Chapter 291
‘Will it be okay…?’
Aeri, who had been looking down with increasing concern, had already heard the news that An Hee-seop, who was always a key part of the Blue Team’s group cheer, had disappeared limping after the wrestling match. Furthermore, she witnessed On Raon being called aside by a staff member, heightening her worries.
‘Gasp…’
She spotted Orca, who was wearing a white or blue headband to add a point to his outfit, which was too simple.
She internally screamed, covering her mouth as she completely forgot all her worries and anxieties that had been filling her mind just a moment ago.
‘Who told him to be so cool, cute, and pretty…?’
It seemed like we had won in terms of looks.
Of course, Orca wasn’t the only one from the Blue Team who had prepared and worn a headband, the other team members were wearing the same thing too.
But there was no way that the excited Aeri would notice that.
Soon after, the Blue Team, introduced by the commentators, took their positions in the center of the field.
From the audience, there were expectant voices of “Ooh~” similar to those given to the teams that had performed earlier.
‘It’s starting now.’
“Blue Team!”
When the captain and vice-captain, standing in the center, loudly called out the team.
“Hey!”
The rest of the team responded so loudly that it startled those who were looking at their phones or dozing off.
After repeating this three times, getting louder each time.
Rai, who was the representative, blew the blue whistle hanging around his neck.
Peeeeep!
Then the prelude of the prepared song began to play.
The song chosen by the Blue Team for the group cheer was “Wind of Dreams,” an anime OST released about 10 years ago, sung together by Chronicle and Rosetta, who could be considered Blue Team’s OB.
‘This was an anime OST?’
…some people said.
‘Chronicle and Rosetta sang this?’
…others said, as this was a fairly popular song among idol and anime fans alike.
Any Korean in their twenties or thirties who had even a little interest in cartoons when they were younger could sing along to the chorus of this song.
Can you imagine
How special each day can become
Your future
With light and swaying movements like leaves trembling in the wind, the real choreography began.
‘They’re good!’
The Blue Team was rumored to practice the group cheer more than anyone else, and this year was no different, as their movements were noticeably more organized compared to the previous three teams.
Even though their results in other events like running, basketball, and dodgeball had been somewhat lacking over the past few years, they always contended for the top spots in the group cheer.
This was the reason why the choreographer, who always made unreasonable demands of the idols, had not been fired yet.
The audience, who were watching the continuous choreography as if bewitched, suddenly came to their senses.
Before they knew it, only the female idols centered around vice-captain Soneti Marl were left in the formation.
The male idols, who had moved to the back, were waiting while tapping their feet to the beat with their backs turned.
In the world your courage protects
I can do anything
I can be anyone
The female idols, who had been showing powerful dance moves, flipped their heads, sending their long and short hair flying, and then quickly vacated the stage.
The waiting male idols, with Rai in the center, walked out confidently and continued the excited atmosphere, eliciting loud cheers from the audience.
In the world your love protects
I can do anything
I can be anyone
Seo Moon-gyeol, standing next to the center, drew attention with his unique, delicate yet powerful dance lines.
During this time, fans risked everything to capture legendary fancams while avoiding the staff’s eyes.
Because the unethical MBS would never film individual fancams.
Soon, the female idols split to the left and right and returned to their positions in the formation.
After another round of group choreography.
As the song, which had been remixed, slowed down and the atmosphere changed, the formation underwent a significant transformation.
To minimize the confusion in between.
To skillfully use the blank space.
Only Boys Gun and Orca On Raon boldly stepped out to the spaces prepared on both sides, capturing the audience’s attention.
And then.
“!”
The two, who placed their hands on the floor and lifted their bodies, gracefully swung their legs in a full circle.
The intense acrobatics made the audience stir.
“Waaaah!”
“Wow, that’s crazy…!”
Although Gun from OnlyBoys had shown impressive skills with acrobatics for years at the Idol Sports Competition, it was clear that On Raon, with movements as light and seamless as a breeze, was far more pleasing to watch even for those who knew nothing about acrobatics.
Perhaps that’s why.
When the two showed the movement of retracting their bodies and leaping into the air, most of the audience’s gaze was instantly drawn to On Raon as if sucked in.
Click, click, click.
Yoon Seon-woo’s expensive camera momentarily appeared, precisely capturing the fleeting moment of On Raon soaring like a bird, before disappearing back under the blanket.
“Woooooaaah!”
During the group cheer stage, cheering for a specific individual by name was prohibited, so the audience responded enthusiastically with vowel sounds.
As On Raon naturally blended into the completed formation and tried to catch his breath while continuing the choreography, he momentarily met eyes with Kang Ji-woo nearby.
‘You did well.’
Kang Ji-woo’s eyes, shining with pride, seemed to be saying that to him.
