Introduce my self

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"Please, let me take you."

"No," Kuya Yuri quickly refused. “She said, she’s fine. If she said it, I know she will. She’s not a baby anymore, Calyx. ”

I swallowed my own saliva and averted my eyes.

“Yeah, no need to inconvenience yourself Kuya Cal. I can handle myself, ”I whispered.

"Okay. Calm down. I told you I wouldn't deliver him," Calyx surrendered to Kuya Yuri and glanced at me. I sighed. What would I do without Kuya Yuri?

After I ate and took a bath I immediately drove to HTS. I noticed that the queue was long. Fortunately, there are more judges now, so even if we audition in different rooms at the same time, we can cope.

"Jayesa?"

I immediately turned to the caller. He removed his headset and approached me.

"Tito Gabe?"

"Mama Mia. Go home, someone won hahaha. You're mine," he whispered and hugged me.

"All right, I'll just reserve, Mentor Gabe," I said softly and laughed.

"I like how you make it sound," he replied. "You didn't tell me you're joining."

"Sudden change of heart," I said so we both laughed. I didn’t say, because I wanted to surprise Mommy who will be the host this season.

"Ninong Gabe."

I turned to the man who called Tito Gabe. He was white and had a dimple on one cheek that was deepened by his angelic smile. His face was familiar. I just don’t know where I saw him.

"Keshaun," Tito Gabe called to the man.

"I'm number 4172," he said and looked at me. His forehead immediately turned to mine. "You look familiar," she said.

“Same feels, go. You are also familiar with me, ”I said.

"Of course, she will really be familiar to you. She's Jaja. Yuri's baby sister. Ja, I don't know if you remember him. He's Shaun, you met him during your Kuya's 8th birthday noong—"

“Yeah! I remember her, ”he interrupted whatever Tito Gabe had to say. I laughed because I seemed to know what he wanted to avoid.

“I remember you. You're a girl. How are you? "He smiled at me and his dimple appeared on his left cheek.

"I'm fine," I smiled at him. "You, how are you after you kissed my cheek."

“Pfft. Hahaha! ” Tito Gabe laughed before we left. The face of the man who was left behind was red and his nape was scratched.

“Ah, about that, I’m really sorry but believe me, there is no malice in that. You know, when you were young… You understand me, right? ”

"Don't worry yourself too much," I patted his arm. "I don't really mind."

"Thanks."

"But I met you somewhere more recently," I said and looked at the stage.

"You do?"

"Yes," I nodded and looked at him. "We met in CTU, in the cafeteria."

"Ah! I remember you. We crashed in the cafeteria. I'm really sorry about what happened."

"No, it's okay. You're so sorry," I laughed in response to him that you were obviously shy. "Jayesa," I reached for my hand.

"Shaun," he smiled holding my hand. "Well. How are you?" he asked again so I laughed.

"I'm good. You?"

"I'm fine as well hahaha! You look like your mom. Before, your daddy looked like you so I didn't meet you right away."

"Really?"

"Yup," he nodded.

"I look a lot like my Kuya when there's no make-up."

"Woah! I'd like to see you with Yuri without make-up," he whispered.

“You’re not shy,‘ no, ”I joked.

"Well, you see ... I'm really sorry if I kissed you."

“It’s fine. But it will be better if you tell me why you kissed me. I was just three back then and I think you were four, ”I teased.

"You're beautiful," he whispered as he stared at his shoes. I was shocked by what I heard and looked at his red ear. “That’s what I remember. There was a beautiful girl who is so friendly to me. She lent me a watergun that I never even returned to her. We played and at that time, I never felt alone and different from everyone. I don’t have my mom anymore, but at that time she made me feel that I’m not alone. ”

He laughed softly and hesitated to look at me.

“Thank you,” I smiled. "You don't know how nice it feels to be seen that way by someone I don't even remember."

“You’re welcome?”

"Do you still find me beautiful?" I asked as I looked away, thinking of Calyx.

"I do."

He said it briefly but I was happy when he said it. I lean on his shoulder, I can’t help but be comfortable around him.

"Thank you, Shaun."

“If it makes you feel good, then sure. By the way, how many are you? "He asked and looked at my audition number — 4113.

