[ Expressionless Awakener ]

[ New Skill Ability Has Been Activated! ]

[ Skill > Voice Change < ]

I looked at the screen as if time had slowed down, Giving an imaginary puzzled face.

'....Huh..?'

My body felt as if it got controlled... As if the string was tangling me to move on its own while I couldn't even control it.. Even my expression changed and I couldn't change it back to my original.

♪ -La-La -La-La -La-La ♪

Just like the time of a similar situation that happened a few months ago... But I don't remember because I forgot.

As I continued to sing and dance, I felt my voice changing to a different tone.. A tone too similar to a girl's high-pitched singing voice.

♪ Pink Roulette! ♪

At that moment, Something hit me.

'.......Voice Change..'

'......VOICE CHANGE...?!'

I knew at that moment... where I felt my humiliation lingering VERY, VERY clearly. It's not like i'm mad at getting this kind of skill... BUT WHY DO I HAVE TO GET IT AT THE MOST WRONGEST TIMING-!!!????

ESPECIALLY IN AN EXAM FULL OF PEOPLE-!!!????

'Why did these things get worse the more I stayed here?'

I gloomed as I felt my forced smile turn into an awkward face.. Showing it vaguely to the crowd.

'I'm definitely gonna get shown on TV again...' I thought, Forgetting the fact that I was already in TV News.

[ Hehe 🤭 ]

I continued on singing as I shook my head, Focusing on my voice and then to the crowd.. Knowing well that I'll cringe by the time this is over.

Then, The lyrics began to change differently.

♪ My Roses bloomed like hue~ ♪

♪ They turn pink whenever I'm with U~! ♪

♪ La-la-la~! ♪

I danced as I sang along the lyrics, Looking at the crowd once again.

Suddenly, the movement went straight in my right direction, Kwan Jihu stood there as I gazed at him.

♪ Dancing like in a sparkly world~! ♪

Normally, He wouldn't have reacted and stood there doing nothing... But suddenly, He took a weird cold look at me and then walked away from the stage.

'...Rude much..' I thought, A bit offended.

Suddenly, The movement immediately turned to my left direction, Which made a contestant get startled from my left.

'...' '....What was his name again...?' I thought, Continuing to gaze.

I forgot Garcila Luven was a contestant in the show.. But who cares?, I already forgot his name.

♪ My love for you wouldn't be assumed! ♪

Immediately, I went and gazed at the crowd once again.. Why do I keep looking at different directions? Is the auto movement thing broken or something? [ It's because you're dancing, Kim.😅 ]

♪ I'll definitely satisfy you! A-cue~! ♪

'Welp... Let's just endure further I guess...'

It actually has been a while since the last time I sang, Though the only hobby I usually often play was playing my guitar or other instruments.

I continued to sing and dance as the crowd was full of energy, Dancing with utmost hype.. Even the instructors danced along with them.

I began to witness the crowd's expressions.. The way they smiled, danced and enjoyed it.

♪ Pink Roullete~!, Pink Roulette~!♪

I didn't notice this before but... It gave me a sense of confidence.

'.......Huh... I guess this isn't so bad after all..'

Afterwards, I felt the thought of humiliation and worries.. Suddenly come to an end.

Or so I thought... . . . . . "PFFT- HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!!"

"DUDE-- I DIDN'T EXPECT YOU TO TURN OUT THIS WAY LOL"

"YOU LOOK UGLIER THAN BEFORE-!!"

I stared at my Step-brother as I kept a cold-straight expression.

"THE WAY YOU FELL DURING THE STAGE AND THE WAY YOU'RE WIG FELL UNTO THE GROUND..."

"AND-AND THE MAKE-UP.... DID DROOL SMUDGED YOU'RE MAKE-UP...?? -HAHA....!!"

"Stop it... That isn't funny at all." I spoke as my brother continued to make fun of me.

Apparently, While I was singing the last parts of the song, A student from the crowd accidentally used their skill ability during performance and went straight to the stage.... The Ability was a water attack.

Because of that, I slipped on the floor, the wig from my head fell off and the water smudged both my face and outfit... I was expecting humiliation after my performance but I didn't expect this to happen at all.

'I take my words back.. I hate this so much.' I thought as my brother continued to laugh at me.

"HAHA-....!!.. ..Wow... That's like.. crazy-!"

"Are you finally done now?" I spoke, Annoyed.

"Yeah..." My brother replied back as he wiped the tears on his eyes.

I sighed deeply as I scratched my head..

'Whatever.. The show is already done... So I should at least change.' I thought.

'...' 'Where am I supposed to change myself tho?' I thought, forgetting where the bathroom is.

'...And Where did I put my clothes again..?' I thought, Continuing to forget even more.

"By the way, Mom said that we are leaving now, We only came here to visit just to meet you."

"Really...? You guys only come and visit because I was part of a drag show? Not even waiting to watch the whole entire thing?"

