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yccjungrk​:

despite the look on yoorim’s face, gahyeon shrugs and smiles. “ it’s possible, ” she points out. she would consider anything possible at this point, quite honestly - none of them really know what’s going on. hell, gahyeon wasn’t entirely sure that the casting she did would be the last one. none of them really knew if they’d end up in the line-up, the trainers had been very adament on that. gahyeon herself wasn’t even sure it was possible for herself, but only time would tell. but especially sphere scouting new trainees for their own company ? that seemed like a dead ringer. “ you’re an actual sphere trainee, ” gahyeon points out. “ it would make more sense for you to get priority over someone who wasn’t. sphere looks at you and sees their company ideals. ” she explains.

“ i don’t know about you, but that just makes sense to me. ” she points out.

gahyeon smiles, after all gahyeon knows this is a dream only so many can say they’ve reached. even if it’s not with the preferred company of the person. “ i feel that. i wanted nova. ” she says quietly with a sheepish smile. “ royal’s an amazing company, but nova’s something else. ” she points out, but shrugs. maybe she was just blinded by their dance moves - gahyeon isn’t sure how she felt about their newest groups - or rather, if she would’ve been a good fit. “ but hey, sphere’s a good company. i hope you find your home here. ” she says with a smile.

“ that’s good, ” gahyeon says, nodding. “ i’m glad to hear it. even if we’re technically under different companies, i’m glad that sphere’s comfortable so far. i hope it all works out. ” 

now it’s yoorim’s time to shrug a shoulder, casually dismissing the suggestion once again with silence. a part of her believes that there is absolutely a chance that she might be added sometime, it’s more that she doesn’t want to purposively get her hopes up high immediately. of course, what yoojung says makes sense, it makes a lot of sense, actually. “mmh, you are right…” she gives in, but not entirely. what does not add up to her, however, is the fact that she is new, while some of the other trainees are not—even if they are from other companies, they have serious seniority over her. in settings like these, yoorim is positive that experience speaks louder than to simply belong to the company.

it would be nice, though, she can’t deny that she wants to partake in the project, even if it’s a little scary.

she chuckles coyly, gazing away from the conversation at hand for a moment. “do you think it be weird if, maybe… i said that sphere already is home?” yoorim wonders if perhaps she is in a sort of honeymoon phase with sphere, where everything seems magnificent and perfect—obviously, that isn’t necessarily true, but she has yet to experience something that can break the enchantment. “hearing myself ask that question, i realise that it’s a little weird.” she adds, laughing softly, yet heartily, at her own comment. if anything, she supposes that it explains her gratitude. “no, but really, though…”

Yoorim sighs softly, the sound breaks the silence between herself and Juyeon. It’s becoming stressful now that they are rapidly approaching the end of Heartz’ debut project and she can hardly deny it, she keeps wondering how she will be able to persuade the coaches into giving her one of the few remaining spots of the final line-up. At least she hopes that there is still room for convincing them, knowing that there is a chance that they have chosen every position already.

When she first contacted Juyeon, she had brought refreshing drinks that matched the summer heat outside, this time she had brought something more warming as they race towards autumn. While she doesn’t necessarily aim to ask the other for advice this time, Yoorim simply wants some company and to make better friends with the elder female. Instead of complaining about the competition, however, she decides to at least attempt and remain positive. “So, unnie…”

“Spooktober is finally here, huh? Do you like Halloween?” She takes a sip out of her cinnamon latte, a drink that has been her favourite since the first time she ever tasted it, attempting to keep herself from thinking about the project as a whole.

All kinds of thoughts spin around in Yoorim’s mind when she decides to approach Yuzu after practice one day, she hopes for some advice in regards of what move she should make next. Well, that’s the excuse she used anyway, though aware that she doesn’t need to mask her intentions with the other—after all, they are friends from before the project. Still, Yoorim doesn’t necessarily want to impose, and she doesn’t want to take up too much of the other’s time now that she prepares to debut.

