LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 82
Chapter 82
As the stage started, the cheers for the top-tier trainees were louder than ever, but the sad atmosphere of the prelude mixed with the sound of rain quickly calmed the crowd.
Whenever the sky is blue
I’ll think of the day I left you
Raon, for the first time, swept aside the bangs that had grown down to his eyebrows, revealing his forehead. The loneliness on his face, which used to smile brightly among people, spread like ripples.
As the parts continued, many were moved. Despite the extremely short practice period, their skills had visibly improved to the point where they didn’t stand out among the top trainees.
But that doesn’t mean
I’ll remember you with pain
When Seo Moon-gyeol, who was known only as a natural rapper, sang with a pleasant voice, sighs of different meanings were heard from everywhere.
The trainees in the waiting room and the mentors in the mentor seats all spontaneously muttered the words “a cheat character.”
Though it would never happen, if by chance
We meet again in rewind
I’ll run towards you
On Raon moved to the center smoothly. His pure and clear voice extended firmly as if he had made a resolution. While performing the choreography softly and flexibly, his breathing and vocalization were strong enough that his voice did not scatter.
Oh, even if our missed encounter
Is destined by fate
Main vocalist Kim Jun-woo hit a high note. The audience burst into cheers. The choreography, which focused on elegant movements like a dance, gained momentary strength in response.
The trainees split into groups of three and performed opposing choreography. When one side knelt down, the other side stood up.
When our eyes meet
I’ll definitely run towards you
My struggle is meaningless
Rewind to the beginning
Ok Do-yoon’s rap was as fierce as a summer rainstorm tapping on the windows. The group dance, which they had practiced so hard, unfolded without a hitch.
During the second verse in the mesmerizing atmosphere, an office worker farmer and his friend clicked their shutters rapidly, taking a series of five shots. They had recently joined the Pick Heart3 homma scene, starting with the third competition’s way to work photos, so they had to capture legendary shots from the legendary stage.
Their acquaintances, who had known them for a long time, were supporting them reliably. They would help distract the security guards or sneak away if they got caught taking photos.
My life is stagnant in the moment
But there is no eternal dream
With the same feelings as that day
As Na Yoon-jae’s rap, which fell like raindrops on a shallow puddle, intensified, the song approached its climax. A fan watching the trainees up close felt her heart swell painfully.
The overflowing feelings in my world
Just won’t stop
‘He’s really killing it today….’
On Raon, in the sub-vocal position, freely moved between low and high notes, consistently leading the song’s atmosphere.
Some thought the emotion in On Raon’s voice was layers of accumulated regret, while others believed it was unwavering hope. Whether right or wrong, his singing both ached and pounded in the listeners’ hearts.
Seo Moon-gyeol and Ban Yo-han stepped forward through the trainees who were evenly spaced on either side.
I never wished to not love you
Even once
It was a moment to rest from the choreography and conserve energy for the final burst.
Ban Yo-han, who turned his body to face away from Seo Moon-gyeol, placed a hand on his chest as he delivered his part.
Keep this strong heart
Rewind to the beginning
On Raon, with a tearful smile, sang pleadingly from the opposite side.
This time, let me love you a little more
As On Raon had confidently stated before, the three voices blended excellently like a rainbow melting into the air for an instant.
Rewind
Rewind to the beginning
As Kim Jun-woo hit a high note from one side, glittering confetti exploded and fell.
They lowered their bodies, making a swift change in formation. Like a flower that once bloomed returning to a bud, the bodies, half-leaning back, gracefully circled around Kim Jun-woo, who was stretching his high note.
Even if I go back, I’ll return to you
I promise, I really do
On Raon’s vocals followed the atmosphere lifted by Kim Jun-woo’s refreshing high note like a monsoon rain.
At last.
This time, a little more…
The stage completely ended with Na Yoon-jae’s whisper blending into the sound of rain.
A sensation as cold and warm as being hugged by a precious person soaked in heavy rain momentarily dominated the performance hall.
While the trainees gasped for breath.
“Waaaah!”
“Encore! Encore!”
This was the first encore of the third competition.
After successfully filming the personal appeals following the stage, the office worker farmer and his friend, who had stored the memory card in their cameras without any regret, exchanged glances.
‘The visual combination was insane, right?’
