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Only the first and second place announcements are left.

I was not worried that "Park Moon-Dae" would be eliminated at this rate.

There are no candidates.’

Among the remaining people, there was no face to rank first or second.

Someone, who came in third at the last ranking announcement, was caught sighting with his girlfriend, and public sentiment plummeted.

It's a little unfortunate, but... Isn't it a disaster that he met his girlfriend every time he took a break from filming while participating in an idol audition?

"Let me announce the 2 candidates for 1st place!"

The MC shouted several hints into the microphone. I was a little hoarse from the long run.

And after a little time like the previous rankings, the candidates were announced.

"Cha Yujin!"

Cha Yujin came forward smiling. People cheered underneath as if for granted.

"And the other candidate...….”

Let's get ready to go out.

"I'm Park Moon Dae contestant!"

Also.

I came forward with a perfunctory congratulation from some of the participants I was not close to.

"Congratulations."

At least Gold 2 seemed sincere, but I could see that he was forced to pretend to be brave, as if he was about to be eliminated.

I just patted him on the back a few times and went up to the platform. Cha Yujin, who had already been up, reached out his hand.

"Let's shake hands!"

He looked very excited. I hope you can take the top spot with this momentum.

I accepted the handshake without saying much. The atmosphere of the concert hall temporarily became harmonious.

"Will this confirm your debut?"

I looked for a change in the status window, but the only pop-up that popped up earlier was the "Successful Stage."

"What do you think of the candidates who will compete for first place?"

Cha Yoo-jin immediately picked up the microphone.

"It's so cool!"

"Haha! That's a very clear answer∼”

The MC laughed and asked a fishing question to create tension.

"Do you think you'll win first place today?"”

"I don't know. But I like No. 1!"

Cha Yu-jin raised her thumb.

It was not enough for people to have antipathy to play in the final, and it was enough to make the viewers feel good.

"Okay~ Let's hear from Park Moon Dae participan, How do you feel when you see someone?"

I picked up the microphone.

"He's so good at this. I can't believe I was mentioned with that friend."

"That was a very humble comment~ However, the first place is... What do you think is a possibility?"

I knew you'd ask me this question somehow.

I took a break from answering as if I were thinking about it. Then he answered with a slight shake of his head.

"… I think it's going to be hard...… Well, actually, second place is a lot higher than my goal, so I'm just thankful."

I don't know why, but when I answered, "I think it's going to be hard," I laughed quietly among the audience under the stage.

"Did I sound too sincere?"’

"Oh, you don't feel sad even if you get 2nd place? Aren't you really disappointed?"

"…yes, of course, I'd be very grateful if I could."

"Oh, I see. Everyone, it was the mindset of Park Moon Dae participant."

"Tough guy."

MC barely stopped asking questions and started to pause again.

"The long-awaited first place is...… Revealed after the commercial!"

‘I knew it.’

Originally, the candidates were supposed to be nervous and then collapsed, but of all things, the candidates were me and Cha Yujin, so they just applauded and laughed.

Instead, moans of resentment and some swear words popped out from under the stage.

"I think you just cursed at me."’

I was almost certain that I heard a curse that popped out from behind the 'Moon Puppy' slogan.

"Hey! Debut! Let's do a lot of fun things with me!"

"…that's good."

Cha Yu-jin talked to me as soon as the advertisement mark appeared in the middle. What is completely exciting is that someone would have thought they had already made their debut and entered the dorm.

"Are you really not interested in winning first place?"’

Even so, the No. 1 benefit is still roughly surviving by saying, "What a great benefit!"

If you didn't have a desire for fame, it wouldn't be weird if you were in a state like "I don't know~ I debuted~"

But I'm nervous from the perspective of knowing what the first place benefit is.

As I said before, the benefit was actually a penalty.

In fact, Cha Yujin was originally No. 1 and No. 1 at the previous ranking announcement, so I know that they are more likely to win.

But don't people have a hunch?

Looking at the Internet reaction I saw yesterday, I can't get rid of the anxiety that "Park Moon-dae" will win the first place.

'… I don't know. Then i should get cursed at.'

I gave up thinking. It's okay if you suddenly avoided it.

After accepting a few words from Cha Yu-jin, the live broadcast resumed.

"Re-listed before the announcement of No. 1! Idol Corporation!"

The MC repeated what he said earlier. I can almost memorize it.

"Say it slowly."

To be honest, why are you wasting your time when both of you are already together?

I think everyone changed the channel.’

Fortunately, the MC finally said his name.

The long-awaited first place is....

"…Park Moon-dae!"

It wasn't the name I expected.

'……That's it.’

It means that I won first place.

I lowered my head to hide my face just in case it was noticeable, but then I realized something unexpected. I felt… good.

It's the first place penalty, and I won, and strangely, adrenaline hit the top of my head.

The achievement was thrilling.

I almost laughed out loud.

