Chapter 110
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 110
Chapter Title Pajama Party on the Final Night
The Idol Training Simulation had been running for over two months.
The trainees, who had grown close through thick and thin, seemed to want to make the final night something special.
Song Hyeongbin It just hit me all of a sudden. On the last night, if we all just crashed in our cells, itd feel kinda lame, right? So what if we all gathered in one spot, chatted about this and that, and fell asleep together
Chae Eungyu The moment Hyeongbin suggested it, I was like, this is it.
Hashimoto Ken A night with everyone together! Its gonna be so much fun!
Yu Minha Just like the hyungs said, it had total retreat vibes! What to wear, should we bring snacks, what topics will come upI was already getting hyped just thinking about it! But hearing its the last night hits different, and the fact that we all made it here without giving up rest omitted
Rummaging through their bags, the trainees picked out outfits fitting for a pajama party and started gathering in the auditorium one by one.
The first arrivals left the central space open, creating something like a runway stage.
As more people trickled in, they freely critiqued each others outfits.
Hey, whats with Kang Siyoons getup!
Whys that hyung like that again!
No way, when did he even pack that sleep cap?
Kang Siyoon strutted proudly toward his mat in a ridiculous sleep cap and green pajamas.
Hey, I was looking for sleepwear, but this is all I brought from home.
Its fine, hyung!
Eungyu hyung is cute!
It suits you well.
Even Chae Eungyu showed up in skyblue pajamas that clashed hilariously with his reliable bigbro image, drawing roars of laughter from the national managers.
Isnt that the collab pajamas?? LMAOOOOO sold out in seconds
As an outsider stuck at home, forced couple merch hits hard
Never pegged him for that type surprise.
So hes been rocking the leader swag with black tees and tracksuits on camera, but at home hes bundling up in hamster PJs ugh, infuriatingly adorable
Chae Eungyus about to get moeified into every hamster imaginable
Two hamsters in one group? Even better ꉂꉂ ˆᴗˆ
Thats certainly something to celebrate
And last but not least, Ji Yuncheol entered the auditorium with his everpresent bunny doll.
The dolls smiling face contrasted sharply with Ji Yuncheols blank expression.
The national managers burst into laughter, reminiscing over Ji Yuncheols bunny doll.
Thats the bunny from the name tag ripoff, right? LMAOOOO
How much does he love it to carry it everywhere? Hilarious
I have one like that too, cant sleep without it has to be on the bed or no go
Wanna steal Ji Yuncheols bunny and get that death glare
What are you even saying lololol
How old is that bunny doll?? Image search turns up nothing
Look at the wear probably been with him since preschool
So hes been patching the stuffing and sewing tears all these years, for real
Scarier part hes 17, so max 10 years old lol mind blown
The trainees first convo topic was first impressions.
The second someone asked who stuck with them most, everyone chimed in with the same name.
Karis.
Id never seen anyone that handsome before, I was shocked.
And with that speech and concept? Just burned into my brain.
Once the old stories started flowing, they wouldnt stop.
Kariss shocking intro at the level test, his scary side during name tags, the sports day hype they couldnt contain.
Agreed, I only see hot guys at Gocheok or AllPub anymore, then bam Karis right in front of me? Bragging to friends for the next 10 years about spotting that face
Theyre in the same industry and still react like thatIRL must be prehistoric beast level
Fanmeet pics gonna be next level, normal reaction tbh?
At least 200p I bet
No way even 100???
Watching them crack up and swap stories, it hit home again that these were still young boys.
Just like any high school retreats final night, as some interviews had hinted.
In that chill vibe, someone brought up that not everyone was close yet.
Thats when Kang Siyoon dropped his wild idea.
Right away! The two who barely talk and scream awkward Yubin and Yuncheol!
The pairs faces? Priceless.
National managers jaws dropped at the absurd matchup.
Friendship special? Brutal
Thats classic E move lol. Stick two Is together and make em greetme as an I would freeze, eyes wide, dead on the spot
Bet they havent exchanged a word on cam
Im more uncomfortable watching than they are lololololololol
This is workplace harassment
Didnt they do Addicted together tho?? Should be kinda close by now
Nah, Yuncheol taught dance, Yubin helped vocals?? Just traded skills
What if the whole thing was zero small talk, pure oneway job swaps
Can I say it? Totally was
Anyone else maybe, but these two? 100 sure
No way either started a convo first
Heo Yubin and Ji Yuncheol even held hands delicately.
