The pressurising and cold atmosphere was finally over for both teams. The President left the room after he announced he has plans for both teams and that was it. Only a handful of the panel members stayed in the room to congratulate the trainees.

LeeHi gave her buddy Jennie a hug. “You did well, Jennie-ah.”

Tablo went to the boys to cheer them up. “Have strength, kids. You know he’s like that. Take this chance to improve yourselves.”  Team B nodded and thanked him respectfully.

All the seniors and panel members then left, leaving Team B and the girls alone to reflect. Even though the girls should feel delighted that the panel loved their routine, they can’t help but feel bad for the boys who were shot down. Jennie and B.I both felt like they had to say something to each other’s team.

“Congr-” “You guys-” they both startled. Jennie let out a chuckle and smile while B.I stood there grinning at her.

“Uh… it’s okay. Ladies first?” B.I asked her to continue.

So you’re trying to be a gentleman now huh?

“Well, we think you guys did extremely well. Isn’t that right, girls?”  Jennie motioned toward her members.

“Yeah!” they smiled, giving the boys some strength.

B.I chuckled. “Well… thank you.” he bowed to ward Jennie and the girls. He then turned to Jennie.

“We just wanted to congratulate your team. You girls were…” he forgot what he wanted to say as he looked into Jennie’s eyes. He seemed to be stuck