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°𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐-𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 (revised)

"Growing up means realizing the spotlight isn't just bright, it's also brutally honest." — Kala

❜ ─ NARRATOR'S POV ─ ❛

The giant rotating "egg" gleamed, a silent sentinel waiting to introduce her. Kala felt a familiar thrill, a blend of nerves and excitement that always accompanied stepping onto a new stage. The countdown began, echoing faintly in the sterile quiet. A staff member gestured for her to step inside the luminous pod, and she did, a quiet confidence settling over her.

The narrator's voice, smooth and resonant, filled the air, explaining the intricate rules of I-Land: the tests, the scoring, and, most crucially, the brutal reality of self-elimination – a decision that, just yesterday, had sent four boys to 'Ground.'

"The first test will now be revealed," the narrator announced, and a beat dropped, then another, a vibrant, pulsing melody filling the space. Kala felt the energy from within her rotating shell, a palpable wave of youthful exclamations.

"Wahhh!"

"It's so good!"

"Daebak!"

The trainees' voices, a mix of awe and nervous anticipation, were a familiar symphony to her. After the track faded, the narrator's voice returned, outlining the challenge: seven days to master the song. The stress and nerves, Kala knew, would be skyrocketing.

"I will now reveal the hidden mentor who will be guiding you all throughout your journey here in I-Land and the main choreographer of the song for the first test," the narrator's voice boomed, adding another layer of suspense.

Inside the egg, Kala took a slow, deep breath, a small, knowing smile playing on her lips. She could hear the trainees' eager whispers.

"I can't wait to know who it will be," Daniel's voice, bright with anticipation, cut through the murmurs.

"What if our mentor would be one of the BTS members?" a hopeful voice suggested.