Amid the tumultuous sea of judgments, Ariana maintained her seat with composed detachment. Even
as her marked choices drifted away into other people’s arms, she donned a smile, keeping an eagle
eye on the candidates in the room.
At that juncture, two young men sauntered to the stage. They stood tall, bearing strapping physiques,
but their faces were a canvas of heavy makeup, and their hair cascaded in natural curls. With a striking
resemblance, it was evident they were twins.
After exchanging pleasantries with the assembly, the duo unfurled their act.
But a blanket of silence filled the atmosphere after their performance.
Their act melded song, dance, and rap, but the execution bore a lackluster aura. Both the singing and
the dance were, at best, pathetic. Their performance inadvertently injected a strain of mediocrity into
the otherwise elegant stage.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe online chat room transformed into a cauldron of mirth and remarks.
“Are these two jesters in disguise? The critics’ corner must be relishing this new fodder!”
“Unbelievable. Let’s hope no one rushes to claim them. On to the next contestant, please.”
As anticipated, silence dominated the room, with no talent agency eager to make a mark with them.
Just as the curtain seemed ready to descend on these brothers, a bell chimed from a distant corner of
the room!
Everyone in the room looked stunned as they turned their attention toward the source of the ringing
bell.
Who could possibly be interested in such a painfully embarrassing performance?
When they realized it was the consistently overlooked agency in the corner, their amusement was
hardly surprising. A wave of whispers and muffled laughter swept through the room.
Mocking glances were directed at Ariana, as if to say, “So desperate, huh? Your insignificant company
couldn’t find anyone, so you’ve resorted to this?”
Online viewers also joined in the derision, expecting to have a good laugh at Ariana’s expense. Even if
these performers were signed, the consensus was that they wouldn’t survive the first round of the
competition.
Beside Ariana, a representative from a rival entertainment agency leaned in and quipped, “What are
you even competing for? Your small agency has no takers, and now you act this recklessly? Aren’t you
worried about backlash from your boss? You’ll be the laughingstock if you’re eliminated in the first
round.”
Ariana offered a polite smile and calmly responded, “That’s not a concern. I am the boss.”
Her response momentarily stunned the man, and he fell silent. He stole covert glances at Ariana,
musing to himself that a company with no takers and contestants no one wanted seemed like a match
made in heaven.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOnstage, the two brothers appeared not to have registered what just happened. Yet Ariana remained
unfazed. She smiled warmly at the duo and nodded, saying, “Both of you performed admirably. Please
come down to collect your registration forms.”
The brothers were ecstatic, their faces glowing with newfound hope.
They had thought their chances were lost, but mow an agency was genuinely interested in them.
Overflowing with gratitude, they bowed to Ariana and thanked her before stepping off the stage to
collect their registration forms.
The online chat room erupted with activity, comments pouring in at a rapid pace.
“Is she out of her mind? Signing talent like that? Even if they survive the first round, they’re bound to
get booted later.”
“Agreed. This agency clearly lacks judgment.”