The dancers make a beeline for the biggest practice room when they reach the main building.

Thankfully it's empty, and the group spreads out and starts stretching. Within moments of entering the group all start talking at once.

"We should do hip-hop dancing! That's in right now, right?" Koda asks Seongjun excitedly, who laughs and shrugs.

Collin has ideas as well. "We should try to do something like BTS sunbaes. Everyone knows they're awesome dancers so if we can do their stuff it'll show that we're awesome dancers."

Ahs shrugs. "But doesn't a lot of their stuff have flips in it?"

"I can do flips!" Collin argues.

KimQ watches quietly for a moment before softly clearing his throat. The boys near him quiet down and look over at him, and slowly the rest of the noise fades out as the others realize he wants their attention.

"Maybe there's a way to combine everything? If we want to show our individual skills, maybe do a group dance with individual dance sections so we can show off." He smiles softly as the others process his suggestion.

"Hey, that's a great idea! I like that idea, I'm doing hip-hop for my part!" Koda, as always, is the first and loudest to respond, bouncing up off the floor in his excitement.

Seongjun laughs and then turns to everyone else as they begin discussing music to use now that the basic idea is set.

"We'll need something versatile." Ash is staring at his phone as he speaks. Collin looks over his shoulder and groans.

"Pokemon Go? Seriously Ash, we've got things to do."

"There is a level 1092 Vaporeon in here dude, that's stronger than my current one. And I'm paying attention aren't I?"

The other four ignore the two as they bicker.

"Well I think we should definitely use music with minimal lyrics and probably a heavy base. We want to show off our dancing, so we want people to focus on us." Jihyun decides, already flipping through his music library. "I have some songs in my freestyle playlist that should work."

Seongjun just sighs and elbows Koda as the other dancer starts to retort. "Let it go Koda, you can pick the music next time."

Koda is still pouting though, so KimQ speaks up thoughtfully. "Koda, do you want to have a dance battle? I've never really done one before but they look like fun."

Koda immediately perks up and bounces over to KimQ chattering excitedly about how awesome dance battles are. Seongjun just laughs and watches them until Jihyun waves his phone triumphantly.

"Got it! Here, Seongjun you're good with music stuff right? That's why you were a composer. So listen to these and help choose one, okay?"

Seongjun blinks, blindsided. "Oh, sure hyung, I can do that." He accepts one of the earbuds and leans closer to Jihyun so it stays in as they start the music.

In the practice room next door, the rappers are sitting in a squre silently.

"So. How do we want do this?" Xaris finally breaks the silence, looking at the other three cautiously.

Reito stares back with a furrowed brow, Danny can only shrug, and G isn't even looking at him.

Xaris waits another moment before he seems to make a decision. He stands up and clears his throat, pointedly looking over at G, who finally looks up, impassive.

"Since only one of us is a composer, it doesn't make sense to try and write a new song, so I propose we cover another group or soloist's song so we can focus on creating as close to perfect of a performance as we can. Sound good?"

Reito nods slowly, but is clearly still lost. G doesn't react beyond shrugging.

Danny however seems quite gungho. "Sounds good to me! And actually, I already know most of YGGR from Illionaire Records, we could do that one!"

For the first time G speaks. "I'd rather not. It's rapped by two high profile idol rappers, we'd just be compared to them. I say we go with an underground song, that was viewers likely won't be as familiar with the original sound as much so we can put our own spin on it without judgement."

Xaris starts to respond, but Danny beats him to it. "But we need the song to be relatively known, people like it when they can rap along, it creates a bond. Trust me, I know people."

G scoffs. "I know people too. Better than you I'm sure. Didn't half your friends start hanging out with TJ days after he arrived, completely ditching you? Not exactly a stunning rapport for your alledged people skills."

"Guys! Maybe there's a compromise here, maybe an underground rapper who collaborated with more popular ones?" Xaris intervenes before Danny can retort.

G shrugs. "If you can find one sure."

Danny frowns. "Yeah sure. Same here."

Xaris looks between his fuming groupmates to Reito, who still looks completely lost.

He sighs and walks over to the youngest competitor. "Hey, wanna go surf Youtube for rap songs?"

That he seems to understand, as his nod is much more eager. "Sure! I know good songs." Reito tugs Xaris out of the room, leaving Danny and G alone with their silence.

Out in the hallway, the two pass by one of the vocal rooms, where there seems to be a shouting match going on. Xaris hurries past with Reito and the scene fades into the room.

