THE Argo was bustling with activity. Staff double-checked the stage lights, microphones, and camera setups in the performance hall. Meanwhile, contestants filled other areas of the ship. Some huddled with their groups in practice rooms running through last-minute drills, while others sat getting their hair and makeup done. The air was thick with tension for the upcoming vocal performance.
Haneul glanced out the window. Outside, a crowd buzzed with activity, but these weren't just the usual dockworkers or casual passersby. This was a packed mass of people waiting to board the ship, all there to watch their performance.
How did he know that? Aside from the fact they were all crowded way too close to The Argo's entrance, some held up signs with names, probably a contestant's name, written on them. There was also more security around than usual, keeping watch to make sure no one tried to sneak onto the ship.
