Harumi... The world had broken her heart. She cried silently, alone, every day. Her brother never knew. Then, the light appeared at the end of the tunnel. An audition... to join THIS boy group. Her brother would probably be furious, the others stunned. But after all, the ad clearly stated "girls and boys welcome". Without hesitation, she auditioned online to join the survival show. The members themselves would choose their ninth member... she needed a way to get in without being rejected for who she was. She found it. And now, the world of fame is opening up to her, perhaps her only chance to bring back the sparkle in her eyes... _debut of publication: January 18th, 2026