because i have no life, i have written the last part of episode zero... enjoy!

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There's only one day left until the debut episode of Épanoui, so the last promotional episode is released to feed the growing fans of the show. When the announcement that there would be a few live performances by the trainees, tickets sold out within minutes. Park Jimin appears on camera once again, addressing the viewers.

Park Jimin (National Rep): I'm back! Did you miss me? This is the last episode before we begin officially, and once again we've got some featured auditions from the trainees. Who's up first?

The camera pans to the mentors, who are all sitting around a table.

Kim Hyuna (Rap Mentor): Who is she?? So talented wahhh

Jung Hoseok (Dance Mentor): I feel like I know her from somewhere...

The camera pans to the screen, the mentors are watching Chungha's original audition from Produce.

Kim Chungha (Dance Mentor): *enters late* Sorry I'm late! Wait... what are you watching?

Jungkook swiftly changes the clip to one of the trainees.

Jeon Jungkook (Vocal Mentor): Nothing! Oh, who do we have here?

The first trainee appears on the screen, a wide smile on her face.

Athena Park (PLEDIS // ??): Annyeonghaseyo! Your dancing deity Athena is here to steal the show. You might recognize me from Heart Attack! but i'd like to think i've improved a lot since then. *she smiled widely* I've prepared a special performance for you today because you'll definitely lose control when you see these moves.

[There should be a GIF or video here. Update the app now to see it.]

Kim Chungha (Dance Mentor): Another dancer? The dancers have all been so talented so far... the competition will be tough.

Jung Hoseok (Dance Mentor): From what i remember from Heart Attack's original debut, I think she's definitely improved a lot!

Tiffany Young (Vocal Mentor): I want to hear her voice too~ I've never heard Heart Attack's song.

Jungkook and JHope meet each other's eyes for a moment before getting up at the same time and dancing and singing the song obnoxiously.

Jeon Jungkook (Vocal Mentor) and Jung Hoseok (Dance Mentor):
좋아해 아주 많이 Boo boo
너를 볼 때 내 마음
Wee woo, wee woo, wee

Kim Namjoon (Rap Mentor): For that performance, I would give you a C.

Jeon Jungkook (Vocal Mentor): That really hurts Namjoon-hyung.

While they were arguing, Hyuna changes the screen to the next trainee. She has a youthful visual as well, but something about her also seems a bit sad.

Choi Seohyun (Ind // ??): Bonjour, Annyeonghaseyo! Seohyun here, but everyone just calls me Scarlette. I was born in France but I'm happy to call Korea home now. Please take care of me!

Tiffany Young (Vocal Mentor): Wah, she's so cute, and her accent is adorable.

Choi Seohyun (Ind // ??): I've prepared a special dance to a song that i wrote. I would also like to give a shoutout to the other dancers at my studio for helping me film this audition!

[There should be a GIF or video here. Update the app now to see it.]

Kim Chungha (Dance Mentor): Yes! Dancer nation wins again!

Jung Hoseok (Dance Mentor): She even has her own backup dancers?

Kim Chungha (Dance Mentors): The way she dances just seems so effortless! I love it.

Park Jimin (National Rep): Quit fangirling, we have way too many more videos to watch after this.

Even though Jimin seems pretty tired, and the polite thing to do would be to move on, the two dance mentors never missed a chance to tease a fellow mentor.

Kim Chungha (Dance Mentor): Can we just give her an A already?

Jung Hoseok (Dance Mentor): 🎵 oh my god yes 🎵

Kim Hyuna (Rap Mentor): Okay, no matter how catchy the song is, we should move on.

The next trainee to arrive has a fierce and slightly unconventional visual. Then, another trainee pops up from behind her, with one of the most stunning visuals of all the trainees.

Jeon Jungkook (Vocal Mentor): I'm calling it now! The first girl is definitely a rapper!

Lee Suran (CUBE // ??): Annyeong, Lee Suran and

Bae Sooyoung (CUBE // ??): Bae Sooyoung here to bring you a performance you won't forget!

[There should be a GIF or video here. Update the app now to see it.]

(suran as ji-eun/stripes ; sooyoung as goeun/blue)

Jeon Jungkook (Vocal Mentor): I recognize them from Sky Bleu. Suran... main rapper right?

Tiffany Young (Vocal Mentor): Her vocals could be improved though, she sounded a little out of breath.

Kim Hyuna (Rap Mentor): I mean she wasn't bad... I'd like to see more of them at the live audition i think.

The next girl to appear on film looks really nervous, but she puts on her best smile for the camera, she's also wearing a tiara.

Shin Eunjin (Ind // ??): Annyeonghaseyo, Shin Eunjin-ibnida.

All the sudden, the camera zooms out to reveal the whole picture.

Shin Eunjin (Ind // ??): aka your Busan Princess. I'll be performing a song by Tiffany sunbaenim and SNSD. Let me take you into my world.

사랑해 널 이 느낌 이대로
그려왔던 헤매임의 끝
이 세상 속에서
반복되는 슬픔 이젠 안녕

(Trans:
I love you, just like this
The longed end of wandering.
I leave behind this world's
unending sadness.)

Tiffany Young (Vocal Mentor): The lyrics to that song always make me so sad...

Jeon Jungkook (Vocal Mentor): Forget the words, that was amazing! Her high notes are absolutely beautiful.

Kim Chungha (Dance Mentor): She wasn't wrong when she said she was a princess...

The video pans to Jimin changing the video one more time.

Park Jimin (National Rep): Alright, this is the last one for the day.

A young trainee with a bright smiling face that lights up the room of tired mentors appears, waving happily.

Misae Nakamura (JYP // ??): Annyeonghaseyo, you all seem tired, but don't worry! I'll be your happy virus and cheer you all up. I'm Misae Nakamura, formerly of AKB48 and JYP, nice to meet you guys. Before my performance, i have a joke to tell you. What is a moth's life motto? *she giggles* Always look on the bright side!

Misae Nakamura (JYP // ??): Ok, i'll sing now! I'm going to sing my favorite Twice song, Cheer Up!

Cheer up baby! Cheer up baby!
좀 더 힘을 내
여자가 쉽게 맘을 주면 안돼
그래야 니가 날 더 좋아하게 될걸
태연하게 연기할래 아무렇지 않게
내가 널 좋아하는 맘 모르게
Just get it together!
And then baby cheer up!

Park Jimin (National Rep): How does she have so much energy???

Kim Namjoon (Rap Mentor): I'd guess that's a mystery we'll never solve. Also, I'm not really a vocal mentor, but i think she was pretty stable.

Kim Hyuna (Rap Mentor): Yep, i would bet she's a good rapper too. Her pronunciation is excellent.

Jeon Jungkook (Vocal Mentor): Except her joke reminded me of Jin-hyung.

Jung Hoseok (Dance Mentor): Agreed. I'm going to send it to him.

Jeon Jungkook (Vocal Mentor): Not if i don't first!

There's a mad scramble before the camera pans back to Park Jimin, who has somehow managed to change into a suit in the last 30 seconds.

Park Jimin (National Rep): You heard it here first! The first episode of Épanoui debuts tomorrow. Vote for your girl to help her debut. Like blooming flowers~ we'll see them grow from potential filled seeds to beautiful flowers. Épanoui fighting!

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that was the last part of episode zero, meaning  the evaluations and seating will occur in the next episode. there is a voting chapter for episode zero currently open.