As the days turned into weeks, our bond as a group grew stronger with each passing moment. We laughed together, cried together, and supported each other through the highs and lows of this rollercoaster ride called training.
But amidst the laughter...
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Chapter 1: The Audition
As I stood outside the intimidating gates of Star Entertainment, my heart thudded against my chest like a drumbeat. This was it—the moment I had been dreaming of since I first picked up a mic. Today was my chance to prove myself as a rapper and songwriter, to show the world what I was made of.
Taking a deep breath, I pushed open the doors and stepped into the bustling lobby. Everywhere I looked, there were hopefuls like me, their eyes shining with determination and nerves. I checked in at the front desk and was ushered into a waiting area filled with nervous energy.
"Y/N, Y/N, over here!" called a familiar voice. I turned to see my best friend, Sooyoung, waving me over. She was auditioning for a different position, but her support meant the world to me.
"Hey, Sooyoung," I said, giving her a grateful smile as I took a seat beside her.
"How are you feeling?" she asked, her eyes full of excitement.
"I'm nervous, but I'm ready," I replied, trying to sound confident even though my hands were shaking.
Before long, my name was called, and I was led into a brightly lit room where a panel of judges sat waiting. I took a deep breath and launched into my audition, pouring my heart and soul into every word.
When I finished, there was a moment of silence before the judges broke into applause.
"Y/N, that was incredible," said one of the judges, a woman with a warm smile. "We would love to offer you a spot as a trainee here at Star Entertainment."
I could hardly believe it. I had actually made it through the audition. Tears of joy welled up in my eyes as I thanked the judges and practically floated out of the room.
Back in the waiting area, Sooyoung enveloped me in a tight hug, her excitement matching my own.
"I knew you could do it!" she exclaimed.
With a grin, I pulled away from her embrace. "I couldn't have done it without you, Sooyoung. Thank you for believing in me."
As we made our way out of the building, I couldn't stop smiling. This was the beginning of a new chapter in my life, and I was determined to make the most of it.
As a trainee at Star Entertainment, my days were packed from morning till night with rehearsals, dance lessons, vocal training, and more. It was exhausting, but I wouldn't have had it any other way.
One of the highlights of my day was spending time with my fellow trainees. We were like a family, supporting each other through the ups and downs of this crazy journey.
"Hey, Y/N, check this out!" called out a voice from across the practice room. I turned to see Eunbi, a fellow trainee and aspiring rapper, grinning at me.
"What's up?" I asked, walking over to join her.
"I came up with a new verse for our group song. Wanna hear it?" she said eagerly.
"Of course!" I replied, always eager to hear Eunbi's latest creations.
As she launched into her rap, I couldn't help but be impressed by her talent and passion. Eunbi was destined for greatness, and I was grateful to have her as a friend and ally in this competitive world.
After rehearsal, a group of us headed out for dinner at our favorite noodle shop. As we slurped down our food and laughed over inside jokes, I felt a sense of belonging that I had never experienced before.
Sure, being a trainee was hard work, but moments like these made it all worth it. And as I looked around at my friends, I knew that together, we could conquer anything that came our way.