How she wishes to soon follow Yuzu’s footsteps, and to soon prepare for her own debut. That’s why she keeps asking the other trainees, why she keeps asking the other girls who are making their official appearance for help and guidance. So far, she believes that she has made good choices in regards of picking a song for her solo performances, but this time Yoorim finds herself indecisive. “Which do you think that I should go for? Want, or Eclipse?” Straight to the point, uncharacteristically so.

yuzurk​:

“oh? that sounds nice!” genuinely happy for yurim that she had another friend to get signed with her, yuzu nods her head quickly. “I feel like this whole business makes a lot more fun if y'got peeps with ya y'can share all the experiences with, y'know what I mean?” always the teamplayer it really was no surprise of her to say this but she was glad to be surrounded by people she could somewhat relate to and share all the ups and downs with.

“can’t wait t'see ya perform that one then. I’m glad they allowed all of us to go chill at the pool party as well. we ain’t performin’ but we get to see everyone else perform. better wear a swim suit, y'know I’m gon’ be all stacked up on ‘em waterguns.” there is a mischief glint in her eyes as she voices the warning before taking yet another bite of her own sandwich.

at yurim’s enthusiastic reaction however the elder female got curious. “foreal? can I get a bite? i'mma share some of mine too if y'want!”

she can’t help but agree, everything is undoubtably more fun when friends are around and she is most grateful for actually being surrounded by close ones, even as a trainee. now, she is eager to meet the others too, but it’s always comforting to have familiar faces in the background. a grin grows on her lips when yuzu says that she anticipates her performance, and it makes her want to practice even harder to provide with an entertaining stage.

“ah… you are only going to chill there? i wanted to see you perform too,” she says with a playful pout on her lips. it’s something about hyping up dear ones and being hyped up by them in return. she holds her feigned frown for only a moment before a smirk grows again, it sounds like they are going to have a good time, regardless. “you bet i'll bring one or two myself. ahhh… i can’t wait, i wish it was tomorrow instead~” she sighs, though dreamily.

rkxluda​:

Luda smiled in return, only making a movement with one of her hands to show that helping was no problem. In retrospect, even if everything had turned out well for her, she felt like she should’ve asked more people for their help or even just opinions on her solo eval picks and ideas. But that wasn’t anything she had to concern herself with anymore, she supposed.

She followed Yoorim into the room, curious to see what the other had planned. If she was honest, she couldn’t really remember what was expected of them that month, or what they should focus on for that month. With the door closed and them able to fully concentrate once more trainees would show up at the building, she hummed in thought.

“I’d pick out some extra practise time for that where I wouldn’t sing or dance and try to find tips on the internet. Watching popular idols fancams was helpful, too, finding out what made them so popular in the first place. It’s easier to do that than actually practise though, so for expressions, I’d try different ones I thought would fit close-up on camera until I was happy with them and then I’d do the same but while going through the song singing and dancing,” she started to explain, “for eye contact, I put little marks on the mirror, to stare at and made sure to switch from one to the next as well. Keeping eye-contact while talking to someone helps as well.”

At least that’s what she thought worked for her. When it came to charisma, she definitely wasn’t the best to ask, but maybe her tips could still work for the other. “For the most part it’s really just a lot of practise, like singing and dancing,” she added after a moment of thought, though that was probably not quite as helpful, but she knew how she’d struggled to keep making faces at a mirror when she could be singing instead.

The suggestions that Luda provides with are undoubtedly thoughts outside the box, ideas that Yoorim surely wouldn’t have come up with herself, and that she thinks are quite clever. She nods occasionally whilst listening intently to the advice from a more experienced trainee, feeling grateful and blessed to have such kind women around her. Ever since Yoorim was welcomed into Sphere Entertainment, ever since she was introduced to the Heartz project, she has felt included.

She wonders if that is considered a norm in the entertainment business, or whether she has been lucky in that regards. “I never thought about that—fan cams, huh? That’s so clever!” And it’s something that she can easily incorporate into her days, as she already spends way too much time watching some of them already. Once there is a new comeback, it’s safe to say that Yoorim searches for the fan cams and the individual shots instantly. “Did you watch any in particular?”

“Did you watch fan cams from the original performances of the song you chose, or did you watch the most popular ones that you could find?” She wonders, does that even matter? Probably not, but she is curious enough to ask, regardless. As for the advice on making and keeping eye contact, suddenly Yoorim understands why she sometimes finds marks on the mirrors of a practice room and mentally face palms as now, it’s obvious. “So, that’s what the marks are for!”

gahyecnrk​:

gahyeon nods, humming. “ so i’ll pay. that’s how this works. ” she points out, shaking her head gently at yoorim as they traverse the park. gahyeon can’t say she’s been here in some time – actually, she’s not sure the last time she’d even visited a park. or, well, gone anywhere outside other than to get to another destination – usually either home or the studio. she remembers studying in parks like this back when she went to university, and realizes now that she’s here that she’s missed it. maybe she’d have to find somewhere near her apartment – but then again, she rarely took breaks.