"This is stronger than when you got into college."

Thanks to this, I was able to express my feelings right away without hiding my face.

"Congratulations!"

Cha Yujin hugged with great loyalty.

"It's American."

He gave me a short hug and picked up the microphone.

Looking at the concert hall from the same angle as the MC, some of the production staff under the front were looking at it with an expression as if they were saying, "Don't you want to cry?"

"Yes, I don't."

I just laughed.

Well, to be honest, half lucked out, but... Anyway, I have my share.

"Park Moon Dae, how do you feel right now? Please tell us how you feel."

"Yes."

I paused for a moment, and then I just spoke frankly.

Was it because I was drunk on adrenaline all of adrenaline. I think words came out of the spinal cord without much calculation in my head.

"Honestly, I came out with the goal of making a debut. I really wanted to debut, and I had to...…. So I've never thought about winning first place. I didn't expect it. I thought our debut was already full.”

I caught my breath.

"But... It's so nice to do it."

Cheers and light laughter broke out here and there.

"Honestly, I didn't know this would happen," Lee said, adding, "I couldn't hear you well." The MC asked me again after receiving a signal from the production team that "it's still time-consuming."

"Is there anyone you want to thank for taking this opportunity?"

I was going to say it anyway.

"Well… I can't think of anyone in particular to mention. Just, thank you for investing in 'Park Moon-dae.'"

A scream burst under the stage and stopped for a while, then slowly continued.

"I wish I could repay you...…. Well, whatever you've spent on me, I'll try to make that consumption the best efficiency in the price range. Thank you."

He bowed his head at the end of his speech. I heard a whimper between cheers and applause.

Even the person holding the "Moondaengdaeng" slogan looked similar to "Nudannae" because the slogan was almost distorted, perhaps because he gave it too much in his/her hand to sob.

"At this word..."

It was a little embarrassing, but I'm glad you liked it. It was a little thrilling to see people who were happy with me even though it was not their business.

‘It's not bad.’

It's like a penalty for the first place. It doesn't matter if you get it.

When I cleared my mind, the MC was conducting an interview with Cha Yu-jin, the next runner-up.

Cha Yu-jin smiled and decided on her mother's feelings in English and waved hard at the audience.

I thought I knew why people filmed it because I openly enjoyed it. It's the type that doesn't cause unnecessary stress or emotion to people.

"Thank you."

Cha Yu-jin finished her speech cheerfully. The production crew sent a sign to join the debut group next to the podium.

When Cha Yu-jin left running excitedly, the MC looked back at me. The background sound that creates tension has begun.

"Now, it's time to choose."

Came.

I stood upright and clasped my hands.

"A huge benefit for the winner. Who is it says Here we go! Park Moon Dae contestant!

"Yes."

"What kind of benefits do you want?”

"……I don't know."

I want to get about 100 million won.

"I don't know…. Early debut?

"Oh, it's important!"

The MC stretched out his hand.

"Now, show us the benefits!"

Then, the opening effect appeared on the large electronic display in the front and the electronic display next to it, and soon the text appeared.

[50 million won!]

“…!?”

Why is the prize money coming out from there?

"Yes! Park Moon Dae participant will get 50 million won as a prize! You can pick it up as soon as this live broadcast is over!"

This can't be happening.

In the midst of panic, the head diligently drew the amount of the mistake. 39 million won.

Of course… it's good to receive.

However, he never ate 30 million won like this.

"Or! There are other options!"

According to the MC's words, a new article appeared on the electronic display.

[Recruiting a new member!]

"With the authority of the first place, Park Moon-dae can nominate one of the 14 participants who came up to the final ranking ceremony as a team member to debut together!"

"It's on."

This damn option just popped up.

It's a crazy benefit to select one of the final losers and join the debut team!

Penalty wearing the mask of benefits!

It even became more vicious.

‘Are you telling me to choose between the prize money and the two...!’

How can I pick the prize money in this situation?

If you choose the prize money here, it's like turning the remaining 14 people into enemies, so of course you have no choice but to choose a new recruitment option!

I already know what to curse at.

- It's a lot of money, but it's not as big as other people's lives.

- You're going to make a lot of money when you debut anyway. You really like money. I can see the future of doing it a few years later

- I didn't know you'd pick the prize money after seeing them suffer... I think I have a lot of images

Perhaps no one could choose the prize money no matter who was standing. I'm sure the production crew knew that and committed this kind of thing.

It is like those who put negative votes as an official rule to torture the winner to put some drama in the last episode of the program.

‘This is making me mad.’

Let's eat the prize money and curse.

"Participant in Park Moon Dae?"

"…yes."

I managed to answer without being late.

All kinds of screams were in the audience to the point of deafening.

The people standing under the stage also screamed their names, but their heads were not working.

"Have you made up your mind?”

"…yes."

There was nothing good about the long haul. I opened my mouth.