16 | service?

Idol Factory
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Everyone's eyes were glued to the tv screen as they watched their performance come to an end. They were satisfied. All of the hardships they've been through within that week were all worth it and the living room sunk in cheers.

The screen showed how shocked the judges were by their performance, especially Jihye who was confused but intimidated at the same time at how Minjeong's dancing skills changed from insufficient to good.

「Jihye: It's too unrealistic! How can someone improve instantly? I don't know if she's human at this point— I'm not disappointed. Minjeong is seriously full of surprises, I'll keep an eye on her.」

It shifted to an interview where the judges were seated together, commenting about the performance with a white background. Jieun followed, her eyes sparkling at how Minjeong nailed every high note that was added to the song.

Clearly, all of the judges were more than pleased since they almost couldn't stop talking about each member and their improvements.

Then The 7th Sense team's interview was shown. An unknown member knocked behind the set's door and slowly opened the door, her head peeking ever so slightly.

It was Jimin and she was edited cutely as she bowed her head before stepping into the room along with everyone else, bowing respectfully as well.

They sat one by one on the provided chairs in front of the camera with smiles on their faces except for Minjeong, like usual.

This was recorded after the performance. They were still in their costumes and the screen sparkled as if they looked like goddesses that just descended.

〈✨ The 7th Sense team is here ✨〉

The interviewer asked them a few questions about the performance, she herself enjoyed it along with the screaming crowd right after they collapsed onstage.

The girls were in ecstasy, smiling, talking about how they enjoyed performing and how their efforts weren't wasted in a pit. Minjeong had no reactions and merely nodded her head as she lets everyone do the talking.

But the interviewer noticed this and directed a question specifically just for her.

「Interviewer: Coach Jihye appeared to have been shocked by your hasty improvement, saying how unrealistic it was.」

「Minjeong: Ah...」

「Interviewer: So how did you do it?」

The editing was filled with anticipation as the cameras zoomed a bit closer to Minjeong's calm expression which ended for a good second when she directed her head to face the girl beside her.

「Minjeong: Jimin...」

The camera zoomed out to fit Jimin's appearance. She raised her brows, pointing to herself in utter shock.

「Jimin: Me?」

Minjeong nodded.

「Minjeong: She's a great teacher... guided me when practicing at five in the morning.」

And so, the screen showed various highlights of the two girls helping each other. From the way they first held hands inside the bus to the most recent moments they shared when they were standing backstage, waiting for the other team to finish.

「Minjeong: Nevertheless, thinking about it won't do anything well. Tonight, we will shine brighter than the moon. Because at the end of the day, skills don't really matter... right now, we can only do our very best.」

- 🥺🥺🥺

- The way they hold each other's hands when nervous ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

- They better rank number one or I'm going to slap the producers 😠

- Where can I get a Minjeong in my life?

- ^ You don't ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

- Everyone's going to ship them so hard after this ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

- 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

*DING*

Wait, what...? Wasn't it supposed to be just one?

Seems like Minjeong didn't see the UI pop-up when she was waiting for her team's turn backstage as confusion struck her.

Minjeong was about to sink into her thoughts upon seeing the UI pop in front of her when the loud ones suddenly squealed in excitement— thanks to how the editing made the occurring scene on the tv touching.

"Yah! Minjeongie, I think I just fell in love." Aeri commented while laughing with the other two sunshines. 

Somi clasped her hands together playfully, "We will shine brighter than the moon ♫~"

"Brighter than the moon!!!~" Yujin repeated.

As the three sunshines continue to tease, Minjeong wanted to lock herself in a closet and contemplate whatever she said before. She only said it because she was feeling weird around Jimin— the heat of the moment?

Minjeong couldn't help but facepalm and sigh in embarrassment.

The UI in front of her disappeared too.

Ugh, okay let's just think about that later.

In the lively atmosphere, Jimin laughed and gave Minjeong's lap a few soft pats. "Don't mind them, you saying that back then pumped me up... I think..."

Pausing her words, Jimin recalled the memory and smiled.

She remembered how deadly nervous she was to the point she wanted to drop out and run away.

Thankfully, Minjeong came to the rescue and assured her that everything was going to be alright.

The way she said those words, with that odd glimmer within her eyes when the shorter turned to look at her, and the awkward chuckles...

Everything felt light.

"I love how touching it was."

Minjeong glanced at the girl beside her, "You're just saying that to make me feel better." she said with a groan whilst dropping her head to lay on the latter's shoulder.

"I'm serious."

Jimin rolled her eyes and bumped her shoulder to hit Minjeong on the temple, forcing the latter to sit up and glare

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Yooorra
This story already finished in 2023~ I'm just leaving it here for more people to read. If you're interested in Kwangya lore, then this is your pick to read. Optional, but dark mode is recommended when reading this story for the images and gifs~

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Kannakobayashi09 0 points #1
Chapter 9: Sweet and spicy chicken 🐔 hahahahahaha
Kannakobayashi09 0 points #2
Chapter 6: I'm curious if just mj the only one who can see those messages box??
myouiminguinari
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I've read this in wp, I'll read this here too hehe.
franzii
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Chapter 69: Chapter 69: this is so interesting. you gave a survival show trope such a twist that i'd never expect. it felt like i was watching/reading a comic with how vivid the imagery was and also the photos/edits. you have such a way with fantasy and all the supernatural elements. well done! this was such a new and good reading experience. thank you and i'm looking forward to more of your works :] keep it up!
RookieToki #5
Chapter 69: HWUDJSKDJSJS PRINCESS MINJEONG AND A CIVILIAN COLLEGE KID DRUMMER JIMIN
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Chapter 68: UEUDHSKFJSJDJSJ MAN THE TWO ARE SO CUTEEEE AND YES PLEASE JIMIN PLAYING THE DRUMSSSS

WHO SAID THAT DRUMS ARE EASY
RookieToki #7
Chapter 67: GODDESS OF ENT IS GI THEN NING IS THE CREATOR AND MINJEONGIE IS THE GODDESS OF TIME THEN WHO IS JIMIN
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Chapter 63: Man this broke my heart
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Chapter 58: AYO WHAT THEN IS NING THE GODDESS OF DUNGEON?
RookieToki #10
Chapter 49: AYO SO GODDESS OF AFFINITY IS LIA???? Then who’s taeyeonnn i do think it’s minjeong who’s her sister too