cheers filled that void in my heart. I may not have the skills that some of the other contestants possess, but I have something even more invaluable—your laughter. And for that, I'm eternally grateful," he said, bowing his head. "I guess Jangmoon's voodoo rituals had come through, and it now led to me getting eliminated," he managed to joke amidst the serious atmosphere. "Well, I'm here now, you bastard. Let's find our dreams together." Jangmoon roughly wiped the tears from his eyes and nodded at his friend. C-Jay smiled while the audience applauded his courage. June, too, applauded his friend—someone he would dearly miss. CHeCk for new stories on no/v/el/bin(.)c0m
Minho smiled at C-Jay, too, silently thanking him for all the joy he had brought to the show. "Lin Zhi," Minho said to the other eliminated trainee. "Do you want to say anything before the night ends?" C-Jay handed Lin Zhi the mic. However, he just stood there—
A cool animation was shown on screen, with a cartoonized trainee going up the stairs and gathering stars until he reached the very top. Then, the letters started to form when the cartoonized trainee reached the top.
"LEVEL-UP!" [Congratulations, host. You have succeeded in your mission: Stop Lin Zhi from debuting at all costs.] [You have now leveled-up all existing skills to A+.]