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Trainee Mission - 016 (episodes. 5-8) | Solo

Jaejin stood in the lush green pasture, a curious sheep gazing back at him with wide, innocent eyes. The afternoon sun casting a warm glow over the scene, highlighting the contrast between Jaejin's determined expression and the sheep's indifferent one.

When the chores where divvied out earlier in the day, Jaejin had eagerly volunteered to feed the animals . He had always loved being outdoors and the the though of having a bushy sheep literally eating out of the palm of his hand was too good to pass up. So here he was standing like a fool in the middle of the field having a staring contest with one particularly stubborn sheep. a challenge he hadn't anticipated.

"come on, buddy. you'll love this" Jaejin coaxed, crouching down with a handful of tender grass and a hopeful smile. His hand extended towards the sheep, silently urging it to trust him. But the sheep remained cautious, its gaze fixed on Jaejin's hand as if assessing the risk.

Minutes ticked by, each second punctuated by the rustle of grass and the faint bleating of distant sheep. The blonde's knees wobbling as he maintains his crouch willing the stubborn sheep to come to him. But if Jae was anything he was dedicated and he was determined to get this sheep to come to him. Undeterred by the sheeps disinterest, Jaejin persisted, trying to make the interaction playful. "Look, even I'm enjoying it," he joked, popping a piece of grass into his mouth with exaggerated relish, though the bitter taste made him grimace subtly.

The sheep, with a mixture of curiosity and stubbornness, just stared back, unmoving. Its ears twitched slightly, but it took no interest towards the offered leaves, maintaining it stoic distance.

"You're a tough one, huh?" Jaejin chuckled, trying to lighten the mood as he took one final subtle step closer to the sheep.

Minutes passed with no response from the sheep. With a sigh he finally conceded. "Alright, I get it. Maybe another time."he sighed withdrawing his hand before standing slowly.

With that the sheep turned away and walked off, it's fluffy form retreating into the pasture. "Stubborn thing." he remarked while shaking his head, silently admiring its stubbornness, a smile tugging at his lips.

Jaejin's pulse quickened as he stood under the dimmed stage lights, the anticipation for the dress rehearsal of "Man in Love" electrifying the air around him and his fellow trainees. This was his favorite performance so far and he had been looking forward to this moment.

As he looked around, he saw the stage crew moving efficiently, setting up props and checking the sound levels. The familiar tune of "Man in Love" echoed faintly through the speakers as they ran final sound checks, and Jaejin couldn't help but hum along. He had been humming this song all week, even when he wasn't performing. It had a way of sticking with him, lifting his spirits no matter how exhausted he felt.

The choreography for "Man in Love" was one of the most challenging pieces he had done so far. The intricate footwork, the sharp, synchronized movements, and the energy required to pull it off had pushed him to his limits. Yet, it was also incredibly rewarding. Every time he managed to hit every move felt like a victory. The satisfaction of seeing the dance come together was unmatched.

Jaejin ran through a few moves in his head, his body instinctively following the rhythm. He felt good—confident, even. The countless hours of practice, the sweat, and the occasional tears seemed worth it in moments like these. He glanced at his fellow performers, exchanging nods and smiles of encouragement. They had all worked hard to get here, and now it was time to showcase their efforts.

The stage lights began to brightenover the space. Jaejin took his position, feeling the familiar rush of adrenaline that always came before a performance. He took a deep breath, letting the excitement wash over him. The stage manager gave a quick thumbs-up, signaling that everything was ready.

With a final glance around, he centered himself This performance was going to be great. He could feel it even if no one else would see it except of the people in the room. It was a taste of what was to come. The music started to swell, and the cue to begin their performance echoed through the soundstage.

“Five, six, seven, eight…” The count-in began, and Jaejin’s heart leaped as he launched into the opening move.