"Mom has a job, y,know.... and so does Dad.. Did you forget?"

"What about you and sis?"

"More of wanting to stay, I can't since I had to study for the next semester next week... And Sis is busy with her fujoshi moments on a holiday."

"......Yeah... I knew that."

"But we'll watch you through television, Can't wait to save that post once it's out! lol"

"Please Don't." I sighed with a straight face.

"Haha! Cya Kim!" My brother spoke as he waved his hands as a good bye, Watching him walk away enthusiastically as I stood in the middle of the hallways.

'Welp.. Time to find the bathroom.' I thought.

I turned around as I walked through the halls in misery, filled with both embarrassment and humiliation while holding the heels of both my feet.

'What am I supposed to do now..? I can't just escape from the arena since it's about the exams...'

'.....Now that I think about it... The rewards of the show should be starting right about now.. But I can't really go out there with this stupid outfit.'

I continued to walk through the halls, Going through every direction just to find the dressing room.. Or at least a bathroom.

'...' '.....WHERE THE HECK IS IT-!!???'

'At this rate, Both my make-up and outfit will get dried up at this point.' I thought in slight desperation.

'...Wait.. Where the heck am i-!?'

I groaned as I gloomed desperately... I can't even ask for help since I didn't see a single person here.

'Let's just continue to walk... I'm sure i'll come across that dressing room...' I thought as I sighed once again.

As i continued to walk, I suddenly bumped into something hard without looking properly in my direction... I didn't see what it was since I was looking at my feet.

'What the-?'

A familiar sense of cold aura began to flow around me.. Making me slightly move my head upwards in a nervous feat.

'...' 'K-.. Kwan J-Jihu..-?'

I was right for guessing that.

He looked down upon me with a cold expression.. Eyes that glowed so furiously that it feels like it's the only thing that's glowing on his face.

I never noticed before but the height difference is unexpected.. I think this guy might be at least 190 centimeters... right?

"...What are you doing here Kim LEE?" He spoke in a cold yet scary demeanor.

'.....Please don't speak my name like that, that's scary-' I thought with a straight outside face.

I took a step back as I looked at him nervously, While scratching my face a bit.

"Uhhmm...."

"You..?" I think I chose the wrong words.

"I'm Asking You."

"What are you doing here?" He spoke as he stared at me disgustingly from top to bottom.

"...I'm trying to find the dressing room from before.. Or at least a bathroom." I replied back.

"Tch."

"Follow me." He mumbled as he turned his back.

"..."

I followed him for a while as he began to walk.. I didn't really have a choice anyway, I can't keep walking around these hallways dressing like this.

The atmosphere began to feel awkward between us... Both the quietness and the silent foot-steps on the floor.

I didn't really expect him to actually direct me to the dressing room... Well, I guess he knows where it is since he already changed back to his clothing.

But still.. This guy has no chill at all! Or does he..?

'Like heck would I know.' [Red][ Lol ]

There are already so many reasons for it, He does whatever he wants nonetheless.

'....' 'Hm....'

I just realized this but... A black cloak with a suit behind it.. Everything is black in its own way.. I just don't get why he chose that outfit as something to wear other than other clothes appropriate for fighting.. But I guess there is always a reason for it.

'...Now that I think about it.. This kind of act from him is pretty rare... I think he did the same when I was at the cafeteria I think...? No, I was probably forced by him somehow.. But I don't really remember.... I think he fought someone before at the time..? I'm not sure.'

I think that time was when he was suspended from the principal way before according to the rumours.. it was probably from the time I was suspended after. But it doesn't really matter since the suspension has already expired.

'But like heck would that make me special, He is probably doing this so he could use me for his own gain, while also saving this novel too.'

'...' 'Oh well, I just hope for the best until all of this is over.' I thought as I sighed deeply.

I continued to follow him as the awkwardness between us is still the same.

'..Huh...... ..why do things keep happening to me even after so long of not disturbing the novel?'

'...Ehh....' I groaned and mumbled in question.

I stared at Kwan Jihu's back as I continued to wonder. '...'

'....' '...You would've saved this novel perfectly fine without controlling me, Kwan Jihu.' '...' . . . . . "Were here." He spoke coldly as he opened the door slightly.

I shook my head as consciousness came back to me. I was blank the whole time so I didn't know we were close to the dressing room already.

"Oh."

I went inside the room and turned to face Kwan Jihu.

"....Thanks I guess." I spoke expressionlessly.

"hm." He ignored me and walked away as he left the door open. I had the courage to say that to you and this is what you tell me after? Sheesh... talk about rude.

I closed the door as I stood, looking around the room blankly.

'...' 'What was I doing here again..?' I thought as my forgetfulness kicked in instantly.

'......Oh yeah' I thought, remembering it again after standing for at least 5 minutes.

The dressing room had a bathroom connecting to it, So it was good timing since I was looking for it aswell.

'On the other hand, I think my original clothes are in the other dressing room, But I should be able to find some clothes here.' I thought.

