So, I could say this about someone at that level: finding even a speck of dust on him would be hard.

Not because he was flawless, but because his self-management was thorough.

“Hoyun.”

At that moment, another individual with the keen sense of a long-term trainee called me.

“Yeah?”

“Let’s not have weird thoughts.”

“…When have I ever?”

After a brief pause, I shamelessly retorted to Seong Jiwon.

“Really?”

“I swear on my conscience.”

Since I had no conscience, it was easy to swear on it.

Seong Jiwon chuckled in disbelief, and then his phone rang.

When he answered it, Jeong Dajun’s excited voice came through.

“—We got second place in the dance unit.”

“Really?”

S-, second place in stats.

Kim Seonghyeon’s dancing skills were objectively superior.

In fact, it was judged that he would shine more the more he shed the idol label or when his face was hidden.

So, I naturally thought Kim Seonghyeon would win….

“Surprising, isn’t it?”

“Tell me about it… Ah.”

Puzzled by the unexpected result, I thought I’d have to ask more details when we met.

Then a brief message from Kang Ichae arrived in our group chat.

– Kang Ichae: 1st place in rap

– Kang Ichae: ^^V

“Wow.”

As expected of Kang Ichae.

First in the rap unit, first in the vocal unit, second in the dance unit.

“A good start.”

Seong Jiwon smiled brightly and started walking.

I followed him, tapping Seong Jiwon’s back as he bowed politely to every staff member we passed.

“Seong Jiwon, I’m kind of proud of you.”

“…Eh?”

Considering the kind of creepy guys around, you’ve grown up quite well.

***

The face-off had ended, but not a single piece of news about Shining Star Season 2 leaked out anywhere.

So, the Noeuls were in a state of unparalleled peace.

[Title: Guys, have you seen the text posted on The Dawn’s official? It’s hilarious.

Kang Ichae put up a photo with a caption “Hyung, you’re really too much”

Ichae: Eek! Praise me quickly, please! ><

Hoyun: ㅊㅊ[2]

Dajun: Wow!! Hoyun-hyung is quite sincere for once.

Seonghyeon: He replied. Must be a compliment.

Look at them marveling over those two letters. Seo Hoyun, how the hell have you lived your life?

Kang Ichae called him insincere and then Seo Hoyun sends an annoyed text, so he posts a few more.

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