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"Get the f*ck out!" The director scolded the cameraman, still filming the mouth gapping performance happening in the venue. The auditorium was small, yet it felt like expansion, like a balloon that's about to pop up because of intense pressure.

There was another high note in the chorus part which made almost everyone react from their seats. 5 out of 10 judges had a standing ovation not able to act professionably after being driven by the breathtaking performance.

Especially for that last part where she used a falsetto to conclude everything smoothly.

Meanwhile at the backstage, Sejin and Hyunsoo were ten steps apart from both sides observing how the staffs and the performers for the next show were watching the woman on the platform who just set the stage on fire. They were all priceless but the two managers simply stood firm waiting for her to finish and settle things out.

As the performance ended with the cymbals intensifying the interlude, the judges couldn't wait to know who the fantastic singer is. Some wanted an encore, but they all took it aside. For now, those staring eyes were somewhat thirsty for her identity.

"It's time to unleash the mask!" The hosts yelled excitingly, although the director never instructed it. They can't help but to disobey the staff, and so went along with their own separate ways on how to cheer for the singer.

Now, a heartbeat sound effect hushed the auditorium, though murmurs can't be avoided at this point. Everyone looked very closely.

And closely.

But then, the singer just stood up there without doing anything. The crowd director was constantly signaling her

Their smiles and grins faded away as the singer showed no plan of exposing herself. She was not moving, and not a single motion could be seen which frightened the attention of the audiences. The murmurs became louder questionning what's going on. Even the judges frowned forgetting about their excitement for a slight second.

The singer took a black mini speaker from her loose pocket and ejected a flashdrive on it. She used the microphone to send her message aloud while the speaker is giving the voice an echo effect.

"Greetings fellow subscribers. This is Black Pandora live on your tv screen. You know me well, don't you?"

The whispers turned into voices audible enough to make a noise. But this time, the director didn't care less. His mind was busy processing staring on the lady with a black mystery box on her face.

"Black... Pandora." Mr. Lee stood up from his seat with a posture as if he's listening closely. The director gulped observing how the big boss gives his full attention to a target he desperately wants to bring down. As she began to speak once again, the audiences felt silenced gaining their full attention to her.

"A lot of people probably awaited for my appearance this time around. First of all, I'd like to say that this is such a wonderful opportunity for me to join this show. I truly appreciate your attention. I'm here standing infront of you with a purpose. I've been hearing a lot of rumors that I may be a synthetic voice. I understand that a lot. After all, I debuted with no appearance of a pretty girl like you'd expect me to be.

If you would ask me why? I'll get this straight. Because I know for a fact that women are treated unfairly in this industry.

Hey, why are you so serious right now? Please don't be scared. It's just me talking.