[center] Interacting with: the manager (NPC), Zero (NPC). Speaking to [color=9e0b0f]Ai Isukami[/color] ([@Polaris North])[/center]

[i]Twang~, Twang~, Twang~...[/i]

Picking at the strings of his guitar delicately, Seung Jong mindlessly played a tune. What kind of tune? Well, he himself didn't know. Something he could give to his fans; maybe a song dedicated to them? Oh! What about a song dedicated to his brother? No, no... That wouldn't do. Zero hated having the spotlight on him at all times. 

[color=f6989d]"Gah, this is hard!"[/color] whined the loud red-head, a hand reaching up to run through his hair. He quickly put the guitar on the side of his bed, flopping down onto the blue sheets and soft mattress. Then, curling his knees up to his chest, he rolled around over the bed, letting out small noises of anger and frustration. Oh, do not worry for him: this is how Seung normally takes out the stress building up inside of him. 

He immediately stopped when he heard a familiar noise. [i]Ring... Ring... Ring...[/i] He snatched his phone up from the bedside table, a bit too quickly and excitedly. What if it was his brother, calling from the phone at one of his jobs? He pressed the, "Answer," button and held the phone to his ear. [color=f6989d]"Zero, is that you?"[/color]

"How did you know?" laughed the older male from the other line. Seung's eyes visibly widened as he stood from his position on the bed. "How are you doing, little brother?"

[color=f6989d]"Other than being a bit stressed?"[/color] Seung sighed, playing with some loose thread on his sweatshirt. Before Zero could reply, he continued. [color=f6989d]"I mean, I get entered into this contest that I had no idea about, and my manager doesn't refuse! I'm not even sure if I want to do this! Even though my fans are going to be watching me... Cheering me on... I could get new ones, and-"[/color]

Zero's chuckle was heard, interrupting the red-head's ramblings. "Seung, don't worry about it. You've made it this far, haven't you? I'll be cheering you on, Father will be cheering you on, your whole fanbase will be screaming their heads off... Just do what you do best, and you'll be fine."

[color=f6989d]"But I'm up against so many people..."[/color] Seung walked over to the tv to turn it on, frowning at an old commercial he'd seen many times. But after a moment, he nodded his head in determination. [color=f6989d]"Whatever happens, I'm sure I'll do fine!"[/color]

"There you go, Seung! Now, I have to get back to work, so just go show them what you're made of! Bonzai!" Zero hung up, leaving Seung in the room by himself. He wasn't alone for long, though; his manager soon entered.

[color=f6989d]"Hello!"[/color] chirped the red-head in Engrish, his English not exactly perfect yet. Then, he went back to speaking in Korean. [color=f6989d]"Everything going alright?"[/color]

The manager shook his head. "I need you to go to the main concert hall. Now." At the puppy-like tilt of Seung's head, his manager sighed irritably. "The place where all the competitors meet up? I didn't think you were this dense. I want you to meet to competition, hopefully analyze some that you know you can blow out of the water. Be friendly, but not too friendly..." The man rambled on about what Seung should do or not do while he got ready.

[color=f6989d]"Yeah, yeah,"[/color] muttered he, putting a hoodie that had a bear as the hood on, [color=f6989d]"I know the drill. Now, can I leave? I want to see if I know anyone there."[/color] The manager stared at him dumbfoundedly. He hadn't listened to a word he had said. [color=f6989d]"Well, I'm off now! See ya!"[/color] He stormed out the door and made his way to the hall.


[center][color=f6989d]Inside the Main Concert Hall, Sacalonia[/color][/center]

Stepping into the hall, he smiled at everyone around him. Superstars, idols... They were everywhere! Though some have him a few disapproving looks at his choice of clothing, Seung batted the looks away and instead averted his gaze to those around him. That's when he saw [color=9e0b0f]Ai Isukami[/color].

Not only did he meet [color=9e0b0f]Ai[/color] before today, he was a huge fan of her music. Who wouldn't be? She was a great singer! The Korean knew it would be difficult to beat her, but he also knew that they were on the same level of profession. He also liked having a challenge. 

[color=f6989d]"[color=9e0b0f]Ai-chan[/color]~!"[/color] He waved his hand high above his head, his grin reaching from ear to ear. He ran over to her, bouncing a bit excitedly. [color=f6989d]"It's so cool to see you again! How have you been? Are you here for the competition, too? How is your mother doing?"[/color] The Japanese words spilled from his mouth, staring at her excitedly as he babbled.