The coach was having none of Annabelles tone.Um. Yes. Well Minami if you'll please follow the- before the man could finish relaying his instructions he was cut off by over energetic girl. She rushed onto the scene tackling Annabelle, not able to shift her balance but still surprising her. Thinking a fan somehow still got left in the arena entrance, Coach I was about to call security when he finally got a good look at her. The small girl, it was one of the more excitable participants.
Minaaaaaaaaamiiiiiiiiiii! Oh! My! Glob! I can't beleive we're on the saaaaaaaaaaaaame teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeam! I'm so excited and happy and full of so many different feelings! Coach I could see the pain on Annabelles face. Annabelle could see the pain on his face.
YeahsolikeI'msototallyexcitedandhappyandreallylikeohhaveitoldyouilikeyourmusicIloveloveloveloooooveyourmusicit'sactuallythe besthitngIhaveallofyourmerchandiceyouknow!OHOHOHOHOOOOH!DOYOUWANTTOSEEIT?YOUSHOULDSOTOALLYCOMEOVERTOMYHOUSEBUTI'DHAVETOCALLMYMUMFIRSTSOTHATSHEKNOW'SYOURCOMINGOVEROKAYOKAYOKAYOKAY?
Coach I grunted in pain. The girls fast flowing words, mixed with that pitched voice, it hurt his head, he could feel a headache begin to swell within his brain. S-security! Can someone please get these two out of here?! Yeah just escort them to section I, okay thanks! Coach I pushed a yellow armband on the the girl as a few staff members came and dragged the duo away. The smaller girl still blathering away to Annabelle.

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Oh goodness, we really have a bunch of personalities today. Coach V exhaled as she adjusted her glasses. I thought we were using solo Idols for this experiment. I thought none of them knew eachother... Hmm.. Coach V pondered to herself. C'mon Carmen! Get it together! You used to be just like them! Full of vim and vigor! Let's get them riled up! Her self motivation technique worked well, she was less frightened and unsure of her actions as a coach now. Before attending to the rambunctious group of Vocal team members that were causing an uproar, she went ahead and called out to the last member of the Vocal Team giving out the final armband. Whilst doing it as per usual her glasses fell out of their fixed position. Handsome and sweet, Igor politely caught them in the act. Fixating them back in place for Coach V. You're Igor, correct? I can just tell you're probably the most calm out of the vocal team. You'll be the calm in the storm that is Team Vocal ahaha! Here, this'll make it official. Coach V handed over a red armband to Igor before ushering him along with a gesture. She watched Igor leave as she blushed a bright red. Oh good gracious goodness, did that really just happen?! Muttered the coach.

C'mon you guys! Its not that difficult to follow instructions is it? If you keep this up, your futures as Idols isn't looking too bright! Seeing Law make more confused gestures, refusing to listen to staff really rang a number on how difficult it might be to tame him for the concert.

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With the Idols equally split the coaches began to instruct their teams on the basics of how this particular concert worked.

Coach D began to relay some pretty important information to his team.
H-hey everyone! Glad you all made it! So, here's the run down for today. In about an hour the concert arena will be finished, they're currently setting it up for five special lives. According to what ta big wigs have told me, ya'll are gunna have preeetty fun time. Each of ya matches are gunna be on a different stage with its own gimmick! Pretty cool huh? Coach D chuckled to himself, even he was interested in what these stages might be. He continued. Now, I'm sure some of you are completely used to doing a live against other idols. Or even the B.O.D. but I'm gunna go ahead and explain how this works just in case someone forgot or if you actually haven't been in a legit live before now, sa' open up ya ears!

Coach D informed the Dance Team how lives work;
During a Live Idols perform magic and techniques unique to each other, attempting to knock each other out of the stage, or just plain unconscious. The songs related to each participant will play throughout the live. When your song comes begins to play your abilities get a boost, you might even use this as a chance to sing along. Pumping up the crowd, but beware, somebody might just come along to rain on your parade.

Well now that that's outta tha way, ya'll can start chatting, make up some pairs so we've got some fighters out there! If you've got anymore questions. Feel free to ask.

@Pudding

Annabelle was rarely surprised. She had created a life out of knowing what was going to happen. However, she was entirely unprepared for the small bundle of energy that tackled her! She took a half step to keep herself balanced, and winced slightly as she was assaulted by the high pitched word cannon.