On Raon, who had perfectly succeeded in the acrobatics to align with the boy’s image in his mind, also nodded slightly with a flushed face.
After that, Gun and On Raon showed another round of amazing, acrobatic movements to the audience.
In the heated air, the Blue Team’s stage was gradually heading toward its climax.
This blue wind
Who can stop it
“All together!”
The Blue Team idols clapped their hands above their heads, encouraging the audience to sing along.
Don’t give up
Go to the end of your dreams
With the audience’s enthusiastic response, the Blue Team’s group cheer stage, which had raised a lot of concerns due to An Hee-seop’s injury before it even started, ended successfully.
– That was the Blue Team’s ‘Wind of Dreams’ stage.
– Please give a big round of applause to the Blue Team for their fantastic performance!
“Blue Team! Blue Team!”
“Rai, you did great!!”
“Marl is beautiful!!”
“Raon!! You’re the best!!!”
Applause and cheers poured out for the Blue Team, who were standing and panting in their ending formation.
While the players returned to their seats and the judges scored the Blue Team’s performance, Captain Rai and Vice-captain Marl conducted an interview.
– As the captain and vice-captain, can you share your thoughts?
“When you think of the Idol Sports Competition cheer competition, you think of the Blue Team, and when you think of the Blue Team, you think of the cheer competition. We are very proud of this fact ourselves, and I am satisfied that we showed a wonderful performance that matched our reputation and expectations this year as well.”
The Blue Team had been actively participating in the group cheer competition, enduring the annoying choreographer, as they didn’t like the idea of not doing anything all day and going home without any activity, unlike the Red Team, who chose entertainment.
“And this year, OnlyBoys’ Gun and Orca’s Raon showed particularly impressive performances.”
At the mention of On Raon by Rai, a scream was heard from the Aeri’s gathering place.
“Actually, that wasn’t originally Raon’s part.”
– Oh, really? The part where he spun, jumped, and flew, you mean?
“Yes.”
The arena, with On Raon’s image still vividly lingering, buzzed with surprise at the revelation that it wasn’t originally On Raon’s part.
“Something suddenly came up today, so Raon had to do it unexpectedly, but he did so well that you couldn’t tell at all. As the captain, I am grateful. Raon, thank you!”
The camera captured On Raon’s face smiling gently at Rai’s words.
‘That was insane, On Raon. Absolutely insane.’
‘Oh no, I feel like crying… Why am I such a mess…?’
Aeris, who knew well about On Raon’s slump, stomped their feet with swelling hearts.
“And to all the Blue Team members who worked hard together, I love you!”
– So, how do you feel? Do you think you can win first place?
“…Yes! I think we can.”
“I want to win. Please make us first place~!”
– Excellent.
– They say the scoring for the cheer competition is all done now. We will announce the rankings right away.
As the filming schedule had been significantly delayed, the rankings were announced quickly.
The White Team, who had made a noticeable mistake, came in 4th place.
With the Red Team, which lacked impact, taking 3rd place.
Only the 1st and 2nd places were left to be announced.
– The winner of the 2018 Idol Sports Competition group cheer is…!
– The Blue Team! Congratulations!
“!”
When the results were announced, the Blue Team players jumped up and hugged each other, celebrating their victory.
Rai received the winner’s bouquet on behalf of the team.
– The judges commented that the skills honed through hard practice and the festive atmosphere, where everyone could enjoy together, were particularly impressive.
The Black Team, who came in second, nodded and clapped, accepting the results despite their disappointment.
And finally.
It was lunchtime.
The sun had long passed its zenith, and the sound of growling stomachs could be heard everywhere.
The smell of chicken, sponsored for the event, spread throughout the stadium as it was distributed to the idols and the audience.
“Let’s eat well.”
“Wow, one chicken per person, what’s gotten into MBS?”
Although there were no special events held during the short lunch break, the production crew was conducting small mini-games to fill the content for their YouTube channel.
The mini-game currently underway was a staring contest.
– Raon wins!
– With this, Raon achieves his fifth consecutive victory.
Regardless of whether it was a man or a woman, everyone who made eye contact with On Raon couldn’t handle it and couldn’t maintain eye contact for more than five seconds, leading to On Raon’s unexpected undefeated streak in the staring contest.
‘I’m so hungry I could just close my eyes. But I don’t want to lose on purpose…’
On Raon, who had come out without thinking much and now couldn’t even eat chicken, felt somewhat pitiful about his situation.
In the atmosphere that had somehow shifted from ‘Find the Strongest Staring Contest Champion!’ to ‘Defeat On Raon!’,
Kim Jun-woo, who had endured until tears came out during a staring contest with On Raon while filming Pick Heart last year, was being reevaluated.
– Jun-woo is our hope now.
Kim Jun-woo, who had been called out while he was neatly gnawing on a chicken leg at his seat, blinked his eyes.
“Yes…?”