The contestants moved together through the hallway, curiosity buzzing between them.
The First Room they peeked into was simple but charming.
Medium-sized, it had two single beds, a small wooden wardrobe, and pale yellow curtains that fluttered slightly with the breeze from the open window. The view outside revealed a vast stretch of green rice fields, glowing under the early evening sun.“Oh, this is cute,” Ten said softly, walking in and sitting on one of the beds. “Kind of cozy, right?”
“No bathroom though,” Sam noted, pointing to the empty wall. “We’d have to walk out every time we need a shower or pee.”
“But that view…
After getting to know Night more during the dinner, Sky returned to his room visibly lighter. His usual cautious aura had softened. His mind kept replaying their conversation—about how Night had no siblings, how he started modeling when he was seventeen, and how he only spoke when he truly wanted someone to listen.Night was so different from Sky, yet there was something about him that pulled Sky in—something that made him want to know more.When he opened the door, he found Aron and Kim sitting on the carpeted floor, playing a mobile game. It looked like the two had also grown closer during dinner."Someone's glowing," Aron said as Sky dropped down onto the bed, trying not to smile."He's not denying it," Kim added, glancing up from his phone for a second be
After the last pair wrapped up their shoot, the instructors clapped their hands and thanked the contestants.“That’s it for today’s workshop!” one of them announced. “You all did great. Now go rest up while we wait for the votes result. We’ll announce the results after sunset!”The staff brought out trays of snacks and drinks to the waiting area. Most of the guys still had makeup on—just slightly faded from the shoot—but no one cared. After the tension of the photoshoot, even small cookies felt like luxury.Those who had skipped lunch earlier were now hovering near the snack trays like bees around honey.Aron grabbed two soft buns from the tray, stuffing one into his mouth before holding the other out toward Sky. &ldq
Sky woke up feeling disoriented.Last night, he could barely sleep, his heart still fluttering from the anonymous letter. Aron had teased him a bit about his dreamy expression but didn't pry. Somehow, Sky felt like Aron already knew who it was from.For a moment, he forgot where he was. The unfamiliar ceiling reminded him—he was at the Dream Entertainment workshop, a mix of reality show chaos and career-defining opportunity. The memory of the previous day's events rushed in all at once.He sat up, glanced at the room's soft, stylish decor, and blinked at the figure still sleeping soundly on the other bed. Right. He was sharing a room with Aron.It was only 7 AM, but Sky was already freshened up. The crisp suburban air called to him, so he stepped out onto the balco
With full stomachs and hearts slightly more open than they were that morning, the six contestants leaned back in their chairs, dinner plates nearly wiped clean. Laughter still echoed from the corners of the dining room—mostly from Kim and Ten’s antics, and Aron’s dramatic retelling of how he almost died trying to get rice.The atmosphere had shifted. Walls lowered. Smiles became easier.Suddenly, the soft chime of background music faded out, replaced by the familiar voice of the host through the ceiling speakers.“Good evening, everyone! Are you full now?”“Yes!!” came a chorus of happy responses—everyone except the two alphas, Sam and Ni
The contestants moved together through the hallway, curiosity buzzing between them.The First Room they peeked into was simple but charming. Medium-sized, it had two single beds, a small wooden wardrobe, and pale yellow curtains that fluttered slightly with the breeze from the open window. The view outside revealed a vast stretch of green rice fields, glowing under the early evening sun.“Oh, this is cute,” Ten said softly, walking in and sitting on one of the beds. “Kind of cozy, right?”“No bathroom though,” Sam noted, pointing to the empty wall. “We’d have to walk out every time we need a shower or pee.”“But that view…
The dining table was set generously, offering enough food for six men: steaming bowls of curry, grilled meats, fresh vegetables, and a large pot of rice at the center. The table, a long square configuration, had six chairs—three facing three.There was no assigned seating. The contestants were free to choose.Sky followed just a step behind Night as they descended the stairs, his hand trailing lightly on the railing. When they entered the dining area, the staff didn’t say anything—but subtly gestured toward the small belt pack hanging from their chairs.Sky understood. Time to turn on their mics.Night silently flicked his mic switch on. Sky did the same.Then, without a word, Night walked to the far end of