Doc and Noheul are facing off inside the room. The other three members of their group are against the wall furthest from the two, watching them as one might watch a wild carnivore that's a little too close to a campsite.

"Guys why don't we just-" Soul sound tired, as if he's been trying for a while now to diffuse the situation.

Doc and Noheul both glare at him and he sighs and steps back again, sharing a look with Byunjae and Na Sanghyun, the former of whom is gripping both their hands like his life depends on it.

"Why can't you just admit that my suggestion is perfect. It will show off all our abilities and it will be relatively simple to put together to we can actually get some food and rest tonight before the performance."

Doc's eyes somehow narrow even further. "It isn't about that you pig-headed arrogant brat! You need to admit that this is a team effort and that means actually talking to the team before making any decisions that affect all of us."

Noheul rolls his eyes in exasperation. "But I'm right."

"UGH you're INSUFFERABLE!"

Na Sanghyun finaly taps Soul on the shoulder. He turns to the younger contestant, who looks distinctly nervous.

"Why don't we go to a different room and start practicing? I mean, I think it's a fine song, and we're wasting time..."

Soul nods. "You know what, that's a good idea Sanghyun. Come on Byunjae, let's leave these two to their quarrelling and get things set up. I actually have an idea for the set..."

The three exit still chatting. Doc glances over when the door closes and sighs.

"Look, I'll apologize if you admit you were too bossy. Sanghyun is right, we're wasting time if we want to do well."

Noheul looks like he's about to argue further, but then sighs and nods, holding out a hand. "Fine. Truce."

Doc shakes the proferred hand, but both are still glaring as they follow their groupmates.

In the hallway they pass by Reito and Xaris. Reito awkwardly attempts a bow but both parties are moving too quickly and he ends up just stumbling a bit.

Xaris steadies him easily, with a small grin. "Careful. Just walk."

Reito nods awkwardly and the two enter the practice room to find Danny and G sitting on opposite ends on their phones. When the door opens they both glance up, and Danny starts talking almost immediately.

"We came to a compromise. Two songs, he'll do one I'll do the other. That way we can both do what we want and not have to deal with each other for the rest of the time."

Xaris stares at them for a long moment, starts to say something, and then pauses to check the wall clock.

"You know what, fine. G, you work on your song choice with Reito, and you're using the song we found, he's realy excited about it. Danny you and me will work on YGGR like you wanted. We'll reconvene and switch partners tomorrow at noon, okay?"

The two nod. G walks over to Reito and speaks to him quietly. Reito smiles and nods. The young Japanese boy gives Xaris a little wave before trotting after G.

Xaris turns to Danny, who's watching Reito leaving with something akin to a pout.

"He's not going to steal your friend Danny, now let's get to work."

The scene opens on one not dissimilar to the first shot in the episode. Several staff members bustle around a backstage area, but this one indoors. The scene cuts between shots of the contestants getting makeup done, checking their hair, and running dance steps nervously.

Koda and Seongjun are stretching when Hongsol walks over to them. Seongjun sees him first and smiles brightly.

"Hey hyung, you guys ready for your performance?"

Hongosl returns the smiles with one of his own. "As ready as we will be, which I think is pretty good honestly. How are you guys? Think you're ready?"

Koda puffs up as he replies. "We're going to wipe the floor with you!"

Hongsol laughs. "I'm sure you will Gogo. Good luck to both of you."

Koda deflates immediately. "Hong-gie!" He whines pitifully. "Why would you call me that? We aren't friends anymore!"

Hongsol just chuckles again before looking back to Seongjun. "Have you two seen Jude anywhere recently? He texed that he's here but I can't find him."

"Ditching us for your boyfriend, I see how it is hyung." Seongjun teases.

Hongsol turns bright red. "That's not... I don't... Seongjun! Don't tease like that! Just have you see him or not?"

Seongjun just laughs mercilessly. "Look Gosaeng, look how flushed he is!"

"Stop it!"

Seongjung finally takes pity on the bright red pile of embarrasment that Hongsol has become. "Okay okay I'll stop. It's cute that you worry about him, that's all. I haven't seen him though, I'm sorry."

Hongsol pouts, "You put me through all that and you weren't even helpful. Shame on you Seongjun."

Seongjun can't resist one last jab as Hongsol leaves. "Sorry mom, I'll reflect on my behavior in my room!"

Koda tilts his head and frowns. "How is he your mom? Wouldn't he be a dad? And isn't he too young to have a kid your age?"