"H-hey! C-calm down...always happy to meet a f-fan but" she looked to the Coach for a little help but instead they were pushed on!

Oh she would get that Coach back somehow...

"Slow down" she said to the girl as she spoke "I can barely understand you" it was amazing how much she managed to keep herself calm while talking to the younger girl "introductions might be good too, right?"

Ugh, the quest to be the best idol ever was hard work sometimes. Good thing Annabelle knew she was already the best, and the work would be worth it.

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Ai turned to the Coach who was pepping herself up. She was just about to leave when the last of the Vocal team member was called. She watched the exchange with quite some interest. She couldn't help but smile to herself. She knew this person. Red Vino, if she wasn't mistaken. She's never interacted with him but from what she could see right now, he was quite an interesting person. It would be fun to talk with him. She should put that in her agenda and should the opportunity arise, she would take it. She didn't miss that cute little blush from the older female either.

"Yes ma'am~" Ai said, winking at Coach V as if silently telling her that she saw the exchange and the reaction. She then gestured for Law and Seung to get a move on before proceeding backstage herself. Hm, she wondered how everyone will fare in this competition. She still wasn't in that particular mindset and considering who she was, it was understandable. Once entering the backstage for her group, she walked over to a wall and leaned on it. Now, what would happen this time?

(Open for interaction)

Even after all the people pointing Law towards the backstage he was still determined to find it himself. After all he was a young independent woman who don't need no man, is what he thought to himself. Finally, he sees one of his teammates, a girl who was gesturing to him earlier enter through a door.
Using his mad detective skills he deduces that the door must lead to the team room and with much satisfaction walks into the Vocal team room.
Because he had already used his special ability: scare the crap out of everyone by screaming as you enter
It was on cooldown so he decided to just walk in normally and upon entering the room, there was hardly anyone talking. The girl he saw earlier, was leaning against a wall.
The second thing he noticed was a couch that was wide enough for him to lay down. Since they're still waiting, he might as well take a power nap. He walks over and immediately falls onto the couch face first and instantly falls asleep.

[center]Interacting with: Ai Isukami (@Polaris North), Lawson Philips (@KimmiNinja), Coach V (@Pudding)

Seung looked over to Law. This man knew where he was going? Of course he would! Seung cheered slightly for the man to lead on, raising both fists into the air with a small, "Yeah!" He began to follow him, then stopped, listening to Coach V. He didn't listen for long, turning his gaze to Ai.

"So," he muttered to himself, walking along with the other two. "If I'm going up against them... Then this might be hard..." Silently, he nodded. I hope I'm not up against Ai... I'd have a better chance with that guy.

Walking into the backstage room, he squeaked as Law fell into the couch. Well, that spot was definitely taken. He looked over at his friend, pondering whether or not he should talk to her. After all, he babbling might annoy her too much. He sat down on the ground next to her, legs crossed like an Indian's. He looked like a small puppy as he stared at the sleeping man.

"Wow, I can't believe we're on the same team." His dark eyes snapped upwards to look at her. "I'm not going to hold back, and you shouldn't either." The red-head chuckled to himself, his voice light and happy.

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People slowly entered the team room for vocals, one idol leaned against the wall minding her own business and there was Law, though this time he skipped over screaming his name out for everyone around to hear and went directly to plop on the couch and... falling asleep.

That was a skill Red was a bit jealous off, instant sleep. Usually he himself had more or less trouble to fall asleep, and preferred to simple work till the tiredness knocked him out. A nap like that to have was simple impressing to him.

"If he start snoring I am drawing on his face, anyone want to join?" Red announced to the room of idols pointing his thumb towards where Law was sleeping. That used as a icebreaker he added another question. This time stepping closer to Ai and Seung, at least he hoped he remembered the asian name correctly.
"If you are not going to hold back against each other. Then I will ask the lovely idol Ai to consider teaming up with me. Two vs four is more manageable than one vs five... Well until the final round at least." He smiled at her, with a slight tilt of his head.

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Ai stifled a giggle when Law straight up went unconscious the moment he hit the sofa. This man was just full of surprises. By talking to one of the idols there, she found out that his name was Law. Hm, now that was a familiar name. She felt a little guilty for not knowing his name despite being a fellow idol. Rock just isn't something she can get into all that much but maybe she'll look into and try to listen to it - maybe Law would be able to change her views on it.