"You're close. Hey—"

I was surprised when he pulled me to avoid the passing staff carrying pipes. I felt his hand on my head and he immediately bent down to protect me.

"I'm sorry," the staff apologized to Shaun and me.

"We're fine for now, but please be careful next time," he said to the staff and looked at me. I felt deaf, I could see and hear nothing but the strength of his heartbeat. "Uhm ... are you okay?" he asked.

"I ... I'm fine," I replied and broke away from his hug.

"Oh, sorry," he apologized and seemed embarrassed to scratch his nape.

"Number 4113!"

The two of us looked at each other and laughed.

"Goodluck. Come back here, let's talk."

"Sure," I smiled.

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I went on stage and saw Jayda Khönig, my mommy who was still shocked by me.

“Hi Mom,” I smiled. I noticed the judges from season 3 who were initially surprised but also laughed at my Mommy's reaction.

"Ghorl, what are you doing here?" he asked.

"Audition," I raised an eyebrow.

"You're not telling me."

“It’s a surprise, Mom. Surprise! ” I shouted.

"Luh, crazy," he said so everyone laughed. My mouth fell open.

"Mommy!"

“Just a joke, are you okay? The last time I auditioned for something like this, I didn't pass, ”he said, which is why the judges and some of the audience laughed.

"Mommy!"

"Just a joke. You can do that."

"I'm so nervous," I whispered. He laughed and patted my shoulder.

"It's normal. Just do your best and enjoy. Make me and daddy and kuya and Lolo Yuki proud. Begin when you're ready, okay," he smiled at me and walked backstage.

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. This is the beginning of my own story.

• • •

"Naks, Bravo team," Shaun smiled while holding my pin on my collar. “You are really good. Do talents really run on the blood? Hopefully, we can team up, ”he said and ate a burger.

We sat face to face now on the floor in a corner while waiting for him to be called for the audition. Tito Gabe is busy now to gather those he will include in his team.

“Yes, you can still eat. The duration of the audition earlier was ‘no, so maybe the others left the queue.”

“That's why, I'm close too because they're not in the queue. I wonder why they are taking the opportunity for granted. Maybe they thought there would be a reaudition like the previous seasons, ”he whispered. I quickly closed the space between our faces.

"Nothing?" I whispered and he turned to me before turning around.

"Seriously?" I asked so he laughed.

"Don't tell anyone," he ordered so I nodded quickly.

"Is this your first time participating in this?" I asked him.

"Yup, I know it's your first time too but it's not surprising that you also joined because your whole family is a product of the competition."

“Yeah. I want to join because I want to make my own name. You know, I don’t want to be known because I’m the grandson of Yuki Tokugawa, I’m the son of Jayda and Ieyasu, I’m the youngest brother of Yuri Khönig. I feel insulted. ”

“Don’t feel that way. That’s not an insult, more on an expectation to you. People honor the talent a Tokugawa has. They are aware that when you come from that ‘family’, you are given a massive training to become a legendary name in this industry, particularly in this ‘competition’. It’s like if you came from that family, you are meant to be a star in this competition. ”

"You think so?"

“Yeah. You actually have a good start in this competition. If you're going to track your family's standing during the audition, your Lolo Yuki is in the Bottom 10, your dad is the Alpha-4, your mom didn't pass the audition and she was part of the wildcard, your Kuya Yuri made it big on the Alpha group. A Bravo for you is not bad. ”

I only nodded in response to what he said. His views are quite different from me but he got a point.

"Why did you want to be part of this competition?" I asked him.

“Because it’s my dream. I want to be an artist, ”he smiled at me. “No one has heard me sing before, except Ninong Gabe. When he heard me sing, he said I have a future in this industry so that's why he trained me. ”

"Besides Tito Gabe, who else heard you sing?" I asked him.

"Gone."

"Can I be your second one?" I smile at him. I noticed the redness on his face.

"Are you sure?" he asked me nervously so I nodded quickly.

“Uh okay, can I… can I hold your hand?” he asked me and bowed. “Honestly, I’m really nervous. I’m not as confident as you. ”

She looked up at me as I held her hands. I smiled sweetly at him and his face lit up. I don't know why but I can't take my gaze away from his eyes. My mouth dropped open as he began to sing.