“ mmm, there’s probably somewhere to get that … if they have bubble tea, too. ” she comments, looking up-and-down the stalls to see if she could spot something in particular. for now, it seemed like they’d have to wander down to try and figure out where they wanted to get drinks. “ let’s get our food first – i think i’m gonna get this, ” she says, motioning to the booth. “ if you want something from somewhere else though, we can go there, too. ” she points out as she gets in line. after all, she didn’t know what all yoorim would want, and gahyeon was willing to pay for whatever she needed to. she was a good unnie, after all – or, at least she tried to be.

“ it’s no problem, really. i … probably needed to get out of the studio, anyway. ” she hums, smiling slightly. it’s true, she spent way too much time there – but she needed to keep working if she wanted to get anywhere in the project. the addition of more girls meant less positions for the girls who had auditioned so far. gahyeon had to stay on her toes, so she didn’t fall behind. “ how’s everything going, this month, by the way ? ” she asks, brows raised. “ i don’t think i’ve asked so far. already a part of a debut project, look at you go ! ” she says, nudging the younger girl lightly. it was impressive, after all. even if it made gahyeon anxious – she knew that if yoorim made it, she’d deserve it. “ how are you adjusting to everything ? ”

it brings back memories when they pass through the park together. it was a mere month ago, but she can’t help but think fondly about when she recorded a choreography with a friend—not here, in this particular park, but somewhere similar—yoorim had told herself that there were many things that she wanted to do before summer ends, things that she won’t be able to do after all. now, having become a trainee under sphere and additionally, having been introduced to a debuting project where she may or may not successfully land herself a spot, there is no time for anything else but training, training, and even more training. she chose this for herself, she did, but she recognises that it’s a lot.

she pouts in response, although accepting the fact that yoojung is, perhaps, a little more stubborn than she is herself. a smile grows on her lips soon after, though, and she nods. “fine,” she says, somewhat whiny but not at all unpleasantly. “i would assume that where they have bubble tea, they should have iced tea also… don’t you think, unnie? at least, that makes sense to me.” however, what makes sense to her doesn’t necessarily make sense to the vendors who are there to sell them refreshments through the event. she hums in thought whilst gazing up and down the menu in front of them, contemplating heavily whether she wants something or not. deciding no, she eventually shakes her head.

rkxlia​:

lia would not ever claim to know or understand the intricacies that come with being a trainee; especially being one in a coveted entertainment company. aside from the obvious, she suspects that there must be a hundred other things they can or cannot do as stipulated for when they signed that contract. yet knowing all that makes her admire them even more. yoorim is just so talented and she’s grateful that the rest of the world might also be able to see just how amazing she is.

“good! we don’t want them depriving you of all the good things in life.” she smiles. “i mean, imagine living in south korea, a country well known for such a good cuisine and taking that away from your trainees? that’s just crazy. good thing they still haven’t.” julia shakes her head, feeling the need to rant. soon enough, she sees the illuminating signage of the barbecue restaurant she had in mind. the lights and bustle of the dining place was like a siren calling out to her empty stomach.  

julia listens diligently. “it’s nice to hear that. don’t forget to always take care of yourself, okay? both in mind and body.” came her words of advice. nudging the other affectionately, she grins. “of course you miss me. i’m great company.” julia lightens up for a moment before turning serious again, following yoorim’s pattern. she hears the second sigh she’s released and thinks there’s probably more to it. yet of course, she won’t press. “it’s okay. you don’t have to undermine what you feel just because you signed up for it. you’re allowed to feel that! it’s not easy what you do.” she comforts her. “you’re right. i’m sure you’ll get the hang of it soon enough. you’ll be great!”

a barely distinguishable whine escapes her when lia mentions the possibility of being deprived from the amazing cuisine that she has grown accustomed to having at her fingertips—quite literally, since it will always be merely one message away, nowadays. she praises whoever came up with the brilliant idea of using a mere app to order food, it’s a method that she uses avidly in her daily life. “ah, don’t even mention it… i'm sure that they will put me on a diet someday, and i'm not ready!”