I took my time and dressed myself, drying the wet parts of my body from that wet incident.

'Ugh... what is this make-up? I look uglier after getting wet from that stage...' I thought as I looked at the mirror, wiping my face with water and dried it with cloth.

'I should be done for now... I'll go out and see if there is anything happening during the arena.'

I went out of the dressing room and began to walk through the hallways.. Only to forget where the main arena entrance is.

'Ahh... Nevermind, I'll just explore.'

I continued to walk and looked around the inside of the arena, It seemed too much like a big place for an exam.

This arena is a famous tourist spot for most people from other countries, At least... One of the biggest tourist spots in the world.

I don't remember much about it tho, But it was famous for its mysteries and explorational events for a long time, the only reason why it no longer became exploreable is because of the many missing peoples cases that have happened during the past few years.

The labyrinth I went with Kwan Jihu was an example of that. I think it was illegal to go inside that labyrinth tho, But I'm sure Kwan Jihu knew about it and still forced me into it anyway.

'What a hassle...' I sighed lightly.

I continued on exploring through the hallways, Though I was also trying to find the entrance from the main arena aswell.

'Since Kwan Jihu already disappeared, I'll have to explore through these halls alone.'

This continued until I stood and felt a somewhat weird feeling inside my guts.

'...' I looked behind my back, Only to see no one behind me.

'Is someone... following me..?' I thought as I felt a bit frightened.

I was all alone walking through these hallways, there wasn't a single person I've met other than my Step-Brother and Kwan Jihu here.

If someone were to follow me, It would hide behind one of those cornering walls from left to right.

It felt.... a bit uncomfortable.

'It kinda reminds me of a horror movie where the MC felt an instant gut feeling of being followed, that kind of plot is pretty famous, Not gonna lie.'

'Oh well, It's not like my gut feeling is entirely sure about it, Usually it would trick me into doing something dumb.' I thought, shrugging off the bad feeling.

[ I know right?🤭😆 ] The red system appeared and replied in front of me.

The way the system appears in front of me out of nowhere isn't really surprising anymore.. I must've gotten used to it by how often they appear every now and then.

"Oh" "I forgot you're still here" I thought with an expressionless expression.

[ WHA-?? How could you forget me, my darling Kim!!! 😥😥😢😢😢😭😭 ]

"...Huh-?"

[ WHAT DO YOU MEAN "HUH-?!" How could u forget me so easily!! I thought u qere my friend 😭😭😭🥹🥹👉👈 ]

'...' "...I didn't know systems make typos"

[ SHAWT UP-! I WAS REPLYING TO YOU THE WHOLE TIME YOU WERE WALKING! Why did you suddenly turn blind!!?? 😡😡😭😭 ]

'...' "You were..?"

[ YES-! 😤 ]

''I didn't know, sorry''

[ Nuh-Uh!😤 ] [ You didn't even ask me for help when you were looking for the dressing room!!! I literally suggested an automatic wavepoint before Cold-y Came!!! 😔 ] The red system replied.

"You can do that?" I thought and asked back.

[ Duh, Didn't I already show it before? 😒 ] [ You even walked past the arena entrance just earlier! I was also trying to tell you about it too!! 😤 ]

''Oh, I didn't notice, Thanks for telling me'' I replied to the system while giving a thumbs up.

[ Hmhp! No problem😵‍💫 ]

I scratched my head as I turned to my back, continuing to walk through the halls Until I finally found the entrance the system told me earlier.

'The system was right, I really did passed it earlier, How did I not notice this..?' I thought, Continuing to show no expressions somewhat.

[ See!! I told you!🤭 ]

.... I wonder why my system keeps adding emojis at the very end of each sentence?

I took my time and went outside of the main arena, The sky was still cloudy and blue.., Just like the first time I came here.

'...' 'Huh... I wonder if I ate breakfast this morning.'

[ Expressionless Awakener ]

> Facts about Kim!!! <

Kim lee is the type to forget very often.. Except for information he vaguely knew! But after thinking it out, he would immediately forget about it until he suddenly remembers it again at unexpected timing! But then again, He still forgets very often, To the point it felt like He gained a few braincells after Kwan Jihu's forceful requests. . . . . Hello everyone!! I'm sorry i'm late again 😭 I was busy with school earlier, So I didn't have time to write my chapter!! I also felt like the last part of the chapter seemed a bit exagerrated, So I had to fix it for a while (I think). Luckily, I was able to finish it this sunday!!

I was also having my birthday party on 21st of august! My dad gave me a headset for my birthday which was very nice (Obviously, I thanked him for it)

Sorry I was late on announcing it, I was thinking of writing about it after my next chapter.

But anyway, There is an Official Announcement!

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I deleted the account since it barely got any views (More like 0 views) So I went and changed it to Webnovel! Don't worry about it, I will still continue writing in wattpad but I will update in webnovel aswell!!

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