Her eyes went downward as Seung sat down and then spoke to her, "Oh now worries there Seung, I won't hold back a bit." She said with a small grin. Yes, she wouldn't hold back. Her main problem was how she was going to outshine the others. Her special dances are mostly for support and it would bite her back when she used them in the presence of an enemy idol. Mhm, well, she'll find a way. She then mentally slapped herself, 'Have fun Ai! It won't matter if you don't have fun!'

"That just might be a good idea." Ai said as she looked back at the sleeping form of Law. Seeing what his reaction would be after seeing what they'd done would be quite entertaining. Changing into another costume and cleaning up would be quite easy for them after all, being trained and such. She then looked at Red Vino as he proposed a team up. Ai let out a small giggle, "While it would be an honor to team up with you, and admittedly easier, we'll have to leave that to Coach V no? After all, they are the ones pairing up with us." The words just spilled out of her mouth as she gave him her own smile.

You heard the coach Annabelle! It's teams of two! That sooooooooooooooo totally means we're going to fight alongside eachother! The Image team Coach finished explaining the concept behind the concert and how it would play out in teams of two with various different stages per match. So the experience would be different for every idol. SolikeyouneedtotallypickmeandbecauseIknowallofyourmovestheresnobodyelseyoucansyncwithbetterthansomeonewhoknowseverythingaboutyouOHdidImentionthatsomeoneissooototallyme?Becauseitsme.Iknoweverythingaboutyouandhaveallyoursongsandallyourmerchandise!
The girl trailed on again, blasting words against Annabelle.

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*sigh* I wonder if any of you were even listening to my lecture about the concert? Regardless, I won't be issuing any teams, that's for you all to decide. I'd recommend teaming up with somebody you think compliments your fighting style, not a friend. because it can... Coach V looked at her feet for a moment while addressing her little team. Fixing her glasses, she raised her head with a smile. When it comes to that final live. Only one will be left standing, it can be hard to knock a friend off the stage. But don't worry! Before you begin the live you'll be able to do a regular scripted performance for everyone ahaha! After laughing. She noticed a certain someone, soundly asleep on a coach, not having heard anything she said, Coach V thought it would be appropriate to give him a little 'Private Tutoring'. Stand back everyone! Security, please move the students out of my range. This a something you lovely idols can remember on the battlefield. If the opponent has left you with an opening, strike!

Raising one hand into the air, pressing her chest with the other, Coach V's neck began to shine a bright sky blue, holding a single note, she blasted the sofa and Law on it into a fall. Hopefully waking him up.

@Pudding

Ow. Ow ow ow ow ow. That high pitch had to be some kind of special technique meant to drive people insane. Maybe it was even high pitched enough to summon dolphins? That would be a weird attack, summoning dolphins to fight, but who knows? B.O.Ds could be anywhere.

"W-well, I don't know who is going to be picked" she tried to defuse the wordbomb "and you're not exactly listening to me, so are we really going to be compatible?" Annabelle gave the girl a look "so start again. What is your name?"

@Pudding

Law was having the best time of his life in his dream. He dreamt that he was on stage and when he looked to the crowd they all had faces. They didn't look like background characters like they always do. All of the sudden he is woken up with a sudden fall. The impact wasn't hard since he fell with the couch. Angry he looks up to see everyone staring at him.
In a grim tone he grunted
"Whoever woke me up like that I'm going to murder you."
Seeing that it was Coach V who stood before him he shook his head and sprung up.
"Nevermind! Knowing that it was the precious Coach V that woke me up I wouldn't mind if you did that to me every day." Law jokingly gives her a seductive wink before running his hand through his messy hair.
"So we're suppose to partner up right?" He asks while turning to everyone with one hand on his hip and the other pointing to the crowd
"WHO WANTS TO BE MY PARTNER FOR LIFE"
Law yells, stating the question as if he was giving a marriage proposal.

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Ai grinned, quite bashfully thanks to her mistake, "I admittedly was a little distracted. It ain't everyday you get to see a live from Eriko." She said with a little shrug as it was meant to be a joke. That was when Coach V proceeded to literally knock Law off the couch - or rather move the couch with him so that he would wake up. Whoa, that's pretty cool. And she decided that Coach V was someone she should look back at. What did she say her name was again earlier? Carmen? Yeah, she'll look into that definitely.