then again, will she ever be? no, yoorim will more than likely become the trainee who eats in secret to continue her undeniable addiction to food, who will make her coaches pull at their hair in frustration and frequently scold her for not listening. she smiles, though, agreeing with the fact that they have yet to force her onto any sort of diet and with that, yoorim intends to enjoy herself fully in the company of a dearest friend. “you sure are, unnie~ the greatest company that i could ever ask for.”

lixrk​:

it’s rare to find someone that syncs well with the way he dances. it’s hard to find someone who syncs with felix in general, then again he hasn’t exactly been looking all that far either. he’s glad he met yoorim, happy that they’ve grown comfortable enough with one another that their dance exudes the chemistry that everyone wishes could be more than it actually is. he thinks they’d be a good duo, and hopefully with this video other people will say the same.

he moves over towards the camera in its box and the rest of his equipment, setting up the tripod. felix places the camera on it, adjusting it and the tripod so it could perfectly capture the both of them. he’s humming the song they’ll be dancing to as he does, a smile on his face as the excitement bubbled within him yet again. he can’t wait to have this video out to the world. as much as he loves that his platform is growing, he also wants to use it to promote his friends.

yoorim is talented, that much is clear. she dances good, and although he’s not any one of the great and powerful agencies, he hopes he’d be able to let his audience know about yoorim. she deserves to get as much recognition as possible, after all. it’s the least he could do.

he nearly drops his camera when he hears coughing from behind him, but he manages to catch it. he turns to yoorim, alarmed and worried. “oh my god, are you okay?” placing the camera back on the tripod, he gently pats yoorim’s back, eyes laced with concern. “don’t drink too fast, you could choke!” he warns, before letting out a sigh of relief since yoorim seems to be fine.

“what’ll we do if you suddenly choke and we have to postpone this to another day?” his tone is teasing as he walks back to the camera, clicking on a few things before he nods to himself. he checks the time. a little more than five minutes have passed. “if you’re okay now, i’m gonna click record, okay?”

summer should be spent precisely like this, she positively believes, with her dearest friends who enjoys some of the same interests as she does—today it’s dancing, tomorrow it’s… well, who knows? yoorim wants to visit the ocean before the holidays comes to an end, but that is only one out of many things that she would like to experience in time for school to start again. surely, there is no way that she will be able to make it through her entire list, although, she will try.

felix showing his concerns brings out a set of embarrassed chuckles, and she simply nods in response whilst hammering her chest still and clearing her throat. with his statement of fact, however, yoorim finds herself eyeing him ever so playfully over a shoulder. after a final cough, she sighs in utter relief and eventually, her cheeks don’t seem to burn as much anymore. “ahh~ you don’t know what you got until you don’t have it anymore, huh? 10/10 don’t recommend.”

she takes another deep breath, to conclude the comment—it sure feels good to breathe, after being deprived of such a mundane function of the human body. smiling now, yoorim nods in gratitude. “but thank you, oppa. i'm alright now!” admittedly, it’s reassuring to know that he cares enough to help in time of need, seeing as he took the time to pat her back to assist in recovery. “and you’re right, i have to be careful so that we can finish this recording today.” she laughs.

rkbxlla​:

Her gaze softens at the adorable sight of her friend, who she genuinely wants to coy. Bella can’t wait till her younger sisters arrive from Japan, she would love for them to meet Yoorim. Someone who can be a good influence and role model for her younger siblings. Bella is not delusional enough to think she’ll be that sort of influence over them but she would definitely go out of her way to make sure they have one. 

Shaking her head from such deep thoughts, perhaps when she’s alone later she can dive into them but for now, Bella refocuses at the beckoning Yoorim. Wrestling their kids together, she flops down next to Yoorim, leaning against the headboard yet managing to place a chaste kiss on the younger’s cheeks before finally settling in. “I could honestly do with some chicken and jajangmyeon right now… or like a greasy cheeseburger with fries, what do you think? want anything specific, little one?” she teases, despite the fact that Yoorim is a hell of lot taller than her. 

