Crumbling Confidence, Shattered Dreams
Kyle was up first from the beginner section.
The pressure of going first, combined with the fear of messing up, weighed heavily on him. Despite his best efforts to deliver a flawless performance, his nerves got the best of him.
The mistakes piled up, his voice wavering as the song slipped from his control.
When the mentor called his name, signaling his elimination, a heavy silence fell over the group.
"If only he didn't have to go first," Riku muttered, feeling bad for Kyle.
"Performing under pressure is part of the game," Leo replied coolly. "If he can't handle it now, it's better he got eliminated early. Soon, we'll be performing in front of live audiences. Being cut here is nothing compared to that."
Cain stayed quiet, watching the performances continued.