Heo Yubin trembled like a leaf, making Ji Yuncheols hand vibrate too.
Their awkward chat felt like a full comedy skit.
After the second ranking, I went to the canteen. Saw Yubin hyung buying peanuts
Hey, he said Yubin hyung!
Cognitive dissonance, Im losing it. Everythings insane.
Haha!
The room exploded when Ji Yuncheol called Heo Yubin hyung.
Visually, Ji Yuncheol screamed hyung, Heo Yubin dongsaeng.
But their twoyear gap? Peak dissonance.
From struggling to even greet, they ended confessing they wanted to get closer.
Capping it with a hype battle over who praised the other morewholesome finish.
Time flew by.
Lying in the auditorium, staring at the ceiling, reality sank in for the trainees.
Its really ending.
Survivals ending carried layers.
Shooting over, leaving the dormsbut more.
Some debuting, ending trainee life.
Others watching debut dreams slip away.
Meeting you all in Idol Training Simulation is the luckiest thing in my life.
Chae Eungyus quiet words spoke for everyone.
Precious bonds from chance meetings.
Facing leaving this cherished dorm hit hardeyes welled up.
Kwon Daehyuns pledge tugged heartstrings too.
Bet were all thinking the same. Well give our all tomorrow, our final day. Especially burning brighter for the 82 who left before.
Sudden shonen protag lines otaku heartstrings yanked
Dont lie, tomorrow cant be the end aaaah
New mindset from nowrestart from zero who said that?
We were happy too, kids
Tomorrows stagelets show the national managers the best we prepared.
Did I really say that so seriously?
Yeah.
Ugh. Seeing it on screen is embarrassing.
We burst out laughing at Kwon Daehyuns words.
I fell silent, reflecting on the montage of our journey.
Second time.
That weird feeling at survivals end hit the same, body swap or not.
By the clip of our first dorm greetings, Heo Yubin was already sniffling.
Bback then, I thought Id drop before round two.
Feels like yesterday you said I scared you when we met.
Jamsil gym screens showed yesterdays personal interviews one by one.
All trainees now stood onstage, solemnly awaiting the final ranking.
Real ordeal starts now.
At least two hours of standing.
Thank you so much for all the love. National managers, fellow trainees we powered through with, judges who taught us so much. Truly grateful!
At first, I was terrified. But now I can say proudly Idol Training Simulation will be my lifes greatest memory.
I always wondered if this path was right for me But now I know for sure.
In unison How joyful standing on stage is!
I glanced around.
Everyone stared at the screens with shining eyes.
Idol Training Simulation was a precious experience. One I probably wont get again.
Whoa, Yuncheol said that?
You kept asking up front.
Touching, man!
Ji Yuncheols clip popped up Song Hyeongbin playfully smacked his shoulders.
Honored to meet great people and learn so much.
My line echoed through the gym.
Of course, you punk! Wont find friends like your hyungs anywhere!
Got it, let go!
Headlock aint new, quit whining.
Its camera time!
Even better?
Kang Siyoon yanked my neck with a grin.
I raised hands to block but just smirked instead.
Like Kang Siyoon said, making friends you can keep isnt easy.
Interviews wrapped.
Final messages from trainees filled black screens one by one.
Overlapping colorful text.
Mine appeared last, scripted slowly like pencil strokes.
We all chased our dreams here without regrets.
Hic!
Damn, holding it till the end
Some let heldback tears slip.
National managers shouted.
Its okay to cry, kids!
You worked so hard!
Cry if you need to!
Warm words made Heo Yubin, already teary, bawl openly.
Hic, hngh!
Not yet, Yubin.
Indeed. Save the wailing for debut lineup.
Bbut! Hngh!
Minutes later.
Choi Sia grabbed the mic below the final 7 podium.
Idol Training Simulation final round. Global votes for the next top boy group are nearly done.
Onsite audience stirred faintly.
Vote end nearingwhispers checked if anyone hadnt voted.
Before global votes close, a special announcement for national managers first. The group name for the 7 trainees you picked.