Yoorim wonders if life can get better, now that she comfortably cuddles close with Bella and their three precious little pups—yes, she knows that two of them can’t be considered puppies, but she will forever see them as such. Arms wraps around the small of her housemate’s waist, the best she can from her position anyway, and ends up sneezing when Yujin’s fur somehow tickles her nose. “Oh, sorry… This little rascal made my nose itch!” She says, and then she reaches out to ruffle the white fur.

rkheunji​:

once she was given the okay, eunji gave the other girl a thumb’s up. if they kept working at it like this, she might be able to actually impress. “after this, anything you want to eat. on me. so think about where you want to go.” it was the least she could do and she just loved to go out. and she wouldn’t take a no. ( something she was sure yurim would come to learn. )

then she listened, nodding her head as she tried to focus on what she was told needed to be worked on a bit more. at first she hummed, getting the feel of the song so since she didn’t plan on using the music. then she went through it softly once before clearing her throat and standing a little straighter. this time when she sang, her voice came out clear and she tried to focus on what she needed to focus on, tapping her hands on her legs. hopefully, this would be enough for debut. 

yoorim beams in response to the offer, immediately bending in her seat as to show her gratitude and expressing her appreciation; the teenager had no expectations of payment, and she won’t necessarily see the meal as such either. when they head out later, she will rather see it as an opportunity to grow closer as acquaintances and fellow co-workers—in the end, she hopes for a friendship, but she knows that she must take one step at the time. “thank you, unnie! i will consider it well.”

yoorim can’t remember having ever felt more gutted as when she found out that her hard work in the previous month gave her nothing more than one extra line in the group evaluation. she can’t help but feel envious of mina’s accomplishments already, as the other trainee have been given thrice as many lines as herself this time around. she hates herself for being upset about it and truth be told, she faces difficulties in using the outcome as personal motivation to be better.

to try and bring her thoughts on other matters, however, yoorim decided to make use of herself—not necessarily in her own favour, though, but rather in someone else’s—despite already having a lot on her own plate, she found great comfort in helping eunji improve her english, so that the other trainee could comfortably showcase her own routine at the end of the month. if she isn’t going to get more lines from her hard work, at least she wants to make some friends.

rkxluda​:

Luda had made it a habit to go to Sphere early, just like she did when she was still at kt. It’d been a bit difficult to get used to the surroundings, her memory wanting her to take turns, where there was wall in the way and such. She’s always been an early riser though the long hours did make it a little bit more difficult to wake up and get going, but she didn’t want to come in later either. After two years of trainee-dom, she’s found that most interesting things usually happened rather early in the day.

“Good morning,” Luda replied back after a little start and the girl bowed as well. Unless she came with one of the Heartz girls, she wasn’t really used speaking with anyone this early. Though she’d been here for a while, being busy with the project there hadn’t really been much time to get to know anyone from Sphere really, which admittedly made her a bit sad.

Either way though, she recognised the girl as one of the new additions to the project and her usual, soft smile spread on her lips. She made a mental note to ask the other how she was doing, getting used to everything, as the other’s words were out quicker.

Her smile widened, always happy to help, but also happy that she was even asked at all, surely someone else would be better help than her. “I’d love to help!” she replied warmly, “what do you need help with? And should we head somewhere a little more comfortable?”

Yoorim isn’t sure exactly what she expected upon asking for advice, for she hadn’t at all planned to meet Luda in the first place, but she is thoroughly relieved to notice that the debuting idol is happy to help someone like herself—not to say that Yoorim isn’t important, but she admittedly feels very much insignificant in comparison to the other trainees. She is new, not only to the project, but to the life of a trainee as a whole, and as someone who is typically quite confident, Yoorim is strangely insecure.

Her own curved lips grow into a broader grin of her own, grip tightening slightly around the papers that she holds in her hands. If one thing always remains true about Yoorim, it’s her expressive nature—courageous or fearful, she will always show her true emotions. “Thank you!” She says, before she has even come far enough as to express her concerns. She nods a couple of times in response to the latter part, smile lingering for another few moments as she replies. “Yes, that sounds like a good idea.”

mxnark​:

she can remember how just a few weeks ago, she was confused about the concept of the whole entire debut project. all she could think of at the time was how excited she was for both chungha, gahyeon, and yuzu for being apart of it. but now, with the fact she was apart of it now, it made the pressure of having to eventually learn how the project works more demanding. she was already confused with how she was doing her training, even if it’s only been a few weeks already since she’s been signed.