She then looked at Red Vino, then to Seung. Before she could say anything, however, Law had shouted once more, searching for a partner for himself. Did they match? Hell no. Ai was pretty sure they didn't match at all. Ai walked towards Red Vino, "Welp, then that means we're partners for now until the last live." She would've gone for Seung, to be honest, since they knew each other pretty well. However, the fact that they were friends really pushed Ai to partner up with someone else. It would be mighty interesting to fight against her own friend at the stage. And Coach V was right, it would be a lot harder to push them off when it came to the last live.

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Red raised a eyebrow at the statement Ai made watching her smile. Wondering briefly if she was using it simple as a excuse, preferring someone else to pair up or even wanted to do the lone wolf route. Even so, he felt obligated, just a bit to point out that the couch was not the one making the teams, when the coach spoke up.

She explained it all once more. Clearing it up now for everyone. Nearly everyone. The sleeping beauty was still asleep. So the coach told them to stay back, he obligated and stepped away a bit and watched. A idol's power was showcased, a single note held perfectly stable and its power used to all but flip the couch with Law over. "Coach your method of a good morning kiss is impressive. " Red complimented her, being quite amusing at Law antics, wondering if he was even aware how much double meaning he was giving off.

The idea of simple kneeling in front of Law and take his hand like he was proposing marriage was a really funny idea to do. A quite bold move, but it would be worth for the fun and silliness it would create. What stopped the idea from realization was Ai walking up to him. "Welp, then that means we're partners for now until the last live."

Ah, so she truly misunderstood the coach and was not just politely declining his offer. In that case, he couldnt disappoint his partner. He leaned taking her hand and kissing her fingers.
"And with this kiss our partnership is sealed." He chuckled happily, now that the odds of the live were better it was just the question of supporting and outshining the dance and image teams.
"I am quite curious what kind of terrains there would be, I hope one to be something mediterranean maybe? It would suit the city. Thougth I have to admit, I am saying that because of my own love for beach, sun and sea. What do you think?"

OH MY GLOB! YOU'RE ASKING FOR MY NAME?! Ican'tevenIcan'tevenIcan'teven! The girl did a small fake cough.
My name's Megan Spencer! Americana Idol Extraordinaire! I'm Also youuuuuuuuuuuuur! Number! One! Faaaaaaaan! Megan clapped her hands lightly as if applauding herself. She then attempted another tackle on Annabelle, but missed as her target stepped to the side slightly faster than she anticipated, but it wasn't enough to deter her, Megan got right back up, as if that little event never happened at all.
What do you mean we might not be compatible? I know everything about you! Her eyes sparkled as she cocked her head to the side. Everything.

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There was a calm collective air coming from the Dance Team. They discussed matters calmly and many of the Idols had worked out their pairs already. Coach D scratched his head. Hmm, I expected a bigger response? I suppose I lucked out with these kids, nothing to rambunctious. The room shook a little, as if two large objects were suddenly thrown against a wall and if you listened closely, you could almost hear someone constantly talking without taking a breath. A tan man walked towards Jessica. Dressed in blue with an aloof look. Hey. You seem rather collected, not worried about the live? Same. Let's be partners? I'm not exactly sure what we'll be up against, but as far as I know, we're both close range fighters, we can perform a few pincer attacks if we plan ahead.

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@Pudding

Annabelle nodded at the girls introduction, and managed to combine a swift step to the side with bringing her hand up to her face as she thought on what to tell the girl. Straight telling her 'oh my god you are annoying' wasn't the idol thing to do, and Annabelle knew she had to be the inspiration for future generations. This was just one obsessed fan, there were likely millions across the world after all!

"Lovely to meet you Megan, and i'm sure it will be fun competing with you. As for compatibility? As you say, you know me well. You've seen me perform, yes?" she gave the girl a smile "what would happen if we share the stage. Would you be able to focus on your performance? I will be focused on mine, and would be unable to watch you perform to the best of your abilities!"

She sighed, looking down.

"I would be just crushed if I were to damage your chances of standing alongside me in the finals."

[center]Interacting with: Ai Isukami (@Polaris North), Red Vino (@TalijaKey), Coach V (@Pudding), Law (@KimmiNinja)

Seung watched the two act helplessly, half-paying attention to everything until Coach V said something about, 'partners.' His eyes widened, standing up immediately. "W-Wait! If we have to have partners... He pointed to Ai and Red Vino. "...And you two are partners... He thought to himself. "That means..."

