8 A Companion

"Oh... Thank you"

"I'm sorry, but I saw the brand on the armband. Are you by any chance a dancer?"

"Yeah..."

"That's cool! Do you know that there are several idol auditions today? Even GWO Entertainment Company are taking in trainees!"

"Oh, I'm auditioning..."

"Wow! You can sing! I'm also going to audition! That makes us instant friends! I was worried I'd be the only one and suddenly face a large number of competitors! I really wanted a friend who might just say 'Good Luck!' Well, do you think the auditions might be hard?"

"Yeah..."

"Same! I'm really scared too! I heard there will be several participants who are from acting schools and competitions!"

"Oh..." Lucas's mood darkened. He knew it'll be hard, but immediately being exposed to the fierce vying made his confidence sink slightly.

"Well, I have a small advantage though, that is, I'm 14! I finished my compulsory education and ran away! I can enter a training program for 2 years, debut when I'm 17 and bam!"

Lucas suddenly went full-concentration mode.

I've been dancing for a long time, so I can say I'm quite flexible and I can perform a lot of complicated dance moves.

Stage fear... that's fine.

Coordination, I don't know... I've never danced with someone else...

I should go practice too... my muscles feel tense suddenly...

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"I'm Jason, nice to meet you!"

"What's your name?"

"Your name?"

"Ah-what?"

"Sorry, I was talking too much. The name's Jason, your name?"

"Ah, Lucas..."

'Cool! Oh wait, where are you staying?"

"Mapel Water Hotel..."

"That's where most of the people auditioning stay! You're so well-informed! But I can't accompany you, my aunt has a house in the capital, I'm staying there. See you later! Good luck on the auditions!"

"Good luck..."

"Bye-bye!"

"Bye..."

"Byeeee!"

"..."

"Bye Lucas"

"..."

Jason waved happily and ran away.

And Lucas after a barrage of thoughts...

What the heck... just happened?