the fact that yoorim is essentially going through the same situation as her makes her feel a lot better right now. for all she knew, the other girl could be thinking the same thing. the fact that they were both equally excited over this opportunity being given to them. one part of her wonders if yoorim has the same worries as her. about whether or not she should get her hopes up, considering what she’s been told about the project along with the fact that they were going to be with other talented trainees.

but mina doesn’t want to dampen the situation. after all, this is something that has to be celebrated. thankfully, the excitement is still in her and she is able to keep her big, excited smile. “i know!” she responds excitedly. “like… if you took a time-travelling thing and told me back then that i would be in a debut project, let alone a trainee, i probably wouldn’t believe it!” she laughs at the thought of ever being in that situation. but if anything, it makes her a little proud of how far she’s gotten in such a short amount of time. “yoorim, you know we have to try our best! this is basically an opportunity of a lifetime! we just… we just gotta!”

yoorim knows that they should return to their practice sooner rather than later, but she selfishly wants to savour the moment that she has with mina. not many can say that they are lucky enough to become a trainee and even fewer can say that they are then instantly added to a competition where the prize  is to debut, to think that both of them experience the same opportunity… it’s mind-blowing, to say the least. besides, who else can she celebrate the news with, than mina? no one, there is no one.

a flash of sadness hits her when she realises that this isn’t something she can brag about to just about anyone, yoorim won’t be able to talk freely about her accomplishments. truth be told, she won’t even be able to unleash her worries and to discuss her upcoming thoughts about evaluations. suddenly, it scares her to be part of a project whilst so undeniably fresh to the sole concept of being a trainee, and though mina shares the same difficulties, yoorim feels a little alone in all of this. strangely so.

mina’s encouragement brings courage and motivation, though, neither of them have a choice but to work their hardest for a positive outcome. regardless of whether they end up debuting now, or not, it will undoubtedly be an amazing opportunity to grow, and to learn—although, now that they have the chance to reach the limelight, yoorim swiftly believes that there is no other outcome worthwhile, than to actually debut. it’s going to be hard; going forward from now, it’s going to be incredibly hard.

rkchungha​:

chungha shakes her head. it was no problem for the younger to come around and distract her. it was welcomed. chungha was getting nowhere fast anyhow. it was no sweat off her back if she spent her independent study doing something more interesting. “i promise you’re not bothering me. you’re probably saving me from utter boredom.”

some people just had the talent. it was difficult to replicate that calibre of natural creativity. even if someone worked their damnedest, they still won’t sound as natural as those who are quick witted. “it really is so hard. i think i’m a fast thinker in other things but in freestyle? i’d get murdered.” if she ever participated in a cypher she’d be eaten alive. not that chungha foresaw herself at any cyphers in the future but that wasn’t the point. “i can try and get better but it’s hard to reprogram your brain that way, i guess.”

she gives yoorim a kind smile. she had been in her position before when she first started sphere. independent study could be a moment of a freakout especially if you didn’t have any creative talents. it might seem like some free time but it wasn’t. trainees were scolded for not using their time efficiently. “i know the feeling. you kind of feel directionless right now, hm?”

for a new trainee it could seem like doing so much at once is overwhelming and useless. would they really need to learn a bunch of instruments? how often would they be able to use their talents? chungha went through the same thing.

“i guess you can use this time to think of something that’s a little more creative that you want to do. or maybe you can do what i did when i first came: i used it to go to the gym more or to practise on my evaluations. creative things aren’t limited to lyrical writing. it could be choreographies, songs, catchphrases, working on your health.” it could be anything and everything but it took a while for anyone to get that in their head. “it’s a nice kind of wind down after a long training day.”

a charming grin reveals a blooming excitement, and yoorim allows her shoulders to drop down into a more relaxed pose when reassured that she isn’t really a bother. she breathes out a chuckle that is hardly audible to the other, a curve remaining on her lips that shows comfortableness. “that’s a relief then—but unnie, do tell me if you want me to leave. alright? i promise that i won’t be upset.”

not that she would have the right to be, regardless, because she is the one intruding anyway. still, she nods in agreement when chungha confirms what they both are in unison about—freestyle is hard, and suddenly, yoorim wonders whether she should work a little on it herself. however, she neglects the idea before it can even properly manifest as a desire. she doesn’t want to be a rapper, after all.

she can’t help but chuckle in response, brows rising in amusement as she pictures herself in the same scenario. “you and me both… i wouldn’t stand a chance against a toddler, even…” now, that’s a strong exaggeration, but her opinion stands the ground, nonetheless. sighing softly, yoorim thinks about the man who inspired her to become an idol in the first place, feeldog, who is a rapper himself.

perhaps it would make sense for her to follow his footsteps, since his success has been a motivation to her, but that isn’t the case. “it’s probably a code that you need to crack and once you do, it’s going to be child’s play after that, but… i suppose, getting over that bump is easier said than done.” not that she would know, although, it does make perfect sense to her. “you can do it, though!” she smiles.