Then, his blood ran cold when he heard Law's screaming. "Oh God this is going to be difficult..." Seung couldn't possibly. Even though his brother was a fan of Law's, the red-head knew they had completely different styles of singing. And completely different styles of... fashion style. "Coach V, are there any other people in Team V that I don't know about?" But he sighed. He'd have a better chance at this concert with a partner.

Seung, hunching over slightly, knew he had only one choice to make. He was being completely over-dramatic about this whole situation, but he didn't seem to care at the moment. Raising a hand slightly, he turned towards Law. "Guess I'll be your, 'partner for life'?" he spoke up, trying to sound enthusiastic, but ended up sounding completely nervous.

Arriving in the dressing room, Jess scanned the people who had arrived there to see just what she was dealing with. Some acts seemed far outside the norm of what she usually catered to, but others were closer to the sorts of things that she did if her assumptions weren't mistaken. Unfortunately there was no one he recognized there, but such was life.

She took up a position off towards the left side of the room as she waited for things to get started, and it soon did as her coach arrived to explain the situation to everyone gathered there. It didn't seem that complicated overall. Five matches againsr different opponents, different stages, the winner presumably advanced towards the finals. It would be a tad more dangerous fighting another idol with some of her moves, but after a moment of consideration Jessica quickly lightened up. She was sure that it would be fine. There was no way the organizers would have overlooked something like that, right?

With that the group dispersed a bit to go about making up pairs. There was some sort of ambient noise going on, but she paid that little mind as she rapidly found herself approached by someone else, a tall fellow who seemed to think that blue was n style this seasons. Not that she was one to judge, to be fair.

She nodded in turn. "Yeah. If I succeed then that's great, I'm just here to play music with a bunch of other people who like doing the same thing." The question about partnering up was a bit more tricky though, and she wouldn't just leap without looking. "I'd say I'm open to it. What do you do?"

LAW

"Guess I'll be your, 'partner for life?"
Law turns around to the meek tone addressing his answer.
He gives him a smile and puts a hand on Seung's shoulder.
"Don't worry about the life part, I don't want to steal you away from your girlfriend!" He gives Seung a thumbs up while winking at Ai.
"Don't worry I'll take good care of him!" Law shouts towards Ai
He never really had a partner on stage other than his old band. He wasn't that familiar with Seung's music but in order to win this upcoming Live he'll have to really focus and sync with Seung.
"Let's work well together and win this thing!" Law cheered and the room was filled with anticipation and excitement for what was going to happen soon.

Megans eyes stopped sparkling. It was an excuse. As heartbroken as she was, not able to perform alongside Annabelle, her high pitched tone squarked its usual tone. Geez! You're kinda a meany in real life! You better watch it Minami! Cuz when I make it to the final live! I'll make you mine! <3 As Megan teased her idol icon, she spun and made a heat with her fingers. Good luck finding a partner that'll be better suited alongside you, when it's not meeee~! Your number one fan!

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The boy nodded. I'm pretty practical, my attacks get infused with my music. When I throw a punch, if the hit is in sync with my singing, then it gets empowered by 80%. Essentially, I can blast opponents away as long as I can keep my rhythm going. My style is jazz, I scat to the beat The boy chuckled. 'sides, doesn't seem like we have much of a choice now. Everybody else seems to have already partnered up. Let's go out there and give our fan a show, right?

Jessica wasn't so much interested in how the boy fought, as what he actually did, though he did get around to answering that in time. Jazz? Well, jazz wasn't a genre she had worked with that much, but she was certainly willing to try new things. Some ideas already sprang to mind about what they could try out together, even if it was just a recording. It wouldn't be the first time that she had worked with other people in collaborations.

Of course, there was also the point that he made, since there weren't many other people to team up with. "You make a good point," she agreed as she looked around. After doing that she stepped forward, offering the boy a hand. "Jess Avery. It's nice to meet you."

@Pudding
Annabelle resisted a sigh. She needed some practice in dealing with stalker-like fans it seemed. She let Megan leave, entering the backstage room for her and the lesser talented singers, back to her usual smile, and examined the rest of the people in the room.

Figures I wouldn't know anyone she thought to herself. It really did feel rather mean to her, to bring all these lesser idols along and her, the great Minami, to lord over them. She took a seat and again looked the girls over. Trying to decide which one of them deserved the place on her stage without being too much of a distraction.