Seongjun rolls his eyes and laughs, gently steering Koda back towards one of the waiting areas designated for the groups. "It's a good thing you're pretty hyung, that's all I can say."

Down the hall, Danny and Reito are chatting with Na Sanghyun and Byunjae.

"It's a complete nightmare working with those two. JYP-hyungnim knows they don't get along, why would he put them in a group together?" Sanghyun is griping while Byunjae nods his head.

Danny shrugs. "It's a survival show, it's supposed to be dramatic."

"Chairs were nearly thrown hyung. I don't think that kind of drama is the good kind." Sanghyun sighs.

Byunjae pats him comfortingly on the back, as he can't reach any higher. Danny can't help but grin at the exchange.

"Well, you definitely trump my complaints. But I'm glad we're allowed to hang out before the show starts, I haven't seen you guys in forever! Or Ash, but he's Ash. He'll show up eventually."

Reito stands quietly next to Danny, smiling softly. He looks genuinely happy despite his silence, and is even lightly holding hands with Byunjae, who isn't complaining as he idly plays with the younger teen's fingers.

"Well, at least you'll be done with the group after the performance today, right? And... you do have a performance?"

Byunjae finally speaks up. "We do. It's... not as good as it could have been, I think, but it's still good. I mean, we have really good singers in our group, even if some of them don't really get along."

"Or were duped for lines because their rank was too low." Sanghyun adds, rolling his eyes. "That one was Noheul. I have to say though, everything he says makes perfect sense, it's just..."

"How he says it." Byunjae supplies.

Sanghyun nods. "Exactly."

Just then Hongsol walks up. Reito, Byunjae, and Sanghyun all smile at the newcomer, and Danny offers a handshake in greeting.

"Hey hyung, fancy running into you here." He jokes.

Hongsol smiles. "Hey guys, you ready to perform?"

The four share similar looks that tell Hongsol all he needs to know.

"Well, I'm sure they're better than you think they are! Good luck anyway, I know you'll all do great!"

His support does seem to slightly cheer up the four in front of him, and he moves on to the main point of his approaching them.

"Have you guys seen Jude around lately?"

The four shake their heads, and with a quick 'thanks' Hongsol heads further into the backstage.

The next people he runs into are Soul and Xaris. The two greet him warmly as he approaches.

"Hey guys! Ready for the performances today?"

Soul pulls a face and Xaris laughs. "He was just telling me how his lines got cut."

Soul sighs. "It was for the greater good of getting Doc and Noheul to quit bickering, but still. If I'm eliminated because I don't get to show off how awesome I am I blame those two."

Hongsol gives him a sympathetic look. "Well, between us I heard that eliminations might not be permanent? If something does happen maybe you'll get a second chance to impress the voters!"

Now Soul is grinning wrily along with Xaris. "I'd ask how you know that, but with your ten thousand connections it's easier to let it go. Anyway, good luck in your own performance today, you think you guys are ready?"

Hongsol shrugs. "We've done our best, and that's what matters right? But actually, while you're here, have either of you seen Jude?"

The two both shrug and then the three bid each other farewell as Hongsol continues on his quest.

However, the next person he runs into tells him he needs to get back to his waiting room, so he reluctantly heads back the way he came, only to run straight into the very person he'd been looking for.

"Hyung! Hey, I've been looking for you!"

Jude laughs. "So I've heard. What's up Hong?"

Hongsol shrugs lightly. "I've just been worried. You weren't put into a group and then I haven't seen you for the past two days. I wanted to make sure everything was alright."

Jude pats the other lightly on the shoulder. "I'm fine Hongsol. I had a different assignment. I won't be getting immunity this round, but I promise nothing bad is happening. Now I'm on in about five minutes and you should be getting to your waiting room I believe."

Hongsol nods and gives a quick bow, during which Jude teasingly messes up his hair. The two laugh and part ways, Hongsol clearly more relaxed than before.

Jude makes his way towards the main stage, where he's handed a microphone by JYP himself.

"Are you ready?"

Jude nods firmly, and then the interviewer walks over to him. Jude bows to him in greeting and he nods back politely before signaling to the lightboard operators to begin the show.

As the usual announcements regarding filming play through the theatre, Jude heads to centerstage. He takes a bracing breath, and then the camera cuts to the back of the theatre facing the stage as the curatains draw open, and a piano begins to play.

