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Aamaira hums in agreement while staying silent as Han Sojung tightens the army green grommet eyelet cutout front high low corset style hoodie to her torso. To her left, Jessica Park stood hot iron in hand as she made the final touches to her hair.
Her group manager Shim Hongkyu smiles encouragingly as he watches from the side.
"Remember Maira-nim. At our cue, you'll climb the steps, ignoring the cameras open the double doors, and enter the main hall. Upon entering your facial expression is crucial to this scene. We need you to look astonished, and you can pause to marvel at the set design. Then take a seat. Staff are within the room on stand-by, but for the sake of filming just pretend they aren't there." Mnet's producer instructs as he speaks.
It was the third time he had said the same thing since she had arrived on the set of Mnet: 'Checkmate: Idol Rapstar'. And while Aamaira was not annoyed, she briefly wondered if he found her to be thick-headed. Dense.
"Noted, producer-nim." She replies. As the stout Asian man walked away, she turned to her stylist. "You don't think my outfit is too much right, eonnie?"
Han Sojung huffs as she kneels slightly straightening the khaki gorp-core flap pocket fold pleated detail cargo skirt Aamaira wore. "I dressed you, Maira. Don't you trust me?"
Aamaira's gaze caught her reflection in a mirror opposite their little work party. Slowly she noted her army green top, khaki cargo skirt, and pair of white Adidas sneakers on her feet.
"Chin up Maira," Hoyun says as he applies the final touches of makeup to her face. "Maira's just overthinking as usual noona." He says to Sojung.
The older woman in turn pinches Aamaira's side.
"Ouch!" Aamaira exclaims as she visibly winces. "Eonnie! What did I even do?"
"Doubt yourself!" Sojung says it is a matter of fact. "Once you start doing that you begin doubting your team too. You seem to forget how hard you worked for this. You'll kill it!"
"I know you will!" Hoyun agrees.
Hongkyu nods in agreement. "I watched you work on your opening performance, and let me just say Maira you have all the skills needed for this show. Don't ever doubt your ability."
Aamaira nods, remaining mute. He was right, she got this. She had only worked on her opening performance for a short time of three days but she felt positive about her preparation. She just needed to get into the correct headspace. Deep down she knew only with confidence could she do a proper execution.
Looking down at her feet, she frowns. Sneakers may not be the best choice for footwear. Rocking her head from side to side, she wayed her mind. When she finally took her eyes off her feet, she was not surprised to see Sojung looking at her. Sojung shakes her head. Without a word, the stylist reaches for a pair of black chunky platform buckle ankle boots.
Aamaira smiles feeling a little sheepish. "Sorry eonnie."
Sojung only smiles. "Hurry up and change."
Aamaira nods. Stooping she quickly untie the laces of her sneakers. Pulling off her shoes, one foot at a time, she trades them as she dons the new pair of combat.
"Ready, Maira?" Her manager asks.
Aamaira smiles warmly. "As ready as I'll ever be."
"Everyone quiet on set!" The director yells. "Two! One! Cameras rolling! Maira's entrance for Checkmate: Idol Rapstar take one. Action!"
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Forever & Always, Maira | BP LISA
Fanfic˚❦ Aamaira Coleman couldn't believe her luck when she auditioned for YG Entertainment and got through. It was as if she struck gold. Fast forward years later and she's debuting as the entertainment company's first black idol. Through her journey...
