Many people gathered around the famous abandoned mansion, hindi dahil sa usap-usapang hindi lang mga tao ang naninirahan dito. Ngunit dahil sa hinaba-haba ng panahon na hindi ito natirahan ng mga tao, may mga taong magtatangkang ito'y pasukin. Mga siraulo di'ba?

"Good evening world and people of the Philippines! The most talked about reality show is finally going to start!" Panimula ng isang sikat na host mula pa sa Korea, "One million pesos for the grand winner! Who will take this grand price? Let's see the main characters, shall we?" Isang senyas ang binigay niya sa isang staff ng programa, tumango ito bago may pindutin na button mula sa isa sa marami nilang equipment. "Roll VTR!"

One renowned boy band from South Korea where KPOP originated. The group consists of seven members. They are known for their synchronization, godly visuals, out-of-this-world lyricism, and many more. The language barrier isn't a problem 'cause the band can speak fluent English and learned the Filipino language just for the show. Talk about dedication right there.

First up? Their charismatic leader, RM!

"I heard a lot about the Philippines. Beaches, delicacies, rich culture, and the people's hospitality. What I did not know was this mansion. Excited? More like worried for the fans and also the money. I'm for here for it." Isang ngiti na hindi mo malaman masaya ba siya o pinagsisisihan ang desisyon niya. Ikaw ba naman nananahimik sa SoKor tapos papasok sa mansion na hindi mo malaman kung may ibang nakatira.

Oldest but the worldwide handsome,  Jin!

"Mabuhay! Everybody knows that I and Jhope are part of the coward line of the group. I want to change that through this show, and let them know how brave I am. just don't leave me alone in the kitchen at 3 AM. Ang panget niyo ka-bonding." Ani nito bago mag-pakawala ng flying kiss sa cam sabay kindat, jusko po. Ewan.

Third eldest of the group and their genius producer, Yoongi!

"Hello, guys. Yoongi here. I am not quite sure why we're here, I'd rather write some songs or perform but who can say no to those million dollars, right?" Nagkibit-balikat naman ito matapos sambitin ang mga katagang 'yon. Sabagay. Sino ba namang aayaw sa milyon. PERO MARAMI NA KAYO NO'N!

Strict dance leader and the group's sunshine, Jhope!

"AHHHHH!" Sigaw nito ng may malaglag na libro ang isang staff behind the cam, "Ay, wala pa ba? Hello everyone! Just please, no screen recording and captures of my fright moments inside, please? I can't promise I can be brave like Jungkook but. hindi talaga, eh. Huwag niyo ipilit."

The angel and their sexy mochi, Jimin!

"I'm sure everyone has seen our zombie episode on RUN BTS and that came out not what we want our fans to see us. Kaya namin 'to! Laban Pilipinas!" Tatakbo ba ng politika ang isang ito? Pasado ba siya sa standard hei- ay de, joke lang.

Moving on..

CGV? Nah, it's the god-like visual, V!

"Eto na nga mga vante! HAHAHA! Kidding aside, I'm here to prove to everyone that I can do anything and even this creepy mansion. Easy. Maning-mani!"

Lastly, the golden maknae. Jungkook!

"Do I need to say more? Our fans already know how I can do anything. Watch out!"

Palakpakan ang mga tao ng matapos ang introduction ng pito. Talaga nga namang sikat na sikat ito na kahit sa probinsyang kinatatayuan ng mansion, kung saan majority ng mga naninirahan ay matatanda na ay kilala sila. Bagamat madami ang pumunta sa opening ng naturang programa, hindi malapit ang bahay ng mga residente kung saan nakatayo ant mansion. Umakyat pa sila mula sa ibaba ng bundok, inanyayahan ng mga crew ng programa. Natatakot man ay sumama na rin sila gawa ng may pera namang kapalit ang pagpunta nila. Sinong may ayaw sa pera? Bigay niyo sa'kin.

As of their fans, walang nakakaalam. Sa pag ere pa lamang ng programa nila nalaman na nasa bansa ang grupo. Para maiwasan ang pagdagsa ng mga ito.

"Let's move on. Two women who bravely took our challenge flew all the way here to prove that they got what it takes. Who are they? VTR!"

First heroine of the show and the sporty chic, Lycha.

"I'd lie if I say na I'm not up for the money. That's the first thing and the second will be meeting new people. I hope we get along." Sweet girl. Hindi nga naman magkakaro'n ng thrill ang programa kung walang ibang casting. Kung bakit at sino sila. Tsaka natin malalaman.

Cold as ice, Sophia.

"Hello, this is Sophia. I'll work hard." Literal na yelo. Walang emosyon sa mukha at tipong panlilisikan ka ng mata kapag humarang ka. Mas nakakatakot pa ata 'to do'n sa mansion. Wait!

The host waited for a bit thinking that there was next for Sophia's introduction but that's actually it.

Isa isang nagtipon ang mga kalahok sa isang platform na naka-set up sa harap ng gate ng nasabing mansion. Alangan pero tango at ngiti ang ibinato ng mga ito sa bawat isa. Kanya kanya namang palakpal at hiyaw ang ilan sa mga taong naimbitahan sa opening ng programa.

"This place sure is secluded." Ani ni RM ng obserbahan ang lugar. Puno, puno at puno pa rin ang makikita sa lugar. Walang kapit bahay kang matatanaw sa malapit para mahingan ng mantika o toyo kapag naubusan. Sad.

"Indeed." Buntong hininga ni Yoongi na tila ba pinagsisisihan ang desisyon. "Told you not to accept this." He added. Napa iling na lamang si RM sabay tingin sa managers at staff nila na tila nababasa ang pinag uusapan nilang dalawa.

"If I could, I would."

As the show unravels the characters who bravely took the invitation, the sunsets. Ano ang nag-iintay sa siyam na taong ito sa mansion? Panganib? Walang nakakaalam.

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Author's Note:

Hello! I've been getting messages about this book to he publish and here it is! Rusty na ang author niyo kaya pag pasensyahan na. Haha! I'm healing my fangirl side as well so I'm here in wattpad looking back on my works.

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