As the backup dancers disperse and the applause dies down, Jude takes another bow before waving cheerfully to the crowd. He steps forward as the curtains pull closed behind him. He raises the microphone again when it's quiet enough to be heard.

"Hello! Hello everyone and thank you so much for coming to this very special event! My name is Jude and I'll be your host for this evening! Tonight we have four performances for you, created by the performers themselves, and they've worked very hard to make them as amazing as they can so make sure to give them lots of love!"

More cheers resound around the auditorious and the camera pans to show the fans waving signs for their favorite contestants.

Jude smiles. "Alright then, I won't take up your time any longer, I know you guys want to see the performances! First up we have a lovely rendition of Roy Kim's Bom Bom Bom by the talented Na Sanghyun, Noheul, Doc, Byunjae, and Soul!"

He steps to the side as the curtain swings open again to reveal a whole new set, with blooming flowers framing the background and scattered around the feet of five young men, all smiling as they await their music cue.

(Na Sanghyun:Grey Pullover       Soul:Guitarist       Noheul:Black Coat       Doc:Gray Sweater       Byunjae:Pink Sweater)

The boys stand still as the curtain slowly closes in time to the dwindling applause, and Jude again takes center stage, smiling bright enough to rival the spotlights on him.

"That was a great start to what's going to be a great night I'm sure. What did you guys thinks?" He holds the mic out to the audience and is met with screams from the fans. Jude smiles suavely directly towards the cameras as he pulls the mic back and waits for the sound to lessen before speaking again.

"Now remember, if you want to help these trainees reach their goal to become idols, be sure to drop by the Twenty-One official site and send in your votes! Every one matters, so if there's someone you really want to see again, make sure to help them out! Now, for our next performance we have the rappers of Twenty-One, Xaris, Reito, G, and Danny! These four young men have put together not one but two songs to perform! So let's sit back and enjoy, shall we?"

He steps back again with the curtain. The trees are gone, replaced by a simple electronic display. The stage goes dark, leaving only the screen lighting up the auditorium for a moment.

Then a spotlight comes on.

(G:Tattoos       Reito:All White       Danny:Red Jacket       Xaris:All Black)

Jude applauds with the audience as the curtains begin to close again and the rappers head backstage. For a moment the screen reads "oh no, this loser again" and the audience laughs.

Jude pretends to look around for the source of laughter, but he joins in a moment later. "Alright alright, tech has it out for me for the complicated sounds and lights from my performances." He jokes lightly. "But this next group is taking it a step up: they're using a fog machine!"

Several people in the front row shout their approval and Jude grins at them.

"Sounds like they have fans already! Our next group is taking it up another notch with a completely original song! This is Kangjoo, TJ, Do Sanghyun, Ant, and Hongsol with the song Find Me."

The lights dim to near darkness, and the stage become steeped in fog as Jude returns to his position on the side of the stage. When the curtain rises nothing can be seen, until several golden backlights turn on at once, outlining the five men sitting on chairs arranged around the otherwise empty stage.

(Hongsol:Gold Necklace,Tank Top       TJ:Long Sleeved Shirt       Do Sanghyun:Jacket Vest       Kangjoo:High Notes       Ant:Rapping)

Jude waves smoke out of his face as the curtains swing shut against the applauding fans. He manages a grin, though he coughs a moment later.

He recovers after a moment and brings the mic back up. "Definitely impressive to make a whole new song in just two days. And again, if any of these boys are impressing you drop by our website and leave a vote! Now, we only have one more performance tonight." He waits for the groans from the audience. "I know I know, it seems so short. But believe it or not we've been here for almost an hour! Time does fly when there's good music around."

Obligatory groans at the terrible joke resound around the theatre and Jude laughs. "Don't worry you're almost free of me. This last performance is by our dancers Ash, Koda, Seongjun, Jihyun, KimQ, and Collin. Enjoy!"

He exits the stage completely this time as the curtains open. Then the lights start flashing different colors as the dancers all run onstage and energetically bounce into formation.

(Koda:Black and Red Jacket      Collin:Red Tank      Jihyun:Red Sleeves      Seongjun:Black Jacket      KimQ:Black Tank      Ash:Sweater)

As the performance ends all the contestants run out onto the stage and wave excitedly to the screaming fans.

Jude steps to the front and has to yell his final lines through his microphone to even hope he might be heard. "Thank you everyone for coming out to support us tonight! We hope you enjoyed yourself here and that you'll continue to support us on our journey! Thank you and goodnight!"

And with those final words the curtains close for the last time.