“Wise men say

Only fools rush in

But I can't help falling in love with you ”

I felt a strange warmth in my chest as he smiled at me as he continued to sing. Her eyes widened as she stared at me. His eyes make me feel like he is indeed in love with me, especially when he gently played with my hands and covered my fingers with his fingers.

“Take my hand

Take my whole life too

For I can't help falling in love with you ”

"Number 4172!"

Her song was interrupted when her number was called. He quickly let go of my hand and stood up while I just stared at him.

"I'm here!" he called the staff and turned to me with a smile. “I’ll be back.

Although it was difficult for me to get up from sitting for a long time, I forced myself to stand up and approach the stage. I noticed him smiling as the staff adjusted his lapel microphone.

"Hi, what is your name?" the judge asked him.

"My name is Keshaun Medrano, 19 years old and an HRM student."

"You're handsome Keshaun," praised one of the judges. Keshaun immediately scratched his neck and smiled, obviously embarrassed to praise him so the judges laughed, obviously even they were happy with Keshaun. I looked at Mommy who was smiling staring at my new friend. I can not blame them. There’s something about his smile that makes you want to meet him. It's like a sea that I love to dive into the depths.

"Hi Keshaun, what are you going to do?" asked another judge and began to write on his paper.

"I'm going to sing, dance and rap."

I was stunned to hear what he was going to do. That is a total performance and very few people do this in an audition. Kuya told me then, don’t go all out of the audition because they still have a lot to expect from me but Keshaun, he’s doing an all-out in the audition just making him a clear target of the other team. I can't understand him.

“Now excuse me if I sound rude

But I love the way that you move

And I see me all over you now ”

I looked at Mommy who was blinded by the water she was drinking and stunned by the beauty of Keshaun's voice. Even the judges were stunned by his all-out performance. I rolled my eyes and looked at Keshaun again as if someone else had changed in his performance. He looks like a flirting boy dancing in the club.

"Ah!" I was stunned when someone pushed me, causing me to be trapped between the stage and the women behind me. I looked up as Shaun moon walked closer in our direction. He turned around quickly before kneeling down and holding out his hand to me as he continued to sing. I quickly grabbed his arm but there were some squirrels pulling at me and also wanting to hold Shaun. My hand slipped from the grip but he immediately grabbed my arm as well. Wrong move.

Someone immediately pulled Shaun's arm so I was stunned when Shaun also fell on the stage. I was just closing my eyes when I felt myself fall to the floor.

“You got me wrapped up

Around your finger

I'd do anything for your love now ”

I opened my eyes and Keshaun's face was exposed in front of me as he hugged me while still singing. There was a look of concern on his face but it was immediately replaced by a smile. I turned around and noticed the other staffs pushing away the women who had been making a fuss earlier. I immediately got up and helped Keshaun stand up without even being shaken by the singing. He smiled ‘I pulled up to the stage where I noticed my Mommy was worried. That emotion changed when he saw me. He immediately bit his fist, signaling that he was holding back his own scream. I just felt the heat on my cheek. What am I even doing in this stage with him?

“You got the lock

I got the key ”

My cheeks grew even hotter as he turned to me with a smile. He rotated ‘me once to the accompaniment of his song. He smiled as if he was telling me to enjoy what I was doing. I smiled at him a lot and joined him in dancing. Everything seemed to stop when he turned ‘I approached him, I could feel his warm breath in my ear while his hands were on my waist.

I was left on stage when he came down to the judges and rapped them which you were obviously excited about Keshaun’s performance. Keshaun returned to the stage again and the chaos at the bottom of the stage increased.

"Keshaun!" applause by one of the judges when Keshaun finished. I simply walked away from him but he immediately grabbed my hand.

"Uh… I'm just going to my mommy," I pointed out to my mother who was smiling at us. He immediately let go of my hand and shyly smiled at me.

"I thought you were going to the other side, you might get stuck again."

I smiled and shook him. I will not repeat that. I quickly ran over to Mommy and hugged her.

"Are you hurt?" Mommy asked me and looked at my arms. I shook.

“I’m fine. I assume Keshaun hugged me before I fell to the floor earlier so with him I fell earlier. Can we have him do some physical check-up later? That stage is a bit high, ”I asked my mother who was just staring at me. I waved in front of his face.

"Mom?"