‘The vocal harmony was crazy, wasn’t it?’
Feeling a fateful love that defied logic and reason, the two joined forces to open a triple homma for Ban Yo-han, Seo Moon-gyeol, and On Raon.
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[Rewind Audience Review (Raon-focused)]
### Rewind Audience Review (Raon-focused)
Since Raon is my bias, I focused mainly on him, so the reviews for the other members are a bit short.
These are subjective and all favorable picks, so I tried to highlight the positive aspects as much as possible.
**0. Overall**
**Team Name: That Boy from Then**
They were third in line, and when they started with a gentle “That Boy from Then,” it had the atmosphere of the final scene in a youth movie trailer. It was insane.
Center: Yoon-jae, Main Vocal: Jun-woo
The song was really good, and it seemed like the right people were chosen for it. After the stage, when the composer was interviewed, Sky Jung looked really happy, and the atmosphere was warm. All the kids received a lot of praise from the mentors.
The choreography was also good, but the song was really, really good. I hope the audio is released soon.
**1. On Raon**
Aura, fresh, in-person charm
He usually smiled and mouthed words to his fans in the front row, but today, it was like he was somewhere else even before the stage started. Anyone could see he was feeling down. Anyone who saw him during the second competition could sense his low energy.
I was worried that his mentality had broken down because negative comments increased a lot after the second competition. Raon, please only see the pretty things.
But he performed so well that it was hard not to be reassured. Even when it wasn’t his part, my eyes kept going to him. Everyone always says he’s good at digesting concepts, but today was really amazing. It felt like the song was made for him.
Everyone knows about his visual chaos this time, so I’ll keep it short. He was really, really pretty, with a soft, moist look. I hope Raon lives with wet black hair forever.
As a fan, I knew he sang well, but I didn’t know he was this good. His pitch and rhythm never wavered, and his high notes seemed effortless and comfortable to listen to.
It seems like he’s grown taller while being in Pick Heart. He used to be much shorter than Yohan, but now he seems to have caught up. His dance lines have also improved, and watching his growth makes me proud.
According to Director Jena, the Rewind team practiced the most, and Raon was always the last to leave. Jun-woo said Raon practiced without eating or sleeping, and he was so worried Raon might collapse that he forced him to eat and sleep.
When Ji-hee asked why he did that, he said he just wanted to do well. His ambition for the stage was good, but it was also heartbreaking. Still, let’s eat and practice.
After the stage, he seemed to have regained his senses. Maybe he was more nervous because he wanted to do as well as he practiced.
I was in the front, and when I gave him double thumbs-up for doing well, he said thank you and smiled at me every time our eyes met afterward.
But I didn’t know why he looked so sad, so I asked if he was okay, and he nodded with a smile. But that made my heart ache even more.
During the personal appeal, it seemed like he was trying to hold back this time. He was the calmest I’ve seen him, but his eyes were so moist that I thought he would cry during the appeal, but he didn’t. His mental strength is amazing.
His speech was along the lines of, “Thank you for supporting me, my brothers, friends, and now. I also support you, CEO. Thank you for coming today, and I hope you enjoy the other stages.” He spoke so beautifully that Jun-woo, who was next to him, cried. It wasn’t intentional; he seemed genuinely moved, which was heartbreaking. Can’t they just debut like this?
**2. Observations on On Raon after Watching Rewind**
I already liked him because he was friends with the Seed kids, but after seeing him today, I’m totally into him.
On fans, you have to acknowledge his freshness now because he’s my first love.
– How many people did On Raon make their first love in just three minutes?
– Farmer, you’ll still vote for Yohan and Moon-gyeol, right?
┗ Of course, I voted for Yohan.
┗ Well done. Yohan was originally aiming to be an idol, but if Han falls, he might just live a good life.
┗ Right, Ban Yohan should be tied to this idol life with a legal contract.
┗ Remember how the hommas decided to cover the bus stops near the university entrance with ads, so he couldn’t come to school? Hilarious.
┗ LOL, if my face were plastered all over the bus stops near my school, I’d run away too.
┗ It’s so harsh. It’s practically threatening him not to come back to school.
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Meanwhile.
On Raon’s relationship with Ban Yo-han, which he had ambitiously pursued but had given up on due to lack of progress, was entering a new phase.