“i believe in you, unnie!”

rkheunji​:

she focused more on relaxing than anything. it wouldn’t help if she wasn’t all frozen up about it. sure, she wanted to do well but in the end, her best was her best. and she also wanted to do well because yurim was giving her, her time. she couldn’t really waste it. ( and it was a nice little way to bond because if she wasn’t trying hard not to focus on other things, she wouldn’t be worrying as much. ) 

her focus was on yurim while she made her notes. ( she really wondered how she was doing. ) and once yurim spoke, eunji nodded her head. eunji waited a second and then repeated all three words, going a little slowly and trying to be clear as yurim was. she didn’t think she was doing too bad ( well, she would think that. ) “alright boss, what should i do to make it better?”

smiling softly, yoorim is satisfied with how the words are pronounced and perhaps, she reckons that it can be easier to say them individually, rather than in a verse. sometimes, she too stumble on the words when in a hurry to get through the lyrics—it’s common, she supposes. “that sounds good, unnie!” she says, smile lingering whilst glancing up to meet the other’s eyes.

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“ that’s kinda the reality of entertainment companies, ” gahyeon points out with a soft smile. royal had always been bustling with work, and sphere was no different in that aspect – especially when people were promoting, or there was some ongoing project. she remembers the way it had been when de:code had gone through their pre-debut project, and gahyeon figured this was no different. “ it’s fun, though. i guess. something’s always happening, so you’re never too bored. ” she offers – although she wouldn’t admit she got extremely bored in her two years. she didn’t want to bring yoorim down in her first day, after all. that reality would come later, depending on how long yoorim stayed a trainee.

gahyeon shrugs, “ i guess so. to kinda walk in, and things are going on. ” she says, she guesses she can see how that would be overwhelming. but she hadn’t experienced that herself, gahyeon had been sitting dormant in royal for so long it was strange to consider people coming in when something big was going on. “ it’sll be fun. who knows, maybe you’ll even get to be a part of it ? ” gahyeon points out, shrugs. it’s a possibility – all the female sphere trainees were a part of it, after all. and sphere wouldn’t have signed new girls without the intention of bringing them into the project. “ sure ! it’s no problem. ” she says as they walk up toward the locker rooms.

it’s become like a second-home to her, much like royal was, so gahyeon walks in easily and heads straight toward her locker to pull out her water bottle, and quickly takes a large gulp from it. she then wanders back over to where yoorim was at her locker and waited for the other girl to finish putting away her things. “ you’re excited then ? about getting signed ? ” she asks, brows raised. “ did you want to sign to sphere ? ”

yoorim shows disbelief in her expression when the suggestion is brought to the table, nose scrunching to the thought of being added to the project—there is undoubtedly no hiding that she wish for such an extraordinary thing to happen, but she doesn’t see herself worthy. not now, anyway. perhaps it was their plan all along to recruit her for heartz, perhaps it wasn’t. either way, she is utmost careful about falling into the trap that is getting her hopes up high right away. yoorim shrugs in response, offering a brief moment of silence next before lips curves into a smile. “i doubt that… even if that would be super amazing, it wouldn’t be fair.” it truly wouldn’t be, but life is hardly ever fair.

it's by force that yoorim shifts her attention to something else, she knows herself well enough to know that should she begin daydreaming about being added to the project herself, then she will likely end up disappointed sooner rather than later. instead, she nods to conclude the subject, and bring forward the next. “i definitely am! it's like a dream come true already,” though she has a long way to go before she reaches the stage. it’s a start, though, and one should never underestimate the first step. “actually, i was hoping for trc… not that sphere isn’t good enough, but… bigstar isn’t here.” she leans in slightly to whisper last part, her lips having curled into somewhat of a slyer smirk now.