Second Try Idol - Chapter 381: Choose (24)

When I suddenly stood up, I could feel Aeon getting nervous. He glanced at Hyo-Joon and me, then loosened up a bit. He reluctantly took his stance. His eyes darted around.

"Should I dance alone?" he asked, his voice a little shaky.

"Yes, or Hyo-Joon can join you if you'd like." I tried to sound as encouraging as possible.

"Ah, then I will dance with him."

Hyo-Joon readily took his place beside him. Despite their different personalities and practice styles, which probably led to many emotional clashes, their bond seemed strong. They showed no rough edges. This had to be thanks to Leader Il-Seong's efforts in balancing them.

"Alright, let's start from the top. Hyo-Joon, you sing loudly."

"Yes!"

"Go ahead."

The two started dancing and singing. I clapped along to keep the rhythm, encouraging them to stay in sync. After a few moments, I held out my palm. "Stop."

"Huh?"

"Aeon, don’t move and stay as you are." Aeon froze mid-step as he tried to hold his position. His eyes...