Chapter 6 - First!
4D: Book of Friendship3rd Person’s POV
[Sae Young Academy of Art’s Auditorium…July 01, 20XX]
Today was the first unit evaluation and the three members of unit 4 was nervous as hell. They were used to performing alone but now they were in a unit. It made them nervous knowing that one mistake could cause the whole team to have minus points.
Erika noticed the look in her members’ face so she walked towards them and patted their shoulder, making them jumped up due to the sudden touch. They all turn around and looked at Erika.
“You’re nervous, aren’t you?”
“As hell.”
“Language, Jeon.”
“Sorry.”
“Anyways…why are you nervous? You’ve been performing ever since entering this school, right?”
“We always perform alone so it’s kind of scary when we’re a unit. We could cause troubles for you, Ked sshi.”
“Troubles for me? Why? Are you going to screw up our performance?”
“Aniya, but…maybe something might happen that will screw it up.”
“Can you please stop being negative and cheer up? We can do this. Nothing is impossible, remember?”
“Aren’t you nervous, Ked?”
“Me?” Erika asked with a chuckle “Ofcourse, I am.”
“EHH?” they all reacted
“Everytime I perform, I’m nervous as hell. Moreover, different countries are watching. But I never let my fear get ahead of me and not allowing me to perform well. Just remember…no matter how many times you screw up in the stage, enjoy the performance so you won’t have any regrets.”
“Ohh…” they reacted again “Kim Erika is so cool.”
“I know right.” Erika agreed as she wink “Now, it’s our time to rehearse. Remember what I said, okay?”
“Hmm.” the three answered before climbing up the stage
Erika got their microphones and earpiece and distributed it to all members “Try testing the mic.”
“How?”
“Just say random words.”
“Hello, everyone. This is Son Lei Min. Council President, Son Lei Min. Please take care of me.”
Erika showed a thumbs up to Lei then continue to test her mic too “Hello, Son Lei Min. President Panda, Son Lei Min. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of you.”
“Y-YA!” Lei reacted to Erika’s teasing “Stop being cheesy, Ked sshi.” she added, making Erika laugh
“Ah, mic check. Mic check. Mic, mic check.” Jeril tried too “This mic is making my voice weird.”
Anika handed Jeril a different mic “Try this.”
“O-Oh…” Jeril agreed and got the mic “Mic check. Oh, it works. Thanks, Anika.”
“No problem, Chase.”
“Is everyone ready? Let’s start our rehearsal.” Erika announced and the music started
After rehearsing, they returned to wait for their turn to perform. After a while, it was finally their turn.
“Unit 4 from the fourth year. Anika Iniel, Jeril Chase, Erika Dane and Lei Min.”
They were about to climb up the stage when Erika held unto their shirts. They all looked at Erika with a ‘what?’ look in their face.
“Let’s do a chanting.” Erika stated and put her hand out then the others followed “One, two, three…Unit 4, fighting!” she shouted then they all climbed the stage
They positioned themselves and the music started.
Don’t think of anything
Everyone was shocked to hear Jeril’s voice. It was a perfect combination of a deep and a high voice. It attracts people to listen. And that’s the reason why Erika made her sing Jungkook’s part, to catch the attention of the audience.
Don’t say anything, not even a word. Ayo~ Oh~
Just give me a smile. Yeah~
I still can’t believe it
All of this seems like a dream. Ayo~ Oh~
Don’t try to disappear. Yeah~
Is it true? Is it true?
You~ You~
You’re so beautiful that I’m scared
Untrue~ Untrue~
You~ You~ You~
Will you stay by my side? Will you promise me?
If I let go of your hand, you’ll fly away and shatter
I’m scared, scared, scared of that
Will you stop time if this moment passes?
As though it hadn’t happened,
I’m scared, scared, scared I’ll lose you
Butterfly, like a Butterfly
Just like a Butterfly. Bu-butterfly
Butterfly, like a Butterfly
Just like a Butterfly. Bu-butterfly
You’re just like a Butterfly
From afar, I steal glances.
If we touch hands, will I lose you?
You shine in this pitch darkness, that is the butterfly effect
Your light touches, I forget the reality at once
It’s like a wind that gently me
It’s like a dust that gently drifts along
You’re there but for some reason I can’t reach you, stop
You, who’s like a dream is a butterfly high to me
Jeril can also rap. This gangster is actually talented even though she’s always causing troubles and fights.
Untrue~ Untrue~
You~ You~ You~
Will you stay by my side? Will you promise me?
If I let go of your hand, you’ll fly away and shatter
I’m scared, scared, scared of that
Will you stop time if this moment passes?
As though it hadn’t happened,
I’m scared, scared, scared I’ll lose you
From my heart, a barren noise
I don’t know if this is reality or a dream
My Kafka on the seaside
Don’t go to those woods over there
My heart is still broken over you
The small pieces guttered down darkly
(I just wanted to vaporize like this)
My love that is forever
It’s all free for you, baby
Everyone screamed when Erika speaks in English using her accent and plus she winked to the crowd. After the rap, they continued the last part while Erika did the adlibs to the song.
Will you stay by my side? Will you promise me?
If I let go of your hand, you’ll fly away and shatter
I’m scared, scared, scared of that
Will you stop time if this moment passes?
As though it hadn’t happened,
I’m scared, scared, scared I’ll lose you
Butterfly, like a Butterfly
Just like a Butterfly. Bu-butterfly
Butterfly, like a Butterfly
Just like a Butterfly. Bu-butterfly
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“What do you guys want?” Erika yelled from the drinks station “Softdrinks? Juice? Milk? Choco drink? Or do you want to drink alcohol? I’m old enough to buy.”
“Ya! Stop being a bad influence to the kids.” Anika scolded “Just grab each kind of drinks and let’s go.”
“Should I grab the alcoholic drinks too, eomma?”
“No. And stop calling me ‘eomma’.” Anika complained as she started to walk while Erika pushes the grocery cart with a pout
“Where are the ‘kids’ that you mentioned?” Erika asked, referring to Jeril and Lei who are the maknaes of their unit
“I told them to grab our snacks for the drive-in movie. Is it really okay for you to drive a car?”
“I’m turning 19 on November. I got a license when I turned 18, last year.”
“Woah, how nice. I turned 18 on April but I haven’t gotten to have a license. My dad won’t allow me.”
Erika just chuckled as they walked towards the maknae line. They put the snacks they’re carrying into the cart and they headed to the cashier. Erika paid for what they bought because she was the only one who’s carrying money in them, more like credit card.
After paying, they put the snacks in the backseat together with Jeril and Anika cause Lei chose to sit in the passenger seat while Erika started the engine and they drove off towards the open theater to watch the drive-in movie. Erika parked the car in front and they all went out and sat in the hood of Erika’s car.
The movie started and they enjoyed watching it while eating snacks and drinking different kinds of drink their hands could reach and grab. They were totally into the movie when Jeril’s phone rang so she got it from her pocket and answered the call.
“Hello? Oh, Mom…I’m with my teammates…Thank you…Yeah, we’re celebrating right now…A present? What is it?” Jeril talked to the other line and suddenly her eyes widened “YOU DID WHAT?”
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