The Shadow Of A Trainee | Bang Chan ?

Chapter 84.

Hyunjin nearly fell out of his knees, clutching his stomach. "Different accents? Hyung, that's not an accent—that's a whole new language!"

Even Chan was shaking with laughter, trying to cover his mouth with his hand.

Lee Know sighed deeply, as if the whole situation bored him. "You guys just don't understand art. Spagooty cabaroni is... a rare Italian dish."

The fans laughed even harder, chanting, "Spagooty cabaroni! Spagooty cabaroni!"

Lee Know smirked, adjusting his mic as if he planned it all along. "That's right, everyone. Only the finest people know about it."

Han wiped tears from his eyes, shaking his head. "Lee Know... the master of confidence."

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The teasing continued, with fans loving every second of it. But soon, the energy on stage shifted when Felix and Hyunjin grabbed the microphones again, announcing a dance challenge.

"We’re going to do a girl group dance covers," Felix declared excitedly. "Hyunjin and I will go first!"

The opening beats of BLACKPINK’s "Shut Down" played through the stadium, and Felix and Hyunjin immediately began executing the choreography with insane precision. The way they moved had everyone screaming, Stays waving their lightsticks in excitement.

Once their performance ended, it was Changbin, Han, and Chan’s turn. The moment TWICE’s "The Feels" started playing, the three of them dramatically flipped their imaginary long hair and executed the dance with exaggerated elegance. I was crying from laughter at how serious they looked while dancing to such a graceful song.

Then, Lee Know, Seungmin, and Jeongin took the stage next with NewJeans’ "Super Shy" and effortlessly pulled off the moves. Jeongin, in particular, looked like he was having the time of his life, while Lee Know made it look way too professional.

I was still laughing when suddenly, I felt someone grab my wrist.

"Your turn," Chan announced with a mischievous grin, pulling me to the center of the stage.

The fans cheered wildly, chanting my name, and my stomach twisted with nerves. "Wait—what? No, no, I can’t!"

"Yes, you can," Chan said, handing me a mic. "Dance to a Stray Kids song. Show them what you got."

I swallowed, my heart hammering. But then the music started. "God’s Menu."

Taking a deep breath, I let muscle memory take over. The moment I started moving, the cheers grew louder. My body flowed with the beat, each movement precise, each step powerful.

When the song ended, I turned to look at the members. Their jaws were on the floor.

"You—" Changbin pointed at me, blinking in shock. "We knew that you dance but... You never told us you could dance like that!"

Felix clapped excitedly. "That was amazing, Noona!"

I grinned, feeling pride swell in my chest. But before I could respond, the stage suddenly darkened. A different song started playing.

A song I knew.

I froze, my breath catching. "Paradise."

As the lights shifted, a familiar figure walked onto the stage, holding a microphone.

Hyungwon.

The fans screamed, recognizing him instantly. I turned to the boys, who looked just as surprised as I felt—except for one.

Chan stood beside me, smiling warmly. He met my eyes and then nodded toward Hyungwon, silently telling me to go.

I stared at him in disbelief, my heart swelling with emotions too strong to contain. Slowly, I turned back to Hyungwon, who lifted his mic with a smirk.

"You ready?" he asked.

I swallowed, feeling every nerve in my body come alive. Then, Chan stepped forward, handing me a mic and whispering, "Surprise."

My breath hitched, and I turned to him, seeing nothing but love in his eyes.

A lump formed in my throat, but I nodded. "Thank you."

As Hyungwon raised his eyebrow playfully, I exhaled deeply and brought the mic to my lips. The moment my voice rang through the speakers, the entire stadium fell silent.

Then, Hyungwon and I moved in sync, performing the choreography we had created together all those years ago.

The fans watched in awe. The boys cheered from the side. Cameras flashed everywhere.

And in that moment, as I danced and sang, I realized something.

This was my dream.

Not to be an idol, but to sing. To express myself. To be surrounded by the people I loved, sharing something so personal with the world.

As the final note rang out, I stood still, panting, overwhelmed by everything. Then, before I could stop myself, I ran straight into Chan’s arms.

He caught me effortlessly, holding me tight as the stadium erupted into cheers.

"I love you, Chan," I whispered against his ear. "I love you so much."

His arms tightened around me. "I love you too, Mirae. More than anything."

Eventually, Hyungwon and I bid farewell to the fans. I took a deep breath and spoke into the mic.

"Thank you for accepting me. Or at least, most of you," I said with a small laugh. "I promise, as long as I breathe, I’ll take care of your favorite group and your favorite leader."

I bowed deeply, and the fans erupted in cheers as Hyungwon and I walked offstage.

The moment we entered the waiting room, I turned to him and pulled him into the tightest hug.

"I love you so much, Woonie," I murmured. "Thank you for everything."

Hyungwon smiled, hugging me back. "You deserve this, Mirae. From the very beginning, you always did."

And for the first time in forever, I’m truly believing it.

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